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Watercourse Way

Watercourse Way

Spa in Palo Alto, CA

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (1371 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 11:30 PM

Watercourse Way opened in Palo Alto in 1980 and has been a fixture of the local spa scene since. The spa describes itself as award-winning and frames a visit as a restful experience for both the mind and the body.

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Watercourse Way opened in Palo Alto in 1980 and has been a fixture of the local spa scene since. The spa describes itself as award-winning and frames a visit as a restful experience for both the mind and the body.

Each hot tub session is private, with no shared tubs and no crowded locker rooms. The eight hot tub rooms are Nine Bats, One Pine, Six Dragonflies, Two Stones, Eight Stars, Five Fish, Three Trillium and Four Water Ouzels. Every room has its own hot tub, shower, resting area, and lighting and sound that guests can adjust. Some rooms, which the listing does not specify, also include a sauna or steam room and a cold plunge. Eight Stars and Nine Bats connect and can accommodate groups of 8 to 10. An attendant keeps track of session time and knocks 10 minutes before the session ends. The rooms use air purifiers and UV lights. The salon makes its hot tub chlorine on site from salt. Guests are asked to shower before getting in the water, and oils, soaps and lotions may not be used in the tubs.

Massage is a core part of the menu. Couples can book side-by-side massages in a shared room with candles and aromatherapy, which include a warm stone neck massage and moist towel foot and face wraps. Aromatherapy oil and CBD oil can be added as upgrades.

Facials are offered to men and women. Each client's skin is examined and analyzed before a treatment is recommended. Most facials include extractions, except the aromatherapy facial and the spa treatments. The facial menu covers acne, men's, anti-aging, oxygen, microdermabrasion and organic options, and several facials use Eminence Organics products. Add-ons such as LED light, eye treatment and hand paraffin can be combined with a facial.

Packages and group options add to the choice. Guests can combine a hot tub with a massage at a set rate, choose a three-hour package, or call the spa to build a custom package. Groups of six or more may request a discount on services and hot tub rooms, and groups of 12 or more are asked for a deposit. Handicap-accessible rooms are available, and treatments can be arranged on the ground floor. Gift cards are sold, including corporate gift cards for employees.

Each facial starts with an examination of the client's skin before a treatment is recommended. Hot tub rooms are kept private to each booking, with the water produced and maintained on site.

Each hot tub room is private and set with adjustable lighting and sound.

Specials & promotions

  • 10% off any service for seniors 65+

    Unless already discounted. Request with front desk upon check in.

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Scarlett's Retreat package, $418 for 3 hours

    $418

    Prices per person. $401 with hot tub only room (Mon.-Thurs.); $426 or $406 with hot tub only room (Fri.-Sun.).

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • The Oasis package, $418 for 3 hours

    $418

    Prices per person. $401 with hot tub only room (Mon.-Thurs.); $426 or $406 with hot tub only room (Fri.-Sun.).

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Hot tub and massage package, $198 for 2 hours

    $198

    Prices per person. $215 Fri.-Sun. Premium room $216 Mon.-Thurs. or $235 Fri.-Sun. Deep tissue massage upgrade charged at booking. Combination rates do not apply to couples room massages.

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • November Ayurvedic Hot Oil special, $235 Mon.-Thurs.

    $235 (regularly $270)

    Monday through Thursday only. Specials not valid with other offers. Not valid with SpaFinder gift cards or certificates.

    Valid through Nov 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Private hot tub rooms priced per person by the hour, with premium rooms that include a sauna or steam and a cold plunge.

  • 1 Hour Premium Hot Tub $58–$65

Swedish massage in 60-minute, 90-minute and two-hour lengths, with signature warm stone and towel elements.

  • 1 Hour Swedish $175–$190
  • 1 Hour Deep or Prenatal $190–$205
  • 1 Hour Deep Tissue Massage $175–$190
  • Couples massage Price at booking
  • Deep tissue Price at booking
  • Prenatal Price at booking
  • 1 Hour Massage $163–$175
  • 1 Hour Swedish Massage $163–$175
  • 2 Hour Massage $326–$350
  • 2 Hour Swedish Massage $326–$350
  • Couples Massage with Tub Price at booking
  • Deep Tissue Massage Price at booking
  • Prenatal Massage Price at booking
  • Swedish Massage Price at booking
  • Swedish Massage 2 hr Mon-Thu $326
  • Swedish Massage 2 hr Fri-Sun $350
  • 2 Hour Swedish Massage (Mon-Thurs) $326
  • 2 Hour Deep Tissue Massage (Mon-Thurs) $350
  • 2 Hour Swedish Massage (Fri-Sun) $350
  • 2 Hour Deep Tissue Massage (Fri-Sun) $380
  • Aromatherapy Oil $10
  • CBD Oil $25
  • 1 Hour Prenatal Massage $175–$190
  • Early Morning Soak with Massage Free
  • 1 Hour Hot Tub followed by 1 Hour Massage $198–$215
  • 1 Hour Hot Tub followed by 1 Hour Deep Tissue Massage $210–$230
  • 1 Hour Hot Tub w/Sauna or Steam followed by 1 Hour Massage $216–$235
  • 1 Hour Premium Hot Tub followed by 1 Hour Massage $216–$235
  • 1 Hour Hot Tub w/Sauna or Steam followed by 1 Hour Deep Tissue Massage $228–$250
  • 1 Hour Premium Hot Tub followed by 1 Hour Deep Tissue Massage $228–$250

A range of facials for men and women, from acne and men's treatments to anti-aging, oxygen and organic options.

  • Eye Treatment add-on $30
  • Acne Facial $170
  • Men's Facial $170
  • Blueberry Bliss $185
  • Custom Organic Facial $185
  • Vitamin C Enzyme Facial $190
  • Collagen Facial $200
  • Epicuren Enzyme Anti-Aging Facial $205
  • 5 Layer Organic Facial $220
  • Microdermabrasion $220
  • Organic Radiance Facial $220
  • Cosmedix Ultimate Age-Defying Facial $230
  • Clarifying Oxygen Facial $240
  • Oxygen Facial $260
  • Facial Infusion Skin Ritual $290
  • LED Light $30
  • Microdermabrasion (Add to another Facial) $100
  • Facial Infusion Skin Ritual ADD-ON to Oxygen $130
  • 5 Layer Organic (FRESH) $220
  • "Selected by Esthetician" Facial Price at booking
  • Back facial Price at booking
  • Skin ritual Price at booking

Skin treatments that begin with a skin analysis and can be combined with add-ons such as LED light.

  • Blueberry bliss clarifying oxygen facial Price at booking
  • 5 Layer Organic (Fresh) Facial Price at booking
  • Facial Infusion Price at booking
  • Silent facial Price at booking
  • Skin Ritual Back Facial Price at booking
  • Vitamin C Enzyme Price at booking
  • Waxing Price at booking

Longer full-body treatments that combine scrubs, wraps, oils and facial or massage elements, using themed blends.

  • Dry Brush add-on $84
  • Foot Treatment add-on $84
  • Body Scrub add-on $94
  • Body Wrap add-on $94
  • Relax & Refresh $200
  • Ayurvedic Hot Oil $270
  • Five Elements $270
  • Herbal Mud Wrap $270
  • Pumpkin Spice $270
  • Salt Glow $270
  • Serene Seaweed $270
  • Sugar Plum Cranberry $270
  • Tropical Tranquility $270
  • Himalayan Salt Ritual $275
  • Soothing Savannah Honey $275
  • Champagne Chocolate $280
  • Dry Brush $84
  • Foot Treatment $84
  • Body Scrub $94
  • Body Wrap $94
  • Aromatherapy Facial $115
  • Dual spa packages Price at booking
  • Five elements herbal mud wrap Price at booking
  • Himalayan Salt Ritual with CBD Price at booking
  • Relax and Refresh Price at booking
  • Soothing Savannah Honey Treatment Price at booking

Combinations of hot tub time, massage, facials and foot treatments, including a three-hour package and a custom option.

  • Dry Brush and Massage $165–$171
  • Body Scrub and Massage $175–$181
  • Body Wrap and Massage $175–$181
  • Our Most Popular Package $198–$215
  • Our Most Popular Package (Premium Room) $216–$235
  • Holistic Aromatherapy Facial with Massage $275
  • Scarlett's Retreat $418
  • The Oasis $418
  • Holistic Facial with Massage Price at booking

Waxing for face, brow, lip, underarm, arm, leg, bikini, Brazilian, chest and men's back.

  • Underarm Wax $45
  • Bikini Line Wax $55
  • Brow and Lip Wax $60
  • Half Arm Wax $60
  • Full Arm Wax $70
  • Brazilian Wax $110
  • Full Leg Wax $115
  • Lip Wax $28
  • Brow Wax $33
  • Cheeks Wax $33
  • Chin Wax $33
  • Brow Tweeze $38
  • Lip and Chin Wax $50
  • Bikini Line Wax (Extended) $70
  • Chest Wax $70
  • Half Leg Wax $70
  • Face Wax (No Brows) $88
  • Men's Back Wax $105
  • Full Leg and Bikini Line Wax $155

Smaller treatments such as dry brush, foot treatment, body scrub, body wrap and aromatherapy facial that are added to other services.

  • Cold Light Acne and Rejuvenation LED Treatment $30
  • Hand Paraffin Treatment $30

Themed spa treatments offered at a special rate on weekdays from Monday through Thursday.

  • Ayurvedic Hot Oil Dry brush, Ayurvedic balancing oil massage, & facial treatment $235
  • Five Elements An ancient ritual that includes ginger grass bamboo scrub, rose clay wrap, peony wash, and wild lime silk $235
  • Herbal Mud Wrap Detoxifying mud body wrap, Epicuren face treatment, rinse & massage $235
  • Salt Glow Organic salt scrub with body butter massage leaves glowing skin $235
  • Serene Seaweed Ginger green tea & sea enzyme wrap & facial, with orange blossom & lemon grass massage $235
  • Sugar Plum Cranberry Replenishing cranberry pomegranate sugar scrub, plum facial with sugar plum souffle massage $235
  • Tropical Tranquility Tropical-scented scrub, wash & lotions with tranquil lomi lomi massage $235
  • Himalayan Salt Ritual Salt scrub & wrap, meditative sound therapy, Khus Khus facial, massage $240
  • Soothing Savannah Honey Royal Jelly Body Butter massage, face treatment $240
  • Champagne Chocolate Blueberry soy sugar scrub, chocolate body wrap & masque, Eminence facial & massage $245
  • Aromatherapy $10
  • 1 hour Hot Tub $40/unit
  • 1 hour Premium Hot Tub (includes steam or sauna) $58/unit

Photos

  • Woman soaking in a tiled round hot tub
  • Woman in robe and towel seated in a steam room with spa items
  • Tiled tub room with slate wall and a 4ft depth sign
  • Woman with hands on head relaxing in a hot tub
  • Dark tiled room with a water wall feature over a plunge pool
  • Art-filled room with a sculpted glass panel and striped column
  • Entrance to a tiled pool room with a carved wooden sign
  • Stained glass panel with koi fish in an oval frame
  • Round wooden hot tubs with tiled walls and steps
  • Moorish-style tiled room with two plunge pools and rails
  • Dark tiled treatment room with bed and starry ceiling hot tub
  • Woman relaxing in a hot tub with head resting on towel

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Private hot tub rooms with their own shower and resting area, with no shared tubs
  • Premium rooms with a sauna or steam room and a cold plunge
  • Signature massage with warm moist towels and heated stones
  • Eminence Organics facials that begin with a skin analysis
  • Oxygen facials and a Facial Infusion Skin Ritual that uses a microchannel treatment
  • Hot tub and massage combinations, plus an early-morning soak with a massage when requested by phone
Good for
  • First visit to a spa
  • Couples who want side-by-side massage
  • Men seeking a facial
  • Expectant clients looking for prenatal massage
  • Groups planning a shared outing or group booking
  • Guests who want a private hot tub session
  • Clients with mobility needs who want accessible rooms
  • Guests who prefer treatments on the ground floor
  • Gift buyers, including corporate gifting
Treats
  • Acne
  • Anti-aging
  • Rejuvenation
  • Exfoliation
  • Unwanted hair
  • Relaxation
  • Dull skin
Techniques
  • Swedish massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Couples massage
  • Warm stone massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Dry brush
  • Body scrub
  • Body wrap
  • Microdermabrasion

Products & treatments

  • Eminence Organics
  • Cosmedix
  • Epicuren
  • Tara Spa Therapy
  • Red Flower Products
  • CBD oil

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