What are Niagara's best spas?
The Niagara area, famed for its falls, farms, and wineries, is also ideal for a blissful spa retreat.
Just outside Toronto and near New York State, the farm-dotted greenbelt of Lake Ontario's south shore is a prime place for relaxing in the countryside. Not only is it a top Canadian wine-producing region, but it's also home to some of Ontario's top spa and wellness sanctuaries.
Niagara's spa scene breaks into a few distinct styles: big resort spas with serious facilities (100 Fountain Spa and The Spa at White Oaks), urban escapes (Christienne Fallsview Spa, Burning Springs Spa & Thermal Pools) and luxurious wine country retreats (Spa on the Twenty, Secret Garden Spa).
You've seen the falls and toured the wineries. Now it's time to relax and rejuvenate at Niagara's best spas. Here's where to book, and why.
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What should you expect at The Spa at White Oaks in Niagara-On-The-Lake?
Side-by-side treatments, shared silence. A couples' massage at White Oaks is less about the itinerary and more about switching off together. Credit: Jacob Cote
Modern and sophisticated, The Spa at White Oaks is one of Ontario's best. Located in a five-star, 13-acre, 220-room resort and conference center, the spa features signature offerings including massage, facials, body wraps and glows, and aromatherapy. Their newest space, COVE, was designed with groups in mind. Now all the girls' trips and couples’ weekends can have their own personal spa retreats. Spas of America ranked White Oaks as #1 in Niagara and #4 in Canada (2025), and it's no wonder why.
White Oaks also offers fine dining at LIV restaurant, which serves outstanding regional cuisine, and is located close to the 27-hole course at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club.
Can you really watch Niagara Falls from a spa tub at Christienne Fallsview Spa?
At Christienne Fallsview Spa, even a manicure comes with a front-row seat to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls beyond. Credit: Destination Ontario/Niagara Falls Tourism
You sure can! Christienne Fallsview Spa is on the 14th floor of the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look directly onto the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls beyond. The infinity hydrotherapy tub is positioned for a full view—and it's the only one of its kind in Canada. White-on-white interior, stone accents, eucalyptus steam room, Guinot skincare line. It's all a bit theatrical, in the best possible way.
Because it's in the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, you can enjoy the spa throughout your whole stay. Detox in the dry sauna, steam in the eucalyptus-infused steam room, try a Hydro Summum facial or savor the view in your plush robe over a Peaches and Cream Pedicure.
What makes Burning Springs Spa & Thermal Pools worth a visit in Niagara Falls?
The Finnish-inspired sauna cabin at Burning Springs Spa looks out onto the outdoor thermal pool circuit. The full hot-cold sequence runs better when you use the sauna between rounds. Credit: Destination Ontario/Niagara Falls Tourism
Burning Springs Spa & Thermal Pools is located at the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. To set the scene, imagine moving between steaming hot water and a bracingly cold plunge, outdoors, just steps from one of the world's great waterfalls.
The spa takes its name from a natural spring that was one of Niagara's earliest tourist attractions. The signature experience is a three-pool outdoor thermal circuit: hot (95–104 °F), warm (77–86 °F) and cold plunge (45–54 °F), designed to be cycled through in sequence. To top off the experience, add time in the Himalayan salt sauna and Finnish-inspired sauna cabin.
Inside, the full treatment menu covers massages, facials and body treatments. The Oasis Pass gives facility-only access if you just want the circuit. Groups of six or more can book a private post-treatment space with a sharing platter.
This spa has been named one of the Top 25 Spas in Canada by the Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards and has a 4.3/5 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice rating. And it's within walking distance of Fallsview Casino and the main falls viewing area. If you're already at the falls and want a proper wellness experience to match, this is the obvious choice.
What makes 100 Fountain Spa in Niagara-On-The-Lake worth the trip?
Picture this: you're soaking in water about 102 °F, surrounded by stacked stone and greenery, with enforced quiet and the sound of trickling water. The 100 Fountain Spa is located at the Pillar and Post Inn & Spa. This sprawling and tranquil 13,000 square foot spa includes a fireplace-lit lounge, sauna, and a heated pool inside and a year-round pool outside.
The spa menu is just as large as the facilities, with just about every kind of mani, pedi, massage and body care treatment you can think of.
There is lots of elbow room, enforced quiet, and the soothing sounds of trickling water. Check out seasonal packages and bring a group of friends for a getaway.
What is the vibe at the Secret Garden Spa at the Prince of Wales Hotel?
The vibe is luxe opulence. A Spas of America top 50 in Canada (2023), the Secret Garden Spa has a classy, cushy earth-tone lounge, elegant, antique- and sun-filled atrium pool area, and natural-product treatments. Indulgent spa treatment options include VENN Supercharged Facials, Yon-Ka Wellness Voyage Body Wraps and more.
The spa is set in The Prince of Wales Hotel, an immaculately maintained Victorian built in 1864. It's located in romantic, charming Niagara-On-The-Lake, a historical 19th-century village with a handsome downtown and sophisticated dining scene to match.
Is the Spa on the Twenty in Jordan Village worth the drive from Niagara Falls?
It's about a half-hour drive from the falls, and yes, it's fully worth it.
Combine wine with R&R at Spa on the Twenty. In a 100-year-old Colonial-style brick house surrounded by a flower-filled garden with a gazebo, the spa is next to Inn on the Twenty, a floral-and-antiques-style boutique B&B on quaint Jordan Village's main street.
Just down the road is Cave Spring Cellars, and Jordan Village is right in the heart of Ontario's wine region—home to more than 50 vineyards. Meanwhile, the spa offers vintage spa classics like massages, facials, manis and pedis. Because it's a destination in itself, the inn makes a perfect couple's getaway or girlfriends' weekend away. If you don't stay over, be sure to dine before you leave if you're into delectable, nutritious, farm-to-table fare.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best spa in Niagara, Ontario?
For a spa day that feels unmistakably Niagara, Christienne Fallsview Spa is hard to beat. A Travellers’ Choice winner and top-rated on TripAdvisor, it pairs massages, facials and hydrotherapy with sweeping views of Niagara Falls—so your moment of calm comes with one of Canada’s most powerful natural backdrops.
How far are Niagara's spas from Toronto?
Niagara-on-the-Lake is approximately 80 miles from Toronto, roughly 90 minutes by car via the Queen Elizabeth Way. Niagara Falls city is about the same distance. Both are practical for a day trip, and several spas offer hotel packages for overnight stays.
Can I visit a Niagara spa without staying overnight?
Yes. All six spas listed here offer day-use access with treatment bookings. 100 Fountain Spa and The Spa at White Oaks also sell day passes that include pool and facility access. Advance booking is strongly recommended on weekends, particularly in summer and fall during peak wine season.
Sources
Spas of America (rankings and awards): Top 100 Spas of 2025 | Top 50 Canada Spas of 2025
Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards: Top 25 Spas in Canada
Hydrotherapy health benefits: Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body — NIH/PMC
Vinotherapy and grape-seed polyphenols: Vitis vinifera as a valuable cosmetic raw material — NIH/PMC