Spa by JW launches new treatments and memberships.
Spa by JW launches new treatments and memberships.
If your idea of a great day involves a lavender-scented steam shower, a facial that leaves you dewy and delicious, and a moment of blissful silence where your phone isn’t pinging every five seconds, then allow us to introduce your new favourite sanctuary: Spa by JW.
Tucked inside the five-star JW Marriott Gold Coast, Spa by JW isn’t just a day spa. It’s a state of mind. And with two brand-new experiences on offer, it’s about to become your go-to for feel-good, float-home-afterward wellness.
First up? The midweek miracle you didn’t know you needed.
The Spa + Lagoon Pool Experience is the ultimate ‘I deserve this’ moment, available Monday to Friday until 19 September 2025. Book in for any 60-minute or longer treatment, think massages that melt every knot into oblivion or facials that bring the glow and banish the stress – and you’ll score complimentary access to Australia’s best hotel pool (their words, not ours, but also… facts).
We’re talking that dreamy, lagoon-style saltwater pool complete with waterfalls, tropical vibes, and serious holiday energy. It’s the kind of weekday escape that makes you question why you ever booked annual leave when this kind of bliss exists just down the road.
Want to make this a weekly thing? They’ve got you.
Say hello to the Weekly Membership, your $99 golden ticket to five-star serenity on repeat. This one gets you unlimited access to the steam room, sauna, and luxurious relaxation lounge, plus fluffy towel and locker service every time you visit.
Add in a complimentary Love Tea and a welcome gift when you join, and suddenly ‘wellness routine’ sounds a whole lot more appealing than ‘gym membership’. No push-ups, just peace.
Curious, but non-committal?
No pressure, Spa by JW’s Discovery Visit is the perfect taster. For $50, you’ll dip your toe into the wellness waters with full access to the sauna, steam shower, and relaxation lounge, plus towel and locker service. It’s ideal for newbies or anyone who wants a sneak peek before going full zen master.
But for the true wellness warriors…
There’s the Ultimate Monthly Membership. At $299 per month, it’s a full-blown lifestyle upgrade. You get everything the Weekly Membership offers (steam, sauna, tea, locker, lounge), plus the VIP treatment: priority booking, 15% off spa services (Monday to Friday), monthly nutrition-packed snacks, a luxury wellness gift, and complimentary skin consultations. It’s not just self-care, it’s a serious commitment to showing up for yourself, with cucumber water in hand.
Whether you’re carving out an hour in a busy week or making wellness part of your everyday routine, Spa by JW makes it feel effortless, and exquisite. It’s five-star calm, without the pretence. And it’s a reminder that rest isn’t a luxury… it’s a lifestyle.
So go ahead. Book the facial. Sip the tea. Lounge like you mean it. Because the most productive thing you can do today? Is nothing at all.
Where: 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: 9am – 6pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday, 9am – 8pm Thursday & 10am – 5pm Sunday.
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
STORY SPONSORED BY JW MARRIOTT GOLD COAST RESORT & SPA
Solo retreat to group pampering sessions, Spa by JW has something for every kind of self-care.
A lot is happening at the JW Marriott Gold Coast’s spa right now! After diving into their luxury spa packages and not-to-miss loyalty program, you won’t know yourself (#rejuvenated). Soak up some solitude or get the gals together for a spa day – they’ve got offers for both! Why not pamper a loved one with a gift card? Gosh, we have a lot to tell you about! Let’s get into it.
First, we’ll introduce the spa treatment that puts the rest to shame: the Relax and Revive package. It’s 90 minutes of pure pampering, beginning with an invigorating Kaffir Lime and Ginger Back Exfoliation, a tension-melting aromatherapy Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage and a Vanessa Megan Gua Sha Facial. Enjoy a Nourishing Hand Massage and Acupressure Scalp Massage while a Gold and Lime Caviar Coconut Face Mask is busy working to get you that no-filter-needed glow.
Oh, did we mention you get full access to the sauna and steam facilities and a freshly brewed organic Love Tea? Because you deserve it. All this luxury for $350 (valued at $480), with an option to upgrade to a full body massage or JW Aroma Polish for just $99. You will also receive a complimentary Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil (valued at $30).
Don’t think we’re done though! Next, we have Spa by JW’s Loyalty Program, the gift that just keeps giving. With each return visit, you will receive benefits and personalised treatments. On your third visit, you’ll score a free add-on from the treatment menu (value from $40).
Fifth visit? Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute treatment from the Express and Essentials menu (valued at $110). Tenth visit? Hello, free 60-minute signature massage of choice (valued at $220). Basically, the more you treat yourself, the more the spa treats you. It’s a win-win-win.
Short on time? Have a schedule packed tighter than your post-vacation suitcase? No problem! You can now consider post-work pampering. Spa by JW now offers late-night trading every Thursday – open until 8pm. Go from spreadsheets straight to the steam room. Don’t mind if we do!
That brings us to our next offering! Does someone you love deserve a little extra TLC? Spa by JW’s gift vouchers are the kind of present people actually want – after all, pampering is a universal love language. They’re luxurious and perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or “just because”.
If you’re more of a ‘celebrate together’ type of person the Pamper Package Celebration is for you (and your besties!).
Ideal for birthdays, hen parties or baby showers, this half-day escape includes a one hour massage, one hour facial, sauna and steam access, High Tea by JW, a bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne, a wellness gift, and more all for $539 per guest (valued at $702).
Heaven certainly awaits at Spa by JW! For more information and to book a treatment guaranteed to delight the soul, go here.
Where: 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: Spa by JW is open from 9am – 6pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday, 9am – 8pm Thursday & 10am – 5pm Sunday.
Website: spabyjwgoldcoast.com
Instagram: @spabyjwgoldcoast
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
STORY SPONSORED BY JW MARRIOTT GOLD COAST RESORT & SPA
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
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
