23 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for a pamper session

Need some downtime for self-care?

Discover the best day spas Melbourne offers, as well as day spas near Melbourne that you can visit on a day trip. 

Available treatments at these tranquil venues include massage, facials, whole-body treatments and everything in between. There are so many day spa packages to choose from that you'll definitely be able to find a spa experience to treat someone special – or yourself.

In fact, spa day packages make a perfect gift whether it's for an anniversary, birthday treat or for special occasions like Mother's Day or Valentines! 

A final note – make sure you call and book ahead if you're planning a day spa visit, as these popular spa destinations often book out and can’t take walk-ins. 

Featured Listing

Saltair Spa opens Port Melbourne’s newest two-story urban day spa, offering heavenly massages, luxury spa facials and world class spa packages. 

Alongside their awesome spa experiences that will make you feel like royalty, they’re also offering Day Spa Package experiences which are the perfect gift to make sure your recipient will feel special, no matter the occasion. 

Saltair Spa’s Gift Vouchers & eVouchers are available online but you can also purchase them by phone or collect one instore.

Best Day Spa Melbourne

1. Crown Spa, Southbank, Melbourne

The Spa at Crown Towers offers total opulent spa massage luxury, packaged up with a white fluffy bathrobe and glamorous interiors.

The spa is open Monday – Sunday 10am – 9pm.  The treatment areas are split into his and hers, and there are 17 treatment rooms, including Deluxe and Indulgent suites.  For an additional fee, the spa attendee can have 30 minutes of private luxury in the Indulgent oversized room with double height ceilings.

If you want a special treat for a mum-to-be, Crown Spa offers a range of pregnancy treatments.

As well as award winning spa treatments using only the best products (including La Prarie and Melbourne’s own Subtle Energies), there is a comprehensive hair and nail studio at Crown Spa.

All treatments over one hour includes four hour valet parking (excluding in-house guests) and time in the Aqua Retreat with steam room, vitality pool and Swiss shower. Don’t forget to allow some extra time to relax in the lounge with snacks, mineral water and herbal tea. 

Crown Spa, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, 03 9292 6182

2. Willow Urban Retreat, Armadale

Nestled among shopfronts on High Street is Armadale’s very own wellness spa retreat. Willow Urban Retreat combines a wholefoods cafe with nutritious seasonal menu, yoga studio and a spa.

The wellness day spa offers spa packages, individual treatments and gift vouchers. Spa treatments use Australian owned and made products by Subtle Energies and the menu includes Spa Packages, massage, facials, body therapies and express remedies.

For revitalisation, the Refresh Spa Package includes a featherlight leg and foot treatment and a deeply relaxing neck, scalp, and head massage.

Willow Urban Retreat, 1203 High St, Armadale, cafe 03 9822 4794, yoga & spa 03 9822 8778

3. Holism Retreat, Chadstone

As the name suggests,the Holism Retreat day spa encourages you to address your physical, mental and spiritual wellness. It’s located at Hotel Chadstone, and offers a relaxing escape for self care.

The Holism Retreat Yoga studio is heated to 27 degrees to aid relaxation and muscle movement, and a casual yoga class makes an ideal start to the spa experience.

Wellness Packages are available, and include an option for pregnant mothers. The reset package includes a 60 minute signature Holism massage, 60 min wellness warrior facial and restorative foot treatment. Spa treatments, massage and facials are also available individually.

They also have a light lounge with LED light therapy to stimulate skin healing, collagen production and skin rejuvenation.

Holism Retreat, 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone, 03 9108 3388

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4. Blanc Spa, Prahran

Blanc Spa is not huge, but it certainly is pretty! It oozes luxury and boasts an extensive day spa menu.

Everyone has been catered for, with treatments for her, him, couples and pregnancy.

The most extensive spa package is the Mont Blanc, 4.5 hours of bliss, with a pre-relaxation bathing ritual, renewing body exfoliation and nourishing body treatment, followed by a Swedish massage.  Don a robe and slippers to enjoy a Signature Facial with LED, deluxe manicure and pedicure.

Beauty treatments are also on the menu at Blanc Spa, including lash, brow, spray tan, waxing and makeup.

Blanc Spa, Hawksburn Village, 572 Malvern Rd, Prahran, 03 9510 9122

5. Miss Fox, Melbourne CBD

When Miss Fox promises to be the best day spa Melbourne has, they really mean it! They were awarded the World’s Best Beauty Salon at the World Spa Awards in 2018 and 2019.

With Hollywood style glamour, Miss Fox is a day spa and beauty salon that caters for men and women, right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. It’s spread over three levels and houses eight treatment rooms.

Their ultimate spa package is the Dream Within a Dream Ritual, with 4.5 hours of treatments, artisan teas, unlimited French champagne for one and a spa lunch.  Treatments included are foot bath and scrub, body polish, body mask, scalp massage, full bath, 60 minute full body massage, 30 minute touch facial, 60 minute spa pedicure.

To create a personalised spa package, spa upgrades can be added, or you can organise pregnancy spa treatments, or spa treatments for couples and groups.

Comprehensive menus are also available for the Skin Clinic, Salon, Prive Hair Salon x Miss Fox, and Health + Wellbeing services. 

Miss Fox, 1-3, 285 Little Collins St, Melbourne, 03 9028 0350

6. Chuan Spa at The Langham, Southbank

There are Eastern influences in the decor, and the treatments, at Chuan Spa, with a focus on Eastern wellbeing practices, and dark toned decor that provides a sense of calm on entry. Chuan provides services to male and female guests.

You can choose from the Treatment Packages available, or select one or more individual treatments. The Chuan Ritual package allows guests to enjoy 2 hours 30 minutes of bliss and design their own experience with a signature harmony or balancing massage, 60 minute maintenance facial, and either an invigorating herbal salt scrub, hydrating mini muddy elements body wrap, or revitalising mini feet retreat.

The individual treatment menu includes massages, facials, scrubs and wraps, hand and foot, maintenance treatment (waxing and tinting) and treatments specifically tailored for male guests.

Chuan Spa at The Langham, 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank, 03 8696 8888

7. The Spa at Sheraton Melbourne, Melbourne CBD

Staffed with knowledgeable people and equipped with top quality products, The Spa at Sheraton Melbourne day spa retreat is quiet and calm.

In the four single and one couples treatment rooms; indulge in facial, advanced facial and body massage and body treatments. Beauty treatments are also available with manicures, pedicures and waxing.

The Spa at Sheraton Melbourne, Level 3, 27 Little Collins St, Melbourne, 03 9290 1074

8. Nourish Spa and Skin Clinic, St Kilda

Enjoy a luxurious experience in the tranquillity of Nourish Spa and Skin Clinic.

Treatments include massage, skin, beauty, hair removal and cosmetic injectables. Keep a look out for special offers such as that of Mother’s Day, where they offer a 1 hour and 45 minute Mother’s Day Urban Escape, which includes a spa foot ritual, Dry body brushing followed by a warm oil and body cream application and Finishing off with a Nourishing Signature Facial.

Nourish Spa and Skin Clinic, Level 2, 157 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 03 9534 2122

9. Lancemore Mansion Hotel Spa, Werribee

You’ll feel miles away from the city at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Spa, with the beautiful Werribee Mansion setting and manicured gardens.

Not only does the spa have highly skilled staff, they have luxurious top quality products from Payot Paris to create a truly decadent experience.

Guests of the spa (and hotel) are also treated with access to the heated indoor pool, sauna and gym area (though I doubt an exercise session will be on the cards after you’ve visited the spa!)

And if you need just a bit more than a day spa experience – you can stay overnight in the historic mansion, with delightfully comfortable beds and delicious dining options.

Lancemore Mansion Hotel & Spa, K Road, Werribee, 03 9731 4140

10. Norbü Urban Retreat, South Yarra

Head to Norbü Urban Retreat to enjoy the lifestyle that they have to offer.

Services offered include standard beauty and aesthetic treatments, detoxification programs, remedial massage, endermologie, LED, intense facial treatments.

Norbü treatments employ organic products, personalised oils, and cosmeceutical products designed to maximise the treatment benefits.

Norbü Urban Retreat, 30 Swan Street, Cremorne, 03 9040 1199

11. Sense of Self Bathhouse, Collingwood

Set in a delightfully transformed double-story converted brick warehouse filled with light, Sense of Self Warehouse was opened at the end of 2020 by Mary Minas and Feya Berwick after they toured the best day spas worldwide.

The space and treatments at Self of Self draw on ancient rituals to meet modern needs and provide an inclusive environment.

The bathhouse can be visited as a stand-alone service or in conjunction with other treatments and includes a large mineral bath, Finnish sauna, pail shower, and cold plunge. The spa menu has been pared back to offer a simple but magical experience. Treatments include massages, such as The Hiatus relaxation massage, combining Swedish massage techniques with meditation and aromatherapy. Add on extras such as a scalp massage, foot massage or facial.

Sense of Self Bathhouse, 30-32 Easey St, Collingwood, 0408 314 122

12. Park Club Health & Day Spa, Park Hyatt, Melbourne CBD

As you enter the Park Club Health & Day Spa, you’ll notice fresh lemongrass and deeper patchouli scents. Sitting inside the five-star Park Hyatt, this day spa definitely oozes luxury and old grandeur.

There is a beautiful pool area with an infinity pool, jacuzzi and children’s pool. Plus, change rooms and steam and sauna facilities.

Single and double treatment rooms are home to a range of treatments and packages for both men and women.

Park Club Health & Day Spa, 1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place, Melbourne, 03 9224 1222

13. Amara Wellness Centre, Brunswick

Amara Wellness Centre is a health and beauty spa clinic that offers a comprehensive range of services, including hammam bathing rituals.

Run by Dr Zara Celik (with an impressive list of experience, qualifications and credentials), the treatments include more clinically focused services as well as massage, facials and the hammam, of course.

Different packages are available at Amara, such as the Traditional Turkish Hammam, which is essentially a hot Turkish steam bath followed by exfoliation with specialised products and finished off with a beautiful and relaxing massage.

Amara Wellness Centre is open Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm.

Amara Wellness Centre, Level 1, Suite 3, 597-601 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 03 9388 2828

14. Botanica Day Spa, Melbourne CBD

Relax and indulge at the award-winning Botanica Day Spa Melbourne. Enjoy a glamorous experience with contemporary restful interiors and an extensive treatment menu that includes massage, facials, beauty and spa packages.

Botanica caters for men, women (including pregnancy), couples and corporate packages.

Botanica Day Spa, InterContinental, Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne, 03 9620 5992

15. Sakura Lounge, Melbourne CBD

Tucked away in Melbourne’s laneways is Sakura Lounge, a Japanese style day spa.

Treatments include traditional Japanese massages, facials and foot treatments that can be combined to create a memorable spa experience that doesn’t require a huge budget.

Sakura Lounge, 8-10 Warburton Lane, Melbourne, 03 9642 3663, info@sakuralounge.com.au

16. Comma, Cremorne

Comma really is a place to pause – a boutique Melbourne bathhouse and spa in the backstreets of Cremorne near Richmond (they also have a site in Byron Bay).

The spa package includes a bathhouse visit and a 60 or 90-minute treatment that you can choose from a menu of options. If you’re not sure what to book, you can book for a length of time and then select your treatments on the day.

The bathhouse is communal and unisex, and up to four people can enter the bathhouse per session. If you’re lucky enough to book when nobody else has made a booking, you’ll have private use of the bathhouse, otherwise, you may be sharing with other people. Don't worry, it’s a big space, and you can rotate between Saunas, Magnesium Hot Tub and Pail Shower.

You can also book a couple's treatment (note that there is only one couple's room, so it is subject to availability).

Comma, 10-12 Hill St, Cremorne, 03 9428 1097, melbourne@commaspaces.com

17. Sensu Spa, Melbourne CBD

Sensu Spa is Melbourne's Japanese inspired wellness day spa. They have a range of treatments, such as massages, beauty, float and sauna and packages. They also offer memberships, including a float membership.

Sensu Spa, T03/570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 03 9017 6032

18. Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa, Ivanhoe

Find tranquillity, luxury and profound peace at the Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa, where they offer some of the most relaxing and personalised spa experiences in some of the most beautiful and elegant treatment suites, steam rooms, yoga and pilates studio and a tranquil relaxation lounge.

The spa also offers a selection of extremely soothing and stimulating treatments such as massage therapy, Body therapy, and Water therapy, which aim to help you refocus, rebalance and be restored to your most peaceful and relaxed self.

Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa, 19 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe, 9497 2058

19. Blys, At Home Massages

Your me-time at a day spa doesn’t necessarily have to get you out of the house. If you have limited time or would like to be pampered at home, Blys can help you put together a pamper package brought straight to your doorstep.

Personalize your experience by mixing and matching massages, mani-pedis, facials, and other beauty and wellness treatments. You can even invite your friends and make it a girls’ day in, or gift it to one of your friends who deserves some time out from the usual hustle and bustle. 

Can’t decide which services to throw into your experience? Blys also has existing pampering packages that suit your every need.

20. Skin Day Spa, St Kilda

Destress at the Skin Day Spa, where they're offering a Deep Relaxation Massage (offered in 45 minute or 60 minute options) that aims to calm the mind and improve your well-being by alleviating stress and fatigue.

Skin Day Spa, 147 Chapel Street, St. Kilda, +61 3 9534 7666, stkilda@skindayspa.com.au 

21. You Day Spa, Collins Street

For an experience that is indulgent and tranquil book at spot at You Day Spa – one of Melbourne’s leading day spas that offer a variety of treatments tailored for both males and females. On top of the usual spa offerings, such as Massages, Facials, Body Exfoliations and more, You Day Spa also has a board of specialty practitioners including Osteopaths, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Electrologists and a Cosmetic Injectables Doctor.

You Day Spa, Level 12, 15 Collins Street, (03) 9654 7259, info@youdayspa.com.au

22. V Day Spa, Little Collins St

V Day Spa is Melbourne’s leading luxury day spa that offers a massage therapy experience that is professional, caring and customer-based; in a calming and soothing environment to make sure that you enjoy this ultimate experience of relaxation and serenity.

Try out their popular offerings, such as the hydro-steam, spa baths, facials, massages, and body treatments, which are great for destressing your body, mind, and spirit. 

Additionally, V Day Spa’s trained & experienced therapists offer a soft, caring, and therapeutic touch along with in-depth knowledge to provide expert treatments that focus on your specific needs and desires.

V Hotel Spa Luxury Day Spa, Lower Ground, 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne, 03 9629 6600, relax@vhotelspa.com.au

23. Saint Haven

The upcoming spa, Saint Haven, is the perfect place to unwind, relax, and recharge. Whether you're looking for a full-blown vacation or just a chance to socialize with like-minded people, Saint Haven has something for everyone.

Modelled off Soho House, the Italian-Grotto-Inspired spa will feature meditation, a hardcore music-pumping HIIT studio, offer organic food, some of the best massages and more.

It is set to open sometime in 2023 at Wellington Street in Collingwood.

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