Introduction: A day spa is a business which provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments, such as massages and facials. It is different from a beauty salon in that it contains facilities like sauna, pool, steam room and whirlpool that guests may use in addition to their treatment.
In contrast, a destination spa offers similar services that are integrated into packages, which include diet, exercise programs, instruction on wellness, life coaching, yoga and accommodations where participants reside for the duration of their stay. A resort spa may also function as a day spa, if they allow access to patrons who are not guests of the hotel.