When it comes to Day Spas in Australia, Sydney certainly has a wide offering across the city centre and beyond.
Visit some of Sydney’s top hotels for a luxurious day spa experience with friends or take time out on your own. The more boutique offerings have been loved for years by the locals and offer unique Day Spa experiences that you don’t want to miss. Below we share all our favourites, your one-stop guide to the ultimate list of day spas in Sydney.
AURIGA
Housed in the Department of Education’s former art gallery in the heart of Sydney city, Auriga located in Capella hotel, offers guests a transformative experience where history and contemporary meet to offer respite in this luxury spa.
This inner-city sanctuary provides guests with an oasis where they can indulge in a tailored wellness journey like no other.
Whether you seek rebalancing, vitality, or an aesthetic revival, it offers bespoke treatments using time-tested and cutting-edge contemporary practices in immersive treatment rooms.
Facilities also include heated indoor swimming and vitality pools, state-of-the-art fitness centre and a yoga platform.
Auriga was awarded Runner-up in the Spa & Wellness 2023 Awards for Best New Spa. Capella was also awarded Runner-up for Most Unique Property.
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The Day Spa by Chuan
Immerse yourself in the peaceful ambience of The Day Spa by Chuan, a serene underground sanctuary in Sydney’s Langham Hotel.
Relax and rejuvenate with exclusive German BABOR products and innovative wellness treatments designed to nurture, balance and restore.
Experienced therapists are also on hand to help you embark on a journey of self-discovery to feel refreshed and energised.
Day Spa visitors receive complimentary use of Langham’s stunning 20-metre indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, steam rooms and gymnasium.
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The Darling Spa
Nestled within The Darling Hotel in Sydney, the Darling Spa offers a sanctuary of serenity amidst the city’s hustle and bustle. Upon entering, guests are greeted by an ambiance of understated luxury and tranquility.
The decor exudes contemporary elegance with sleek design elements, a sultry colour palette, and subtle accents that promote relaxation. Soft lighting and hallways of candles, coax guests to unwind and escape from daily stresses.
The spa proudly features premium skincare products from renowned brands like Retreatment Botanics, ensuring each treatment delivers exceptional results. From nourishing creams to rejuvenating serums, every product used is carefully selected to rejuvenate the skin and enhance overall well-being.
For a truly memorable experience, I highly recommend trying their Signature Darling Massage. This bespoke treatment combines traditional massage techniques with personalised aromatherapy blends, tailored to individual needs.
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Chi, The Spa
Nestled within the elegant confines of the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Chi, The Spa encourages guests to embark on a journey of holistic healing and rejuvenation. Stepping into this sanctuary, one is immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. Enjoy the pool and steam ahead of your treatment or simply unwind in the ralaxing private lounge.
Chi, The Spa prides itself on offering therapeutic treatments crafted with the finest products, including those from the renowned Australian brand, Sodashi. Sodashi’s commitment to natural and organic ingredients aligns perfectly with Chi, The Spa’s philosophy of holistic wellness. Each treatment is carefully curated to harness the healing powers of nature, promoting deep relaxation and rejuvenation from within.
One of the standout Sodashi treatments to indulge in is the Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Facial. This luxurious experience combines potent botanical extracts and advanced skincare techniques to nourish the skin and diminish signs of aging, leaving you with a radiant and youthful complexion.
Another must-try is the Sodashi Marine Mineral Detox Wrap, designed to purify and revitalise the body. Rich in marine minerals and trace elements, this detoxifying treatment helps to eliminate toxins, improve circulation, and restore vitality, leaving you feeling refreshed and ‘clean’.
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The Sofitel Spa
The Sofitel Spa is set over two levels overlooking Darling Harbour, the Spa boasts seven treatment rooms, infrared sauna, relaxation deck and a meditation zone.
Luxury French beauty brand Biologique Recherche has been chosen to provide guests with a clinical approach to personalised cosmetic treatment using pure, concentrated almost raw products, which is the foundation of Biologique Recherche’s methodology. Therapists will be specially trained in using the active-ingredient products, while emerging Australian brand, Waterlily will provide guests with a more sensory journey through aromatherapy and ritual.
While traditional treatments such as massages, facials, body wraps and exfoliations will be available, the Spa’s signature offerings are half-day wellness journeys that combine the elements of Movement (exercise), Nourishment (healthy cuisine), Care (treatments) and Rest (introspection) to provide a tailored holistic sojourn.
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AWAY Spa
The new W Sydney hotel, waterfront in Darling Harbour, offers a dedicated sanctuary for wellness, featuring the invigorating AWAY Spa and 24/7 FIT gym. An oasis of concrete calm designed for recharging in a deeply restorative space.
Choose from a spa menu of Detox, Renew, Rewind and Refresh treatments, curated with formulations from sustainable global skincare brand Comfort Zone and Australia’s natural skincare brand USPA, or opt for an advanced treatment such as LED facial therapy for a radiant, hydrated complexion. Short of time? Indulge in a treatment from W’s signature Quick Fix menu.
At the heart of this spa lies a unique beauty bar, serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alongside light bites.
Abonus is a place to chill alongside the 30-metre open-air infinity pool with impressive views over Darling Harbour.
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spaQ
spaQ at Sydney’s QT boutique hotel offers visitors the same intrigue and uniqueness as the QT itself. Housed in the old Gowings building in central Sydney CBD, part art deco masterpiece and part heritage theatre.
Visiting the spaQ Sydney offers you a moment of tranquillity to be wrapped, steamed, and scrubbed. Their spa menu offers flexibility, customisation and individualisation.
Every treatment starts with a euphoria-inducing footbath ritual.
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The Spa
The Spa at Park Hyatt Sydney is a luxury hotel spa retreat in the heart of Sydney. Drawing on the teachings of the dreaming, their spa philosophy is born of the stories connected to the natural essence of the land.
Connecting every treatment to the sun, the wind, the water, the flowers and the earth, their holistic treatments provide inspiration for personal discovery, while delighting the senses.
Each treatment is tailored perfectly to you and delivered through a tranquil sensory journey using beautiful beauty ranges from La Mer and IKOU.
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Crown Spa
Located in Bangaroo overlooking the harbour, this luxurious Day Spa offers innovative, luxurious La Prairie facials and natural Subtle Energies treatments delivered by expert therapists for the ultimate day spa experience.
You can also enjoy wellness experiences in their Aqua Retreat which includes a steam room, a therapeutic swiss shower and finally vitality spa – the perfect refuge for tired bodies.
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SYDNEY SURROUNDS
Nature’s Energy
Situated in the inner city suburb of Balmain, Nature’s Energy has a spa menu filled with nourishing massage and beauty treatments, as well as immersive day spa packages, invigorating bathhouse experiences (with a traditional sauna, steam room, hot and cold spa), and an eclectic mix of holistic healing services.
Enjoy the bathhouse together with a massage or treatment for the ultimate indulgence or you can simply go and enjoy a pure bathhouse experience.
Nature’s Energy was awarded Runner Up in the Spa & Wellness 2023 Awards for Best Urban Bathhouse.
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Venustus
Venustus Beauty and Body Lab in the inner city suburb of Paddington has recently had a makeover after many years of operating at the same location and establishing itself as a favourite Sydney Day Spa for locals and visitors alike.
With a highly skilled team who are passionate practitioners and at the cutting edge of our craft, a treatment here is an experience not to be missed.
The focus is on holding space and healing for every client so you can see, understand and connect with your true and best self.
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Gillians Adams
Gillian Adams Salon & Spa has become an institution for locals operating for over 30 years in the Sydney suburb of Turramurra. Combining Spa, Salon and Dining, this unique Day Spa is an oasis, reincarnating the tradition of ancient pools, which were places to relax and socialise.
Your Day Spa experience begins with time in the Aquamedic Pool enjoying a variety of needlepoint and massage jets in the oxygenated water, followed by an aromatherapy experience in the steam room.
Then take your pick from a variety of hair, beauty and body experiences and take time out alone or with friends in the the relaxation lounge.
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Sol Spa
A blissful escape in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Sol spa at the Botanica in Vaucluse is accessed by wandering through the gardens where the scent of lemongrass perfumes the air.
A team of wellbeing specialists (male and female) offer a variety of natural and spiritual therapies for the body and mind including signature massages, facials and acupressure.
Stimulating the five senses, they take you on a sensory journey offering healing power of pure Australian and botanical ingredients for the skin.
After your treatment why not indulge in a farm to table meal at the Botanica restaurant.
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Bare Beauty House
Bare Beauty House is a welcoming oasis offering a full-service salon designed with your conscious lifestyle in mind. An environment where you can maximise your self-care while making the most of your valuable time and reducing your impact.
Nestled in the heart of Manly, the Bare Beauty team pride themselves on being a beacon of excellence in the realm of self-care. Their philosophy revolves around the core principles of purity, wellness, and efficiency. Beauty doesn’t need to come at the cost of your well-being or the environment.
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Chakana Day Spa
You will need to travel up towards the tip of Sydney’s Northern beaches for a Day Spa experience at Chakana.
A luxe, bohemian escape, each spa journey has been holistically curated to create a modern-day temple with a healing touch.
A place for women to take a moment, to re-connect, feel empowered, cared for, nurtured, offering warmth and the opportunity to realign with your sacred self.
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