Pala Spa named third best in N. America, first in California

PALA – The Spa at Pala Casino Spa & Resort has been named the third best spa in North America and the number one spa in the State of California and the national casino industry for 2016. The honor was announced Jan. 6 by Spas of America in its annual rating of the Top 100 Spas in North America.

The ranking is the highest ever achieved in all three categories, and marks the eleventh consecutive year that Pala Spa has been ranked in the Top 100 in North America and in the Top 10 in California and the casino industry. Spas of America is the leading travel and wellness website, showcasing the best resort, hotel and destination spa and wellness experiences in North America to consumers around the world.

“Pala Spa continues to be a favorite resort spa in Southern California and one of the most popular casino spas in the United States,” said Craig Oliver, president of Spas of America. “It offers a central Southern California location, a beautiful backdrop of the Palomar Mountains and combines fun, entertainment and relaxation to create an environment that promotes health and rejuvenation.”

The Top 100 spas consisted of 66 in the United States, 17 of those in California; 28 in Canada, three in Mexico, two in Brazil and one in Turkey.

“To achieve these high rankings across the board on international, state and industry levels is a tremendous tribute to not only our team at Pala Spa but also to all our team members who continue to provide the best guest service in the industry, “ said Bill Bembenek, Pala’s chief executive officer.