Need to get away from Guadalajara and spend a day surrounded by warm water, nature, and plenty of relaxation? There are several hotels and spas around the city where hot springs take center stage.
From hotels with temazcals and mineral baths to family-friendly options with water slides and accommodations with private thermal pools, here are some places to plan a relaxing getaway.
Monte Coxala
This is one of the most famous spa hotels in Jalisco. In addition to its hot spring pools, it features outdoor hot tubs, hydrotherapy circuits, and terraces with spectacular views of Lake Chapala. You can round out your visit with spa treatments and a guided temazcal experience.
Cosalá Grand
Also located on the Chapala River, this small resort features several hot spring pools at different temperatures, catering to all tastes. It’s a place designed to help you unwind and spend the weekend enjoying the spa, the guest rooms, and the culinary offerings.
It’s not your typical spa—here, you can hop between eight hot tubs with different temperatures and “flavors, ” including red wine, hibiscus, oatmeal, lavender, and rosemary. It also features a hot spring pool, two temazcals, and massage services.
Casa Termalia
If you’re traveling with kids, this is a great option. Casa Termalia combines hot springs with a small water park, including slides and water play areas. It also has rooms with private hot-spring tubs, so you can spend the night and have your own space to enjoy the water.
La VitaBella Soul Spa Hotel
La VitaBella Spa Hotel & Restaurant is probably one of the most wellness-focused options on this list. It’s located in the upper part of San Juan Cosalá, surrounded by gardens and offering views of Lake Chapala. The hotel is built over a thermal spring and features pools, water jets, an outdoor spa, a temazcal, and treatments.
The main attraction is its natural hot springs, which reach up to 40 °C. The complex features 19 pools with hydromassage jets, as well as a thermal grotto, gardens, and natural steam rooms. Among the available experiences is the mud pavilion, where you can undergo mud therapy, as well as participate in meditation sessions and other activities.
El Chante Spa Hotel
It features suites with lake or mountain views, gardens, a pool, a restaurant, and a spa offering more than 50 treatments. Here , the hot springs are part of a much broader experience: there are hot spring soaking tubs, a sauna, a steam room, hydrotherapy, body treatments, and massages
Agua Caliente
A resort surrounded by green spaces that features a hotel and bungalows, as well as pools fed by deep-well thermal waters that are refreshed daily. It’s also a great option for families with children, as it offers water slides, children’s water play areas, extreme games, and other attractions.
