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Where can you find Sauna, Spa and Wellness in Bogota?
Bogota is located at over 2,700 meters (8,860 feet) above sea level and is the capital of Colombia. The political and economic centers of the country come together in this large city. With a population of around 10 million, Bogota is also one of the largest cities in South America.
Bogota is located in the Colombian Andes and the weather can certainly be described as rapidly changing mountain weather. In one day you can experience sun, fog, rain, hail and sun again and the temperatures can fluctuate insanely. When the sun is out, it can warm up to around 20° Celsius (68° F), and can cool down to around 5° Celsius (68° F) at night.
Due to the weather and the temperatures as well as the size of the city, one could assume that the range of wellness and spa’s is great. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
There is no tradition of wellness in Bogota. In addition, the general population does not generate enough income for such activities. My previous experiences, especially regarding massages, were rather mixed. I have never received a really great massage in Colombia.
Wellness in Gyms in Bogota
The range of gyms is generally good in Colombia. In Bogota there are gyms all over the city. As far as I know, steam baths and saunas can only be found in the Bodytech chain.
This chain is everywhere, and I joined mainly for the steam baths and saunas. But, if it’s in a mall, forget about it – some rules stop them from offering those.
Loads of gym chains are out there in Bogota and Colombia, but they usually don’t come with saunas or steam baths. Might be some solo gyms that do, but I haven’t seen them. If you want one, better to check first.
Wellness, Sauna and Spa in Hotels in Bogota
Most spas and saunas are in big luxury hotels in Bogota, but there are some exceptions.
Monserrat, Hotel & Spa
Capacity: 30 rooms.
Room types: Single Room (13 m ²/ 138 ft2) / Double Room (16 m ²/172 ft2) / Triple Room (30 m ²/322 ft2) / Superior Double Room (18 m ²/193 ft2) / Study (30 m ²/322 ft2) / Bed in 4 Mixed Shared Room (23 m ²/247 ft2) / Bed in 6 Mixed Shared Room (30 m ²/322 ft2) / Family Room with bathtub (23 m ²/247 ft2)
Highlights: Pets allowed / Spa wellness center / Full body massages / Steam room
Services: Free Wi fi / Airport transfer / Spa and Wellness Center / Restaurant / Smokeless rooms / 24 Hours reception / Daily cleaning service / Bar.
This hotel is a real surprise. From the outside, nobody would think of staying in this hotel. The hotel is getting a bit old, but some of the rooms have been recently renovated.
The steam baths are an absolute highlight, although the whole area is also getting a bit old. In the basement you will find a lounge and cloakrooms and 3 different steam baths with different temperatures are available. The steam bath would be the ideal setting for a mafia film, for a meeting of the godfather with his subordinate mafiosi.
Another floor down there is another sauna. However, it is not as hot as the classic Finnish sauna and is called “bio-sauna” in Europe. Massages are also available on request.
Hotel JW Marriott Bogota
Capacity: 264 rooms.
Room types: Concierge Deluxe King and Queen (43 m²/ 462 ft2) / Junior Suites (71 m2/764 ft2 – 73 m2/785 ft2) / Presidential Suite (180 m²/1937 ft2)
Highlights: Luxurious furnishings / 4 restaurants.
Services: Wi-Fi / Breakfast / Free Parking / Disabled Access / Indoor Swimming Pool / Air Conditioning / Laundry Service / Business Center / Room Service / Spa / Bar / Gym / Sauna / Steam bath.
Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020 / Green Partner 2020.
As expected, the spa of a five-star hotel in Bogota is not the worst address. Here, you can treat yourself to everything you need for ultimate relaxation: from massages that leave you feeling brand new, facial treatments, body wraps to relieve your body, to aromatherapy sessions. In the wet zone, you will find a pool, sauna and steam bath.
And the best part is that everything is done with natural essences, directly extracted from medicinal plants. Just remember, you need to book in advance to secure your spot. Of course, you need deeper pockets, because international luxury hotels are not cheap, no matter where in the world they are.
Hotel de la Opera
Capacity: 4 floors / 42 rooms
Room types: Standard deco (20m2/215 ft2) / Standard colonial (30m2/323 ft2) / Standard twin deco (30m2/323 ft2) / Standard twin colonial (30m2/323 ft2) / Junior suite deco (42m2/452 ft2) / Junior suite colonial (40m2/430 ft2)
Highlights: Spacious rooms / Luxurious decoration in the Italian colonial style.
Services: Wi-Fi / Free parking / Breakfast / Air conditioning / Room service / Laundry service / Restaurant / Bar / Fitness room / Indoor swimming pool / Spa with sauna, steam bath and hammam / Massages and beauty treatments / Airport transfer.
Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020 / La Candelaria Sostenible / Hotels.com Superb 9.0
The spa at the Hotel de la Opera is also getting old and lacking refreshment and maintenance. In the center of the city, however, you are limited in terms of wellness and if you don’t mind minor shortcomings, the Hotel de la Opera is a good option.
There is a small pool, a sauna and a steam bath.
Hotel Four Seasons Zona T
Capacity: 62 rooms
Room types: Superior Room (24 m2/258 ft2) / Deluxe (34 m2/365 ft2) / Premier (40 m2/430 ft2) / Grand Premier (44 m2/475 ft2) / 1-bedroom suite (60 m2/645 ft2) / Executive Suite (55 m2/590 ft2) / Penthouse Suite (108 m2/1162 ft2)
Highlights: Luxurious premises / Ample rooms / Gastronomic zone / Pet-friendly
Services: Wi-Fi / Breakfast / 24 Hour Front desk / Air conditioning / Restaurant / Spa / Gym / Laundry / Free parking / Business Center
Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020
Hotel Four Seasons Casa Medina Zona G
Capacity: 62 deluxe rooms – 9 social rooms.
Room Types: Superior Room (27 m²/290 ft2) / Deluxe Room (30 m²/322 ft2) / Grand Premier Queen Room (34 m²/365 ft2) / Executive Suite (36 m²/387 ft2) / One-Bedroom Suite (38 m²/409 ft2) / Premier One-Bedroom Suite (43 m²/462 ft2) / Penthouse Suite (115 m²/1237 ft2)
Highlights: Special diet menus / On-site cafeteria / Pets / Bike rentals / Cooking classes / Airport transfers.
Services: Restaurant / Wi-Fi / TV / Private bathroom / Air conditioning / Wardrobe / Bar / Terrace / Coffee maker / Minibar / Spa area / Gym / Safe / Photocopier / Meeting rooms.
The Four Seasons has two different hotels in Bogota, one in the Zona T and one in the Zona G. As befits the wet areas of this luxury chain hotel, they have all the usual offers and amenities.
Imagine staying in a space that combines classic elegance with all the modern conveniences.
This spa is a perfect retreat for relaxation, where they offer exclusive treatments that connect you with the essence of Colombia. For example, the green coffee wrap, which revitalizes your skin or the Tropical Escape Ritual, an experience that begins with a mango and papaya-based exfoliation, followed by a body mask.
They also offer facials that use the prestigious Biologique Recherche products for deep cleaning, and a variety of massages to relax and rejuvenate your body. If you go as a couple, you can enjoy together a special suite for two, where you can get simultaneous massages.
W Hotel
Capacity: 17 floors / 135 rooms / 33 suites / 9 conference rooms
Room types: King (33 m²/355 ft2 – 38 m²/409 ft2) and Queen (36 m²/387 ft2) / Studio Suites (46 m²/495 ft2) / Extreme Wow Suites (137 m²/1474 ft2)
Highlights: Pets allowed / Very spacious and luxurious rooms
Services: Wi-Fi / Breakfast / Free Parking / Disabled Access / Indoor Swimming Pool / Air Conditioning / Laundry Service / Business Center / Room Service / Spa / Bar / Gym
Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020.
The W Bogotá Hotel belongs to the Marriott Group and it is not just any hotel. Uniquely located in Usaquén, a top neighborhood of the city, it is surrounded by international embassies, restaurants, and luxury stores. With 168 rooms and 33 suites (not to forget the impressive Extreme Wow suite).
Moreover, it has everything: from a restaurant and a lounge to a brewery and a gigantic space for events.
The Spa at the W Hotel Bogotá is like entering another world, one inspired by the mythical legend of El Dorado. Here, you can take a dip in the small indoor pool, relax in the hydrotherapy circuit, sweat it out in the sauna or the Turkish bath, and enjoy various massage treatments.
Double Tree by Hilton
Capacity: 20 floors – 199 rooms.
Room types: Room with extra-large bed (30 m²/322 ft2) / Double Room with two double beds (30 m²/322 ft2) / Double Room with 2 double beds (30 m²/322 ft2) Double Room with large bed and kitchenette (37 m²/398 ft2) / Executive Room with king size bed (30 m²/322 ft2) Executive Room with kitchenette (37 m²/398 ft2) / Suite with extra-large bed (67 m²/721 ft2)
Highlights: Modern facilities / Ecological / Elegant / Excellent room service / Safe and very commercial location.
Services: Free Wi-Fi / Free breakfast / Bike rental / Gym / Hydromassage bathtub / Pool / Free parking / Airport transportation / Rooftop bar / Sauna / Spa.
Awards: Shorty Awards for Hospitality 2020, Shorty Awards for Mobile Campaign 2020.
The Radisson hotel also has a spa area, which differs from the other offers of the competition. It is not offered a sauna and steam bath, but you do a course, the so-called Hydro Circuit. With various stations in the pool or in different rooms with different types of showers you can experience different water therapies.
The offer is interesting but I am not entirely sure whether I personally prefer the sauna and steam bath to the tour described.
Hotel Grand Park
Capacity: 88 rooms.
Room Types: Superior Double Room (29 m²/312 ft2) / Deluxe Room with king-size bed (24 m²/258 ft2) / Deluxe Double Room (31 m²/ 338 ft2) / Triple Deluxe Room (48 m²/516 ft2) Family Suite (48 m²/516 ft2)/ Presidential Suite (48 m²/516 ft2)/ Junior Suite (48 m²/516 ft2)
Highlights: Pets allowed / Excellent room service / Gastronomy / Spacious facilities / Safety / Good location.
Services: Business Center with free Wi-Fi/ Gym / Free breakfast / Spa / Concierge / Pool and indoor pool / Buffet/ Bar/ Hydromassage bathtub / Laundry.
This hotel is a four-star hotel located in the heart of Bogotá, close to the international center, La Macarena, and the Colpatria Tower, very touristic and safe areas of the city. Recently renovated, the Grand Park’s spa has become extremely pretty.
This spa is an ideal place to relax and disconnect from the routine and stress. Here you will find a variety of treatments for women, men, couples, and groups, such as massages, facials, hand and foot spa, or rituals. A colleague recently told me that. Massage, pool, steam bath and sauna are on offer.
BAW Thai Spa
Highlights: Thai therapy ambience / Exotic decoration / Personalized attention / Memberships with benefits.
Services: Turco and sauna / Jacuzzi / Thai Rituals / Massage Spa/ Facials / Reflexology / Hot Stone Massage/ Traditional Thai Massage.
Awards: World Luxury Spa Awards 2019.
The BAW Thai Spa in Bogotá is the first Thai spa in Colombia since 2014, offering you an authentic spa experience that transports you to Thailand, in the hands of a team of highly qualified Thai masseuses.
I am a big fan of Thai massage. Little women, who could break all your bones with their little hands due the strength of a bear, are just the right thing for my tense muscles. In contrast to Thailand, I have never been to this spa so I cannot report anything first-hand about the quality.
However, many of the treatments, such as massages, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi, are inspired by Thai themes. You could check this place out especially if you often suffer from body aches and pains.
Bogo Thai
Highlights: Thai masseuses / Good location / Themed Thai spa / Bonuses and discounts.
Services: Thai massages / Thai spa rituals / Scrubs / Wraps / Aromatherapy / Facial massages / Tone and rejuvenate the skin / Jacuzzi / Sauna / Steam cabin.
Just like the previous spa, Bogo Thai is a spa that offers massages and treatments inspired by Thai tradition, also the sessions are conducted by professional masseuses from Asia.
Many of the reviews mention that they are very professional and that the ambiance, music, aromas, and attention are top-notch. If you visit this place, clients recommend you ask for the traditional Thai massage and the foot ritual; they are extraordinary experiences and are the most liked by customers, as they completely replenish the body.
Shivana
Highlights: Chakra therapy / 4 Nature elements therapy / Erotic Intelligence / Viewpoint with views of Bogota / Ample facilities / Inspiration in Buddha.
Services: Sound and elemental massages / Fire, love and wellness rituals / Birthday rituals / Lodging / Picnic/ Wedding events / Bachelorette Party / Music therapy / Sauna / Jacuzzi / Swimming pool.
Awards: ZIWA wedding awards 2017.
The Shivana Spa in Bogotá is a space for well-being and relaxation, but primarily offers experiences based on the balance of nature’s elements: fire, water, earth and air, something you won’t find in many other spas in the city.
Here, they will teach you to use your senses as a tool to begin a journey into the deepest parts of your being -they say, manipulating chakras. It truly is a proposition that has caught the attention of many customers.
Something worth mentioning is that Shivana Spa offers many plans for you to choose from with your partner, your family, or friends. I won’t give you more spoilers, I’ll just say that you should see it with your own eyes.
Wellness Spa Movil
Highlights: Delivery spa / Customized services.
Services: Spa for Mom / Geothermal / Bamboo therapy / Sport Massage / Love Ritual / Thai Massage / Lymphatic Drainage / Business Spa / Chocolate therapy / Four Hands Massage / Cupping Therapy / Exfoliation.
Awards: Wellness Spa Movil 2023, World Luxury Spa Awards 2023, Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2023.
Recognized as the best spa in South America, Wellness Spa Movil is a spa service that will come to your home, office, or any other place you find yourself. If you’re someone who hardly has time or you’re looking for something more personalized, this is the service you should hire.
For a service that comes to your home, it doesn’t look bad at all -I haven’t tried it myself. What’s catching is the variety of massages and aesthetic treatments they offer, like bamboo stick massages or business massages, though if you’re interested, you can also visit their facilities where you find saunas and modern amenities.
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