Brisbane certainly isn’t lacking in the day spa department, so it’s easier than ever to find a haven of relaxation in the city and beyond. Relax your worries away at one of these wellness hubs — there’s bound to be one near you.
1. The Bathhouse, Albion
Brisbane is set to score a luxe European-inspired bathhouse this winter, complete with hot and cold pools, traditional sauna, multiple infrared saunas and Finnish sauna with fireplace, tiered steam room, float room and more.
The stunning fit-out comes from the award-winning architects Hogg & Lamb, who designed Brisbane City’s Babylon and James St’s Gemelli restaurants.
📍64 Nariel St, Albion
2. Contro Wellness, Lutwyche
With salt therapy, float therapy, saunas, mineral soaks, ice baths, steam room, red light therapy and more, you’ll be spoiled for choice at this new wellness sanctuary.
Contro Wellness offers entirely private wellness sessions, too, so you can relax and rejuvenate in peace.
📍488 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche
3. Soak Bathhouse, West End
Soak Bathhouse changes the way people visit the spa, transforming the experience into a social activity you can make part of your wellness lifestyle with friends and family.
Soak’s rooftop venue boasts epic views of the city, a rooftop sundeck to lap up the rays, and lush relaxation gardens. Take a dip in one of seven mineral pools, sweat it out in the sauna and treat yourself to a range of pampering offerings such as massages and LED facials.
The West End bathhouse has also launched $35 early bird soak sessions from 6.30am to 9.30am, which is a great discount from their usual sessions, which are $49 for 90 minutes.
📍The Eaves at West Village, Suite 2 Level 2/111 Boundary St, West End
4. Merse Wellness Spa, Virginia
The north side’s stunning new day spa is a perfect spot to unwind after a long day at work or on the weekend. Merse is home to a sleek range of facilities including hot and cold plunge pools, traditional and infrared saunas, magnesium float therapy, as well as massage offerings, spray tanning and more.
Secure your spot on an Immerse Yourself session for 45 or 90 minutes and get free range of the traditional sauna, plunge pools, and ice plunge.
📍1904 Sandgate Rd, Virginia
5. Away Spa at W Brisbane
Tucked away in the luxe W Brisbane hotel in the CBD, Away Spa is the perfect spot to get a glow up, whether it be a facial, head-to-toe massage, or beauty treatment.
You can also take a dip in mineral rich vitality pools and sweat it out in a sauna room, all the while letting W Brisbane’s relaxing playlist soundtrack the mood.
📍W Brisbane, 81 N Quay, Brisbane City.
6. The Sanctuary, Red Hill
If you’re looking for ways to elevate your wellness schedule — without breaking the bank — look no further than Vikasati. This Red Hill wellness club is home to both a well-stocked gym as well as a relaxing bathhouse aptly named The Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is decked out with both hot and cold magnesium plunge pools, a Finnish sauna, outdoor showers and ice baths (if you’re up for the chilly challenge).
Each 90-minute session includes free use of the bathhouse facilities, which is a perfect amount of time to de-stress or recover from your gym training.
📍147 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill
7. TotalFusion Platinum Spa, Newstead
This comprehensive day spa is a luxurious hub for wellness seekers, seamlessly blending ancient traditions with cutting-edge innovations.
From plunge, steam, sauna, cryotherapy and filled ayurvedic baths to remedial massage and hydration facials, TFP is a one-stop spot for all your day spa needs.
It’s located within an expansive six-floor health and wellness club, which is home to two levels of gym space, a snow room, a creche for the kids, and even a rooftop pool.
📍18 Longland Street, Newstead
8. Evergreen Spa Bathhouse And Massage, Woolloongabba
Although this hidden gem of a spa does also host couples spa nights, the space is generally ladies-only (sorry gents!) and will only cost you $25. It offers no-time-limit sessions in their sauna, hot spa and cool magnesium pool. You can round out your pampering with a refreshing vitamin C shower, a body scrub, a sound bath and much more.
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9. Stephanie’s Spa Retreat, Brisbane City
Inside the Sofitel Brisbane Central, you’ll find a truly unique spa experience.
The award-winning Stephanie’s Spa Retreat comprises of eleven treatment rooms, including the Opal Rasul Temple. This ancient wellness journey pairs mud masks with steam in an immersive setting.
Stephanie’s also offers full body treatments, facials, massage, pedicures as well as other popular beauty treatments.
📍Sofitel, Level 3/249 Turbot St, Brisbane CBD
10. Petrichor Day Spa, Hawthorne
Set in a 100-year-old renovated Queenslander home, Petrichor Day Spa offers facials, massages and body treatments against gorgeous Scandinavian interiors.
The day spa’s products are all organic and vegan too.
Fun fact: ‘petrichor’ is the word used to describe the earthy smell after rain.
📍Level 3/48 Orchard St, Hawthorne
11. KAILO Wellness Medispa, Fortitude Valley
Located on the first level of the Calile Hotel, KAILO Wellness Medispa is home to a mix of traditional wellness offerings and modern techniques and treatments.
Take your wellness to the next level with massages, vitamin therapies, facials, clay body wrap rituals, spa sensory journeys, infrared sauna, and more.
📍Calile Hotel, Level 1/48 James St, Fortitude Valley
12. Function Well, Breakfast Creek
Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct is home to a three-level fitness and wellness hub comprising of a yoga, pilates and gym spaces, as well as hot and cold magnesium plunge pools, infrared saunas, steam rooms, and more.
At Function Well, you can book a Private Contrast Suite for yourself or with a loved one, giving you access to the sauna, plunge pools, and ice bath on an hourly basis.
📍Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct, Level 3/194 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead
13. The Healing Stone Day Spa, South Brisbane
Imagine this: you’re vibing out in a room full of warm rock salt, sipping on Japanese tea. You might just be at Healing Stone Day Spa. Among its offerings, you won’t want to miss Ganbanyoku, a hot rock and salt therapy designed to help relax, detox and rejuvenate all at once.
📍Emporium Hotel, Level 21/267 Grey St, South Brisbane
14. Somnia Head Spa, West End
This new Chinese head spa uses a therapeutic treatment that stimulates your hair and scalp, which can improve your mental health and well being.
Somnia uses natural herbal ingredients that’ll leave your head feeling nourished.
📍Unit 1, 12 Bailey Street, West End
15. Chuan Spa, Gold Coast
The Langham’s Chuan Spa is the epitome of luxury, home to indulgent wellness treatments inspired by the five elements.
This includes massages, facials, scrubs, as well as baths, sauna, and more.
📍The Langham Gold Coast, 38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise
16. The Banya Bathhouse, Mullumbimby
Beat the Byron Bay crowds with an escape to Mullumbimby, which is now home to a chic adults-only bathhouse to relax at.
The Banya Bathhouse is located inside a revamped 1920s bank and features a picturesque marble-tiled pool as well as two hot mineral pools, a wood-fired sauna, steam room, and cold plunge.
It’s also home to an eatery, so you can pair your soak with a feed and drink. Think small share plates, wine, cocktails, and health elixirs.
You’ll definitely want to add this one to your next trip down to the Northern Rivers.
📍35-37 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby, NSW
17. Lost World Spa, Lamington National Park
Escape to the mountains with a trip to the Lost World Spa, tucked away in the wild Gold Coast hinterland.
Located inside O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, this scenic day spa has a slew of offerings such as steam and bath, facials, relaxation massage, and more.
📍3582 Lamington National Park Rd, O’Reilly
18. Tank Bathhouse, Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast is home to this gorgeous bathhouse, and it’s totally worth road-tripping up for.
Tank Bathhouse isn’t just a bathhouse though. It’s also home to a day spa, river cruise, waterfront restaurant, champagne bar, and more.
Relax in the six magnesium baths, head for a delicious lunch, or jump on a champagne river cruise. We vote all three!
📍209 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba
19. Archon Day Spa, Teneriffe
Offering tailored treatments and even specialised services like laser tattoo removal, Archon is an oasis of calm in the middle of the bustling city, and their spa packages are inspired by nature while serving up top-of-the-line skincare.
📍100 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe
Editorial contribution by: MJ Gayón