The Best Day Spas in Sydney and NSW

There’s nothing like taking a day to visit a spa and relax. You might be looking to take a little time to yourself, visit a Sydney day spa with friends, or indulge with a partner or a loved one. So we’ve got the list of the best spas in Sydney and NSW to help you enjoy a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. For a complete weekend of relaxation, book yourself into a hotel with a spa on-site for the ultimate indulgence.

Gliding in to the Spa scene is the Sofitel Spa Darling Harbour. This is the perfect choice if you're looking for the ultimate wellness indulgence in luxurious surroundings. The Spa's team of therapists understand the importance of personalised experiences, adapting treatments to meet unique needs and preferences. Whether you're seeking deep relaxation, revitalisation, or a heavenly pampering session, the Spa's extensive menu provides choice and absolute quality. 

Located within the luxurious Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, there's also the chance to pair your experience with the hotels leisure facilities (hello, infinity pool), or make it an overnight package, maximising hotel benefits including hatted dining and of course those dreamy views across Darling Harbour.

In urban escape, the Swissôtel Sydney day spa is ideal for taking the time to chill out and relax with loved ones. You'll all choose from a series of signature treatments that are designed to help restore body and mind. From the Purovel Signature Massage to personalised facials to suit your skin to urban escape packages for whole-body, therapeutic pampering.

Once you're fully rested and restored, explore the urban jungle at your feet. Enjoy world-class dining, entertaining live shows, and plenty more throughout the streets of Sydney when you stay at the Swissôtel.

The Gillian Adams Salon and Spa has been operating as one of the best spas in Sydney for over 30 years. Begin your session in the aquamedic pool, before one of the experiences masseurs helps you work out the knots in your muscles. And while you’re there, you can even visit the hair salon for a totally new you, inside and out.

At Sol Spa , you'll enjoy treatments that combine contemporary science and natural remedies to help your skin and body look and feel their best. From a nicinaminde and ascorbic acid infusion to brighten the skin or Sol Spa's signature rose quartz facial to soothe the skin and help you re-centre.

From the moment you enter the spa, you'll be immersed in natural elements that the staff have carefully curated to create a relaxing environment. Plenty of the treatments are pregnancy-friendly, perfect for a moment of self-care solo or with loved ones before a baby.

For anyone looking for an escape near the ocean, you have plenty of options to choose from. At the Pullman Magenta Shores Resort, you can indulge in one of the best day spas in Sydney, the Vie Spa. Explore options like the Vie Couples Retreat package, the Magenta Indulgence Ritual, the Organic Radiance facial, or any other treatment that sounds like just the thing to soothe your body and mind.

Once you're feeling completely relaxed, you can enjoy a walk along the beach, a bite to eat at the on-site Barretts Restaurant, or head to your hotel room and relax in a cosy bed to continue resting your body.

For those looking to get away from the city and enjoy some crisp mountain air, the award-winning Ubika Day Spa at the Fairmont Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains should be top of your list. The peace and tranquillity of the Blue Mountains, a pamper session, and a cup of tea or glass of champagne to top it all off is a recipe for relaxation. Book to stay at the resort and spend a weekend or so making the most of a mountainside getaway.

In the Greater Western Sydney region, The Day Spa Penrith offers a unique sensory experience. Choose the treatment you want, or opt for a comprehensive package that's customised to suit your needs. The Day Spa maintains an eco-friendly ethos. From the decor to the products used, environmental consideration is front of mind, earning The Day spa a top 5 position in the World Final for Sustainable Spa. You'll find conscientious care for you and the planet, from the moment you walk through the charming, reclaimed wood doors.

Pregnancy can take its toll on the body, and Bump Day Spa aims to relieve tension and help you find your centre again. All pregnancy massages are customised to your needs and concerns, wherever you are in your pregnancy journey and beyond with post-pregnancy massages.

Those who aren't expecting can of course visit as well, and they can enjoy hot stone massages, aromatherapy massages, deep tissue massages, and more that aren't suitable for pregnant guests. And couples can enjoy a babymoon package, with foot baths, massages, and facials for you and your partner.