Rowes Wharf Health Club & Spa: treatments, hours, and what to expect
Rowes Wharf Health Club & Spa at Boston Harbor Hotel is the hotel's on-site wellness facility offering a year-round indoor lap pool, 24-hour fitness center, saunas and steam rooms, and massage treatments (60- and 90-minute options). The pool and locker rooms are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; massage services require separate booking and are available to hotel guests, Rowes Wharf residents, and corporate tenants.
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At a glance
Rowes Wharf Health Club & Spa is the Boston Harbor Hotel’s wellness area located on the Rowes Wharf property at 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA. The facility is described on the hotel site as a combined health club and spa serving hotel guests and building residents or tenants.
Key on-site features include a year-round indoor lap pool and lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, multiple saunas (halotherapy salt and infrared), a eucalyptus-infused steam room, locker rooms, and massage therapy services.
- Address: 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (Boston Harbor Hotel)
- Pool & Locker Hours: Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Fitness Center: Open 24 hours every day
- Who can use treatments: Hotel guests, Rowes Wharf residents, corporate tenants
| Facility | Availability / Hours |
|---|---|
| Indoor Lap Pool & Lounge | Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Fitness Center | 24 hours daily |
| Locker Rooms / Steam / Saunas | Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Pool, Jacuzzi and pool rules
The indoor pool is a three-lane, 60-foot lap pool with an adjacent Jacuzzi/hot tub and a Vichy shower in the spa area. The Pool and Lounge are open year-round and available to registered hotel guests.
Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult in the pool and fitness facility at all times. Locker rooms follow the same hours as the pool (5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
- Pool length: three-lane, 60-foot lap pool
- Additional water feature: Jacuzzi / hot tub and Vichy shower
- Supervision rule: Children under 13 require adult supervision
| Pool Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Lap lanes | Three lanes, 60 feet |
| Hot tub | Available adjacent to pool |
| Shower | Vichy shower in the spa area |
Massage treatments and spa services
Rowes Wharf Health Club & Spa offers 60- and 90-minute full-body massages including Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, and Prenatal Massage. The hotel notes certain treatments carry a surcharge of +$15; Prenatal Massage is available after the first trimester.
A signature Harbor Stone Massage (heated harbor stones) has been promoted historically by the property. Massage services are charged separately from room rates and require advance booking through the spa or hotel.
- Standard durations: 60 or 90 minutes
- Common types listed: Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue (+$15), Lymphatic Drainage (+$15), Prenatal (+$15 after first trimester)
- Signature option: Harbor Stone Massage (uses heated harbor stones)
- Who may book: Hotel guests, Rowes Wharf residents, and corporate tenants
| Treatment | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Relaxation | 60 or 90 min | Standard full-body massage |
| Deep Tissue | 60 or 90 min | +$15 surcharge listed |
| Prenatal Massage | 60 or 90 min | Available after first trimester; +$15 surcharge listed |
Fitness center, golf simulator and training
The fitness center at Rowes Wharf is available 24 hours a day and offers state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment plus free weights. Following a 2024 remodel, the health club added a golf simulator and personal training services.
Guests can work out at any hour; personal training and simulator use are services provided in addition to general gym access and may require reservations or additional fees.
- Hours: 24/7 access to cardio, strength machines, and free weights
- New 2024 additions: golf simulator and expanded personal training
- Towel service and locker rooms available during pool hours (5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
| Feature | Availability / Notes |
|---|---|
| Cardio & strength equipment | 24 hours daily |
| Free weights | 24 hours daily |
| Golf simulator | Added in 2024; may require booking |
Saunas, steam room and halotherapy
The wellness area includes halotherapy salt and infrared saunas, a eucalyptus-infused steam room, and a dry sauna. These amenities share locker-room hours (5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
If you plan to use saunas or steam rooms before or after a treatment, check with spa staff about recommended timing (for example, some therapists advise limiting sauna time immediately after certain massages).
- Halotherapy salt sauna: listed as a feature of the health club
- Infrared saunas and dry sauna available
- Eucalyptus-infused steam room included
| Amenity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Halotherapy / Salt Sauna | Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Infrared & Dry Saunas | Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Eucalyptus Steam Room | Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Access, booking and fees
Access to the pool, lounge and fitness center is included for registered hotel guests; spa treatments and certain services (massage, personal training, golf simulator sessions) are charged separately. Parking, pet fees and spa treatments are not included in room rates.
Massage services are available to hotel guests, Rowes Wharf residents, and corporate tenants. For specific booking, availability, pricing and any surcharges, contact the spa or the hotel's front desk; the hotel’s reservations and front desk operate 24/7.
- Included with stay: indoor pool, lounge, and 24-hour fitness center
- Paid services: massage treatments, personal training, golf simulator sessions, parking and pet fees
- Contact for bookings: hotel front desk or spa (front desk 24 hours)
| Service | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Pool & Fitness Center | Yes (for registered guests) |
| Massage / Spa Treatments | No (separate charge) |
| Golf Simulator / Personal Training | No (separate charge) |
