If you are in Australia and looking to treat yourself to a day or weekend of luxury and relaxation, you can visit several spas and hotels to get the best treatment and be treated like royalty.
The Langham
In the heart of Syndey, the Langham Spa at the Langham Hotel prides itself on transporting you from the hustle and bustle of the real world to a lap of luxury and relaxation within its walls.
The Langham has it all: a beautiful indoor swimming pool, a massive variety of treatments, and some of the best-trained and most experienced staff around. When you’re Googling “how to get a nicotine prescription,” you should also make a booking at Langham.
Saffire Freycinet
Found on the island of Tasmania just off the coast of Australia, the Saffire Freycinet Spa is part of an all-inclusive resort that is designed to make you the calmest and clear-headed you have ever been and rejuvenate your body to make you feel years younger.
With beautiful suites and pavilions available to stay in and a wide variety of treatments, combined with the scenic views and the magical touch of the outdoors, the Saffire Freycinet is heavenly.
Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La
When you hear the words “Shangri-La,” it is hard to picture anything other than luxury and opulence. The Chi is packed with massages and treatments that are based on the same ancient practices that have been used across Asia for generations.
The spa goes the extra mile by conducting personalized analysis of your mind and body’s needs. The specialist with then determine which elements you will need, ensuring you leave feeling the absolute best.
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
The Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa is another complete resort offering both spa treatments and beautiful accommodation. While the variety of treatments will leave you not knowing where to start, it is the baths that bring in most visitors.
Hepburn draws in mineral-rich water from surrounding sources that are designed to relax tense muscles, clear stressed minds, and leave your body feeling younger than when you first stepped in.
Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
Bordered by the incredible Kosciuszko National Park, the Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa is nestled on 150 acres of bush, with lush grass and huge trees as far as the eye can see. With multiple free activities and spectacular boutique accommodations, the resort has everything you need for a luxurious and romantic weekend away.
The resort aims to bring you back in touch with nature and your surroundings, and exploration of the outdoors is a must, as well as a visit to the Thredbo River and village, as well as the Perisher Ski Resort.
Park Hyatt Sydney
If you want city luxury and all the mod-cons that come with it, the Park Hyatt is the place for you. With breathtaking views of Sydney and its surroundings, the Park Hyatt feels like a world away from the sights and sounds of the city.
The spa is jam-packed with Aboriginal-inspired treatments, using locally sourced ingredients that the native tribes have trusted for centuries. Every treatment is a journey, with immense amounts of care taken to ensure you leave feeling as best as you can.
Cradle Mountain Lodge
We head back to the pristine beauty of Tasmania and to the Cradle Mountain Lodge and Spa. With enormous windows that make you feel like you are constantly outdoors, nature is part of every treatment and experience.
The highly-trained and experienced staff uses cutting-edge techniques no matter what they are doing, from facials to massages; each treatment is tailored to your specific needs and what your body needs the most.
Spicers Sangoma Retreat & Spa
The Spicers Sangoma Retreat is an adults-only luxury resort found in the glorious Blue Mountains National Park. Packed with luxury suites and amenities, the resort is everything you need for a relaxing and romantic weekend away.
There is also a lot to do in the area, with walks, hikes, and cycling encouraged by the staff. If you want a weekend away without the kids, the Spicers Sangoma Retreat is the only place you need to go.
Lizard Island
Don’t be fooled by the name; Lizard Island is a luxurious and secluded escape that will make you feel like you are on another planet. The spa may not be as big as some others on the list, but it most certainly packs a punch.
Offering treatments ranging from scalp treatments to body scrubs and treatments to nurture and improve your mental balance, your radiance, and dreaming, there is nothing one of these treatments can’t solve.
These are easily some of the best and most luxurious spas and resorts that Australia has to offer. They are perfect for recharge when you are on holiday and are ideal for weekends away and escape from the real world. The unique nature of many treatments, using many Aboriginal and Asian influences, makes Australia a very unique destination to be pampered.
This story originally appeared on Upscalelivingmag
