Las Vegas isn’t a destination exactly known for budget experiences — unless you count a free cocktail while you spend hundreds at a poker table as “budget.” That level of spend continues to the city’s many luxury spas, from the brand-new facilities of Fontainbleau Las Vegas to the lavish, Morocco-inspired Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam at the Cosmopolitan.
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Affordable Las Vegas Spas: 6 Luxe Ways to Relax Without the Splurge
However, if there’s one thing Vegas is known for, it’s creating endless ways for people to entertain themselves. And in the last few years, a slew of new spa offerings has started creeping up around the city, delivering luxury spa experiences without the high-end, five-star price tags. Now, there are plenty of lower-cost ways to tap into spa-level relaxation and wellness, from drop-in leg massages to specialty studios that offer trendy new wellness offerings, like red-light sauna sessions and halotherapy rooms.
These six affordable spas in Vegas offer an experience that feels elevated, with well-maintained spaces, a variety of services, and thoughtful extras like lockers, showers, and quiet relaxation areas. But what they all lack is the price tag normally associated with Las Vegas luxury. While the scientific community hasn’t fully confirmed the benefits of all the therapies below, such as salt rooms, each one is a chance to relax and try something new — or at least help recover from a long night on the Vegas Strip.
Drop-in leg massages at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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The Reboot Lounge at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is part of the resort’s expansive 55,000-square-foot Lapis Spa and Wellness center. And while services at the spa can be quite pricey, it has a unique option for guests who don’t want a full-length appointment: the Reboot Lounge. It’s a room with 12 ergonomic, heated recliners with a 270-degree digital projection of calming beach scenes more in the style of an immersive Van Gogh exhibit than a traditional spa. The space offers only lower-body services like leg massages, ideal for visitors who’ve spent long days walking the Strip or attending conferences. There’s no need to change into a robe and slippers, though you’ll want to wear shorts or pants that you can easily pull up over your knee.
Reboot Lounge treatments last between 25 and 45 minutes and start at $90 per person. You can make a reservation, but the lounge can often accommodate walk-ins, especially on weekdays. It’s one of the most affordable spa offerings in Vegas at one of the nicest spas in Vegas, and is definitely worth it for anyone with tired, cramped legs.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas: 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Halotherapy at The Salt Room Las Vegas
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At the Salt Room Las Vegas, halotherapy (salt therapy) sessions take place in a softly lit room lined with blocks of Himalayan salt, creating a peaceful, cave-like atmosphere. You’ll settle into a reclining chair while a device disperses tiny salt particles through the air. Each 45-minute session is quiet and unguided, and guests can read, meditate, or simply breathe and relax as the salt lands on their skin and enters your airways. You’ll wear your own clothing (loose shorts and tank tops are recommended), and the room’s temperature and humidity are designed to optimize salt absorption.
According to the spa, halotherapy can ease congestion and allergies, help with inflammation, and reduce stress. Some research supports the potential for some of these claims, though most researchers and medical groups agree more research is needed to prove clear benefits. But at $39 per session, it’s worth trying for anyone curious about the benefits — and there’s bound to be a benefit to just relaxing for 45 minutes, if nothing else.
The Salt Room Las Vegas: 1958 Village Center Cir #7, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Red-light sauna sessions at Elevated Las Vegas
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Elevated Las Vegas is a salt and cryotherapy studio in Henderson, where $15 gets you a private 55-minute red-light sauna session. It blends heat with “medical-grade” red-light therapy in a private sauna. Access includes 40 minutes in the sauna plus 15 minutes to cool down, and access to a shower and changing space. Inside the sauna, you’ll have everything from aromatherapy to streaming Netflix or Spotify. In addition to heat, the sauna will expose you to infrared lights, which are becoming more popular in the spa industry for their supposed ability to jump-start skin repair and healing.
Since sessions are private, the spa recommends going in nude, but you can wear a towel or swimsuit if you’re uncomfortable or sharing with a friend. If you’ve visited before, you’ll have to pay the full price for the session. Fortunately, it’s still only $25.
Elevated Las Vegas: 4500 E Sunset Rd #4, Henderson, NV 89014
‘Fountain of Youth Passport’ at Resorts World Las Vegas
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At Awana Spa & Wellness inside Resorts World Las Vegas, the Fountain of Youth Passport is an access pass for guests to use the 27,000-square-foot spa’s facilities without buying an actual service. Indoor spaces include private men’s and women’s hot tubs, plus a massive covered space with six cold and hot “vitality” pools surrounded by couches, lounges, and daybeds. There’s also a “Crystal Laconium” salt room, aroma steam rooms, cool mist showers, and a multi-sensory “Rain Walk” with alternating warm and cold water jets. Lockers, robes, and sandals are provided, and there are plenty of on-site lounges for when you just want to sit and do nothing.
At $120-$140 for three hours, it’s not the least expensive spa access pass in Las Vegas. But it’s arguably one of the nicest and most modern, especially for someone who wants to feel like they’re living the high life in Vegas. If you do want to add a little something extra, you can book a 30-minute “Aufguss” sauna show and service, or a 30-minute treatment in the shared lounge. They range from $70 for compression air-boot therapy to $95 for a ‘Phoenix Rising’ Malaysian Foot Treatment.
Awana Spa: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Imperial Spa Las Vegas
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Imperial Spa Las Vegas is a massive wellness destination that blends Korean jjimjilbang bathhouse culture with Roman bathhouse elements, all without much of a price tag. A day pass lets you explore everything across the two-level spa, including separate men’s and women’s areas with hot, warm, and cold baths; a steam room, a dry sauna, and a Himalayan salt room. The co-ed level includes a Korean restaurant, a “Clay Ball” room “filled with thousands of clay balls that massage and relax the muscles,” an ice room, a red clay sauna, and themed aromatherapy rooms. It covers about 30,000 square feet of space, and day passes are $45 per person.
Visitors who want to add more to the experience can book one of the Imperial Spa promotions, with discounted massages starting around $135. Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Imperial Spa Las Vegas: 1070 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Cold plunge sessions at Cold Summer Las Vegas
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At Cold Summer, you can try cold-plunge therapy in a minimalist setting that skips the resort markup. While it’s not as luxurious as many of Vegas’ spas, it does offer high-quality heat therapy. A single session costs $39 and includes access to two plunge tubs, a dry sauna, red-light therapy, and compression therapy equipment. Cold plunge therapy is one of the better-studied therapies on this list, with studies showing benefits for circulation and muscle recovery.
Access to Cold Summer includes changing areas, showers, towels, and lockers, and guests should bring swimsuits, as it’s a shared facility. $39 will get you one session, or you can buy four sessions for $119 if you’ll be in Vegas for a few weeks. Drop-ins can sometimes be accommodated, but it’s best to book in advance online if you know when you want to go.
Cold Summer: 2275 E Sunset Rd #1, Las Vegas, NV 89119 