The Spa at PGA National Resort: what to expect and how to book
The Spa at PGA National Resort is a 40,000-square-foot, full-service spa on the PGA National Resort campus offering treatment rooms, mineral pools (the Waters of the World experience), a salon, sauna and fitness-related services. Book treatments and spa access in advance through the resort concierge or spa reservations; the spa is open Sunday–Thursday 9:30 am–5:00 pm and Friday–Saturday 9:30 am–6:00 pm.
In this guide
- Overview: what the spa is and where it sits in the resort
- Hours, age rules, and who can use which spaces
- Signature treatments and experiences
- Facilities you'll find and what to expect onsite
- Prices, minimums, gratuities and day-passes — what we know
- How to book treatments and practical tips for Cottages guests
Overview: what the spa is and where it sits in the resort
The Spa at PGA National Resort is a large, standalone spa facility within PGA National Resort, described in property materials as a 40,000-square-foot spa redesigned by V Starr. It is open to resort guests and to the public.
The spa sits a short walk from The Cottages at PGA National Resort and is part of the resort amenities guests may use during their stay. Expect separate spa entrances and a dedicated spa reception area.
- Size: 40,000 square feet (redesigned by V Starr)
- Open to hotel guests and non-guests
- Spa reception, salon, retail shop and outdoor spa pool deck
Hours, age rules, and who can use which spaces
Spa hours are listed as Sunday–Thursday 9:30 am–5:00 pm and Friday–Saturday 9:30 am–6:00 pm. These are the resort's published spa hours; individual treatment times can be earlier or later depending on bookings.
The spa enforces age limits: spa treatments and access to locker-room amenities and the Waters of the World mineral pools are restricted to guests 18 and older. Salon services (hair and nails) are available to guests age 16 and up.
- Spa treatments, locker rooms, and mineral pools: 18+
- Salon (hair/nails): 16+ permitted
- Spa is open to non-hotel guests — check availability and book ahead
Signature treatments and experiences
The spa offers a range of massages, facials and body treatments; notable signature experiences include the Waters of the World mineral pools, the PGA Signature Massage, and a spa facial called the Facial of Champions developed with Repêchage.
Facials are grouped by goal (anti-aging, brightening, clarifying), and there are couple treatment rooms as well as many single treatment rooms.
- Waters of the World: three mineral pools (including Dead Sea and Salies-de-Béarn pools) plus outdoor hot tub
- PGA Signature Massage: Swedish-style format available in 60- and 90-minute times
- Facial of Champions: an 80-minute facial using Repêchage seaweed and botanicals
| Treatment | What it includes | Typical format |
|---|---|---|
| Waters of the World | Three mineral pools, hot tub, steam/sauna and contrast therapy options | Amenity experience (paired with services) |
| PGA Signature Massage | Swedish-style massage inspired by golf-course recovery techniques | 60 or 90 minutes |
| Facial of Champions | Repêchage seaweed and botanical facial targeting skin concerns | 80 minutes |
Facilities you'll find and what to expect onsite
Expect many on-site facilities: 32 treatment rooms (including couples rooms), retro-styled salon for hair and nails, Himalayan salt rooms, steam rooms, saunas, a retail shop and outdoor spa pool deck with a café/bar offering light meals and spa beverages.
The spa also lists services such as cryotherapy and specialty rooms; locker-room access is part of the spa amenity for guests using the Waters of the World experience.
- 32 treatment rooms (including couples rooms)
- Salon: hair, nails, manicure/pedicure stations
- Two Himalayan salt rooms, sauna, steam and cold/contrast options
- Outdoor spa pool deck with café/bar
Prices, minimums, gratuities and day-passes — what we know
The spa applies a mandatory 22% service charge at check-out for spa services; additional gratuities are discretionary. To use the spa's full amenities, a minimum spend of $100 per guest on services is required.
Day passes to the spa and spa pools have been offered historically (examples cited: $79 weekday / $99 weekend on some listings), but daily day-pass availability and pricing can change; confirm current day-pass options when you call to book.
- Mandatory service charge for spa services: 22% (charged at check-out)
- Minimum spend to access full amenities: $100 per guest on services
- Day-pass options have been published in the past — confirm current rates directly
| Fee type | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Service charge | 22% applied at check-out for spa services |
| Minimum spend | $100 per guest to access full amenities (spa policy) |
| Day pass | Historically offered (e.g., $79 weekday / $99 weekend) — verify current pricing |
How to book treatments and practical tips for Cottages guests
Make reservations before you arrive. The resort recommends booking spa treatments and golf tee times in advance through the resort's spa reservations or concierge; reservations are required for many spa services. The property's concierge email and phone can help secure specific treatment times.
If you plan to use spa amenities the same day as arrival, contact the spa early — check-in at The Cottages begins at 4:00 PM and many guests book treatments for the afternoon or following day. For assistance with bookings, BookResorts agents are available 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350.
- Reserve treatments in advance through the spa or resort concierge
- Tell the spa about medical conditions or pregnancy when booking
- Arrive early for locker-room use and to complete intake forms
- If staying in The Cottages at PGA National Resort, you can ask the concierge to coordinate spa timing with other resort activities
