What was formerly a blue-collar, working waterfront port city with more areas to avoid on foot than not has blossomed; while certainly still a working waterfront, Portland offers multitudes of dining, lodging, and shopping options.
And for those that live in the city—or just enjoy visiting it—it also bears mentioning that there are plenty of personal care services available, such as hair care, nail salons…and spas.
Whether you’re looking for a break from a long work week or tracking down someplace to relax and be pampered with friends, here are Portland’s most popular spa and massage destinations.
Map of Portland Spas and Massage Spots
Here is a map of the Portland Maine Spas and Massage parlors covered in this post:
Nine Stones Spa
Inviting you to “experience the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation,” the upscale Nine Stones Spa has nine rooms for spa services and can accommodate both single and couples’ massage.
Open seven days a week—appointments only, no walk-ins—this “urban respite” offers a full menu of spa services, including
massages, facials, and body treatments.
There are also designated men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers, and infrared, state-of-the-art saunas.
Location: 185 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Nine Stones Spa
Daydream Bodyworks
Offering a wide spectrum of massage, facial, and therapeutic body treatments at a variety of price points, Daydream Bodyworks invites you to “drift into bliss.”
Whether you choose to make it all about you, try a couples’ massage, or splurge with your closest besties for some pampering, there is something for everyone to love here.
Even if you are a “hands-off” type of person, give the Hydro-Pod treatment a try, perfect for full-body relaxation and detoxification.
Location: 9C Sanborn St, Portland, ME 04103
Website: Daydream Bodyworks
Artné Spa
Artné provides top-notch services in a chic, luxurious space, making it all the easier to truly relax and let yourself go.
The treatment menu is extensive and comprehensive, including everything from massage and salon services to unique body treatments, skin care, and combination packages.
There are even several “Couples Vacationland Retreats,” perfect for a surprise getaway for you and your partner.
Location: 157 High St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Artné Spa
Soakology
Soakology is kind of its own category under the spa umbrella; the stars of the show here are the many different luxurious foot soaks and fantastic tea lounge offerings.
But yes, there are massages on offer here, as well—all of which are paired with a delightful foot soak.
All of the various soaks and massages at Soakology are tailored to your specific needs and preferences; for instance, if you have a stuffy nose or sinus trouble, opt for the Breathe Easy Spicy Peppermint Salt Soak, with clove, peppermint, and rosemary. Your feet AND your sinuses will thank you.
Location: 511 Congress St #105, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Soakology
The Spa at the Francis
Located at the bespoke Francis Hotel, this spa is open to the public, which is a wonderful thing for us commoners. The list of services is surprisingly expansive for a hotel-based spa, and features customized massages like hot towel, CBD, deep tissue, therapeutic, prenatal, and couples.
Good-to-know tip: The spa donates $2 from every deep tissue massage to the Feed the Kids campaign, which helps prevent childhood hunger in Maine.
Location: 747 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: The Spa at the Francis
Beauty Mark
One-of-a-kind. A haven. Elevated. Extraordinary. These are all words clients have used when reviewing Beauty Mark and its estheticians.
All of the services available here utilize a holistic approach to skin and body care, and every treatment is customized to your needs.
And while massages are not offered at Beauty Mark, you won’t miss them, because there are plenty of other pampering and therapeutic treatments you’ll have to choose from—such as a full-body exfoliation with an algae wrap and application of aromatic oils and lotions.
Location: 250 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Beauty Mark
Regency Spa
Another establishment on this list that’s located at an upscale hotel and open to the public, the Regency Spa at the Portland Regency is a veritable bubble of calm amidst the hubbub of the surrounding city streets.
There are seven treatment rooms—each an oasis unto itself—as well as a Jacuzzi, saunas, and steam rooms. Striving to “restore your body to its natural state of balance” with a well-rounded menu of treatments and services, the talented therapists will help you choose an option that best suits your needs.
Location: 20 Milk St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Regency Spa
Akari
This luxe, full-service salon and spa offers an expansive roster of head-to-toe personal care.
The aesthetic of the space is classy and refined, the service providers are professional and experienced, and the care you’ll receive is tailored to help your true beauty shine through.
In addition to massage, skin care, and nail care treatments, Akari also has a full-service hair salon and offers special combination and bridal packages.
Location: 193 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Akari
Munjoyous
This husband-and-wife team offers highly personalized care and does so in the privacy of their own home, right on Munjoy Hill.
The duo specializes in massage, Reiki, polarity, and craniosacral therapies; services also include facials, reflexology, body wraps, and hair waxing, and couples’ massages are also on offer.
If you prefer a more intimate, private, and personal approach to your spa experience, Munjoyous is for you.
Location: 83 Vesper St #1, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Munjoyous
Health Resonates
The provider team at Health Resonates utilizes a “holistic prescription” for all their customized services, such as massage therapy, energy work, polarity therapy, chakra clearing, skincare, and beauty services, among others.
There are also add-ons such as CBD and scalp treatments, and you can also take courses at Health Resonates if you are interested in entering the industry.
Location: 773 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: Health Resonates
Massage on Peaks Island
If you’re willing to travel a bit further than downtown Portland and don’t mind taking a ferry for your treatment, head to Peaks Island (which is actually part of Portland) for a spa experience like no other.
If the weather accommodates (open late spring through early fall), you’ll be receiving your treatment on the provider’s front porch; if it’s too cold or rainy, the treatment table will be indoors.
No need for twangy, tinkly spa music here; you’ll be serenaded by the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean! Services are fully customized to your comfort level and needs, and the therapist can even pick you up at the ferry for a fee.
Location: 650 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108
Website: Massage on Peaks Island
Arcana
To “help you become your own healer,” this healing arts facility offers holistic-centric treatments like Reiki, massage, yoga, meditation, reflexology, and polarity therapy.
Clients rave about the magical atmosphere, the friendly and accommodating staff, and the professional services offered. It is also both noble and notable that, because Arcana has staff members that have been deeply affected by addiction, the company gives directly back to the recovery community in many ways.
Location: 81 Market St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Arcana
Maine Bodyworks
This “massage and bodywork collaborative” is unique in that every provider in the establishment has independent space.
This is ideal for you if you’ve never had a massage before, or if you’re not quite sure what type of practitioner you’d be best suited to.
The folks at Maine Bodyworks understand not everyone will find that perfect fit right away; if that is the case for you, they can recommend another therapist within the practice for you.
Location: 72 Ocean St #104, South Portland, ME 04106
Website: Maine Bodyworks
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