With serene rolling hills and views of the ocean, Marin can easily lull its guests and residents alike into a mindset of peace; so why not reflect this in the rest of your experience here? Indulge in a stay at one of these Marin spa and wellness hotels to curate a maximally relaxing trip.
Featured Photo: Courtesy of Cavallo Point
Cavallo Point
Known affectionately by locals as the Lodge at the Golden Gate, Cavallo Point is tucked into a sheltered nook in the Marin Headlands that faces south for views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. A broad meadow, once a 10-acre parade grounds for the U.S. Army troops who were stationed here, fronts the property. A large main lodge hosts a full-service restaurant, Murray Circle, and adjoining Farley Bar, complete with a large fireplace to keep the fog’s chill at bay on many a summer’s day.
Lodging is divided into two styles. Contemporary Lodging, which is built into the hills behind the main lodge, features floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplaces in every room and suite, and radiant heat floors. Historic Lodging is built into the property’s landmark Colonial Revival buildings, the room and suites’ unique details preserved with grace. French doors, Ben Franklin stoves and pressed tin ceilings are some of the details you might find in your room that reflect architectural styles popular in the area as early as 1877.
HIGHLIGHTS: Peer through the cypress trees on the hill to find the holistic spa. Integrative medicine programs, including acupuncture and martial arts, complement spa treatments, yoga, and a Tea Bar. An outdoor meditation pool, indoor and outdoor showers, and an outdoor fire pit and Zen garden provide ample opportunities for lounging and deeply inhaling the pine-scented aromas.
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
From its perch above the Sausalito waterfront, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa gazes down with patrician elegance, the tall windows taking in the whole of San Francisco Bay. The hotel started life as a Victorian mansion built in 1885, and even with numerous additions it remains listed as a treasured landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa houses four unique event spaces and 64 rooms, including 31 modern rooms, many of them with private balconies. Also tucked amongst the property gardens are private casita style suites and a relaxing day spa. Experience luxury and elegance here when you stay at the Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa. Their spa menu offers a variety of massages, body treatments — like their seaweed body wrap — and treatment add-ins if you’re looking for a smaller, more targeted experience like their scalp treatment.
HIGHLIGHTS: Experience Casa Wellness, which targets four aspects of wellness — sleep, mindfulness, physical health and nutrition — in applicable ways that guests can take with them even when they leave.
The Inn Above Tide
Binoculars in every room and balconies that jut directly over the water are just two of the reasons to stay at The Inn Above Tide, a bayside lodge. The main one is, of course the view, which couldn’t be more spectacular — almost every one of the 31 rooms looks directly out at the city, with Alcatraz and Angel Island in the foreground. Sit on your glass-enclosed balcony and watch the city lights twinkle on, outlining the iconic skyline. The complimentary breakfast is served buffet style in the dining room or delivered to your room, and you’ll also be fêted with a wine and cheese reception every evening from 5 to 7 p.m. For an even more relaxing experience, take advantage of their massage services, brought right to your room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Try one of their packages, which each feature a different type of experience, such as a partnership with Seaplane Adventures or a sushi dinner hosted by local restaurant Sushi Ran’s chef.
