Prepare to be pampered.
Prepare to be pampered.
There are few pleasures in life greater than a pamper sesh. Whether it’s a massage, facial, soak sesh or… heck, if it involves sitting/lying down and zoning out, just us sign up!
Fun Fact: Did you know Australia has just been ranked as the most desirable wellness tourism destination by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) 2025 Wellness Survey?! We’re not surprised, given the number of fine-ass day spas on the Gold Coast alone!
Speaking of, here’s a list of some of the most beautiful day spas scattered around the GC, for when your body, mind and soul need a little reset.
Set amongst remnant rainforest in front of a lovingly restored 100-year-old farmhouse, enjoy magnesium hot tubs, spas, plunge pools and saunas in a lush outdoor setting, canopied by a majestic fig tree. Yes, it’s as magical as it sounds. Combine your bathhouse experience with a wellness treatment from highly skilled massage and beauty practitioners for the best of both worlds.
Our pick: The Ultimate Relaxation, including hot tub, sauna, essential oil massage and bespoke organic facial
Where: 2 Village Way, Currumbin Valley
It’s at the Hilton- do we really need to say more? Their speciality is their unique Journey Enchancements, which are mini treatments that can be added to your existing services or enjoyed on their own. Specially designed for eforea, they introduce guests to unique, commonly unexperienced techniques from the most fabled spa cultures around the world. Count. Us. In.
Our pick: Renewing Vichy Shower Experience, which increases circulation throughout the body, reducing stress and toxins (it’s their signature treatment for good reason)
Where: 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
With luxurious accents from pillar to post, it’s not hard to see why this Currumbin gem is one of the GC’s most loved wellness centres. Equipped with a salt therapy room, yoga and pilates classes, meditation and sound healing, along with two registered nurses to undertake everything from PDO threads to IV vitamin infusions and cosmetic injections. It’s the ultimate A-Z of beauty and self-care!
Our pick: Salt Therapy – it’s a wonder treatment
Where: 31 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin
Exquisitely appointed with every detail considered, One Spa offers locally inspired rituals and unique water, body, facial, and massage therapies. If you’re unfamiliar with water therapies, think Vichy showers, steam, and jacuzzi soaks —highly recommend any and all. The spa overlooks the peaceful green landscape, making every treatment a complete mind, body and soul experience.
Our pick: Driftaway (because, obviously). It’s 3.5 hours of melting your worries and cares away.
Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Benowa
High above the Gold Coast, yet just a short scenic drive from the beaches, this hinterland haven is where luxury, calm, and total reset vibes converge. Nestled in panoramic valleys, the Wellness Spa features a hydrotherapy mineral pool, infrared saunas, and a heated infinity lap pool, while a menu of organic facials, body treatments, massages, and more ensures every visit is tailored to bliss.
Our pick: Getaway Spa Package. Enjoy a Himalayan salt back scrub with hot stones, full body relaxing therapeutic massage and 2hrs full use of spa facilities.
Where: 59 Lowry Ct, Mudgeeraba
Spa by JW is the Gold Coast’s ultimate five-star unwind. Housed inside the luxe JW Marriott, this sanctuary of calm is all about soothing, restoring, and spoiling yourself silly. Think six dreamy treatment rooms, a couple’s suite with twin showers and a stone bath, and tranquil pods made for post-massage bliss.
Our pick: Awaken Your Glow: A full-body massage with Aromatherapy Associates oils, Ultraceuticals facial, copper foot bath ritual, acupressure scalp massage, plus sauna and steam access.
Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
Welcome to Earth’s version of heaven. Chuan Spa at The Langham, Gold Coast, delivers luxury wellness in spades, with a holistic approach unique to the prestigious global hotel group. Offering a range of treatments to both in-house guests and non-hotel guests, expect to leave this serene sanctuary relaxed, reconnected, and revitalised. Not sure what treatment to choose? They’ve got a quiz for that.
Our pick: the signature Chuan Harmony Massage, designed to stimulate meridian harmony. This unique mind, body and soul experience combines the therapeutic elements of acupressure with various relaxation massage techniques to induce a deep sense of calm.
Where: 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise
This modern-styled Australian boutique bathhouse and communal rejuvenation space is pure ecstasy. Offering access to two hydrotherapy spas, a custom-built wet steam room, a traditional red cedar sauna, a magnesium plunge pool, a sundeck, and a lounge area —don’t think, just book. You can even hire this place privately for up to 25 people. Sorry, but does that sound like the perfect gal’s day out or what?
Our pick: Massage + Lunch. One hour stay + A 55 min full body holistic massage followed by a two-course plant-based lunch catered by Greenhouse Canteen and Bar, with a complimentary glass of bubbles, mimosa, spritz or kombucha.
Where: 268 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley
If you think you’ve experienced all the wellness therapies out there, think again. This place is not messing around, with a unique treatment for just about anything. Of course, they have your indulgent massages and facials (excellent), but have you ever heard of sqEEG Brain Mapping? What about Grounded Movement & Gait Analysis, where a functional sports podiatrist, mindset and breathwork coach, will address the impacts of modern living (eg, excessive screen time and prolonged sitting). Then there’s tarot reading, private meditations, Ayurvedic body scrubs, equine therapy, and that’s just the beginning.
Our pick: Restorative Lymphatics. Discover the numerous benefits of this restorative and harmonising therapy.
Where: 192 Syndicate Road, Tallebudgera Valley
Spa day goals, right here. Sitting pretty on Level 4 of Mantra on View, just steps from Surfers Paradise Beach, Ocean Day Spa is where pure bliss meets beachside luxury. Expect award-winning massages, facials, and body treatments using premium European skincare brand Afrodita Cosmetics. Relax, refresh, repeat.Our pick: Indulgence Signature Facial, a rejuvenating facial with an AHA peel, neck and shoulder massage, plus a hand and foot treatment to top it off.Where: Level 4, Mantra on View, 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise
If you’re all about customisation, this is the spa for you. There’s no need to select a treatment – just make a booking and decide once you’re there! For those who allow time for a 1+hour treatment, enjoy complimentary access to the Hammam-inspired steam room to ease your body and mind into spa nirvana. All treatments include time for a personal consultation and post-treatment recommendations.
Our pick: The Plush Princess therapeutic salt scrub, massage and facial massage.
Where: 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
CIEL Spa blends high-tech treatments with high-touch luxury, perched on level two of the glossy new Mondrian in Burleigh. So, yeah, prepare for Lux AF. It’s the city’s first bio-wellness spa, meaning it’s not your average spa situation, and may be the answer to everything that’s ever made you feel meh. They fuse science-backed treatments with holistic rituals in a space that feels like a warm hug, offering facial, body, and couple rituals, as well as cosmetic treatments.
Our pick: perhaps for a very special occasion- The Augustinus Bader Method Collection. The Method Body 90 Minute Massage, The Method 90 Minute Facial, The Method Head Spa, Superfood Lunch.
Where: Level 2, 3 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads
LAN Bathhouse is a modern oasis designed for ultimate unwinding. With hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and private treatment areas, it’s the perfect escape from city life. Whether you’re slipping in for a solo soak, a couples or a friend-treat, LAN makes it effortless to leave tension at the door and emerge feeling completely renewed and recharged.
Our pick: Relax For Two. 60-minute Relaxation Massage + 60-minute Private Bath + 2 Complimentary Non-alcoholic Drinks.
Where: Level 1, SHOP 102, Paradise Centre, 2 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
For those who have dreamed of a rich Moroccan escape, this spa’s for you. Experience Moroccan-inspired luxury right on the Gold Coast, with this traditional Moroccan hammam spa. For those unfamiliar, the hammam spa involves a shower or bath steam, followed by a deep exfoliation with a mitt made with a unique woven fabric. As a result, the body and skin are cleansed of toxins, blood circulation increases, and the immune system is stimulated, thereby better supporting the physical and mental systems.
Our pick: Rejuvenating Royal Dream Hammam. Whole-body exfoliation, rose clay wrap, sea salt foot scrub, and hair oiling.
Where: Shop 1 / 71 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba
A haven for relaxation? Found! Elizabeth Luxury Day Spa is a premier day spa in Broadbeach, offering calming therapies in tranquil spaces to leave you feeling deeply rested and rejuvenated. From nourishing facials to rejuvenating massages, the peaceful environment encourages you to take a deep breath, unwind, and fully immerse yourself in a little self-care heaven.
Our pick: Celestial Escape. A soothing reset for busy lives or those wanting a refreshing pick-me-up.
Where: Phoenician Resort: 24-26 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach
Name a better place for a day spa than within the stunning O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. We’ll wait….With million-dollar hinterland views, a trip to O’Reilly’s isn’t complete without a stint here. Indulge in one of the relaxing massages, facials, hot stone therapies, spa or steam room treatments, and enjoy some restorative time alone, or with that someone special.
Our pick: The Lost World Ritual. It’s a splurge…but it includes the lot and will change your life.
Where: 3582 Lamington National Park Rd, O’Reilly
Say hello to the brand-new, luxurious, elemental bathhouse, SOL Elements. Hidden in the depths of Mt Tamborine, SOL is a transformative sanctuary where ancient elemental healing meets modern-day wellness rituals. From the outside, it’s a sculptural, ring-like facility surrounded by nature. Inside, it’s a transformative sanctuary where ancient elemental healing meets modern-day wellness rituals. It’s a complete sensory experience with communal bathing rituals to private retreats and transcendent spa experiences.
Our pick: The Unwind Ritual: Float + Spa Treatment. Floatation Cave 55 mins + Spa Treatment (of your choice) 60 to 125 mins.
Where: Tamborine Mountain Rd & Cedar Creek Falls Rd, Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tamborine Mountain
Ok, so this is not technically on the Gold Coast, but like Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, we’re happy to claim it! Set in the heart of the ‘biggest little town in Australia’, The Banya is a total #mood. The Bathhouse features a tiled lap and three large hot mineral pools hugged by lush foliage and cobblestone pathing. There’s also a wood-fired sauna, a steam room, a cold plunge, five massage treatment rooms, and a rooftop sundeck for post-treatment relaxation. Namaste!
Our pick: Bathhouse and Deep Tissue Massage. 90min bathhouse + 60min massage.
Where: 35-37 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
Get the first look at SOL Elements, Australia’s first ‘floating’ elemental bathhouse.
Wellness can feel like a complicated chemistry experiment these days. Ten thousand steps here, three litres of water there, a sprinkle of meditation, a dash of manifestation and namaste – you’re suddenly an enlightened guru!
But what if you could skip the juggling act and find your zen in one place?
Big ask, we know, but we’ve found it (and you’re welcome). SOL Elements in Tamborine Mountain is your one-stop sanctuary for self-care, and it officially opens this week!
Four years in the making, husband-and-wife duo Russell and Shae Raven have poured heart, soul and an extraordinary amount of detail into this “floating” elemental bathhouse. Designed in collaboration with Design Artisan Co, SOL sits on the lake’s edge – home to turtles, ducks and curious native birdlife – with a circular exterior that appears to hover over the water.
Look closer and you’ll see layers of meaning in every angle. Beneath its curves lies a sacred geometry hexadecagon (that’s a 16-sided shape, for those of us who had to Google it), symbolising the bridge between earth and the divine.
Inside, a Yin Yang Zen Garden blooms around an Eastern Red Bud tree – a nod to the balance of masculine and feminine energy – and Yakisugi (traditional Japanese burnt wood) clads the space, each piece personally hand-burnt by Russell under the guidance of Japanese master craftsman Kenji Nishishita. This is a bathhouse with soul and serious design cred.
Inspired by the four elements – earth, air, fire, and water – SOL is all about unplugging from constant notifications and reconnecting with nature. And yes, phones are off the menu here (cue the collective sigh of relief).
Just 50 minutes from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane, this lush mountain escape is cocooned in rainforest and waterfalls. The soundtrack? Birds, breeze and water – no Spotify required.
From the moment you step inside, you’re guided on an immersive, soul-deep journey. Here’s the low-down:
Communal Bathhouse
Your SOL adventure starts in the Earth Suite and Botanical Scrub Bar – a lush living wall framing a four-metre ironbark slab topped with 111 hand-carved bowls. This is where you create your own luxe body scrub, choosing from ingredients like Australian sea salt, chamomile flowers, hibiscus, spirulina and rose petals – a sensory warm-up before your soak.
Then, it’s time to glide between three outdoor magnesium thermal pools (a toasty 38°C), two bracing 12°C cold plunges, a cedar wood sauna with glass-fronted lake views, a “silent” botanical steam room, and a glowing Himalayan salt cave. Float past the submerged outdoor firepit, tucked just below water level for a dreamy “fire on water” moment. With a cap of 30 guests at a time, it’s intimate, peaceful and worlds away from the hustle.
Elemental Secluded Suites
Need a little “do not disturb” moment? Retreat to one of two secluded suites (yes, one is dog-friendly) with your own mineral bath on the balcony, indoor infrared sauna, ice bath, panoramic lake views, and a private Earth Lab for exclusive scrubs and volcanic clay masks. There’s even a wellness mini-bar stocked with herbal teas by Cloud Hidden (including a cooling white tea called Resonance and a focus-boosting red tea called Transcendence) plus signature “spatinis.”
Float Caves
For a full mental reboot, sink into a magnesium float cave – infused with a powerful blend of Epsom and Dead Sea salts for next-level buoyancy. No noise, no phones, just you, water and bliss.
Massage & Treatments
Finally, drift into the Alchemy Spa where rituals by Synthesis Organics are designed to elevate your elemental journey. There are six bespoke treatments, including the two-hour Signature SOL Transcendence Ritual (energy cleansing, crystal hot stones, facial techniques and a restorative scalp treatment) and the Earthing Immersion – a hot stone and sound journey using stones respectfully gathered with permission from Indigenous Elders across Australia, each with its own connection to the land’s ancient energy.
This isn’t just a bathhouse. It’s an experience built with intention in every detail – from the burnt timber cladding to the bronze fixtures, from the lake-level firepit to the herbal tea station. And now, it’s yours to sink into.
Where: Tamborine Mountain Glades, Cedar Creek Falls Rd & Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tamborine Mountain
When: Monday to Thursday, 8am – 8pm, Friday to Sunday, 8am – 10pm
Words by Lisette Drew
“It’s getting hot in here, so take….” a sickie & pop into Surfers Paradise!
Get ready to soak up the vibes GC! Our very own Surfers Paradise is turning up the zen with the arrival of Lan Bathhouse, the splashy new self-care sanctuary (opening its doors on Thursday 17th April 2025) at the iconic Paradise Centre.
Sitting pretty just a flip-flop away from Surfers Paradise beach, this luxe new bathhouse is bathing the Gold Coast in a whole new light – one magnesium-infused bubble at a time.
Founded by two besties who swapped baby bottles for bath bombs and turned post-mum life into a powerhouse of purpose, Lan isn’t your average dip-and-dash day spa.
This delightful duo set out to build something beautiful together. Something with jets, journeys and a deeply intentional, heart-soaked place where wellness meets wow, we are frothing at the result.
Inside, Lan Bathhouse is serving up serious R&R realness. We’re talking six steamy spas infused with magnesium goodness, all set to make your muscles melt and your stress evaporate faster than an influencer’s phone battery at golden hour.
Four of the spas sit at a toasty 38°C, while the 24°C spa offers a cooler dip for those who like their chill with a side of calm. And if you’re feeling extra icy, the 12°C cold plunge pool is ready to jolt your senses and boost your circulation like a double-shot espresso minus the jitters.
But Lan isn’t just about floating your troubles away, it’s about connection, empowerment and getting back in touch with yourself. Beyond the bathwater, you’ll find a curated selection of wellness therapies that’ll have you swooning with serenity.
Think massages that untie every knot (including the mental ones), body treatments that exfoliate your worries, head spa sessions that make your stress evaporate faster than parking spots in Burleigh on a Sunday, and even singing bowl healing. Yep. The actual Piece De Resistance #IYKYK.
Also, because no relaxation experience is complete without a sneaky sip, Lan Bathhouse is also pouring up perfection at its onsite bar. Whether you’re into wellness tonics, a nice glass of vino or a perfectly mixed cocktail to round off your soak, this joint is where intention and indulgence clink glasses.
For just $99 a year, you can join the Lan Fam and enjoy unlimited bathhouse access, exclusive perks, and the smug satisfaction of knowing you’ve nailed the whole “balance” thing. It’s like a gym membership, but instead of lunges and burpees, it’s all steam and serenity.
So whether you’re a local looking for your new happy place or a visitor who wants to dip into something a little steamy, Lan Bathhouse is the ultimate place to pause, plunge, and pour into yourself.
Where: Level 1, Paradise Centre, 2 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: 6.30am – 10pm Monday to Thursday, 6.30am – midnight Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Words by Bianca Trathen
Images by Mathilde Bouby
CIEL Spa blends high-tech treatments with high-touch luxury.
There’s a new kind of glow on the Gold Coast, and it’s not just the glint of a post-surf tan. Meet CIEL Spa, the city’s first bio-wellness spa, perched on level two of the glossy new Mondrian Gold Coast. It’s luxe, it’s calming, it’s high-tech, and it might just be the answer to everything that’s ever made you feel meh.
This is not your average spa situation. Forget cucumber slices and pan pipe music. At CIEL, spa culture gets a serious glow-up, fusing science-backed treatments with holistic rituals in a space that feels like a warm hug (if that hug also had mitochondrial light therapy). Designed around the rhythm of the local landscape, think sun, sand, and sea, it’s a space that helps you reset from the inside out. Whether you’re a Gold Coast local in need of a regular reboot or a visitor looking to recharge after a long-haul flight, CIEL is where you come to feel human again.
On the menu? Zero-gravity dry float sessions, contrast therapy, infrared sauna, Himalayan salt room sessions and the aforementioned mitochondrial magic. It’s all part of CIEL’s bio-wellness philosophy, aimed at restoring your nervous system, improving sleep, and dialling down inflammation.
If you’re after next-level skincare, CIEL is the only place on the Coast offering Augustinus Bader, the cult skincare label loved by celebrities, dermatologists and your beauty-obsessed mate who always glows like she drinks 12 litres of water a day. Their luxe facial, massage and scalp therapy are powered by patented TFC8® tech, designed to support skin regeneration on a cellular level. Science class, but make it soothing.
There’s also Aussie skincare favourite Synergie Skin, beloved for its clean, clinical approach, and Knesko, the crystal-infused mask brand that adds a little sparkle to your spa sesh. After something more serious? CIEL also offers LED facials, skin needling and cosmetic doctor appointments for the skin-savvy among us.
Got a special someone in tow? There’s a very good chance they’ll love you even more after the Golden Glow Ritual or a side-by-side Burleigh Beach Ritual. And after your treatment, you’re encouraged to lounge in the spa’s calming relaxation zones, or better yet, float upstairs to the Haven pool club, reserved for guests and spa-goers. Cabanas, cocktails and golden hour? Don’t mind if we do.
In short, this isn’t just a new day spa. It’s an entire vibe. So if you’re ready for your skin, soul and nervous system to get on the same page, book yourself into CIEL Spa and enjoy your new bio-wellness era.
Where: Mondrian Gold Coast, Level 2, 3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads
When: Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
