Mini-moons (aka, short stay honeymoons) are becoming a trend. Whether you are a bride who isn’t ready to embark on a full-fledged honeymoon right after your wedding, or you and your partner simply want a more low-key honeymoon, mini-moon getaways are the perfect way to unwind after your wedding for a short stay instead of a long hiatus. And what’s a better way to unwind in the months between winter and spring than soaking in mineral-rich, healing hot springs?
Colorado alone has hundreds of geothermal wells and springs (that we know of), so we have narrowed down the list to some of the more romantic hot springs resorts and areas.
Here is your guide for the best Colorado hot springs for your mini-moon.
Dunton Hot Springs
Dunton Hot Springs is for the couple that appreciates relaxation alongside adventure and history. Located near Telluride, Dunton is a 1800s ghost town turned luxury getaway. Their historic cabins are beautifully restored and only steps from the bathhouse, where the restorative waters rich with bicarbonate, iron, manganese and lithium improve wellness and circulation.
Step back in time and into romantic wellness at Dunton Hot Springs. Visit their website for more.
Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Hot Springs and Resort is high on our list for a reason. Their natural hot springs are voted one of the best in the nation for their mineral rich, healing waters. Nestled among the beautiful natural springs is the resort itself, which is set up as a full wellness destination, with contrast therapy features like cold river plunges, steam grotto, saunas, and dedicated wellness-day passes rather than “just” the pools.
Overnight guests get 24‑hour pool access plus adult‑only areas, which adds to the sense of exclusivity and romance and makes it easy to soak at sunrise, late night, or between your mini-moon activities. Also, if you are just passing through on your romantic adventure, they offer day passes for you to explore their numerous pools that vary in temperature. Emerse yourself in the natural beauty of Pagosa Springs and treat yourself after your big day.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is certainly another destination for the adventurer who likes to go off the beaten path. This rustic and scenic hot springs with lodging options boasts old-world charm and wellness and relaxation with its beautiful and scenic pools. Book a massage or facial, relax in the springs, and embrace nature by staying in over of their cabins or setting up your own tent in their camping area.
Note: 4WD vehicles with appropriate winter tires are required to access Strawberry Park Hot Springs, so plan accordingly! If you do not have a 4WD vehicle, you can arrange to book a shuttle with one of their shuttle partners.
For the couples that like options, this one is for you. Indian Springs Resort, located in the hot springs-heavy location of Idaho Springs, has everything you could want from a hot springs resort. Choose to stay in one of their cabins, lodges, or in the historic resort that dates back to 1905. The grounds of Indian Hot Springs will make you feel like your stepping out of the mountains and into the tropics.
Their springs attractions range from a large mineral spring pool to private mineral baths you can book for you and your partner. One major bonus feature is their mineral-rich mud treatments, a mineral-rich clay that naturally absorbs toxins from your pores as it dries.
The Weiesbaden Hot Springs will make you feel like you are on a European vacation, only hours outside of Denver. This Euro-style spa and resort located in Ouray, Colorado, offers everything you and your partner could want for a rejuvenating mini-moon after the chaos of the wedding reception. Enjoy their beautiful European guest rooms, spa services, springs and vapor caves while embracing everything Ouray has to offer.
Orvis Hot Springs is the destination for a couple who wants to take “getting steamy” to the next level. Orvis is a clothing-optional resort located in Ridgeway, Colorado that boasts ten indoor and outdoor soaking areas for guests to enjoy. With only 6 available rooms for lodging, Orvis is certainly a quieter and more romantic resort to stay at for a few days, or to just stop by on your mini-moon adventure!
After all the wedding festivities, a mini-moon at one of Colorado’s hot springs might be just what you need to rest, reconnect, and revel in newlywed bliss. Whether you’re soaking beneath the stars, sipping champagne in a private mineral pool, or exploring the charming mountain towns that surround these springs, your short escape can still feel luxurious.
The best part? You’ll return home refreshed, rejuvenated, and already dreaming about where your next adventure together will take you.
