When you start to feel frazzled and burnt out, then it’s time to press pause and find some much-needed rest and relaxation. Treat yourself to a relaxing retreat at one of the luxurious day spas around Melbourne. From havens in the city, to sanctuaries further out, there’s lots of places for you to heal your body and your mind. Find serenity with massages, facials, saunas and more at some of these soothing day spas in Melbourne.
1. Chuan Spa
Soar up to Level 9 at The Langham, Melbourne, and find something to suit your needs at Chuan Spa. Complete a quick elemental questionnaire to find out which treatment suits your needs, and feel refreshed with facials, scrubs, wraps, massages and more. There’s also a pool and sauna for you to check out. Learn more here.
📍The Langham, Level 9/1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
2. Sense of Self
At Sense of Self in Collingwood, everybody is welcome. This converted brickhouse features a bathhouse on the ground floor, complete with a large mineral bath, Finnish sauna, cold plunge and Hammam. Enhance your experience in the Hammam by trying out one of their sud & mud kits. Upstairs, you’ll find a massage studio and relaxation lounge. Unwind with a remedial, pregnancy or relaxation massage, and customise your experience with a facial or foot treatment. Find out more.
📍30-32 Easey St, Collingwood VIC 3066
3. Crown Spa Melbourne
Have a luxurious day out at Crown Spa Melbourne. Embark on one of their wellness journeys for a holistic experience, or feel pampered with one of their indulgent spa packages. You can also enjoy spa treatments on their own, like a detoxing body wrap or an illuminating facial. Dive into the Aqua Retreat for a pool and steam room, or make a day of it by hiring a cabana by the pool. There’s also guided meditation to help your mind, as well as a range of beauty services to boost your confidence, like manicures, hair styling and makeup application. Learn more here.
📍 Level 3, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006
4. Botanica Wellness Spa and Clinic
Within the InterContinental Melbourne hotel on Collins Street, you’ll find the luxurious Botanica Wellness Spa and Clinic. Figure out what’s best for you with skin consultations, and try out LED facials, microneedling, dermaplaning and more beauty services. There’s also a variety of massages to try, indulgent packages for a fuller experience, and packages for couples and groups. Find out more.
📍495 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
5. The Ritz-Carlton
Soar up to Level 64 of The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne for an elevated spa experience. There’s six treatment rooms, including a dedicated suite for couples. Treat yourself to a massage, facial, body treatment or experience treatment, then relax in the sauna, steam room and vitality pool. There’s also a 20m infinity pool, offering breathtaking views. Find out more.
📍650 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
6. Comma
Pause and unwind at Comma, a boutique bathhouse and spa in Cremorne. The intimate bathhouse can fit only six guests at any time, and features an infrared sauna, mineral hot tub and cold pail shower. When you’re not breaking a sweat, try one of their treatments, like a detoxifying body clay, invigorating massage or a cleansing facial. See more here.
📍10-12 Hill St, Cremorne VIC 3121
7. M Kami Japanese Head Spa
You might’ve seen this floating around on your socials, and for good reason. The utterly soothing M Kami Japanese Head Spa is all about nurturing your scalp. Feel pampered with a curated mask that will revitalise your hair, a massage for your neck, head and shoulders, a cleansing spa mist and more. Find out more.
📍101 Merchant St, Docklands VIC 3008
8. Park Club Health And Day Spa
Head up to Level 9 of Melbourne’s Park Hyatt hotel and check out their Park Club Health and Day Spa. There’s a plethora of massage options as well as facial and body treatments that will relieve tension and restore your energy levels. Combine them into a wellness package for a truly blissful experience. While you’re there, don’t forget to dip in the 25m indoor infinity pool. Try out the jetted tub, steam room and sauna for even more tranquillity. See more here.
📍1 Parliament Pl, East Melbourne VIC 3002
9. Sensu Spa
Take time to heal at Sensu Spa. This Japanese-inspired wellness centre has a range of options, including Shiatsu massage, seitai massage, facials and body treatments. Relax in their flotation space, or try out their infrared sauna. The team behind Sensu also have a few other day spas, with Sakura Lounge and Spa in Melbourne CBD, and Daylesford Day Spa in Daylesford. See more here.
📍T03/570 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10. Relax Day Spa
Right near Queen Victoria Market, you’ll find the wonderful Relax Day Spa. This haven offers a variety of relaxing experiences to help you feel like you’re on a holiday. Try their Swedish, Balinese or Thai massages, check out the infrared sauna, refresh yourself with a facial and more. There’s also packages to try if you’re not sure where to start. See more here.
📍256-258 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
11. Holism Retreat
Switch off and find peace at Holism Retreat. Located in MGallery Hotel Chadstone, this lovely space has a variety of massage and facial rituals for you to try. And if you’d really like to feel pampered, try one of their wellness packages for a mixture of luxurious experiences, like an LED light treatment, a Balinese-inspired body massage and more. Each wellness package also includes access to the Level 12 rooftop guest pool. See more here.
📍M Gallery Hotel Chadstone, 1341 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East VIC 3148
12. L.M. Spa
The next time you’re visiting Werribee Mansion, take a moment for yourself at L.M. Spa. Try their variety of facials, massages and other treatments, or opt for a spa package for a complete sensory journey. There’s also packages for couples and friends, as well as additional treats, like a cheese plate, to customise your experience. You’ll also have access to the indoor heated pool, steam room and gym area. See more here.
📍Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park, Escarpment Rd, Werribee VIC 3030
13. Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa
Relinquish your stress and find peace at Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa. This gem in Ivanhoe has a variety of treatments for you to try, including hot & cold contrast therapy, body scrubs, hot stone massages and facials. There’s also packages if you’re looking for a complete experience. Then, unwind in the relaxation lounge and check out the steam room with an ice fountain. See more here.
📍19 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
14. EQ
It’s not exactly a day spa, but EQ in South Melbourne has plenty of facilities to help you kickstart your wellness journey. Facilities on-site include a light and sound therapy experience, hot and cold therapy zones, a breathwork and meditation lounge and more. This calming space is all about preventative wellbeing support, and will introduce you to healthy habits and routines to help support you in life. Learn more here.
📍5/22 Kings Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205
15. Blanc Spa
Head to Hawksburn Village and have a self-care day at Blanc Spa. This award-winning venue has clinical skin treatments to help out with conditions like acne and rosacea, as well as facials, massages and packages for a day of pampering. Learn more here.
📍 572 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181
16. Skin Day Spa
The excellent Skin Day Spa in St Kilda is all about giving you that indulgent spa feeling combined with clinical results. Try out their transformative facials, LED light therapy, IPL skin treatments and massages. While you’re there, get your brows done or go for a wax. Find out more.
📍147 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182