There’s something about a hotel spa that ticks a lot of boxes for serenity seekers. Melting into an indulgent massage while tucked up inside a luxurious treatment room? Yep, that’ll do it. Whether you’re after a single day at the spa or want a wellness weekend complete with hammams or Chinese medicine, a hotel spa is the perfect place to check in so you can mentally check out. If you’re ready for a spa day, here are WHO’s favourite hotel spas.
The Langham
Gold Coast, QLD
Anyone with a penchant for wellness will tell you traditional Chinese Medicine works wonders to calm the mind and restore the body, which makes The Langham Gold Coast’s Chuan Spa a standout. Head here for facials, massages and scrubs that focus on harmonising the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water).
Lancemore Mansion Hotel
Werribee Park, VIC
A mansion! With a spa! As one of Melbourne’s most exclusive stays just 30 minutes from the CBD, LM Spa is an oasis within an oasis at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park. While there are plenty of treatments to choose from, we have our eyes on the Pure Bliss Package ($550-$630) with its luxe foot soak, body wrap and exfoliation, aromatherapy massage, rose quartz facial and hydrating hair mask. Talk about a grand experience!
QT Sydney
Sydney, NSW
The QT Sydney is a delight for the senses and the hotel’s SpaQ is no exception. Eclecticism meets elegance in this day spa with six treatment rooms, a hammam-inspired steam room, relaxation lounge and spa boutique. Whether you’re looking to relieve tension or desire a spa session with lunch and bubbles included, your wish is SpaQ’s command.
The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne
Melbourne, NSW
Take your relaxation journey to new heights as you tower over Melbourne’s CBD in this hotel spa with a view. Located on level 64, guests of The Ritz-Carlton Spa can opt for the 15-minute Stimulating Body Brush ($65) or go all out with a two-hour Couples Spa Experience ($840).
COMO The Treasury
Perth, WA
If you’re after some hands-on healing in the heart of Perth, the Como Shambhala Urban Escape at Como The Treasury is your hub of holistic wellness. Home to four treatment rooms, settle in for a massage, body scrub, wrap or facial (or all of the above) for the ultimate rejuvenation in this hotel spa.
The Darling
Sydney, NSW
Entering The Darling at the Star’s Darling Spa is like entering another dimension thanks to its dimly lit passageways. With 11 treatment rooms, two exclusive couples suites, a steam room and jacuzzi, as well as a comprehensive range of Babor and Retreatment Botanic Facials, prepare for a world of calm like no other.