{"id":33155,"date":"2026-09-18T17:05:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T14:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=33155"},"modified":"2026-09-18T14:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:45:34","slug":"best-value-wellness-resorts-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"key-takeaways mb-10 rounded-sm border border-accent\/30 bg-secondary p-6 md:mb-12 md:p-8 wp-block-vacayou-magazine-key-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n\t<h2 id=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" class=\"mb-4 font-serif text-2xl leading-tight font-medium text-foreground\">\n\t\tSnapshot\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul class=\"list-disc space-y-2 pl-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tThe best value wellness resorts in the U.S. are properties where spa treatments, activities and meals bundle into the rate, making a wellness getaway worth the splurge without ultra-luxury prices.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tRetreat to the desert at Red Mountain in Utah, Ojo Santa Fe in New Mexico, or Arizona&#039;s CIVANA and Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, all pairing spa treatments with Southwest landscapes.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tHead to the mountains at The Lodge at Woodloch in Pennsylvania&#039;s Poconos or Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, both with full spas and Blue Ridge or forest views.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tBook a New England escape at Mirbeau in coastal Massachusetts or The Essex in Vermont, one French-inspired and one built around cooking classes.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tStay on the water at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas for paddleboarding or Carillon Miami in Florida for beachfront wellness.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These ten best value wellness resorts in the U.S. feel like a splurge without the bougie price.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Value doesn&#8217;t mean cheap \u2014 it means making what you spend count. Think a room you\u2019re excited to come back to, a memorable spa, wellness activities you\u2019ll actually want to do or an atmosphere that makes it easy to switch off.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And don&#8217;t judge a resort by its nightly rate alone. Packages can be where the real value lies, especially when they bundle spa treatments, activities, meals, resort credits or other extras into the stay. A higher room rate can make sense when the package includes amenities you&#8217;d otherwise pay for separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked for U.S. properties that make a wellness getaway feel worth the splurge without venturing into ultra-luxury territory. In other words, here are ten U.S. resorts that hit the more-for-your-money sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-where-to-find-the-best-value-wellness-resorts-in-the-u-s\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find the Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"759\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33162\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1000,h_759,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402031\/magazine\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Hot tub pools at Ojo Santa Fe\" class=\"wp-post-33155 wp-image-33162\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787402031\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402031\/magazine\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools.jpg?_i=AA 1000w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_228,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402031\/magazine\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_583,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402031\/magazine\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools\/Ojo-Santa-Fe-pools.jpg?_i=AA 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy Ojo Santa Fe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From desert escapes and mountain retreats to spa resorts in New England and Florida, these ten properties deliver serious bang for your buck. And when a package adds treatments, meals or resort credits to the stay, the value can be even better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-red-mountain-resort-ivins-utah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/red-mountain-resort\">Red Mountain Resort<\/a> \u2014 Ivins, Utah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set against the red-rock landscape of southern Utah, Red Mountain Resort pairs outdoor adventure with a restorative retreat. Wellness programs, guided hikes and spa treatments fill the days for active travelers between adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-ojo-santa-fe-santa-fe-new-mexico\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ojo Santa Fe \u2014 Santa Fe, New Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surrounded by high desert, Ojo Santa Fe is built around soaking, relaxation and connection with nature. Mineral-rich spring water fills the resort&#8217;s pools, which range from hot to cool and offer a quintessential New Mexico soaking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33158\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1000,h_667,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402046\/magazine\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Guest doing meditation poolside at CIVANA\" class=\"wp-post-33155 wp-image-33158\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787402046\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402046\/magazine\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA.jpg?_i=AA 1000w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402046\/magazine\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402046\/magazine\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA\/Guest-doing-meditation-poolside-at-CIVANA.jpg?_i=AA 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy CIVANA Wellness Resort &amp; Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-civana-wellness-resort-amp-spa-carefree-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/civana-wellness-resort-spa\">CIVANA Wellness Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> \u2014 Carefree, Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness is woven throughout a CIVANA stay with fitness classes, outdoor activities, mindfulness sessions and spa treatments included in the rate. The Sonoran Desert is literally the resort\u2019s backyard, adding a layer of calm without the traditional luxury trappings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-sanctuary-camelback-mountain-resort-amp-spa-paradise-valley-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/sanctuary-camelback-mountain\">Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> \u2014 Paradise Valley, Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the foot of Camelback Mountain, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain channels the Arizona desert into a wellness getaway, with spa treatments, pools, fitness and outdoor activities. Scottsdale&#8217;s restaurants, galleries and nightlife are close by when you want a change of pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-lake-austin-spa-resort-austin-texas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/lake-austin-spa-resort\">Lake Austin Spa Resort<\/a> \u2014 Austin, Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life at Lake Austin Spa Resort revolves around water, with kayaking, paddleboarding and other activities complemented by fitness classes, spa treatments and healthy cuisine. The intimate location on Lake Austin leaves the city behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"469\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33160\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1000,h_469,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402043\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"SUP yoga at Lake Austin Spa Resort\" class=\"wp-post-33155 wp-image-33160\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787402043\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402043\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga.jpg?_i=AA 1000w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_141,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402043\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_360,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402043\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-SUP-yoga.jpg?_i=AA 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy Lake Austin Spa Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-mirbeau-inn-amp-spa-plymouth-massachusetts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/mirbeau-inn-spa-plymouth\">Mirbeau Inn &amp; Spa<\/a> \u2014 Plymouth, Massachusetts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by a French countryside estate, Mirbeau Inn &amp; Spa brings a distinctively European-style indulgence to coastal Massachusetts. An expansive spa, fitness classes and serene garden make Mirbeau a tempting wellness escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-7-the-essex-resort-amp-spa-essex-vermont\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/the-essex-resort-spa\">The Essex Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> \u2014 Essex, Vermont<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Essex Resort &amp; Spa is as much about food as it is wellness, with cooking classes alongside spa treatments, fitness activities and outdoor recreation. The resort also puts Vermont&#8217;s outdoor attractions within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-8-the-lodge-at-woodloch-hawley-pennsylvania\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/the-lodge-at-woodloch\">The Lodge at Woodloch<\/a> \u2014 Hawley, Pennsylvania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tucked into Pennsylvania&#8217;s Pocono Mountains, The Lodge at Woodloch is an adults-only retreat focused on wellness, nature and relaxation. With 35+ daily activities, a full-service spa and healthy dining, guests can shape their days around their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33157\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1000,h_667,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402023\/magazine\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Complimentary bikes at The Lodge at Woodloch\" class=\"wp-post-33155 wp-image-33157\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787402023\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402023\/magazine\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch.jpg?_i=AA 1000w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402023\/magazine\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402023\/magazine\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch\/Biking-at-The-Lodge-at-Woodloch.jpg?_i=AA 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy The Lodge at Woodloch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-9-the-omni-grove-park-inn-asheville-north-carolina\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/the-omni-grove-park-inn\">The Omni Grove Park Inn<\/a> \u2014 Asheville, North Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Omni Grove Park Inn has been an Asheville fixture for more than a century, with idyllic Blue Ridge Mountain views and a renowned spa. Golf, fitness, pools and outdoor activities round out the resort experience, while Asheville&#8217;s restaurants, breweries and galleries are close at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-10-carillon-miami-wellness-resort-miami-florida\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/carillon-miami-wellness-resort\">Carillon Miami Wellness Resort<\/a> \u2014 Miami, Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carillon Miami takes a comprehensive approach to wellness, with beachfront access alongside spa treatments, fitness classes, thermal experiences and wellness-focused programming. It&#8217;s a good fit for travelers who want relaxation without giving up Miami&#8217;s energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"780\" height=\"518\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33163\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_780,h_518,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402035\/magazine\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"VEMI therapy at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort\" class=\"wp-post-33155 wp-image-33163\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787402035\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402035\/magazine\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami.jpg?_i=AA 780w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_199,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402035\/magazine\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_510,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402035\/magazine\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami\/VEMI-therapy-at-Carillon-Miami.jpg?_i=AA 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy Carillon Miami Wellness Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These ten best value wellness resorts in the U.S. feel like a splurge without the bougie price. Value doesn&#8217;t mean cheap \u2014 it means making what you spend count. Think a room you\u2019re excited to come back to, a memorable spa, wellness activities you\u2019ll actually want to do or an atmosphere that makes it easy<a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":33159,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1865],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wellness-getaways"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.4 (Yoast SEO v28.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S. - Vacayou Travel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for the best value wellness resorts in the U.S.? These ten deliver big without the bougie price tag.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Looking for the best value wellness resorts in the U.S.? These ten deliver big without the bougie price tag.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Vacayou Travel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-18T14:05:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"469\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Vacayou\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/vacayoutravel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@vacayoutravel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Vacayou\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Vacayou\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536\"},\"headline\":\"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-18T14:05:49+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":670,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1787402027\\\/magazine\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA\",\"articleSection\":[\"Wellness Getaways\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/\",\"name\":\"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S. - Vacayou Travel\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1787402027\\\/magazine\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-18T14:05:49+00:00\",\"description\":\"Looking for the best value wellness resorts in the U.S.? These ten deliver big without the bougie price tag.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1787402027\\\/magazine\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1787402027\\\/magazine\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\\\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":469,\"caption\":\"Spa guest in bathrobe in garden at Lake Austin Spa Resort\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"description\":\"Travel That Moves You.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Wellness & Active Travel\",\"alternateName\":\"Vacayou\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"width\":552,\"height\":122,\"caption\":\"Vacayou Wellness & Active Travel\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/vacayoutravel\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/vacayoutravel\",\"https:\\\/\\\/instagram.com\\\/vacayoutravel\",\"https:\\\/\\\/pinterest.com\\\/vacayoutravel\"],\"description\":\"Vacayou Magazine delivers wellness lifestyle and travel inspiration to a like-minded community of wellness-conscious people who are invested in maximizing their well-being\u2014both inside and out.\",\"email\":\"hello@vacayou.com\",\"legalName\":\"WWSG Travel, Inc\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536\",\"name\":\"Vacayou\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Vacayou\"},\"description\":\"Articles published under the Vacayou Magazine byline are written by members of our editorial team and trusted contributors. Through firsthand travel experiences, wellness insights and thoughtful storytelling, we inspire readers to blaze their own trails.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/vacayoutravel\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/vacayoutravel\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/vacayou\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/vacayoutravel\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/vacayoutravel\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/author\\\/vacayou\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S. - Vacayou Travel","description":"Looking for the best value wellness resorts in the U.S.? These ten deliver big without the bougie price tag.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.","og_description":"Looking for the best value wellness resorts in the U.S.? These ten deliver big without the bougie price tag.","og_url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/","og_site_name":"Vacayou Travel","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel","article_published_time":"2026-09-18T14:05:49+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":469,"url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Vacayou","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/vacayoutravel","twitter_site":"@vacayoutravel","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Vacayou","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/"},"author":{"name":"Vacayou","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536"},"headline":"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S.","datePublished":"2026-09-18T14:05:49+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/"},"wordCount":670,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA","articleSection":["Wellness Getaways"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/","name":"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S. - Vacayou Travel","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA","datePublished":"2026-09-18T14:05:49+00:00","description":"Looking for the best value wellness resorts in the U.S.? These ten deliver big without the bougie price tag.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA","width":1000,"height":469,"caption":"Spa guest in bathrobe in garden at Lake Austin Spa Resort"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/best-value-wellness-resorts-us\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"10 Best Value Wellness Resorts in the U.S."}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","name":"Vacayou Travel","description":"Travel That Moves You.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization","name":"Vacayou Wellness & Active Travel","alternateName":"Vacayou","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","width":552,"height":122,"caption":"Vacayou Wellness & Active Travel"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel","https:\/\/x.com\/vacayoutravel","https:\/\/instagram.com\/vacayoutravel","https:\/\/pinterest.com\/vacayoutravel"],"description":"Vacayou Magazine delivers wellness lifestyle and travel inspiration to a like-minded community of wellness-conscious people who are invested in maximizing their well-being\u2014both inside and out.","email":"hello@vacayou.com","legalName":"WWSG Travel, Inc"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536","name":"Vacayou","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Vacayou"},"description":"Articles published under the Vacayou Magazine byline are written by members of our editorial team and trusted contributors. Through firsthand travel experiences, wellness insights and thoughtful storytelling, we inspire readers to blaze their own trails.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vacayoutravel\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/vacayou\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/vacayoutravel\/","https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/twitter.com\/vacayoutravel"],"url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/author\/vacayou\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Shelly Nyqvist","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1787402027\/magazine\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden\/Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-guest-in-bathrobe-in-garden.jpg?_i=AA","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33155"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33326,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33155\/revisions\/33326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}