Golfers, hikers and couples on romantic getaways all come to this sophisticated 31,000-square-foot sanctuary of health and well-being for a spa experience like no other.
Spa Ojai features signature services such as Kuyam — a treatment that combines the therapeutic effects of cleansing mud, dry heat, inhalation therapy and guided meditation. This communal experience (kuyam means “a place to rest together”) accommodates up to eight men or women.
There’s also an extensive array of facial, skin and body treatments, as well as a variety of art classes and an apothecary where you can mix your own potions and lotions.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Surrounded by the gorgeous Topa Topa Mountains in an inviting village-like setting — complete with a 50-foot bell tower and charming outdoor fireplace — the secluded spa offers a serene environment that sets the scene for relaxation and romance.
- It’s easy to forget that you are just 35 miles south of Santa Barbara while inside the Moroccan-inspired oasis.
- One signature treatment is the two-hour Journey to Ojai Facial, a multi-step treatment that does wonders for the skin and activities like the geocaching scavenger hunt.
- Nothing beats the cozy, cocoon-like feeling of a wrap — except maybe the way your skin feels once all the layers are peeled away revealing a whole new you, and Spa Ojai offers four different types of wraps that serve different purposes and give you that fresh feeling.
Things to Know
- To book an appointment for a spa treatment or activity, you can call the spa directly.
- Since the California spa is very popular, it’s recommended that you schedule your appointments two to three weeks in advance to ensure you receive your preferred treatments and times.
- You can also try to get in last-minute by going to the spa reception desk in person, or touching the Spa button on a hotel guest telephone.
- In the event that you need to cancel, be sure to provide at least six hours notice.
The Treatments
- Along with basic massages like Swedish, deep tissue and pregnancy, Spa Ojai offers a host of specialty massages.
- The Essence in Balance is an amazing three-hour journey that includes a consultation to create your own signature aromatherapy blend.
- Another of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star spa's highlights is the incredible Abhyanga Four-Hand massage — inspired by Eastern tradition — in which two therapists work simultaneously, thus providing the ultimate relaxing experience.
- Whether it’s jet-lag or last night’s dinner that’s slowing you down, the detox massage will get you back to where you need to be, thanks to a specialized technique that stimulates the body’s natural lymphatic system to help eliminate toxins and restore balance and clarity.
Getting There
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