Indulgent day spas in Perth for a well-deserved R&R

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Treat yourself to a bit of R&R.

Perth is indeed a relaxed city, so why not go all out with a relaxing day spa experience?

If you can manage to drag yourself away from Perth’s incredible beaches, book yourself into one of its premier day spas. From complete luxury experiences with premium skincare products, to holistic wellness journeys including sound healing and meditation, Perth has a diverse mix of incredible day spas. Here are eight of our favourites.

Crown Spa, Burswood

the Crown Spa in Burswood

Crown Spa will replenish you with luxe treatments.

If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury pampering experience in Perth, you really can’t go past the Crown Spa at Perth’s Crown Towers. The spa treatments include rejuvenating facials with La Prairie products, soothing body treatments and relaxing massages. The spa also has an Aqua Retreat, which includes a sauna, therapeutic rain shower and vitality pool. The real highlight though is the menu of ‘wellness experiences’ – think massage and facial treatments that incorporate meditation, sound healing and yogic pranayama (breath-work). Treatments start from $275. 

Ritz Carlton Perth Spa, Perth

Ritz Carlton Perth

Experience ultimate relaxation at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Perth.

The Ritz Carlton – one of Perth’s best hotels – happens to be home to a deluxe waterfront spa. Overlooking the Swan River, the spa feels like being immersed in an oasis of calm. The heated outdoor infinity pool offers breathtaking river views, while the separate vitality pools, spa baths, saunas, and relaxation lounges provide a serene place to unwind. The four exquisite treatment rooms – including a couple’s spa suite – offer facials, body treatments, scrubs and wraps and soothing massages. Prices start from approximately $200.

Djurra Lifestyle Salon and Spa, Fremantle

a body scrub treatment at Djurra Lifestyle Salon and Spa, Fremantle

Give your skin some love with a body scrub.

Djurra Lifestyle Salon and Spa in Fremantle offers a variety of treatments, including customised Tulasāra facials, Aveda Aroma massages, and body treatments like the Beautifying Radiance Polish and Rosemary Mint Body Wrap. Djurra has a unique and holistic approach to beauty and wellness, using 100% vegan and mostly naturally derived Aveda products that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Prices for treatments start from around $185. 

BODHI Spa 

the BODHI Spa exterior

Relish the restorative effects of nature at BODHI Spa.

BODHI has become a brand synonymous with relaxation, wellness and quality in Perth. Its multiple spa locations across the city, including one at The Westin, are a testament to its popularity. The spas offer all-natural wellbeing experiences in tranquil surroundings to allow you to slow down and reconnect to yourself. In addition to classic massages, facials and body treatments, BODHI offers luxurious wellness therapies – from infrared saunas to chakra-balancing treatments – and spa journey packages, that can last up to five hours. A particularly impressive one is the Awakening Ritual, a 4.5-hour combination of six luxurious therapies inspired by Indigenous healing to revitalise your body.

Greenhaus Studio, Claremont

the spa treatment room at Greenhaus Studio, Claremont

Experience a wellness treatment of your choice. (Image: Shot By Thom)

Greenhaus Studio is located in well-heeled Claremont, and offers a range of luxury treatments, from organic facials and relaxation massages, to reiki, lymphatic massage and Ayurvedic treatments. What sets this day spa apart is its commitment to sustainability and using 100% natural, organic, and ethically sourced products, handmade in small batches in Australia. Prices start from approximately $180.

Amaroo Retreat & Spa, Helena Valley

an outdoor pool at Amaroo Retreat & Spa, Helena Valley

Enjoy some quality pool time on top of your pamper experiences.

Another option for an immersive spa experience is Amaroo Retreat in Perth’s Helena Valley. A 40-minute drive from the city, this award-winning private retreat is secluded in the Perth Hills bushland and features eight luxury chalets, an indulgent day spa and a restaurant and bar. Guests get to enjoy a glass of bubble on arrival, then dive right into their relaxation – whether it’s chilling out on their private deck, indulging in a spa bath with bushland views or getting pampered with one the the spa luxurious packages that include soothing massages, cleansing facials and energising body scrubs and wraps. Prices for accommodation start from $475 per night.

BodyRiches, South Fremantle

the Balinese spa garden at BodyRiches, South Fremantle

Immerse in barefoot luxury in a tranquil Balinese villa. (Image: Rae Fallon)

If you’re staying in Fremantle and are keen for some pampering, BodyRiches is a unique wellness centre in the heart of South Fremantle. Entering the venue feels like stepping foot into a tranquil Balinese villa, leaving all your worries at the door. They offer a range of treatments such as classic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and hot stone massage – but a real stand-out is a treatment in their secret garden. Tucked away at the rear of the spa is a private garden with an outdoor heated spa next to a secluded treatment room – and if you’re travelling with your loved one, they offer ‘date night’ couples treatments in this exquisite garden area.

Hidden Valley Eco Lodge & Day Spa, Pickering Brook

a private outdoor heated jacuzzi at Hidden Valley Eco Lodge & Day Spa, Pickering Brook

Get your plunge on in the heated jacuzzi.

If you feel like you need more than a few hours of relaxation, then consider an overnight stay at Hidden Valley Eco Lodge. Located in the Perth hills, a 30-minute drive from the city, it’s an adults-only retreat focusing on providing a completely relaxing experience for guests. The accommodation – nestled in a jarrah forest – consists of self-contained lodges featuring private outdoor heated jacuzzis, king-size beds, log fireplaces, and fully equipped kitchens. The on-site day spa offers a range of spa treatments, from body wraps, hot oil elixir and hot stone massages, to deluxe facials and a chocolate indulgence body scrub. Prices for accommodation start from around $600 per night. 

Kirsty Petrides is a writer, wine-lover and cheese enthusiast. Whether she’s hunting down the best restaurant in Albania, foraging the Marrakech markets for spices or camping in the middle of Patagonian wilderness, she loves to seek out the authentic side of the places she visits, and share that with readers through her writing.
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Wonil Hotel Perth combines riverside living with a sense of purpose

Perched on the banks of Perth’s Swan River, the Wonil Hotel Perth pairs contemporary rooms and sweeping waterfront views with a sense of purpose that sets it apart.

In a rare model for the hospitality world, Wonil Hotel Perth operates as a not-for-profit hotel, directing 100% of its net revenue toward medical and scientific research across Western Australia’s five major universities. So while guests enjoy the calm of riverside living, their stay also quietly contributes to the future of science, innovation and health in Australia. And it’s a refreshing stand-out in Perth’s hotel scene.

Location

an aerial view of Swan River, Perth

The peaceful riverside hotel is set on the banks of the Swan River.

Wonil Hotel Perth is located in the inner-city suburb of Crawley, a peaceful riverside locale about 10 minutes from Perth’s CBD. It’s positioned steps from Matilda Bay Reserve, where walking trails hug the shoreline and black swans glide along the water. From here, it’s a short drive or bike ride to Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay and the city’s arts and culture precincts. Though close to the action, the setting feels removed – quiet, leafy and surrounded by nature.

Style and character

the reception area at Wonil Hotel Perth

The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of Matilda Bay.

Named after the Noongar word for peppermint tree, of which there are many shading the riverbanks outside, Wonil Hotel Perth is the first Australian property in Accor’s Handwritten Collection. The overall style is minimal without being sterile – warm wood finishes, tactile furnishings and clever lighting create a relaxed, understated space that melts into its natural surroundings.

The lobby is stunning, spacious and filled with inviting leather couches, well-stocked bookshelves and Indigenous art and sculpture work. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors open out onto a sheltered outdoor deck filled with tables and chairs overlooking the river. During the day this serves as the world’s most picturesque coworking space, but come 5pm, it’s where you’ll find most guests milling around, cocktails in hand.

Facilities

the library nook at Wonil Hotel Perth

Spend time reading books in the cosy library nook.

Wonil Hotel Perth leans toward a pared-back offering, focusing on what guests actually need. While there’s no on-site fitness centre, hotel staff can provide access to the nearby University of WA gym and pool. But why would you, when the hotel is in prime location for an outdoor workout. Walk along the trails that meander through Matilda Bay Reserve, run along the riverfront to the iconic Kings Park, or even tackle the nearby Kokoda Trail – a steep 150-step ascent designed to simulate the exhaustion and effort of the original Kokoda Track soldiers in WWII.

The hotel includes West Kitchen & Bar, a small but well-curated restaurant, plus free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and secure paid parking. Limited parking is available on-site with an advanced booking.

Rooms

the premier king room with river view at Wonil Hotel Perth

Each room is sleek and spacious with views over the Swan River.

The hotel’s 66 rooms range from Standard to Executive and Premium, many with balconies and uninterrupted views over the Swan River, and some with interconnecting options for families or groups. My room was a Deluxe King with a balcony and river view.

the bathroom at Wonil Hotel Perth

Bathrooms are luxe and spacious.

The space somehow manages to be both modernly sleek and warmly inviting – textured grey walls illuminated by warm sconce lights, an exposed concrete ceiling offset by rich timber accents, and a black wrought iron balcony met with earthy-hued, upholstered leather furnishings. The spacious king bed, roomy shower with luxe Mr Smith toiletries, and complimentary coffee add a special touch.

Food and drink

the outdoor terrace at Wonil Hotel Perth

Gather for sunset drinks on the outdoor terrace.

West Kitchen & Bar offers a truly local experience. When it comes to the drinks, you won’t find anything – wine, beer, spirits – from outside WA. Even the soda water hails from the west. The wine list sees big WA makers like Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix and Voyager dance alongside smaller producers like Ironcloud, Singlefile and LS Merchants; with beers from local legends Gage Roads, Little Creatures, Beerfarm and Eagle Bay Brewing.

The dinner menu features seafood, steak and small plates designed for sharing, showcasing local producers. Standouts are the Rottnest kingfish with ruby grapefruit, the barramundi with Tuscan cabbage and the Harvey beef tri tip with smoked bone marrow butter and red wine jus. For dessert, a unique take on a classic – spiced red wine pannacotta, served with poached pear and fresh honeycomb.

Come morning, the hotel offers a curated selection of buffet breakfast options including seasonal fruits, homemade granola, pastries and sourdough. Plus, guests also get a choice of one item from the à la carte breakfast menu – the tomato bruschetta with balsamic, basil, feta and poached eggs on rye was exceptional.

Does Wonil Hotel Perth have access for guests with disabilities?

There are accessible rooms to accommodate guests with accessibility needs.

Is Wonil Hotel Perth it family-friendly?

Yes – the interconnecting rooms make family stays appealing, and the vast grassland and river foreshore of Matilda Bay Reserve are a beautiful spot for kids to run, splash and play in nature.

Best for: Couples, families, business travellers

Address: 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley