There is no spa already sitting in any Sims 4 world. Spas come with the Spa Day Game Pack, and you place them yourself: open Manage Worlds, pick an empty lot, and place one of the three pre-made spas from your Gallery library, or build your own and set the lot type to Spa. After that, your Sims can travel there like any other venue.
Quick answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which pack adds spas? | The Sims 4 Spa Day (Game Pack) |
| Is there a spa in a world by default? | No. You place one yourself |
| Pre-made spas included | 3: Perfect Balance Spa, Center of Center Massage, Aham Ashram Yoga Studio |
| Lot size of the pre-made spas | 30×20 |
| Where to find them | Gallery > My Library, filter on Maxis content |
| Can I build my own? | Yes. Set the lot type to Spa and add the objects the game asks for |
How to place a spa in your world
- Open Manage Worlds from the main menu or from your save.
- Pick a world and click an empty lot that is at least 30×20. You can also bulldoze a lot you do not use.
- Open the Gallery from the lot menu and go to My Library.
- Use the Maxis content filter (or filter on lot type Spa) to find the three spas from Spa Day.
- Choose one and place it.
- Check that the lot type says Spa. If not, change it in the lot menu.
Your new spa now shows up when your Sims travel. It works in any world you own, so you can put one in Willow Creek, San Myshuno or a world from a newer pack.
The three pre-made spas
| Spa | Best for | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Balance Spa | The full package on two floors: meditation room, locker rooms, wellness bar, massage tables, hand and foot massage chairs, gym room and a yoga studio | 30×20 |
| Center of Center Massage | Massages and a calm visit, built around a water wall | 30×20 |
| Aham Ashram Yoga Studio | Yoga classes and your own yoga practice | 30×20 |
The descriptions above are from the lots’ own Gallery texts. The pre-made spas were made in 2015, and the pack got a free refresh in 2019, so many players redecorate them or grab a newer community spa from the Gallery instead.
How to build your own spa
- Go to an empty lot in Build Mode and set the lot type to Spa.
- Open the lot info. The game lists the objects a spa needs, and it ticks them off as you place them.
- Add spa objects such as massage tables, yoga mats, saunas and the mani-pedi station, plus toilets and sinks for your visitors.
- When every requirement is ticked off, the lot works as a spa and staff turn up when your Sims visit.
New to building? Start with our guides on how to build a house in The Sims 4 and how to add a foundation.
What Sims can do at the spa
- Massages on the massage table, plus hand and foot massages.
- Yoga on your own, or lead or join a yoga class.
- Meditation.
- Mud baths and a range of bath soaks.
- Saunas.
- Manicures and pedicures with different lengths, shapes, designs and polishes.
- Face masks you can buy and wear.
- Work on the Fitness skill.
Many of these activities raise the Wellness skill, which comes with Spa Day. Want to skip the grind? See our guide to maxing skills in The Sims 4.
FAQ
Can you visit a spa without Spa Day?
No. The Spa lot type and the spa objects come with the Spa Day Game Pack. Without it, there is no spa venue in the game.
Why can’t I find the spa in my world?
Because no world has one by default. Place one from Gallery > My Library in Manage Worlds, as shown above.
How many pre-made spas come with Spa Day?
Three: Perfect Balance Spa, Center of Center Massage and Aham Ashram Yoga Studio. All are 30×20.
My spa has no staff. What is wrong?
Check that the lot type is set to Spa and that every requirement in the lot info is ticked off. A lot that misses an object will not work as a spa.
Where can I find more spas made by other players?
Search the Gallery in the game, or the official Gallery website, for “spa”. Check which packs a lot needs before you place it.