The Spa at Omni Grove Park Inn sits carved into the base of Sunset Mountain beneath one of the American South's most storied resort hotels, the landmark 1913 inn at 290 Macon Ave in Asheville, North Carolina. Covering more than 43,000 square feet of subterranean space, the spa is organized around a series of interconnected grottos and pools lit by natural stone and warm amber light, creating an environment deliberately removed from the outside world. The design draws its cues from the Blue Ridge Mountain landscape overhead: rough granite walls, mineral water pools, and a palette drawn entirely from the surrounding terrain.
Treatments draw heavily on Appalachian botanical and mineral traditions. The Blue Ridge Mountain Stone Scrub uses locally sourced minerals to exfoliate and condition the skin, while the Facial with North Carolina Clay applies regional earth to purify and firm. Hot stone massage is offered in heated treatment rooms within the cavern complex, employing river-warmed stones for sustained heat therapy. Hydrotherapy pools — including a cold plunge, warm mineral pool, and a waterfall relaxation room — form the heart of the facility and are accessible to all spa guests regardless of whether a treatment is booked. Couples treatment suites are available for shared experiences.
The therapist team holds professional licensure across massage therapy, esthetics, and bodywork modalities, with in-house continuing education tied to both clinical technique and regional plant-based ingredients. The spa has earned consistent recognition from travel publications and spa industry organizations, and is frequently cited among the top resort spas in the southeastern United States.
Guests can access the mineral pools and waterfall room on a day-pass basis, or book individual treatments ranging from fifty to one hundred fifty minutes. Advance booking is strongly recommended, particularly on weekends and during fall foliage season from October through early November. The spa operates daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Robes, slippers, and personal care products are provided.
Treatments
- Hot stone massage
- Blue Ridge Mountain stone scrub
- Couples treatments
- Facial with NC clay
- Hydrotherapy pools
- Waterfall relaxation room
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 8am-8pm
Location
290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
35.5939, -82.5580 View on map
Highlights
- Subterranean spa carved into Sunset Mountain beneath a historic 1913 resort hotel in Asheville, NC
- 43,000 sq ft of grottos, mineral pools, and a waterfall relaxation room accessible on day-pass
- Signature Blue Ridge Mountain Stone Scrub and NC clay facial drawing on Appalachian traditions
- Hydrotherapy circuit included with treatment bookings or purchasable as a standalone day pass
- Consistently recognized among the top resort spas in the southeastern United States
Tips for visiting
- Book treatments at least two weeks ahead during fall foliage season (Oct–Nov) — the spa fills fast
- Day-pass access to the pools and waterfall room is available without a treatment booking; arrive early on weekends
- Tipping 18–20% is customary and can be added to the room or credit card at checkout
- Ask about the Mineral Waters Experience package if unsure which single treatment to book
- The cave pools are co-ed; swimwear is required in all pool and grotto areas
Frequently asked questions
Do visitors need to be hotel guests to use the spa?
No. The spa is open to day guests not staying at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Day passes for pool and grotto access, as well as individual treatment bookings, are available to the public.
How far in advance should treatments be booked?
Advance reservations of two to four weeks are recommended for weekends and for October through November. Weekday availability is generally easier to secure with a week's notice.
Is the spa accessible for guests with mobility limitations?
The main spa corridors and treatment rooms are elevator-accessible from the inn's interior. Some pool areas involve steps; guests should call ahead to discuss specific accessibility needs.
What is included with the treatment fee?
All spa treatments include access to the hydrotherapy circuit — mineral pools, waterfall room, and steam facilities — for the duration of the visit, along with robes, slippers, and lockers.
Are children permitted in the spa?
The spa is restricted to guests aged 18 and older.