My spa guide ‘Spa destinations’ brings you information on all the best spas and health retreats in Australia. Australia has some of the best beaches in the world and here's our guide to some of the most beautiful beach spas in Australia.
Beach spas and health retreats are found in every State and Territory of Australia offering beautiful treatments in stunning locations perfect for getting away from it all. Head to the beach for the long lazy days of summer or for those winter weekends when you need to escape from the city for some R&R and make sure you have time to experience relaxing spa treatments in some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery. Don’t forget you can read fellow Spa Seekers’ reviews and ratings for each of these beach spas - just click on the listings.
Beach spas in WA
Chahoya Spa, Broome
Boasting a spectacular 22kms of fine white sand and crystal clear blue waters, Cable Beach in Broome provides an impressive backdrop for Chahoya Spa at Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. The gorgeous Chahoya Spa is the only spa located directly on Cable Beach and is focussed on restoring mental and spiritual health. Don’t leave without paying a visit to the resort’s meditative Buddha Sanctuary to complete your journey to wellbeing.
Pinctada Cable Beach Resort and Spa, Broome
Pinctada Cable Beach Resort and Spa is located merely minutes from Cable Beach in Broome and is the only Li’tya concept spa in Australia. The spa uses materials from the sea, the earth and the Kimberley in its spa treatments which have a distinctly Aboriginal feel. Even the stones used in their Kodo massage were gathered in the East Kimberley and are believed to have spiritual powers which are renewed every month under the light of a full Kimberley moon. Featuring two vichy shower treatment rooms, a juice bar, sauna and hair salon this spa offers a truly 5 star beach spa experience.
Bali Hai Spa, Broome
Pure indulgence, Bali Hai Spa in Broome is a tropical oasis just minutes from the beach. Offering treatments using traditional Balinese village recipes as well as using local ingredients like the Mother of Pearl found in the waters off Broome. This day spa has 7 treatment rooms named after the elements in traditional Indonesian language, Bali Hai Spa is a slice of heavenly Bali in gorgeous Broome.
Beach spas in VIC
Endota Lorne
Endota Lorne is located directly across the road from Lorne’s surf beach and offers beautifully relaxing day spa treatments with a truly Australian feel. Treat yourself to some well deserved time out from those hectic endless summer days on the beach with the Endotarama signature treatment.
Spa Dreamtime, St Kilda
A real urban oasis, Spa Dreamtime at the St Kilda Sea Baths is located on the waterfront of Melbourne’s St Kilda Beach. Enjoy Li’tya treatments while gazing out at the ocean or doing some people watching from Spa Dreamtime’s dual treatment room which has the most amazing views out onto Port Phillip Bay and St Kilda beach. Complete your experience by spending some time chillaxing after your treatments in their gorgeous Day Dream room.
Aurora Spa Retreat, St Kilda
Aurora Spa Retreat at the Prince Hotel is another St Kilda gem just metres from the beach. This is a beautiful eco conscious spa which takes inspiration from the seasons for its treatment rituals is a popular day spa with celebrities and Melbournians in the know. With 22 treatment rooms Aurora Spa Retreat offers every kind of pampering you can imagine and each treatment begins with the Aurora Tea Ceremony where a powerful blend of herbs is individually selected to enhance the therapeutic benefits of the treatment.
Beach spas in SA
Authenticity, Port Elliot
Whether you have a few days to relax or just a few hours, Authenticity at Port Elliot is the place to head to for the ultimate experience in health and wellbeing. Located close to the beach, Authenticity provides a sanctuary to renew and revive in one of their residential programs or in their beautiful day spa. Alongside massages and mudwraps the spa at Authenticity offers a range of wellbeing treatments like reflexology, naturopathy and aromatherapy.
Jurlique Wellness Day Spa, Glenelg
Jurlique Wellness Day Spa at Marina Pier in Glenelg is the perfect place to escape to during a hectic day on Glenelg beach. The spa provides a wide range of facial rituals with all-Australian Jurlique products, made using herbs and flowers grown in the Adelaide Hills combined with all natural organic ingredients.
Beach spas in NT
Cullen Bay Medi-Spa, Darwin
Only 2kms from Darwin CBD, the picturesque beach location of Cullen Bay is home to Cullen Bay Medi-Spa. The Medi-Spa provides the ideal place to experience the more traditional day spa treatments alongside more modern ones such as dermal fillers and lip enhancements carried out by a cosmetic physician. The Papaya Skin Softening Wrap sounds like a tropical spa treatment we’d love to try!
Elements by the Sea, Darwin
Elements by the Sea is an urban oasis in Darwin which as the name suggests is beside the sea and beach! As well as a huge range of Payot, Dermalogica and Thalgo treatments the spa also has teeth whitening on offer as well as the Mummy and me manicure which we think is too cute for its own good. To top it all off Elements by the Sea has an exclusive outdoor area including a spa pool and sauna to complete your spa experience.
Beach spas in TAS
Endota Hobart
Endota Hobart is right on the waterfront in a beautiful old converted flour mill, just a short walk from the city centre. Whether you have spent the day climbing Cradle Mountain or shopping at the Salamanca Market, Endota’s range of spa treatments will restore and revive tired minds and bodies. A crystal mud foot soak before venturing out for drinks at the Henry Jones Art Hotel is just what the doctor ordered.
Saffire, Freycinet
Saffire at Freycinet is a luxurious boutique sanctuary and spa that aims to change the way you feel about life. A pretty big call but with their Jewel Collection of facial using technology which uses the beautification qualities of sapphire, gold and diamond and their famous body-shaping DL Dioriti Volcanic Magma treatment we reckon it probably could change the way you feel about life! The views of the pure white beach and the crystal clear blue waters of Blue Oyster Bay make this place something special.
The Mud Club, Launceston
Only 5 mins from the Launceston CBD at the Seaport Development, The Mud Club offers a total wellbeing experience incorporating a day spa, fitness studio and stretch studio. The day spa uses Li’tya products in its treatments which include the heavenly sounding Shi Tao Hot Stone rituals and facials specifically designed for the male skin.
Beach Spas in QLD
Mii Spa at the Sea Temple Resort, Port Douglas
The exclusive Mii Spa at the Sea Temple Resort located on the stunning Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. Whether you stay for an hour, a day or a week this resort and day spa is all about you and your relaxation and wellbeing in a beautiful beach location. Every inch of this beautiful spa is about making your experience amazing even down to the ergonomically designed massage tables and the products they use which are free from alcohol, lanolin, mineral oil, artificial colour or fragrance.
Sanctum Spa, Palm Cove
Sanctum Spa at Peppers Beach Club in QLD’s gorgeous Palm Cove is a private place to indulge in some me-time. The resort overlooks a palm tree lined beach and the ocean breeze will only add to your relaxation. One of only 6 day spas in Australia using the French Phytomer range, Sanctum offers signature massages using the products which are made from ingredients found in the sea off St Malo. Enjoy a massage underwater in the Waterfall Retreat Room or using the deep sea mud which bubbles up on your skin like champagne!
Drift Day Spa, Mission Beach
Drift Day Spa is only 20m from the white sands of Mission Beach. You can enjoy the views out towards Dunk Island and the Coral Sea from either the treatment tables on the spa’s verandah or while relaxing in your own beachfront spa bath. The day spa is part of Castaway’s Resort so you can stay for a day or make a holiday of it. Sounds like heaven to us!
White Lotus Day Spa at Kewarra Beach
Close to Cairns, White Lotus Day Spa at Kewarra Beach Resort is a heavenly tropical spa mixed with a touch of Bali. As well as being next to the sea the resort also features its own natural lagoon and the day spa offers a very special outdoor Monsoon Vichy Spa in their private courtyard. Signature treatments include lavender and hibiscus salt glow and Bali Kopi body polish.
The Golden Door Spa and Health Club, Gold Coast
Beach front at Main Beach on the Gold Coast sits The Golden Door Spa and Health Club at the Sheraton Mirage Resort. This five star spa boasts 12 wet and dry treatment rooms and a fully equipped health club providing group pilates and yoga classes. Their gorgeous relaxation lounge, signature herbal tea and complimentary steam room and spa bath will complete your experience. Make sure you check this spa out in between enjoying the beaches and all the theme parks the Gold Coast has to offer.
Beach spas in NSW
Aroma Ki, Sydney
Aroma Ki is a peaceful urban spa, located at Collaroy Beach in Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. The spa is known for its facials and as well as offering beauty and wellbeing treatments, Aroma Ki offers medi spa treatments like microdermabrasion. With its own hair salon ‘The Loft’ the staff will ensure you leave the spa looking as well as feeling totally refreshed and beautiful.
Aqua Spa, Shoal Bay
On the beachfront of Port Stephens, Aqua Spa is part of the Shoal Bay Resort. The spa aims to give Spa Seekers a complete thalassotherapy experience with a 25m heated lap pool, spa pools, aqua therapy rooms, a relaxation room and deck and a cardio fitness centre.
Port Macquarie Day Spa, Port Macquarie
The Port Macquarie Day Spa is part of the Rydges complex on the foreshore at Port Macquarie. This day spa prides itself on its cleanliness, the atmosphere of pure relaxation in the spa and its focus on you. With a great selection of treatment packages they have something that will suit whether you can spare an hour or whole day. We love the sound of the Beach Baby packages, perfect for a quick spot of relaxation and pampering in between exploring all that Port Macquarie has to offer.
The Golden Door Spa at Salt Village, Kingscliff
The Golden Door Spa at Salt Village is located at the five star Peppers Salt Resort & Spa at Kingscliff, just 20 minutes drive from Coolangatta. The Golden Door at Salt is the largest spa in Australia and whether you are a resident or just visiting for the day you will have the opportunity to experience their amazing spa treatments. Take an afternoon to breathe in the sea air from Kingscliff Beach as you enjoy blissful treatments or book into one of their regular yoga weekend retreats and enjoy the sun, sea and surf while indulging in gorgeous spa cuisine and spa treatments.
Rae’s on Wategos, Byron Bay
A boutique retreat on Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, the spa at Rae’s on Wategos is an intimate space with a focus on providing guests with the opportunity to escape the pressures of everyday life and experience a level of one to one service rarely possible in larger spas. Rated as one of the top 25 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller, Rae’s prides itself on creating a uniquely opulent experience in both its hotel and its day spa. Treat yourself to the Cleopatra body experience which includes a decadent black pearl facial.
Bannisters Day Spa at Mollymook Beach
Bannisters Day Spa at Bannisters Point Lodge, famous for its Rick Stein seafood restaurant, is situated on the cliff tops overlooking Mollymook Beach. The day spa boasts a stunning outdoor Cabana with ocean views, the three treatment areas and its own 12 seater spa you can be sure this will be a memorable spa experience. You can also book a complimentary Haman steam room session with any treatment.
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