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Six Sensational Australian Spas to Add To Your Bucketlist
Finding the perfect facial, mani or massage just got easier. Here, Sigourney Cantelo, creator of beauty website Beauticate, and expert in professional pampering, reveals her pick of the best spa destinations around Australia.
1. Best for lovers of luxe: The Crown Towers Spa, Melbourne
“Located in the palatial Crown Towers hotel in Melbourne, this spa is the last word in opulence. Boasting luxe La Prairie treatments, incredible relaxation suites and a series of aqua therapy pools and showers, they even have an Indulgence Suite you can book that features a vaulted ceiling, private spa and steam room and multi-jet shower,” Cantelo says.
Read the review of The Crown Towers Spa
2. Best for urban warriors: The Darling Spa, Pyrmont
“Located in one of Sydney’s newest hotels this spa has a cool underground vibe with dimly lit hallways and a hushed sense of calm – a far cry from the bling and buzz of the casino next door. The hammam is a must-see – they offer treatments that take place in the steam room to help infuse all the goodness into your skin,” she notes.
Read the review of The Spa at The Darling Hotel
3. Best for bath-lovers: The Salus Spa at The Lakehouse, Daylesford
“I love a good bath so I was particularly enamoured with the Lakehouse’s tubs-among-the-trees concept. The Lakehouse is situated in Daylesford which, along with Hepburn Springs is known as “spa country” – because the region has largest number of naturally occurring mineral springs in Australia – this is the water they use for their baths at the spa and is known to have therapeutic benefits,” says Cantelo.
Read the review of The Salus Spa at The Lakehouse Daylesford
4. Best for a stress bunnies: Gaia Retreat, Byron Bay
“The New Year often involves lofty promises to reform bad lifestyle habits, but the strict regimes of health retreats can be a little overwhelming (What? No coffee!?) The thing I like about Olivia Newton John’s retreat, Gaia, is that while they offer all the healthy trimmings of a health retreat, they don’t force you kick your latte habit or your evening glass of wine.”
5. Best for overseas visitors: The Spa at Wolgan Valley
“If you want to see the most glamorous version of the Australian outback in all its rugged glory without having the commitment of several hours of flying and driving, Wolgan Valley is the answer. This super luxe resort is run by The One & Only group (who also recently took over Hayman Island) and boasts incredible suites with their own fireplaces, indoor plunge pools, all perfectly poised to enjoy the incredible countryside. The Spa is flawless with gorgeous Sodashi treatments,” she notes.
Read the review of Wolgan Valley
6. Best for island-hoppers: Qualia, Hamilton Island QLD
“If a luxe beach escape is more your style then put Qualia on your wishlist. The super exclusive enclave and jewel of Hamilton Island is expensive but well worth seeing at least once in your life. The spa is beautifully laid out with views out to the tropical greenery while the rooms feature infinity edge plunge pools that look out to the turquoise waters of the Pacific,” Cantelo says.
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Sigourney Cantelo is a beauty journalist and founder of Beauticate.com, an Australian beauty website that profiles the world’s most glamorous women. An expert in the beauty and cosmetics field, Cantelo recently launched the site’s Go-To Spa & Salon Directory, featuring tried-and-tested reviews of the country’s top pampering destinations. Check out Beauticate.com/go-tos for more.
