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Soak up the View
Utah spas that give us pause.
By Kathleen Curry and Geoff Griffin

It seems a little paradoxical for a summer activity: soaking outdoors in hot water, but it's surprisingly refreshing and relaxing. Check out these outdoor spas that offer views for miles while you relax in heated water. Some offer a luxurious spa experience at the higher end of the budget while others are family friendly and downright homey.

Spa Montage Deer Valley
What's better than soaking in an outdoor hot tub while taking in the mountain air? How about putting that hot tub at the top of a mountain that overlooks Park City? Or even better, how about getting out of that tub and walking indoors into a 35,000 square-foot spa that features a mosaic, indoor lap pool with those same breathtaking views?

You can find this—and more—at Spa Montage, part of the resort Montage Deer Valley. This internationally known brand name has tried to replicate the feel of a European wellness retreat, including experiences such as a Vichy shower, where large quantities of warm water are poured over guests as they lie on beds similar to a massage table. The spa also offers multiple jetted whirlpools and deluge showers.
9100 Marsac Ave., Park City, 435-604-1400,
MontageHotels.com/deervalley

St. Regis Deer Valley Remède Spa
It's always nice to have a great pool in a beautiful location—and at a prestigious hotel, too. All of that can be found at the St. Regis Deer Valley pool, which is heated so you can enjoy it after a cold day on the slopes. The split-level pool also has surrounding hot tubs if you want to raise the temperature. The location lets you watch skiers come down the hill toward your heated oasis in the snow. If you'd rather be indoors, step over to Remède Spa, which is dedicated to relaxation through water-inspired amenities.
2300 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City, 435-940-5830
Marriott.com

Snowbird Cliff Lodge Spa
After playing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, consider lounging in the outdoor pools of The Cliff Lodge spa. The rooftop heated swimming pool and hot tub are open year-round and feature mountain views. The Cliff Spa is on the 9th and 10th floors and offers 21 treatment rooms, a yoga studio, fitness center and solarium, along with women's and men's dry saunas. Just want to soak for the day? You don't have to be a guest of the lodge to use the facilities. A $35 daily passport gets you in all day—robe and sandals included (reservations required).
9320 Cliff Lodge Drive, Snowbird, 801-933-2222
Snowbird.com/spa

Mystic Hot Springs
What makes these waters "mystical" is that they naturally are clean and hygienic, contain no sulfur, and stay between 99 and 110 degrees. Your choices include a 2-foot-deep pool with a waterfall or a 4-foot-deep pool you can float in. Or ask to have one of six old-fashioned cast-iron bathtubs filled for your own personal soak. Passes are $25.

Given that these waters percolate in the tiny central Utah town of Monroe, a mere 2½-hour drive from Salt Lake City, there's little to prevent soakers from enjoying the sunset followed by a nighttime sky filled with the Milky Way in all its glory.

Also, check the Mystic Hot Springs website for their upcoming acoustic concerts where you can soak and listen to live music. If you want to stick around for a night or weekend, the website can reserve cabins and buses (yes, buses) where you can sleep.
475 E. 100 North, Monroe, 435-527-3286, MysticHotSprings.com

Amangiri Spa
Just above the Arizona boarder on the drive between Kanab and Lake Powell, Amangiri sits on 600 acres of beautiful desert landscape. The 25,000 square-foot luxury spa includes an outdoor stone-lined pool where you can sit on a cushioned seat in temperature-controlled water and enjoy views of surrounding rock formations.

Camp Sarika by Amangiri—a tented camp and a resort within a resort adjacent to Amangiri—opened in July 2020. These 1,700-square-foot tent suites with private plunge pools are nestled into surrounding rock formations and can be yours beginning at $5,000 a night!
1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point, 435-675-3999
Aman.com/resorts/amangiri

This article previously appeared in Vamoose Utah.