Reset at the best day spa Brisbane has to offer

Life’s all about balance. And sometimes that means tossing out the to-do list, switching your phone to do not disturb, and taking time to recharge your own batteries.

Whether you’re a Brisbane local looking for some time out or a traveller seeking a little pampering on your getaway, you’ll find it here in the River City – where wellness is much more than a buzzword.

Get ready to zone out and tune into revitalisation at the best day spas in Brisbane.

Stephanie’s Spa Retreat at Sofitel Brisbane

Seeking the best day spa Brisbane has to offer? Start with a luxury treatment at award-winning Stephanie’s Spa Retreat, nestled within the French flair of five-star Sofitel Brisbane.

A haven focused on rejuvenating mind, body and spirit, Stephanie’s boasts eleven luxurious spa therapy suites – including a twin spa suite for friend or couples retreats. The huge spa menu has a treatment for every need, but the signature Opal Rasul Temple ought to be experienced at least once – it includes exfoliation, mud masks, steam therapy and more.

Every fine detail is considered here, including a dedicated spa cuisine menu and Stephanie’s Signature High Tea to celebrate and raise a glass of Australian sparkling wine or herbal tea, should you prefer.

Where: Level 3/249 Turbot St, Brisbane City

Sakura Day Spa

Sakura is your permission to unplug, with a health focus that blends a range of ancient Asian techniques with modern massage. A tranquil sanctuary in Teneriffe, Sakura’s treatment menu includes facials, massage, pedicures, manicures and spa experiences. Indulge in the ‘ultimate pamper package’ for a full body massage, chocolate body wrap and signature facial – you’ll be ready to get out there and explore more of Brisbane.

Where: 1a/54 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe

AWAY Spa at W Brisbane

W Brisbane is the expert in ensuring a five star experience is glamorous, not stuffy – and this eclectic style continues into its day spa offering too. AWAY Spa’s pamper offering will have you in a total Sunshine State of mind, with head-to-toe massages, facials and beauty treatments on offer.

Kick things off with your guest access to the mineral rich vitality pools, sweat it out in the ‘his and hers’ steam and sauna rooms, then settle in for your treatment, which can include meditative use of crystals or Western Australian tiger eye gem stones for total relaxation.

Finish the experience in a river-facing relaxation pod, where you can sit back with a rehydrating beverage and customised tunes by W Brisbane’s very own music curator.  

Where: W Brisbane, 81 N Quay, Brisbane City

Ripple Brisbane Massage

Your home is the place you unwind the most, so why not take it to the next level with a visit from mobile masseuse Ripple Massage.

Servicing the Greater Brisbane area, Ripple allows you to be pampered in the comfort of your own home or hotel – perfect for those prepping for a special event, getting together for a hens party or girls weekend, or even those who just need to schedule some ‘me time’ into busy days. They just get it.

Massages range from relaxation, hot stone and deep tissue to specialised pregnancy massage and signature offerings that sound totally delicious – like treatments that infuse chocolate, coffee or honey.

Where: Your home, holiday rental or hotel in Brisbane City or surrounding suburbs.

Soak Bathhouse

Press your reset button at Soak Bathhouse, a modern Australian bathhouse that steers away from tradition and embraces holistic wellness that's as much about re-energising and laughing with friends as what happens on the massage table.

Perched on a rooftop in Brisbane’s West End, this urban oasis opened after the major success of its flagship at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. And it brings its signature style; affordable treatments that range from bathing to massage, infrared sauna and LED facials; open-air hot spas; and an ethos that wellness should be accessible and part of a regular routine, rather than a one-off indulgence.

If you’re looking for a place to relax and socialise with friends – rather than run off straight after your massage – this is it.

Where: Level 2, The Eaves at West Village, 111 Boundary St, West End

Aquarius Health & Medispa

A slice of serenity in the heart of Brisbane City, Aquarius combines the relaxation of a day spa with the expertise of cosmetic beauty therapies.

Whether you sink into a massage or body treatment aimed to rejuvenate or de-stress, Aquarius indulges all your senses. There are facials using fruit enzymes and wine, body scrubs harnessing lemongrass or pink champagne sugar, and body wraps of spiced chai and vanilla bean.

You can also take advantage of the bathhouse, home to a 22m indoor heated pool, male and female Asian inspired bathhouses, and a fitness centre that offers classes should you wish to stretch out your day with a yoga practice. Adding the cherry on top is a dedicated café and bar onsite, ready to serve up protein shakes, cold pressed juices, wine or a Bloody Mary – it’s your day, after all.

Where: Level 2/70D Mary St, Brisbane City

KAILO Wellness Medispa at Calile Hotel

Just stepping into The Calile Hotel feels like an escape from the real world – where the bustle of trendy James Street is replaced with a Palm Springs-esque oasis of palms and poolside relaxation. Melt away the stress even more and retreat to KAILO Medispa, a serene, pink-hued and understated haven for wellness.  

Not just the place for a deeply relaxing massage, KAILO offers brow and lash beauty treatments, facials, vitamin therapy and more, so you’ll leave with a glow from head to toe.

Where: Level 1, 48 James St, Fortitude Valley

Ipswich Massage and Herbal Spa

Nurture mind, body and soul at Ipswich Massage, where an expert team includes certified massage therapists, osteopath, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, physiotherapist and a cosmetic nurse.

Whether you’re seeking treatment to recover from injury, or simply looking for the chance to relax and approach health more holistically – Ipswich Massage has you covered with acupuncture, physiotherapy, cupping, reflexology, sports massage and more, with health insurance rebates available for some services.

Where: 196 Brisbane Street, Ipswich

Want to continue your wellness journey? Splash out on a whole weekend of rejuvenation with this itinerary, slip away to a retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland, or work one of these day spas into your next Queensland escape.