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.

Park Hyatt Spa treatment — 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 — Sign up for a five-star hotel spa experience at The Ritz-Carlton.

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.

a look inside Holism Retreat, Chadstone — 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.

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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Makers, bakers, artists, chefs, crafters – Ballarat and its surrounds are overflowing with creative spirits. All dedicated to keeping traditional skills alive for a city that is humming with artful energy.

Modern makers: a new generation of artists and artisans

“Keeping craft alive is a noble cause,” says Jess Cameron-Wootten, a charming and passionate master leathercrafter and cordwainer, who handmakes traditional leather boots and shoes in Ballarat’s old Gun Cotton Goods Store.

Ballarat was recognised in 2019 as a UNESCO Creative City of Craft and Folk Art, and today it’s a place where craft traditions converge with contemporary needs. Nothing quite captures this convergence as a visit to Wootten , the workshop and store of Jess Cameron-Wootten and his partner Krystina Menegazzo.

heritage buildings in Ballarat — Ballarat’s streets are lined with heritage buildings. (Image: Matt Dunne)

Jess’s father was an artisan bootmaker, or cordwainer. Now Jess and Krys and their small team of artisans continue the tradition, but with a modern spin. The company’s boots and shoes, made completely from scratch, are renowned for their quality and longevity. Wootten also craft shoes, bags, belts, leather aprons, wallets and more.

Cosy beanies, gloves, alpaca socks, “unbreakable” shoelaces and various other goods – many from local craftspeople and small-scale makers – fill the shop’s shelves. “We’re always happy to support a mate,” says Jess. “People love to see the workshop and where things are made. Our clients care about quality and sustainability,” Krys comments. The company slogan ‘Made for generations’ says it all.

Ruby Pilven’s ceramics at Ross Creek Gallery. (Image: Tara Moore)

For Ruby Pilven, craft is also in the DNA – both her parents were potters and with her latest porcelain ceramics, Ruby’s young daughter has been helping add colour to the glazes. “I grew up watching my parents in the workshop – I’ve always been doing ceramics,” she says, although her Visual Arts degree was in printmaking. That printmaking training comes through particularly in the rich layering of pattern. Her audacious colour, unexpected shapes and sudden pops of 12-carat gold are contemporary, quirky – and joyful.

You can see Ruby’s handcrafted ceramics, and work by other local and regional artists, at Ross Creek Gallery , a light-filled space surrounded by serene bushland, across from the mudbrick house her parents built in the 1980s. A 10-minute drive from Ballarat, it’s a tangible link to the region’s well-established craft traditions.

How Ballarat is preserving the past

artisans making crafts at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, Ballarat — The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades holds workshops to preserve crafts and skills.

While tradition is ongoing, there’s a danger that many of these specific type of skills and knowledge are fading as an older generation passes on. Step forward the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades .

The seven purpose-built studios occupy a fabulous modern building adjacent to Sovereign Hill, with state-of-the-art facilities, enormous windows and landscape views across to Warrenheip and Wadawurrung Country.

artisanal works at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, Ballarat — Check out artisanal works at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades.

Practising artisans run hands-on workshops. Fancy making your own medieval armour? Or trying your hand at blacksmithing, spinning wool, plaiting leather, weaving cane or craft a knife? Book a class and learn how. “It’s about creating awareness and also sharing knowledge and skills before they are lost,” explains Deborah Klein, the centre manager.

A city steeped in food and flavours

Chef José Fernandez preparing American streetfood at Pancho — Chef José Fernandez creates vibrant South American street food at Pancho. (Image: Ballarat Tourism)

One skill that hasn’t been lost is that of cooking. Ballarat’s burgeoning gastronomy scene runs the gamut from an artisan bakery (the atmospheric 1816 Bakehouse) to cool coffee shops, speakeasy cocktail bars and distilleries to fine-dining venues. But I’m still surprised to find Pancho , José Fernandez’s South American street food restaurant, serving fried cheese tequeños, fiery fish tacos, Argentinian grilled chicken.

The room is as lively as the food – a whirl of colour filled with gifted and thrifted paintings, photos, tchotchkes (trinkets), plants. There’s a Mexican abuela aesthetic going on here. Even before the music and mezcal kick in, it’s fun. Heads up on the drinks menu – an authentic selection of mezcal, tequila, South American wines and Mexican cerveza.

a cocktail at Itinerant Spirits, Ballarat — Enjoy a cocktail at Itinerant Spirits. (Image: Ballarat Tourism)

The spirit is willing, so after lunch we head towards the gold rush-era Ballarat train station and across the line to the old 1860s Goods Shed for Itinerant Spirits . At one end, a massive German copper still looms behind a wall of glass. The fit-out embraces deep olive-green tones, original bluestone walls, steamer trunks as coffee tables, heritage timber floors, oversized lamp shades and cognac-hued modernist leather seating.

the Itinerant Spirits Distillery & Cocktail Bar, Ballarat — The distillery operates from an old goods shed. (Image: Ballarat Tourism)

Gallivanter Gin, Vansetter Vodka and Wayfarer Whiskey – the key spirits distilled – star at the bar. The spirits are crafted using grains from the Wimmera Mallee region, and native botanicals foraged in the Grampians. Seasonal cocktails are inspired by local people and places (I loved The Headland, inspired by Sovereign Hill and flavoured with old-fashioned raspberry drops). Sample the spirits, and join a cocktail masterclass or a distillery tour. It’s a seductive setting – you’ll likely find yourself ordering a charcuterie platter or pizza as the evening progresses.

The Ballarat stay combining history and luxury

one of the rooms at Hotel Vera, Ballarat — The rooms at Hotel Vera have a contemporary style. (Image: Ballarat Tourism)

New lives for old buildings keeps history alive. Vera, Ballarat’s boutique five-star hotel, has taken it to the next level: it’s a palimpsest, a subtle layering of early 1900s and 1930s Art Deco architecture with a sleek new wing. There are seven spacious suites, each a dramatically different colour, with designer chairs, blissful bathrooms. High-end pottery and hand-picked artworks imbue the spaces with personality.

Vera’s intimate, award-winning restaurant, Babae, is subtly theatrical with sheer drapes and gallery lighting, its bespoke timber furniture and brass-edged marble bench setting the stage for food with a sharp regional focus. “We have goat’s cheese from a local supplier, handmade granola from local Vegas & Rose, truffles from nearby Black Cat Truffles, fresh food from our garden, and regional wines,” says joint owner David Cook-Doulton.

Celebrating the local makers, bakers, growers and producers, and the master chefs who work their magic is all part of the rich tapestry that links Ballarat’s history to its vibrant present.

A traveller’s checklist

Getting there

It’s 90 minutes from Melbourne, either on the Western Freeway, or hop on a V/Line train from Southern Cross Station.

Staying there

Hotel Vera is a centrally located Art Deco boutique hotel. Consider Hotel Provincial , which feels like a sleek country house, but with its own restaurant, Lola.

a contemporary room at Hotel Provincial, Ballarat — Hotel Provincial has country house vibes.

Eating there

dining at Mr Jones, Ballarat — The table is set at Mr Jones. (Image: Tony Evans/ Visit Victoria)

Culinary whiz Damien Jones helms Chef’s Hat winner Mr Jones Dining with quiet assurance. His modern Asian food is deceptively simple with deep, intense flavours. Low-key, laid-back ambience, lovely staff, thoughtful wine list.

Cocktails are definitely a thing in Ballarat. Reynard (fox in French) is foxy indeed, a clubby space with top-notch cocktails and small bites. Grainery Lane is extravagantly OTT with its massive 1880s bar, myriad chandeliers, brass gin still, Asian-inspired food and lavish cocktails.

dining at Grainery Lane, Ballarat — Dining at Grainery Lane.

Playing there

a laneway filled with artworks in Ballarat — An artful laneway in the city. (Image: Ballarat Tourism)

Check out local design legend Travis Price’s wall murals in Hop Lane with its colourful canopy of brollies, or in Main Street. The Art Gallery of Ballarat’s off-site Backspace Gallery showcases early-career artists in a stylish, contemporary space. First Nations-owned and run Perridak Arts connects people to place, bringing together art and crafts in this gallery/shop.

a woman admiring artworks at Perridak Arts Gallery — Perridak Arts is a First Nations-run gallery. (Image: Tony Evans)

The wineries of the Pyrenees are close at hand with their welcoming cellar doors and robust reds. Join a behind-the-scenes tour at the Centre for Gold Rush Collections .

Don’t forget the giant bluestone Kryal Castle , ‘the land of adventure’, for a little medieval magic, and not just for the kids: get ready for Highland-style feasting, jousting, even overnight stays.

17 most indulgent day spas in Melbourne