The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
A full-service spa rooted in history
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Tucked behind a brick serpentine wall inside a historic Georgian Revival building is
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, a 20,000-square-foot health and fitness facility created for guests staying at one of Colonial Williamsburg’s many hotels and inns. A wisteria-covered walkway, reflecting pool with fountain and manicured flower garden are all part of the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star spa’s welcoming entrance.
History is referenced everywhere in Colonial Williamsburg, including the spa’s treatment menu, which features its Century-Inspired Signature Services which channel the wellness practices of the past five centuries.
Our Inspector's Highlights
• Wellness practices from the 17th through 21 centuries have been transformed to current-day therapies that are incorporated in the spa’s treatments.
• Choose from an extensive menu of massages, facials, body wraps and detoxes, as well as invigorating baths.
• From side-by-side treatments for couples to specialized services for men, teens and expectant mothers, no spa goer is treated as an afterthought here.
• The spa's own signature bath and body products can be purchased at the onsite boutique.
• Order a meal from the spa's Wysteria Lounge when you book your couple’s treatment so that you can have post-massage salads, artisan cheese trays, fresh crudités or finger sandwiches.
Things to Know
• At one point in time, the building served as the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
• Sometimes, guests can walk in and get an appointment, but booking ahead of time by phone is highly recommended by staff.
• Appointments at this charming spa book up quickly for many of their treatments and services, but the staff keeps a waiting list on hand in case of cancellations.
The Treatments
• The 17th-Century Spa Experience is a detoxifying herbal wrap and hot stone massage that channels the ceremonial and heating rituals of the era, detoxifing the body while encouraging muscle relaxation.
• Other massages include the sports massage, pregnancy massage, reflexology massage, stress relief massage, muscle repair massage as well as hot stone massage.
• If you want something more personalized, or can’t make up your mind, the Massage Sampler includes a smattering of the techniques delivered in all of the spa’s soothing massage treatments.
The Facilities
• The onsite fitness center features a gym with cardio equipment, free weights, kettle bells, group exercise classes and yoga.
• Maintaining a tranquil environment, there is an outdoor tranquility pool for relaxation and a separate activity pool for kids.
• Couples can enjoy a side-by-side treatment in the private Rose Garden Suite, which has a soaking tub, private shower and massage tables.
Getting There
307 South England Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
TEL800-688-6479
TEL757-220-7720
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