6 of Melbourne❜s Best Spa and Bath Houses

Sometimes it seems like a day at the spa is just a distant memory, but we're giving you full permission to take a day off and totally indulge. Melbourne has some of the most luxurious and reinvigorating day spas and bath houses, replete with pampering products and relaxing treatments in some of the most tranquil settings. 

Mark a day in your calendar and tell your family this is your time. Below we've outlined six of the loveliest spaces to chill right out in across the city.

1. The Mansion Spa 

Full body wraps, exfoliation, polish and glow massages, and indulgent facials are just some of the experiences that await at the incredibly beautiful Mansion Spa at Werribee Park, where the menu is unashamedly designed to spoil and pamper inside and out.

Find it: K Road, Werribee

Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9am – 6pm Thursday & Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 6pm Sunday 10am – 5pm

For more info: Head to the website.

Main image credit: Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park

2. St Kilda Sea Baths

A stunning indoor/outdoor situation, the St Kilda Sea Baths houses a seawater pool and health club, board shop, bike store and restaurants as well as its award-winning day spa. 

Lose yourself in the therapeutic benefits of natural seawater as it relieves muscle soreness, injuries and skin aliments, as well as restoring your energy and wellbeing. Or opt for a spa treatment at Spa Dreamtime, winner of the Best Day SPA Australasia by SpaAsia.

Find it: 10-18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Thursday 5.00am - 11.00pm
• Friday 5.00am - 10.00pm
• Saturday 7.00am - 8.00pm
• Sunday 7.00am - 8.00pm
• Public Holidays 8.00am - 5.00pm unless specified
• The baths close 15 minutes prior to the above closing time.

For more info: Head to the website.

3. Crown Spa

"For when life demands the exceptional" is their tagline and they don't disappoint! From the tranquil sorrounds to the ultimate in private pampering suites, Australia's most exclusive and sophisticated day spa delivers you an indulgent experience that's hard to beat. 

Treatments are performed by a team of expert professional spa therapists using La Prairie treatments designed to soothe and revitalise body, mind and soul.

Find it: Crown Towers Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Opening Hours: Daily 10am - 9pm

For more info: Head to the website.

4. HÜD Skin & Body

At this peaceful Scandi-style salon, you'll find treatments that place emphasis on bringing the skin back to homeostasis (aka optimal health), as well as rolling back the effects of differing temperatures, water and environmental challenges from the sun. 

Choose from a numer of holistic and pampering experiences, including microdermabrasion, peels, LED light therapy and skin needling, waxing, manis and pedis, lashes, body treatments and spray tans.

Find it: 140 St Kilda Road, St Kilda

Opening Hours: 

• Monday: 10am - 8pm
• Tuesday: 10am - 9pm
• Wednesday: 10am - 9pm
• Thursday: 10am - 9pm
• Friday: 10am - 8pm
• Saturday: 9am - 4pm

For more info: Head to the website.

5. Chuan Spa

Never knew you needed a "snail shower?" - you probably do! It's not as weird as it sounds, and in fact is super-refreshing. The design forces 12 jets of water onto separate muscle groups while a cascade of rain-like shower and steam comes from above. 

Chuan at the Langham also offers a spacious salt-water jacuzzi with views over Flinders Street Station, a cleansing sauna, and steam room, all designed to create an ambience of tranquillity for both contemplation and inspiration. 

Find it: The Langham, One Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne

Opening Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 6:00am - 9:00pm
(Treatments from 10:00am - 9:00pm)

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00pm 
(Treatments from 9:00am - 9:00pm)

For More info: Head to the website.

6. Onsen Ma Japanese Bathhouse

Traditional bathhouse style is what you'll get at Onsen Ma, a little bit of Japan right here in Melbourne. The baths are heated to a steamy 40C, giving you the best chance to relax, recover, breathe and unwind.

Find it: Level 1 / 12 -18 Meyers Place, Melbourne

Opening Hours: 10am - 8pm daily

For more info: Head to the website

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