In the era of everything wellness and whole-being health, we’re of the opinion that you really don’t need an excuse to indulge yourself. But if we’re talking about finding a reason to treat yourself, then you really cannot say no to a wedding. In between all the preparation and planning, it’s important to make a little time for yourself so that you can enjoy the wild ride that is getting hitched!
Whether it’s you, your sister or your high school best friend that’s getting ready to walk down the aisle, taking some time out, switching off your screens and investing in a little self-care is all necessary for balanced wedding preparation. For those celebrating their hen’s in the New South Wales capital, Sydney, you’re in luck.
Sydney is home to a population that quite simply, loves the luxe life. They’ve got some very lush day spas peppered around the city and beyond – catering to all styles, preferences, group sizes and budgets. At some, you’ll find quirky and unique offerings (fancy a caviar-infused treatment? Yep, you read that right!) While others are most focused on a holistic vision of health that blends things like meditation, saunas and crystal therapy to leave you glowing for days and weeks to come.
So no matter what you’re looking for, Sydney has you covered! To save you the time and effort of doing all the research yourself, we’ve made the experience even more relaxing and enjoyable by rounding up the city’s most indulgent escape for you and the girls ahead of your hen’s. So if you’re looking for a list of Sydney’s top day spas, this is for you.
Read on to discover the top 5 Sydney day spa venues.
If you imagine the most luxurious, decadent and relaxing day possible, then times it by 10 – your vision still won’t even compare to what you’ll experience at Crown Sydney’s spa. Found on the sixth floor of Barangaroo’s Crown Sydney tower, this oh-so-dreamy destination take inspiration from the surrounding harbour views to offer a space that is seriously mesmerising. Once you step inside, you’ll find a maze of private treatment rooms, two 37-degree vitality pools and two of the spa’s signature “indulgence suites” – which are large private room fitted with enormous spa baths for the ultimate R&R. There are also two “experience showers”, infrared saunas, steam rooms, and manicure and pedicure stations. They’ve got it all.
Location: 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, NSW 2000
As one of Sydney’s most beloved wellness destinations, Venustus is truly special. The small shop on Paddington’s Oxford St isn’t a hotel spa, but is impressive treatment menu gives some of the best in the world a run for their money. The incredible talented team is headed up by the spa’s founder Jeannie Bourke and together they’ve built a reputation for offering an experience that goes well beyond skin healing and relaxation. Practices like reiki, crystal healing, aromatherapy and more are offered in conjunction with skincare treatments using Venustus’ own organic range to off you a completely one-of-a-kind experience. Each treatment is tailored to your preferences and skin type, so you’re guaranteed to leave feeling like the very best version of yourself.
Location: 381 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW 2021
As Sydney’s unofficial capital of wellness, it would be a complete oversight not to include a day spa in the iconic Bondi Beach. Erring on the more holistic side of rest and relaxation, Slow House is more of a wellness gym rather than your traditional hotel day spa. This is the type of place you can drop into for a recovery session after 1 too many wines with the girls in the same way that you may book in for a hot yoga class to sweat out the previous night’s decisions. From the very first moment you arrive, you’ll notice the calming atmosphere that takes over the place. Once inside, you can book in for a treatment session that balances heat, ice and light, make a visit to one of the large infrared saunas with large rain showers, or go all out on a Omnilux Revive LED treatment to kickstart your celluar renewal.
Location: 151 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
Nestled away in the Gowings Build on Market St in the city CBD, SpaQ is a crowd favourite for Sydney locals and travellers alike. The QT Hotel spa is packed with the same punchy personality as the Palazzo-style décor that underpins the rest of the building, yet maintains a soothing ambience that will have your worries drifting away in a matter of minutes after arriving. Here, facial treatments use results-driven Skeyndor and organic Uspa products, with your choose of antiaging, dermal peel and fully-customisable options. There’s also a Hamman steam room to use before and after your treatment so that you can squeeze every little bit out of your time here.
Location: Level 49, 49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
The Four Seasons is one of Sydney’s most popular and celebrated hotels. Boasting some of the city’s best views of the dazzling Sydney Harbour, you’ll love any time that you spend at this hotel. But when you’re at Endota Spa at The Four Seasons, everything is just that little bit sweeter. The calming space offers six treatment rooms, private saunas, steam rooms, and access to the heated, outdoor terrace and whirlpool. The seriously impressive menu includes everything from high-performing facials to massages for specific concerns, which means you can book the entire gang in with the certainty that there’ll be something for everyone.
Location: 199 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000
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