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5 Best Spas in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 spas in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A spa visit can mean a massage table, a facial chair or a salon chair, and the spas in Minneapolis below cover all three. They hold more than 5,900 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or higher, so what separates them is the menu: massage only, massage plus facials, or a salon with a spa side.

Short answer: Alpha Massage & Wellness holds a perfect 5.0 from more than 1,500 Google reviews, and BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA (4.8) and Halo Healing Therapies Co. (4.9) carry more than 1,400 and more than 1,200 reviews. Emerald City Day Spa is the full day spa here, with massage, facials and nails. No prices are published here, so check each menu before you book.
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Spa Menus and Ratings Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Alpha Massage & Wellness 5.0 ★ 1,527 Massage, couples and pregnancy View ›
2 BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA 4.8 ★ 1,441 Salon visit with massage and facials View ›
3 Halo Healing Therapies Co. 4.9 ★ 1,220 Massage studio with facials View ›
4 SALT Salon Spa Cafe 4.8 ★ 932 Salon, spa and cafe with a salt room View ›
5 Emerald City Day Spa 4.9 ★ 794 Full day spa with sauna and nails View ›
5 Best Spas in Minneapolis (2026)

Where to book a treatment

Alpha Massage & Wellness logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Alpha Massage & Wellness

5.01,527 Google reviews

Alpha Massage & Wellness is a massage spa at 115 N 1st St that Google also lists as a day spa and wellness center. Its site shows booking for lymphatic drainage, solo massage, couples massage and pregnancy massage, and advertises same-day availability. Google hours run into the evening every day.

What people praise

  • A first-time massage client says the therapist made them comfortable and talked them through every stage
  • A reviewer who had a pregnancy massage said hips, lower back and thighs felt better afterward
  • A couple praised the welcoming, calming atmosphere
  • Another reviewer called the decor fancy and beautiful

Worth knowing

  • Focused on massage and bodywork rather than facials or nails
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume1,527 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A massage-first spa with a perfect rating and a large review history. Choose it when massage, including couples or pregnancy sessions, is the whole point.

Website Book now+1651-334-6763 Directions

115 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA

4.81,441 Google reviews

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA is a hair salon first, at 930 Washington Ave S, and its site lists massage and facials as a spa side to the hair menu. Google also lists skin care, waxing and makeup services. Its site calls it a downtown Minneapolis hair salon and spa.

What people praise

  • One reviewer plans a facial and has already had brow tinting done well
  • One reviewer describes a clean, well-maintained facility and a welcoming front desk
  • Salon parking is available behind the building, according to a reviewer
  • Reviewers say stylists listen and take their time

Worth knowing

  • Hair is the main business here, and the massage and facial menu gets less mention in reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,441 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best when you want hair and spa services in a single stop. For a massage-only visit, the dedicated studios here are the more direct choice.

Website Book now+1612-339-2222 Directions

930 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Halo Healing Therapies Co.

4.91,220 Google reviews

Halo Healing Therapies Co. is a boutique massage studio and spa at 514 N 3rd St Ste 205, which its site places in the North Loop. It offers couples massage, Google also lists sports massage and aromatherapy, and its site menu covers facials, spa treatments and body sculpting. Google hours run 8 AM to 9 PM daily.

What people praise

  • Couples massages are described as relaxing and well done, and one pair booked at short notice
  • A reviewer praised therapists who applied firm pressure when asked
  • A birthday massage left one reviewer feeling healed and refreshed
  • The ambiance is described as calm and welcoming

Worth knowing

  • Praise centers on massage; facials and body treatments are on its menu but get less mention
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,220 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for couples massage with a spa menu to add on.

Website+1612-251-6495 Directions

514 N 3rd St Ste 205, Minneapolis, MN 55401

SALT Salon Spa Cafe logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

SALT Salon Spa Cafe

4.8932 Google reviews

SALT Salon Spa Cafe is a salon, spa and cafe that its site places just outside Minneapolis, where St. Louis Park meets Edina. It features a Himalayan salt room, and Google also lists facial and massage spa and nail services. Its site adds a mix of local goods and clean beauty products.

What people praise

  • A reviewer liked the cozy atmosphere and being able to sip a coffee or drink during a haircut
  • Stylists are described as thorough, personable and good at explaining options

Worth knowing

  • Its reviews are about haircuts and the cafe, and spa services get little mention
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume932 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A relaxed salon-plus-cafe that suits a hair appointment with a spa add-on. Ask about the salt room and treatment menu when you call.

Website Book now+1952-300-2153 Directions

3947 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Emerald City Day Spa logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Emerald City Day Spa

4.9794 Google reviews

Emerald City Day Spa is a day spa at 651 Nicollet Mall Ste 247 that its site describes as luxury spa services for downtown Minneapolis. The menu covers massage, facials, nails and body treatments, plus spa parties, getaway packages and gift certificates. Google hours run Tuesday through Sunday.

What people praise

  • A reviewer found a back and neck massage with a hot stone element effective
  • A couples massage visit noted locker rooms, robes, slippers and a sauna
  • A reviewer called a signature massage with hot stone, body scrub and hot towels incredible
  • The staff were flexible about rescheduling a flight-delayed appointment and changing a treatment

Worth knowing

  • Closed Mondays according to Google hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume794 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A wide treatment menu, with massage, facials, nails and a sauna in one visit.

Website Book now+1612-354-2697 Directions

651 Nicollet Mall Ste 247, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each spa, set against other Minneapolis spas. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 on more than 1,200 reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 on a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What shapes spa pricing in Minneapolis

No prices are published here. Spa prices generally depend on the treatment, its length, and extras such as hot stones or a body scrub. Check each spa’s menu or booking page for current rates.

Finding a spa near you

Alpha Massage & Wellness is on N 1st St, Halo Healing Therapies Co. on N 3rd St and Emerald City Day Spa on Nicollet Mall. BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA is on Washington Ave S, and SALT Salon Spa Cafe is on Excelsior Blvd at the St. Louis Park and Edina edge. Looking for a spa near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you book a spa treatment

  • How long is the treatment, and what is included?
  • Can couples be booked together?
  • Do you have a sauna or relaxation area I can use before or after?
  • What is the cancellation and rescheduling policy?
  • Can you work around an injury, pregnancy or sensitive skin?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these spas focus only on massage?

Alpha Massage & Wellness lists lymphatic drainage, solo, couples and pregnancy massage. Halo Healing Therapies Co. is a massage studio that also offers facials and spa treatments, and Emerald City Day Spa covers massage, facials, nails and body treatments.

Is there a Minneapolis spa with a sauna or salt room?

Reviewers at Emerald City Day Spa mention a sauna, robes and slippers, and SALT Salon Spa Cafe’s site describes a Himalayan salt room. Confirm access with each spa when you book.

Can couples book a massage together?

Alpha Massage & Wellness lists couples massage, and reviewers describe couples sessions at Halo Healing Therapies Co. and Emerald City Day Spa.

Are any of these spas also hair salons?

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA and SALT Salon Spa Cafe are both hair salons with a spa side, so reviews there lean toward haircuts and color.

Booking a spa day

Alpha Massage & Wellness has a perfect rating on the largest review base here, and Emerald City Day Spa offers massage, facials and nails in one stop. Pick the treatment first, then the spa that specializes in it.

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