Spa and Wellness Hotels in St. John's
St. John's is not a big spa-resort city, and the honest picture is a short list: a few downtown hotels with a hot tub, a sauna or spa baths in the rooms, close to the harbour, Water Street and the trailheads of Signal Hill. The JAG Boutique Hotel, rated 9 out of 10, has a hot tub and sauna, the Murray Premises Hotel puts spa baths in its rooms inside a historic harbourfront building, and the Alt Hotel St. John's lists spa and wellness facilities. The wellness here comes as much from the East Coast Trail and the sea air as from the hotels themselves.
St. John's, with its rugged coastal beauty and vibrant cultural scene, can be an exhilarating city to explore. After a day of walking its hilly streets, visiting Signal Hill, or enjoying the lively George Street, a spa and wellness retreat offers a welcome contrast. The city's personality, a blend of historical resilience and modern vitality, makes a tranquil hotel a perfect complement, allowing you to balance adventure with moments of calm and self-care.
Saunas, Spa Baths and Coastal Trails
Wellness in St. John's means a hot tub or sauna after a day of walking, a quiet room with a deep bath, and quick access to coastal trails such as Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi. Two hotels on this page carry the label without spa facilities, which I point out below.
The JAG Boutique Hotel is the clearest wellness choice in St. John's. It has a hot tub and a sauna along with a fitness centre and an on-site restaurant, and guests rate it 9 out of 10 across more than a thousand reviews. It sits centrally, a short walk from the pubs of George Street and from the historic sites of the downtown core. After a day on the trails of Signal Hill or along the harbour, a session in the sauna followed by dinner downstairs is about as close to a spa evening as the city offers, without leaving the building or needing a car.
The Murray Premises Hotel takes a different approach: the wellness is in the room. This four-star boutique hotel occupies a historic landmark overlooking St. John's Harbour, and its rooms come with electric fireplaces and spa baths. A daily continental breakfast is included, and restaurants and boutiques are on site and within walking distance along the waterfront. With a rating of 8.4 from more than 1,300 reviews, it suits travellers who prefer a long bath with a harbour view to a shared pool, and it puts the colourful houses of Jellybean Row and Water Street within an easy walk.
The Alt Hotel St. John's, rated 9, lists spa and wellness facilities, a sun terrace and a garden, plus a modern restaurant serving local cuisine. Its description also points to hiking nearby, which is the real draw of the city: the East Coast Trail runs along the cliffs south and north of town, and the walk from the harbour up to Signal Hill and down to Quidi Vidi village is one of the best short hikes in the region. A modern room, a terrace for the evening and a trail within reach make a coherent wellness stay even without a large spa.
Two other hotels on this page carry the spa label without matching facilities, and it is fair to say so. The Ramada by Wyndham St. John's, rated 8.5, offers a fitness centre, free parking and rooms with a microwave and refrigerator, but no spa, sauna or hot tub is described. Memorial University's hotel accommodation has a fitness room, a garden and a shared kitchen with continental breakfast, also without wellness facilities. Both are practical and well rated, but if a sauna or a spa bath matters, I would book the JAG Boutique Hotel or the Murray Premises Hotel instead.
A traveler's takeFor a wellness break in St. John's I recommend the JAG Boutique Hotel, the only property here with both a hot tub and a sauna, rated 9 by guests. My plan would be the walk from the harbour up to Signal Hill and Cabot Tower in the morning, then the sauna in the late afternoon before dinner near George Street.
4.5Alt Hotel St. John's
Spa & Wellness · 522 reviewsModern comfort with local cuisine and easy access to St. John's attractions
Why guests love itFor a family visit to St. John's, this Alt Hotel keeps things simple and modern: air-conditioned rooms with a desk and TV, free WiFi, and a restaurant serving local cuisine, so a first taste of Newfoundland food is right downstairs. A sun terrace and a garden give children somewhere to stretch their legs, and hiking is close by. Pets are welcome too. The 9.0 rating from more than 500 reviews is one of the strongest in the city.
4.5JAG Boutique Hotel
Spa & Wellness · 1046 reviewsStylish boutique hotel with a spa, close to George Street and historic sites
Why guests love itI would recommend JAG Boutique Hotel to families who want St. John's historic core on foot. George Street's pubs are a short walk away, so parents can step out in the evening without a long trip back. The hot tub and sauna help after a day on the city's steep streets, and the on-site restaurant and fitness centre cover the basics. Rooms are well appointed and modern. Light sleepers should ask for a quieter room.
4.3Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
Spa & Wellness · 1173 reviewsPet-friendly hotel with free parking and a fitness centre near O'Leary Business Park
Why guests love itRamada by Wyndham St. John's is a three-star, pet-friendly and family-friendly hotel near O'Leary Business Park, and I would recommend it to families who want free parking and rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary WiFi is included, and a fitness centre and a business centre are on site. Rooms also have a coffee maker. It is a practical base, with a strong 8.5 rating.
4.3Memorial University
Spa & Wellness · 281 reviewsComfortable university hotel with a garden and fitness facilities
Why guests love itMemorial University in St. John's is a simple, well-rated option for families on a budget, with an 8.5 score from 281 reviews. The shared kitchen lets parents prepare meals, a continental breakfast is served, and there is also an on-site restaurant. Children can use the garden and picnic area, while the lounge and fitness room add space beyond the room. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk complete a practical, no-frills package.
4.2Murray Premises Hotel
Spa & Wellness · 1372 reviewsHistoric boutique hotel with harbour views and spa baths
Why guests love itMurray Premises Hotel puts families inside a historic landmark on St. John's Harbour, with restaurants and boutiques in the same building and the waterfront on the doorstep. A continental breakfast is served daily. Rooms have electric fireplaces and spa baths, which children tend to love, but there is no pool or games room, so it suits families who plan to spend the day exploring the harbour, Signal Hill and the colourful downtown streets on foot.
Local tips
- 1Book the JAG Boutique Hotel if a sauna and hot tub are essential; it is the only hotel on this page that lists both.
- 2Ask for a harbour-facing room with a spa bath at the Murray Premises Hotel for a quieter, in-room take on wellness.
- 3Walk the North Head Trail from the harbour to Signal Hill and on to Quidi Vidi; good shoes matter on the rocky sections.
- 4Pack layers and a windproof jacket even in summer, since fog and wind from the Atlantic change conditions quickly.
- 5Do not count on spa facilities at the Ramada or at Memorial University's accommodation: neither lists a spa, sauna or hot tub.
- 6Plan a sunrise at Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, a short drive south-east of downtown.