17 Most Indulgent Melbourne Day Spas

Gone are the days when you had to trek Victoria’s countryside to find high-end primping and pampering: now you don’t need to leave Melbourne’s city limits for premium day spa experiences.

You don’t need to drive out to Peninsula Hot Springs or Daylesford and Hepburn Springs for the total relaxation and profound rejuvenation of a luxury day spa. Melbourne has many excellent day spas in and around the CBD, each with their unique twists on classic treatments and products that’ll leave you feeling brand new every time.

From high-end hotel spas to independent spas in suburbs like Collingwood and Cremorne, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to relaxing in a way that best recharges you. Skincare, massages, light therapy, saunas – the day spas below offer various treatments with a holistic approach to health and wellness.

1. Chuan Spa at The Langham, CBD

High above Southbank’s flood of tourists, the Chuan Spa offers a tranquil retreat where pampering meets inner peace. Chinese culture and aesthetics define the Chuan Spa experience, so go with the (Feng Shui) flow and try the Tao of Detox package. Featuring exfoliation, algae wrap, massage and a facial that will leave you with skin plumped and mind and body aligned.

Stay zen after your detox with a dip in the saltwater Jacuzzi and take in the spectacular views across the city skyline.

Where: The Langham, Melbourne, level 9/1 Southgate Ave, Southbank
Prices: View the spa menu

2. Crown Spa at Crown Towers, Southbank

There aren’t too many places that do justice to the word regal, but the Crown Spa is one of them. Plush lounges and velvet curtains set the scene for indulging in a truly lavish experience with the Pure Gold Radiance Facial.

an indoor pool at Crown Spa at Crown Towers, Southbank

Embrace a truly lavish treatment at Crown Spa.

Products from premium brand La Prairie are combined with specially selected masks and heat treatments to leave you looking refreshed and radiant. It’s no wonder celebrities are frequently spotted here: it’s glitzy, glamorous and you’ll be treated like royalty.

an indoor pool with mini waterfalls at Crown Spa at Crown Towers, Southbank

Spend time in the Aqua Retreat after your treatment.

Where: Level 3, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
Prices: View the spa menu

3. Park Club Health and Day Spa at Park Hyatt, CBD

The Park Club Health and Day Spa is a hidden oasis within the hustle and bustle of the CBD. With décor that would be equally at home in a Roman palace, the Park Club is inner-city luxury at its finest.

an indoor pool in Park Club Health and Day Spa at Park Hyatt, CBD

Escape the frenetic pace of the city inside the spa at Park Hyatt.

Opt for the Ginger Renewal treatment and you’ll leave smelling as good as you feel, with lavender exfoliation followed by a ginger oil massage it’s sure to make the stresses of daily life fade away. Perfect for sneaking out of the office for a long lunch break – just don’t let the secret out.

Slip away to the spa at Park Hyatt for a treatment to remember.

Where: 1 Parliament Square Off, Parliament Pl, Melbourne
Prices: View the spa menu

4. L.M. Spa at Lancemore, Werribee Park

It’s hard to believe the luxurious L.M. Spa is just a 30-minute drive southwest of the CBD. The spa is housed within a 19th-century mansion, set upon sprawling manicured gardens that leave you feeling as though you’ve been transported to a scene from Downton Abbey rather than outer Melbourne.

an indoor pool at L.M. Spa at Lancemore, Werribee Park

The luxurious L.M. Spa is housed within a 19th-century mansion.

Get the gals together for a day trip and spoil yourselves with the Girls’ Day in Package, including champagne, cakes, hand and spa treatments and use of all the spa facilities. The Mansion Spa offers the perfect little getaway, and you won’t even have to leave Melbourne.

comfy loungers inside L.M. Spa at Lancemore, Werribee Park

Splurge on a Girls’ Day in Package.

Where: Escarpment Rd, Werribee VIC 3030
Prices: View the spa menu

5. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, CBD

The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne only opened in 2023, so the hotel’s signature spa has been getting plenty of attention in the wellness community. If you’re looking for a five-star hotel spa experience in Melbourne, it’s hard to overlook the thoughtful, tailored packages that make up the Ritz-Carlton Spa menu.

an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, CBD

Enjoy an indulgent swim at The Ritz-Carlton Spa.

For a great date idea, the $240 couples bath ritual only takes 30 minutes and takes place high above Melbourne’s skyline in an aromatic bath with rose petals and rose otto treatment oil, plus Champagne and chocolates. Standalone massages start from $230, although most are $300 and offer a comprehensive treatment along with high-end products.

a luxury pool at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, CBD

Where: 650 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Prices: View the spa menu

6. Holism Retreat, Chadstone

This day spa in the fashionable M Gallery Hotel Chadstone takes a more – hence the name – holistic approach to wellness in Melbourne. Based on the principle of interconnectedness, Holism Retreat’s treatments are designed so guests can explore themselves across skincare, yoga, meditation, massage, education and light therapy.

Holism Retreat takes a holistic approach to wellness. (Image: Sophie Miller)

Stick around after your morning yoga class for a clean breakfast, a swim in the hotel’s intimate rooftop pool, and a high-end spa treatment that’ll leave you feeling confident and content.

a woman undergoing light therapy at Holism Retreat, Chadstone

Indulge in a feel-good light therapy at Holism Retreat. (Image: Sophie Miller)

Where: Inside M Gallery Hotel Chadstone; 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone
Prices: View the spa menu

7. The Feel Good Hood, Hawthorn

The Feel Good Hood is a not-for-profit wellness centre that also offers gym access and personal training. The team behind it are so inextricably linked to the community that the centre’s swimming program, Feel Good Dips, is easily one of the best things to do in Hawthorn for both locals and visitors.

ice baths at The Feel Good Hood, Melbourne

Take an ice bath or infrared sauna at The Feel Good Hood.

If you’re wondering where you can take an ice bath in Melbourne, head straight to this hidden gem. There’s also an infrared sauna for when you want to sweat those chills away.

yoga mats at The Feel Good Hood, Melbourne

The wellness centre also offers gym access and personal training.

Where: 14 Church St, Hawthorn
Prices: View the spa menu

8. Willow Urban Retreat, Armadale

A fixture of the local health and beauty circuit, Willow Urban Retreat in Armadale is another Melbourne day spa that takes a more holistic approach to wellness. Except now it’s been reflagged as Endota Melbourne, joining a larger community of days spas in Australia popular for in-house products and star treatments.

With a Whole Foods cafe attached, Endota products and an infrared spa, there are plenty of reasons to stick around after your treatment.

Where: 1205 High St, Armadale
Prices: View the spa menu

9. Sense of Self, Collingwood

Designed as both a bathhouse and a day spa, Sense of Self is Collingwood’s most comprehensive and modern wellness offering. In addition to the usual day spa treatments, this large venue also offers a mix of bathing, sauna and cold plunge experiences, in addition to traditional massages.

an indoor pool and oasis inside Sense of Self, Collingwood

Sense of Self is a bathhouse and day spa in one.

The menu is quite broad, so you could pop in for something as quick as the 30-minute Gua Sha facial with a four-step Mukti Organics cleanse, or a 90-minute remedial massage designed to address deeper muscular issues.

looking through a hole that shows the inside of the Sense of Self day spa in Collingwood

Opt for a Gua Sha facial for the ultimate treat.

Where: 30-32 Easey St, Collingwood
Prices: View the spa menu

10. Relinque Urban Retreat, Ivanhoe

Relinque Urban Retreat is a luxury day spa in Ivanhoe, regularly luring guests with premium treatment suites and a modern yoga and Pilates studio. Like most of the other entries on this guide to Melbourne’s best day spas, the offering goes far beyond your traditional spa, with water therapy, facial therapy, body therapy and several wellness packages.

the treatment room at Relinque Urban Retreat, Ivanhoe

Relax in premium treatment suites at Relinque Urban Retreat.

For their peak offering, go for the $465 Release package, conceived as the ultimate wellness experience with body exfoliation, jet steam shower, Gua Sha stone ritual, a signature full body massage and more. You also have the option of shorter, more affordable treatments like the standard deep tissue massage.

Relinque Urban Retreat caters to every wellness need.

Where: 19 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe
Prices: View the spa menu

11. Blanc Spa, Prahran

Blanc Spa is part of Hawksburn Village on Malvern Road. This day spa in Prahran is relatively simple but the service, attention to detail and reasonable prices help elevate the experience. The spa menu offers a lot of variety across facials, skin corrections and massage treatments, and there’s also a shop with high-quality skincare and wellness gifts.

a woman undergoing facial treatment at Blanc Spa, Prahran

Enjoy a relaxing facial at Blanc Spa. (Image: Blanc Spa Photography)

If you want basic, opt for the $170 60-minute Relaxation Massage and add on some premium beauty services for a full reset. This is also a spa that offers couples treatments, as well as a 4.5-hour Mont Blanc ritual that includes an APEX facial, Crystal Body Exfoliation, a signature De-Stress Ritual and a Deluxe Spa Pedicure with a hefty price tag of $1,000 per person.

a woman in robe walking into Blanc Spa, Prahran

Pop into Blanc Spa for a relaxation massage. (Image: Blanc Spa Photography)

Where: 572 Malvern Rd, Prahran
Prices: View the spa menu

12. Little Company

With a presence in Byron Bay as well, Little Company is one of Melbourne’s best luxury day spas and a calming oasis of wellness offerings curated with pure pampering in mind. Facials are the signature treatments, like the $189 60-minute LTCO Ritual Facial, but the extensive spa and massage menu has plenty of options.

a calming oasis at Little Company, Melbourne

Settle into the calming oasis at Little Company.

Non-invasive skin treatments like NanoFusion are also on offer, as well as an LED Red Light Room so you can pop in for a quick 20 minutes of rejuvenating light therapy. Skincare is front and centre, offering something a bit different to your usual Melbourne day spa.

the Little Company slogan with potted plants on the side

Little Company is one of Melbourne’s best luxury day spas.

Where: Montalto Pl, Collingwood
Prices: View the spa menu

13. Natskin Skin & Body Therapy, Ringwood North

Natskin Skin & Body Therapy stocks great products, offers affordable massage treatments and specialises in couples and groups. Grab a Warm Stone Massage for $150 and pick up some Aspect skincare after a $190 advanced hydration facial. The team here obviously know the ins and outs of wellness when it comes to taking care of the skin and body so take advantage of the expert knowledge and leave knowing exactly what your body needs and when.

There’s even an option to buy a $1,345 All Year Indulgence package which includes credit for either 12 one-hour treatments or six two-hour treatments in 12 months, with each consisting of a classic facial, signature massage and stone massage, spa pedicure and manicure, and body salt exfoliation.

Where: 176 Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood North
Prices: View the spa menu

14. Botanica Day Spa at The InterContinental Melbourne, CBD

As the resident spa at the long-standing InterContinental Melbourne, Botanica Day Spa is your classic five-star hub of tranquillity. Being part of one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded hotels comes with that kind of standard, matched with indulgent day spa treatments including facials, therapeutic massages and several different body treatments.

The signature Botanical Escape treatment is the best representation of what’s on offer. Using top-quality products, guests begin with a foot soak before a hot-stone back massage and a custom anti-ageing Elemis facial based on individual skin concerns.

Where: 495 Collins St, Melbourne
Prices: View the spa menu

15. Sunlighten

There aren’t too many day spas in South Melbourne but Sunlighten does just fine. The wellness hub is mostly focused on sauna and Infrared therapy while placing great importance on a supportive environment.

Unlike most of the other top spa experiences in Melbourne, you won’t get a massage or facial at Sunlighten. All that’s on offer is research-based Infrared therapy, as mentioned above, as well as oxygen therapy designed to confer various health benefits such as increased alertness and improved sleep.

Where: 359 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Prices: View the spa menu

16. Norbu Urban Retreat, Cremorne

From cellulite-busting Endermologie and light therapy to massages and facials, Norbu Urban Retreat is Cremorne’s best spa experience and has one of the longest spa menus in Melbourne.

the spa treatment bed at Norbu Urban Retreat, Cremorne

Treat yourself to a relaxing 40-minute massage at Norbu Urban Retreat.

The approach here is to book a treatment and then add on various other wellness experiences such as infra-red therapy for $25 or a foot soak and circulation booster for $40.

Massages are, however, the speciality here and they are very affordable. A standard 40-minute massage with oil would set you back $115.

Where: 30 Swan St, Cremorne
Prices: View the spa menu

17. V Hotel Spa, CBD

Considering it’s one of the highest-rated day spas in Melbourne CBD, you’ll need to book far in advance if you want a treatment at the stylish V Hotel Spa on Little Collins Street.

Comprehensive spa packages nail the affordable luxury trend with high-quality products and fantastic service. You’ll find that many groups tend to gravitate towards this particular spa, which is why the spot specialises in couple’s massages and also offers a three-hour Hen’s Spa Package for $235 per person.

You can also choose standalone massages such as a deep tissue massage, a hot rock massage, or remedial massage therapy, and then relax across the wellness hub’s hydro-steam room and series of spa baths.

Where: 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Prices: View the spa menu

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Delivering subdued decadence in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer is a pragmatic choice for inner city relaxation and exploring.

Swiss culinary brand Mövenpick – yes, the ice-cream people – opened its Melbourne CBD hotel in 2021. Suited to city explorers, the four-star Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer is a simple, stylish choice for groups or families looking to be near the action at Marvel Stadium, or within walking distance to the city’s buzzing culinary and events scene.

Location

the exterior of Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer is set in the heart of the CBD.

Melbourne’s CBD is well-known for having a ‘Paris end’ to its east, chock-full of luxury European fashion boutiques, and a ‘Docklands end’ to its west, which culminates in the city’s banking district, Southern Cross rail station and the impressive Marvel Stadium. Choosing to part from its European roots, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer is situated at the Docklands end.

Opened in late 2021 and housed in the glittering Premier Tower, it is ideal for guests who are visiting for events at Marvel, who plan to enjoy some city exploration, or who travel regionally by train or by public transport from Melbourne International Airport.

Accommodation that’s a 3-minute walk from rail and Skybus depots means you won’t lose any time caught in traffic. Plus, if you are in town for a Marvel sports game or iconic music experience at the stadium (Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey and Oasis are all slotted for upcoming concerts), being an 8-minute walk from the action means your journey home, or onto a late-night cocktail, is straightforward: No Uber queues or jam-packed trams.

Style & Character

a look inside the suite living area at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

The rooms are tastefully furnished with plush seating.

Part of the Accor group, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer comes with the expected high-quality finishes of a 4-star hotel – plush velveteen seating, acoustic dampening in its rooms, sparkling water on tap, and lashings of space, so you can kick back and relax.

The curved building’s silhouette is famously inspired by Beyoncé’s silhouette and once inside, contemporary references continue. Rooms are bright and airy with warm brass tones, luxurious bedding and expanses of glass.

Individual hotel rooms are designed for relaxing rather than business (most don’t have a desk), instead being kitted out with a sofa, coffee table and all the amenities needed for some stay-in indulgence – great for families with kids, or trips with friends staying in neighbouring rooms.

Facilities

the daily chocolate hour at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Indulge in daily complimentary chocolates.

The stand-out difference between Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer and its local competition is the venue’s daily chocolate hour. Running from 2pm-3pm each day, the hotel’s cocktail bar is turned into a pop-up chocolaterie, offering complimentary bite-sized cakes, chocolates and nibbles for guests. Whether you have been busy sightseeing, shopping or exploring the nearby riverbank, it’s the perfect excuse to relax with a cuppa and a handful of Swiss chocolate-covered pretzels.

the outdoor heated lap pool at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Relax in the heated lap pool.

If you find yourself hitting the chocolate hour a little too frequently, the on-site gym, 25-metre lap pool and sauna are a convenient palate cleanser. Functional rather than luxurious, the facilities are perhaps the least luxurious area of the hotel. On a windy day, the partly open-air lap pool area can be briskly cool; however, the adjoining hot tub makes warming up a breeze

Rooms

a look inside the Deluxe King Room, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

The Deluxe King Room offers a cosy place to retreat to in the CBD.

There are 172 rooms and suites at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer, ranging from family rooms, twin rooms and suites – most of which offer more room than the average city-centre hotel. All are equipped with coffee/tea making facilities, mini bars and robes.

Being in the heart of the CBD does mean noise, city lights and tramlines, so added details like heavy blackout curtains and soundproof glazing come in handy.

Food & Drink

dining at Onsite restaurant Miss Mi, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Dine on upscale south-east Asian fare.

Onsite restaurant Miss Mi is the crown jewel of this hotel. Specialising in south-east Asian fare, the menu combines rich Indian and Malaysian flavours with fragrant Thai and Vietnamese influences.

Executive chef Migo Razon’s take on local favourites such as kingfish ceviche – dressed in lemongrass, fresh herbs, desert lime preserve and persimmon – and baked scallops topped with black bean, aromatics and lardo makes for an intriguingly successful twist.

food on the table at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

The menu marries rich Asian flavours. (Image: Clare Acheson)

As for south-east Asian classics, the Filipino kaldereta beef short rib melts in the mouth. Beef rendang and Penang duck curry fill out the warming spice offerings, accompanied by the puffed phulka roti (don’t be surprised when it arrives like an inflated pastry soccer-ball, not a pancake!). The dessert offerings also take cues from Asia and includes a warm ube mochi, served with a rich caramelised ube compote, crispy pinipig toasted rice grains and paper-like white chocolate shards.

Our recommendation: Order the DIY sisig bao accompanied by the Miss Mi Thai bitters martini, especially if you are dining with friends. The twice-cooked pork comes served with a glistening egg yolk and several soft, fluffy bao, so you can each adjust your own chilli, mint and coriander to taste. As for the martini, it tastes like nothing else in Melbourne thanks to Miss Mi’s spirits collaboration with nearby gin producer Little Lon Distillery, delivering a citrusy, herbaceous kick.

It’s open weekdays for lunch and evening sittings, seven days a week.

Does Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer have access for guests with disabilities?

Yes, including accessible restaurant and cafe areas.

Is Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer family-friendly?

Undoubtedly, yes.

With free ice-cream for the kids for the duration of their stay, a pool that’s big enough for them to splash in while you relax in the spa, and rooms that are designed for lounging and gaming, it’s a fantastic city spot for family trips.

The Details

Best for: Families, city visitors who want to be near the action at Marvel Stadium

Address: 160 Spencer St, Melbourne

Price: From $258 per night

17 most indulgent day spas in Melbourne