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

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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

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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

For more tips, first-hand advice and inspiration, read our travel guide to Melbourne.

A world away from the hustle, bustle and chaos of the big smoke – yet with a distinct sense of familiarity – Victoria’s Wimmera Mallee region is an incomparable place.

Victoria’s Grampians are a visual feast, a seemingly endless vista of craggy cliffs, rolling valleys and untamed bushland. But they’re also much more than a scenic mountain landscape. Diverse and storied, each region within the range has its own rhythm. The Wimmera Mallee – a pocket in the state’s north-west, stretching from Horsham to near Mildura – is one of the most captivating.

Once known as Victoria’s agricultural heartland, the Wimmera Mallee has evolved in recent years into a dynamic, slightly offbeat hub. It buzzes with a creative hum and welcoming energy, and harbours an eclectic mix of long-time locals and tree-changers. Once you encounter its unmistakable charm, feel its warm country hospitality and taste its nationally celebrated vanilla slice, you may find yourself lingering longer than planned.

Eager to explore? These must-visit spots let you experience the inimitable spirit of this special part of the world.

Wimmera Mallee’s quirky attractions

The Dimboola Imaginarium, Wimmera Mallee victoria — Step into the whacky Dimboola Imaginarium. (Image: Denis Bin)

If you’re after something a little more unconventional, the Wimmera Mallee delivers in droves.

The Dimboola Imaginarium – located in a historic bank building in its namesake town – is a gift shop and boutique accommodation in one. Shop for unique and whimsical keepsakes, stay overnight in an elegant themed room, and lose yourself in one of the Imaginarium’s interactive experiences.

Also in Dimboola, just a short drive from the Imaginarium, is a menagerie of utter delight. Tiny Goats and Co. is home to a herd of miniature goats, with the farm offering group visits and special events like goat yoga and cuddle sessions.

Arcade aficionados should visit the Australian Pinball Museum in nearby Nhill. Here, you’ll find the biggest selection of playable pinball machines in the country, featuring modern models and classics dating all the way back to 1931.

Arts and culture in Wimmera Mallee

Step into the Wimmera Mallee’s storied history at the Stick Shed — Step into history at the Stick Shed. (Image: Visit Vic)

As a thoroughly creative community, it’s no wonder the Wimmera Mallee has a host of venues focused on its rich arts and culture scene.

Wander Trickbots Metal Art & Sculpture Garden in Nullawil, a winding trail filled with unique and quirky creations fashioned from metal odds, ends and scrap. A walk through the garden is inspiring enough, but consider buying a piece to take home and treasure.

The town of Nhill also has a significant Karen-Burmese refugee community, who make up 10 per cent of the local population. Discover the artistry of this vibrant culture at Paw Po, where you can purchase traditional hand-woven and textile products. Choose from a selection of beautifully crafted homewares, fashion and dolls.

Step into the Wimmera Mallee’s storied history at the Stick Shed, the only WWII emergency grain store still standing today. This National Heritage-listed structure takes you on a journey through the region’s agricultural past and is a dramatic sight with its towering and eerily striking timber poles.

Nature escapes around Wimmera Mallee

pink Lake Tyrrel, Wimmera Mallee, Victoria Australia — Take in the pink hues of Lake Tyrrell. (Image: Visit Vic)

Much like the majestic beauty of the wider Grampians, the Wimmera Mallee is a mélange of serene and spellbinding nature escapes.

Victoria’s pink lakes are famed nationwide, and two of them are found right here. See the flamingo-pink hues of Loch Iel, particularly vivid after a heavy downpour, or the vast and ancient Lake Tyrrell, which turns pink during wet and warm conditions.

The Snowdrift dunes in Wyperfeld National Park are ideal for adventurers. Set amid the area’s semi-arid landscape, the dunes are expansive mounds of sand deposited around 40,000 years ago. Hike or sandboard them and make sure to visit at sunset, when the sand glows golden.

And while some travellers chase the highest peaks, you can see the most modest in the Wimmera Mallee. Standing a mere 43 metres above the surrounding terrain, Mount Wycheproof is considered the smallest registered mountain in the world. Courtesy of its relatively gentle inclines, it’s a lovely spot for a walk and a picnic.

Culinary adventures in Wimmera Mallee

border inn in the Wimmera Mallee — Meet the locals at Border Inn.

As a region rich in agricultural bounty, it’s little surprise the Wimmera Mallee has such a robust and vibrant food scene. The community is fiercely proud of its local produce, showcasing the flavours and heritage of the area.

The Border Inn in the village of Apsley is a quaint country pub and meeting spot for the local community, featuring a classic country menu and warm hospitality.

The Horsham Golf Club is a popular spot for golf buffs with an adjoining bistro and bar. Try a modern twist on hearty favourites while taking in views of the green. For a taste of the area’s vintages, head to Norton Estate Wines – a boutique wine producer and cellar door open weekends.

A Wimmera Mallee jaunt wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the famed Sharp’s Bakery in Birchip. Here, you’ll find a velvety vanilla slice that’s been crowned as Australia’s best seven times.

Wimmera Mallee accommodation

Fulham Homestead in wimmera mallee — Escape to Fulham Homestead.

If you’re enjoying an extended trip, you’ll need somewhere to rest. After a day tackling Wyperfeld’s epic dunes, visit Pine Plains Lodge, also in the national park. Built from reclaimed timber planks and logs, and anchored by rugged stone fireplaces, the lodge is a rustic and cosy hideaway.

For a refined yet relaxing escape, head to Fulham Homestead – a gorgeously restored guesthouse on an idyllic working farm, complete with farm animals and scenic vistas. Built in the 1840s, it has all the elegance and charm of its heritage, plus contemporary comforts like a modern kitchen, wi-fi and air-conditioning.

The Hermitage Hotel is Victoria’s oldest inland pub and an equally delightful blend of old and new. The restored rooms are perfectly appointed and adorned with period furnishings and high-quality linens. The pub itself is a favoured food and wine spot among locals and travellers alike.

If camping is more your style, the Lake Lascelles Cabins and Camping (formerly Mallee Bush Retreat) is a sprawling oasis with powered and unpowered sites and snug cabins. The setting is stunning too, the pristine Lake Lascelles sitting right in its centre.

Annual events

Wimmera Mallee Nhill Aviation Museum — Time your visit to Nhill Aviation Museum for the annual air show.

You may not need an excuse to revisit the Wimmera Mallee, but these annual and bi-annual events will almost certainly have you returning again and again.

Each year, the Lake Chalegrark Country Music Marathon takes over the town for a spectacular line-up of musicians from around Australia. The event is easygoing, family-friendly, and set in scenic surrounds on the shores of Lake Charlegrark.

Every two years, the region holds colourful events like the Wimmera Steampunk Festival, a raucous celebration of 19th-century steampunk culture with a different theme each time; the Nhill Air Show, which features jaw-dropping aerial stunts, aircraft displays, music, activities and more; and the Nati Frinj, a festival of art, culture and performance showcasing the many talents of the Natimuk community.

From the quirky to the tasty, start planning at visitwimmeramallee.com.au

17 most indulgent day spas in Melbourne

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.

1. Chuan Spa at The Langham, CBD

2. Crown Spa at Crown Towers, Southbank

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

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

5. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, CBD

6. Holism Retreat, Chadstone

7. The Feel Good Hood, Hawthorn

8. Willow Urban Retreat, Armadale

9. Sense of Self, Collingwood

10. Relinque Urban Retreat, Ivanhoe

11. Blanc Spa, Prahran

12. Little Company

13. Natskin Skin & Body Therapy, Ringwood North

14. Botanica Day Spa at The InterContinental Melbourne, CBD

15. Sunlighten

16. Norbu Urban Retreat, Cremorne

17. V Hotel Spa, CBD

For more tips, first-hand advice and inspiration, read our travel guide to Melbourne.

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A world away from the hustle, bustle and chaos of the big smoke – yet with a distinct sense of familiarity – Victoria’s Wimmera Mallee region is an incomparable place.

Wimmera Mallee’s quirky attractions

Arts and culture in Wimmera Mallee

Nature escapes around Wimmera Mallee

Culinary adventures in Wimmera Mallee

Wimmera Mallee accommodation

Annual events

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.

1. Chuan Spa at The Langham, CBD

2. Crown Spa at Crown Towers, Southbank

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

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

5. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, CBD

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6. Holism Retreat, Chadstone

7. The Feel Good Hood, Hawthorn

8. Willow Urban Retreat, Armadale

9. Sense of Self, Collingwood

10. Relinque Urban Retreat, Ivanhoe

11. Blanc Spa, Prahran

12. Little Company

13. Natskin Skin & Body Therapy, Ringwood North

14. Botanica Day Spa at The InterContinental Melbourne, CBD

15. Sunlighten

16. Norbu Urban Retreat, Cremorne

17. V Hotel Spa, CBD

For more tips, first-hand advice and inspiration, read our travel guide to Melbourne.

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A world away from the hustle, bustle and chaos of the big smoke – yet with a distinct sense of familiarity – Victoria’s Wimmera Mallee region is an incomparable place.

Wimmera Mallee’s quirky attractions

Arts and culture in Wimmera Mallee

Nature escapes around Wimmera Mallee

Culinary adventures in Wimmera Mallee

Wimmera Mallee accommodation

Annual events