9 Not To Be Missed Day Spas in Melbourne

Often referred to as the day spa capital of Australia, Melbourne is home to an abundance of luxury retreats guaranteed to leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. With so much choice on offer, the biggest challenge can be trying to decide where to head to first! We’ve rounded up with very best day spas that Melbourne has to offer so you can sit back, relax, and be pampered.

Chaun Spa at The Langham

For 5-star treatment in the heart of the city, you can’t go past Chaun Spa. Conveniently located inside the luxurious Langham Hotel, Chaun Spa is open from 6am until late. The international award-winning spa combines traditional Chinese therapies with modern massage spa treatments, and the expert staff are always happy to personalise a massage to your own specific needs.

Miss Fox

Tucked away on Little Collins Street, Miss Fox’s tranquil spa paradise offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Offering beauty and salon services from top to toe, Miss Fox is the perfect epitome of a spa and wellness destination. Their pregnancy spa treatments are renowned nationwide, with a unique “Babymoon Couples Massage” available for couples to relax before the happy event.

Crown Spa at Crown Towers

Transport yourself to another world inside the opulent Crown Spa, located of course inside Crown Towers. Unwind with a massage in their spacious, state-of-the-art treatment rooms. For something truly special, treat yourself to a “La Prairie” spa treatment, unique to Crown Spas, and let the attentive, professional staff work their magic.

Botanica Day Spa

The Botanica Day Spa at Melbourne’s InterContinental Hotel provides patrons with custom spa packages designed to meet their individual requirements. Put together by a team of internationally trained therapists, Botanica guarantees an indulgent and relaxing experience in which you can completely reset and re-balance.

Aurora Spa Retreat

Set in the cosmopolitan of St Kilda, the Aurora Spa Retreat provides a sanctuary where you can unwind with a signature steam treatment, a facial or massage, all tailored to deliver maximum results. Located within the Prince of Wales Hotel, the Aurora Spa Retreat was established almost 20 years ago, and is considered something of a health and wellness icon with the local area.

Sakura Lounge and Spa

Head to the Sakura Lounge and Spa to be indulged by a fusion of the finest Japanese and Western therapies. Specialising in the Japanese art of healing, the Sakura Lounge and Spa is an oasis hidden in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Great for couples and friends alike, the Sakura Spa is equipped with three dual rooms, or you can even sample the Kyoto Room, where up to three people can enjoy a Shiatsu massage.

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

If it’s a more tranquil experience you are seeking, then a visit to the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa will provide the ultimate in relaxation. Catering for singles, couples and families, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been providing guests with the ultimate in spa and communal bathing facilities since 1895, and is one of the few facilities welcoming families with children.

Piaf Day Spa

Set amongst 10 acres of pristine rainforest, Piaf Day Spa has quickly become known as one of the Yarra Valley’s most renowned specialist spa destinations. Well worth the drive from Melbourne, the spa itself is a destination as well as a sanctuary to relax and de-stress from a hectic lifestyle. With a vista of lush rainforest, Piaf’s treatment rooms invoke a feeling of calmness and balance, providing luxurious relaxation in a peaceful environment.

Peninsula Hot Springs

Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, the Peninsula Hot Springs is an award-winning natural hot springs and day spa. Natural thermal mineral waters flow into communal pools and private baths, amidst an idyllic natural setting. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the therapeutic spring water, followed by a choice of pampering spa treatments and massages. Renew your mind, body and soul with a unique Australian Aboriginal inspired “kodo” full-body massage – an unforgettable experience.

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