Now, who would pass up visiting some of Australia’s most soothing solo spa breaks?
Being a mum, I know getting any alone time to relax, unwind and be pampered is AMAZING!
To indulge in a day (or days) of massages, spa treatments, peaceful poolside time, delicious ‘long’ uninterrupted lunches and sleeping a solid eight hours sounds heavenly, but I truly think for one’s wellbeing it’s also a necessity (once in a while).
So, whether you’re a mother like me or feel stressed/ burnout from your job or simply want to treat yourself, then here are six amazing spa retreats Australia has to offer for a solo getaway.
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Six Best Spa Retreats Australia offers:
Niramaya Villas and Spa Port Douglas, QLD
If you want to feel like you’ve stepped into a luxurious Bali resort, all without leaving the country, then Niramaya Port Douglas is an excellent choice.
Located in the gorgeous Far North Queensland region, this five-star rated Port Douglas luxury accommodation will have you unwinding the moment you arrive. Featuring hectares of lush tropical gardens, water features, soaring pavilions and private courtyards, it’ll be easy to find a relaxing space to zen-out.
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Accommodation
With 38 stunning self-contained villas on offer, we recommend staying in the one-bedroom villa when visiting solo. Priced from $1,100 per night (yes, it’s that fancy), it features your own private plunge pool, king size bed, air-conditioning, bath, laundry, full kitchen, outdoor setting with shower, free Wi-Fi and daily al carte breakfast included. Free onsite parking is available and airport transfers can be arranged.
Spa Details
Home to one of the best Port Douglas spas around, Niramaya Day Spa boasts an unforgettable rainforest day spa experience as they offer a range of beauty, massage and healing treatments to boost your health and vitality.
Our top treatment of choice is the Niramaya Bliss package ($449pp) featuring three hours of pampering with a full body exfoliation, body mask treatment, rainforest shower, relaxation massage and facial.
Other individual beauty and spa treatments are available and priced from $50 to $450 per person. They include teeth whitening, massages, yoga, facials, manicures, pedicures, body wraps, waxing and spray tans.
If unable to stay at Niramaya Port Douglas, the spa also provides complimentary transfers from the town centre.
| Budget | $$$$$ – Villas from $1,100 per night |
| Best Spa Treatment | Niramaya Bliss Package ($449 per person) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 5 out of 5 |
| When to go? | April to October |
| How to get there? | Daily flights are available to Cairns with transfers and car rentals available to get to Port Douglas. |
Reef House Palm Cove, QLD
This Palm Cove spa hotel will make you feel right at home. Regarded as ‘North Queensland’s best-kept secret’, The Reef House Palm Cove is a perfect place for a quiet tropical getaway to unwind and forget about life’s busy demands.
Only 25-minutes north of Cairns, this breezy seaside property offers a variety of luxury rooms, villas and apartments to soak up the sun, sea and sand.
While at the Reef House Palm Cove, guests can enjoy numerous complimentary services including a luxury concierge to organise their day/s, free canapés and drinks served each evening, multiple swimming pools to lap up (including an adults-only pool), bike hire, poolside dining and daily room service.
Accommodation
When visiting we recommend staying in the Brigadier King Spa room, as it’s spacious for singles and features stunning ocean views from the room, balcony and patio. Priced around $322 per night*, it has a king size bed, large in-room spa, walk-in shower, comfy robes, slippers and aromatherapy amenities to help you unwind.
Also, be sure to take advantage of their suggested itineraries including the ‘Wellness Meets Indulgence Day’.
This itinerary will help you figure out what to do in Palm Cove such as starting your morning off with a leisurely stroll along the beach, connecting your mind, body and soul through a blissful morning Aqua Yoga class, relaxing poolside eating a light fresh lunch before finishing your day with a massage and spa treatments at their award-winning Palm Cove day spa.
Spa Details
With five treatment rooms and a team of specialized therapists, the Reef House Day Spa offers treatments that encourage intense relaxation, rejuvenation and general wellbeing. They’re also the only Day Spa in Queensland to offer Phytomer (from the sea to the skin) treatments and products.
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Treatments packages range from $145 to $390 per person and can include body exfoliations, seaweed wraps, rainwater showers, spa facials, hot stone full body massages and more.
Our top treatment of choice is the ‘Ocean Breeze Lullaby’ Spa Journey ($210pp) featuring 90 minutes of bliss with a body exfoliation, rainwater shower and marine sea nourishing cream massage.
| Budget | $$$ – Rooms around $322 per night* |
| Best Spa Treatment | Ocean Breeze Lullaby Spa Journey ($210 per person) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.5 out of 5 |
| When to go? | June to October |
| How to get there? | Daily flights available to Cairns with transfers and car rentals available to get to Palm Cove. |
Injidup Spa Retreat, Margret River, WA
Ever wanted to stay on a secluded beach right in the heart of the Margaret River wine region. Well, Injidup Spa Retreat is the place for you!
Accommodation
Offering one of the best spa retreats in Australia, this luxurious Margaret River retreat will take your breath away, as it features 10 gorgeous villas each with a private plunge pool and jaw-dropping ocean views. Priced from $650 per night, the villas also come with a private patio and BBQ, a living room fireplace, kitchenette, king size bed, in-floor heating plus guests receive a gourmet breakfast hamper and a bottle of wine upon arrival.
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From May to September, Injidup Spa Retreat offers a special winter deal where you can stay three nights for price two. For more information and to book contact directly.
As it’s located on the Cape to Cape track, Injidup not only offers a haven to relax by the beach but also offers the opportunity to trek along Perth’s stunning coastline.
Spa Details
Overlooking the coastline, the Injiup Spa is truly an exquisite sanctuary. This eco-luxe spa offers a variety of natural and holistic treatments including relaxing facials, soothing mint foot treatments, body massages and wraps and hydrotherapy spa baths ranging from $75-550.
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Our top treatment of choice is the ‘Unwind Package’ ($350pp) featuring two and half hours of pure relaxation as you enjoy a full body relax massage, pure radiance facial and a scalp massage with hair treatment.
| Budget | $$$$ – Villas from $650 per night |
| Best Spa Treatment | Unwind Package ($350 per person) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.5 out of 5 |
| When to go? | September to November |
| How to get there? | Three-hour drive from Perth. Car rentals and transfers are available to Yallingup. |
4. Cradle Mountain Lodge, TAS
For an iconic wilderness spa experience, you can’t go past Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania.
Situated on the edge of a World Heritage listed national park, this Cradle Mountain luxury accommodation property provides the perfect escape to reset, relax and explore.
Staying here, you’ll be treated to friendly hospitality, fresh local food and wine, blissful spa treatments, breathtaking wilderness views, various outdoor activities and Cradle Mountain tours.
As it’s an alpine resort, your stay can be affected by the weather, so it’s recommended to check the conditions and know what time of year you want to go eg. Cradle Mountain in the winter offers great snow-covered scenery. While the summer offers ideal weather for outdoor activities like hiking the Cradle Mountain trails.
Accommodation
The mountain lodge has four different styles of accommodation to experience ranging from contemporary cabins to luxurious suites. These are all beautifully set amongst the Tasmanian wilderness and guests often spot wallabies, wombats and possums roaming about.
When visiting at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge we recommend the Pencil Pine Cabin (priced from $279 per night) which offers a spacious room for one, comfy queen size bed, day bed, wood fire gas heater, contemporary furnishings, daily breakfast and prime natural views.
Spa Details
Harnessing the natural beauty, scents and sounds of the Tasmanian wilderness, the Waldheim Alpine Spa will have you relaxing amongst towering trees and fresh mountain streams.
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Awaken the senses with their soothing massages, power-boosting facials, scalp therapies, body exfoliation and foot treatments priced from $85-265. Also let your stresses fade away in The Sanctuary area as it includes a steam room, sauna, large hot tub, cool plunge pool and relaxation lounge.
Our top treatment of choice is the ‘Mountain Dreaming’ package ($265pp), offering 135mins of pampering with a ‘Swedish’ style massage, pro-radiance facial and scalp therapy.
| Budget | $$$ – Cabins from $217 per night |
| Best Spa Treatment | Mountain Dreaming ($265 per person) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4 out of 5 |
| When to go? | Depends on conditions desired |
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5. Peppers Hepburn Springs, VIC
Fancy a solo spa break with a European Tuscan feel? In Victoria’s country region, an elegantly transformed 1930’s hotel has become a deluxe Daylesford spa retreat blending heritage architecture with contemporary interiors.
Accommodation
Surrounded by lush countryside, Peppers Mineral Springs takes Hepburn Springs accommodation to the next level with its 29 rooms, 7 self-contained villas and a large 4-bedroom heritage listed villa. It also has award-winning dining, the Peppers Mineral Spa, garden maze, DVD library and a relaxing bar and lounge area.
It has to be one of best Daylesford getaways on offer, and when visiting we recommend the Peppers Superior Spa room, which is priced from $235 per night and often includes breakfast.
Spa Details
There’s a reason why this Hepburn Springs day spa has won multiple awards. The Peppers Mineral Spa offers guests an idyllic sanctuary to relax, restore and soak away your daily stresses.
With 11 treatment rooms, you can indulge in a variety of invigorating treatment and packages such as body floats, mineral cocoons, exfoliation, relaxation massages and facials ranging from $135-635.
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The spa also has a relaxing indoor/ outdoor space with steam room, sauna, detox box, outdoor sun deck, outdoor water spas and cold plunge pool.
Our treatment of choice is the Mineral Escape package (from $225pp) offering two hours of pampering with access to the mineral water therapy zone followed by an hour massage and two-course lunch.
When visiting be sure to check out their latest Hepburn Springs spa deals such as the Twilight Soak (60mins) saving nearly 30% OFF (as of the time writing this).
| Budget | $$$ – Villas from $235 per night |
| Best Spa Treatment | Mineral Escape ($225 per person) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4 out of 5 |
| When to go? | March to May |
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6. Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, SA
Now, if you’re after a super-luxe spa getaway, then this kangaroo island luxury resort is going to blow your mind (and the bank account).
The Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island is renowned for being ‘Australia’s first true luxury lodge’, as its perched atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coast. As the name suggests, it has an endless view of the Southern Ocean as well as the wilderness.
Accommodation
Located at Hanson Bay, this Kangaroo Island luxury accommodation exudes a sophisticated and comfortably refined vibe with its 21 deluxe suites including the Flinders Suite (recommended for singles) priced at $2,100 per night* (told you it’ll hurt your wallet).
Each suite has a king bed, sunken lounge, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, outdoor terrace with daybed, walk-in wardrobe, complimentary room bar, heated floors and local artworks furnishing the suites.
While staying at the lodge, they also provide guests with a signature itinerary featuring various guided tours (most are inclusive) as part of the Stay Kangaroo Island packages to help you discover the essence of the destination.
Such experiences include visiting Seal Bay, exploring the wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park, trekking the coastline and sampling the local delights.
With all this available, Southern Ocean Lodge is truly in the league of best luxury lodges of Australia.
Spa Details
Adding to its impressive list of luxuries is their Southern Spa. Sitting atop the pure limestone cliffs of Kangaroo Island, this secluded day spa boasts unobstructed views of the ocean, all the way out towards the Antarctic.
As you arrive, your journey begins by entering their purifying steam room before a traditional Aboriginal welcome ceremony and foot soak is given.
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Providing both traditional and cutting edge treatments for their facials, massages, body exfoliations, mud wraps, hair and scalp treatments and more ranging from $50-480, this super-luxe spa also has an amazing chill lounge to finish off your experience.
Our treatment of choice is the Dreaming package ($480pp) featuring three hours of delight with a body wrap, Kodo massage, facial, hair mask and hand and foot treatments.
| Budget | $$$$$ – Suites from $2,100 per night, single rate, minimum two nights* |
| Best Spa Treatment | The Dreaming Package ($480 per person) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 5 out of 5 |
| When to go? | All year round (June to August our pick) |
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What is your favourite spa holiday in Australia? Share your experience and tips for embarking on solo spa breaks.
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