You work hard, you play hard and damn it, you should relax too. And what better way to do it than with a healthy dose of luxury at your local day spa? Walk around in a comfortable dress, be pampered like a boss and have all the time in the world to have fun, stress-free. Well, this idyllic picture is easy to tap into, as Sydney is home to a huge array of top-notch spa destinations. Whatever your budget, skin type, or massage style, there is a luxury spa treatment for you right next to CBD. Go shine and thank us after you find your inner peace.

THE DAY SPA AT LANGHAM, CBD

There are a whole host of reasons to treat yourself to a stay at the Langham. The indoor pool looks straight out of a Roman cinematic epic, and the Day Spa is no less impressive. Adopting the motto “detox, renew, relax and rejuvenate”, this one offers a full range of luxurious treatments, which, as expected, are offered at a very luxurious price. Choose from a variety of stand-alone facials and massages, or truly settle in with a multi-treatment package – like the Velvet Experience, a three-hour all-inclusive session that includes a body exfoliation, full-body massage, and a tailor-made facial treatment. If you feel like doing it all, its price is $ 470 Monday through Thursday (or $ 490 Friday through Sunday).

SOL SPA, VAUCLUSE

A plant-filled Sydney restaurant serving local healthy foods and dotted with millennial pink armchairs is nothing unusual – but the fact that The Botanica Vaucluse also has a day spa really takes these trends to a new level. The Sol Spa, which is next to its sister restaurant, is among Sydney’s most opulent experiences. Therapists use oils and aromatic herbs to revitalize clients, while facials and massages are accompanied by holistic treatments, as well as detox and antioxidant therapies. You can re-energize this skin with a 45-minute natural mineral body scrub ($ 90), relax with a facial acupressure spot ($ 95), or treat tired muscles with a full magnesium therapeutic massage. body ($ 160). While for a full-blown indulgence, look no further than the menu of blissful spa packages, starting at $ 200. When you’re done, drop by the restaurant for a feed.

GILLIAN ADAMS SALON AND SPA, TURRAMURRA

Gillian Adams caters to the high-end treatment needs of the Lower North Shore with its unique aquatic pool, steam room, treatment rooms, restaurant, and state-of-the-art hair and beauty salon. The classic spa facial – which includes a tailored skin consultation and a series of rejuvenating treatments – will set you back $ 150. At the other end of the spectrum, a truly luxurious L’Escape Voyage package includes a swimming pool, a steam and gingham shower session, an aromatherapy massage, a facial, a manicure, a pedicure, a leather ritual. hairy, a wave of breath and a gourmet lunch, all spread over more than seven hours ($ 850). Or, you can simply mix and match your path to total relaxation, choosing from a wide selection of bathing rituals, massages, body treatments and more.

DARLING SPA, PYRMONT

Boasting a plethora of awards, it’s not hard to see why Darling Spa is considered one of Sydney’s most luxurious. Not only is it home to 11 treatment rooms, a hammam, a Moroccan hammam room and two sumptuous couples’ suites, but the Pyrmont venue offers a wide range of therapies that are worth the effort. The entry-level facial costs $ 110 and the treatments quickly go north from there, as does the quality. Indulge in a Li’tya Kodo balancing body massage incorporating traditional indigenous techniques (from $ 195), or perhaps indulge yourself in a foot and hand treatment, body wrap, face massage and head and body with the Li’tya The Dreaming ($ 580) ritual package.

ENDOTA SPA IN THE FOUR SEASONS, CBD

With six treatment rooms, chic lounges, and arguably one of the best views in the city, the Endota Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney is quite the luxury spa experience. It even offers a few double rooms for friends or partners who want to relax together in style. The spa’s massage offering includes a range of soothing relaxation and remediation options (starting in 50 minutes for $ 165), while an extensive range of facials include everything from new age light therapy treatment ($ 205) with restorative hydro-microdermabrasion ($ 175). And of course, there is a series of packages for those who want to be pampered. Try the Rejuvenate Experience ($ 295), combining a gentle body scrub with a cocoon of warm oil, a facial and full body massage.

NATURE’S ENERGY BALMAIN BATH HOUSE, BALMAIN

Nature’s Energy Balmain Baths are your destination for a complete head-to-toe treatment session. Here you can blend in with a therapeutic massage, try an alternative healing treatment, and soak up your cares in a hot spa, all under one roof. You can precede any treatment with a relaxing bath experience, enjoying a 39-degree bubble spa, a toxin-releasing sauna and the eucalyptus-infused heat of the steam room. Then upgrade to a deep tissue massage (starting at $ 85 for 30 minutes) or a blissful spa package – like the aptly named Journey of Tranquility, which includes an energizing body scrub and back massage, followed by a 45-minute organic massage. Facial and soothing quartz eye treatment.

KARPATI MEDISPA, DOUBLE BAY

Located in Double Bay, in eastern Sydney, the Karpati Medispa has wowed locals with its private luxury spa experiences for over 30 years. Beyond the full catalog of soothing body treatments, spa massages and reshaping therapies, Karpati’s signature services include a range of restorative and clinical rituals that are both environmentally friendly and free of harmful chemicals. A classic 30-minute anti-stress back, neck and shoulder massage costs $ 95, while the 1-hour therapeutic medical massage with personalized consultation will melt your tension for $ 200. Or, you might want to spend a few hours with one of the treatment combos, which start at $ 155.

CHI IN SHANGRI-LA, CBD

Drawing inspiration from James Hilton’s legendary Himalayan utopia ‘Shangri-La’, Chi specializes in natural healing and wellness methods to deliver a unique luxury spa experience. This offers a wide range of massages, facials and body treatments, designed to heal, soothe or simply relax. Goodbye tension with a 90-minute Himalayan hot stone massage ($ 280-305), treat your body to a full body exfoliation infused with wattle seeds and sandalwood ($ 155- $ 175), or set aside a few hours for one of the multi-treatments of Chi Wellness Retreats. The three-hour Journey Down Under experience starts from $ 535 and includes a wattleseed seed scrub, pink clay body wrap, and aromatherapy massage, complete with a deep facial cleanse.

SPAQ AT QT SYDNEY, CBD

The QT is known for its decadent hotel rooms and bold aesthetic, and it’s safe to say its day spa is no different. The Market Street Hotel’s signature SpaQ is a dark, gloomy oasis that’s the perfect place to escape reality for an afternoon – perhaps with an energizing Tutti Frutti body peel ($ 175) or one of four 90-minute Femme Fatale facials (starting at $ 170). ). There’s a range of stress relieving massages, a swag of different facial therapies, and plenty of multi-treatment packages for those who really want to settle down. And then you can continue your retreat from the real world with champagne and oysters at the hotel bar.

VENUSTUS BEAUTY AND BODY LAB, PADDINGTON

As you walk along Oxford Street, it’s hard to miss the magnificent sanctuary that is Venustus Beauty and Body Lab. The famous Paddington Spa has a serene and nourishing space and a treatment menu that draws inspiration from wellness techniques and inspiration from around the world. Venustus offers a wide range of therapies, from a customized 45-minute high performance facial ($ 211) to a lymphatic aromatic salt body massage ($ 281). And if you really want to pamper yourself, you can go for the ultimate personalized treatment, dubbed the Six Hand Massage ($ 841) – a one hour session involving energy work with sage smudge, bowl sound and Tibetan cymbals, followed by a full-body massage performed by three masseurs simultaneously.

Posted on April 26, 2021 by

Rachel Fieldhouse