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.
The Bathhouse Albion is set to open June 29, 2024.
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.
You can find Contro Wellness at 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 just launched $35 morning soak sessions from 6.30am to 9.30am, which is a great discount from their usual sessions, which are $49 for 90 minutes.
You can find Soak Bathhouse at 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.
You can find Merse Wellness Spa at 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.
You can find Away Spa at W Brisbane at 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.
You can find The Sanctuary at 147 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill.
7. TotalFusion Platinum Spa, Newstead
Brisbane’s newest 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.
You can find Totalfusion Platinum Spa at 18 Longland Street, Newstead.
8. Cenote Casa, Woolloongabba
This tropical oasis gives off holiday vibes without leaving the city at all.
Open from Wednesday until Sunday, Cenote Casa gives you the chance to cure your wellness needs during the week and on the weekend.
For $49 per person, you’ll get free range of the hydrotherapy heated spa and magnesium plunge pool, as well as the traditional hot rock sauna, steam room, and outdoor shower.
You can find Cenote Casa at 1/723 Stanley St, Woolloongabba.
9. Stephanie’s Spa Retreat, Brisbane City
Inside the Sofitel Brisbane Central, you’ll find a truly unique spa experience.
The award-winning Stephanies 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.
Stephanies also offers full body treatments, facials, massage, pedicures as well as other popular beauty treatments.
You can find Stephanies Spa Retreat at Level 3/249 Turbot St, Brisbane City.
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.
You can find Petrichor Day Spa at 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.
You can find KAILO Wellness Medispa at 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.
You can find Function Well at 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.
Ganbanyoku is a hot rock and salt therapy designed to help relax, detox and rejuvenate all at once.
You can secure a session at The Healing Stone Day Spa, which is located on the twenty-first floor of Emporium Hotel South Bank.
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.
You can find Somnia at 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.
You can find Chuan Spa at 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.
You can find The Banya at 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.
You can find The Lost World Spa at 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!
You can find Tank Bathhouse at 209 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba.
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