The Best Day Spas in Canberra to Relax and Unwind

A good day spa experience can be almost as rejuvenating as a holiday. For such a petite city, Canberra is blessed with some rather incredible relaxation havens, and we're here to help guide you on your way to a well-deserved reset.

Whether you’re after nourishing facial treatments, a relaxing full-body massage or maybe you want to celebrate an anniversary with your loved one or spend a day with the girls, Canberra has a day spa that will cater to your needs.

Urban Retreat Massage and Day Spa

Treat yourself to a pamper session at Urban Retreat, where guests are encouraged to slow down, unwind and recharge. Understanding the daily stresses of life, the team here are focused on resetting the mind, body and soul.

With treatments ranging from aromatic and hot stone massage, reflexology, facials using Aesop and Jurlique products and an Infrared sauna, it's not hard to see a visit will be a good idea. 

5/46 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls 

Hale Spa

Treat yourself, or a loved one, with a trip to the bougiest day spa in Canberra. Located at Hotel Realm, Hale Spa is the place to unwind if a luxurious experience is what you’re after. You could even head to the gym first (if that’s your thing), or follow a body exfoliation treatment with a trip to the sauna and steam room or dip in the plunge pool.

Treatments can be tailored to your needs and if a couple’s retreat is what you’re after, then this is the ultimate place to indulge.

10–14 Macquarie Street, Barton

Canberra Day Spa

Book into one of the most renowned day spas in town, at this haven that has been in operation for many years. Choose from one of their body treatments to soak your body in warm aromatic oil, feel like a new person with a deep body scrub, or melt your worries away with one of their massage options.

Canberra Day Spa has everything on offer – we promise you’ll likely re-book straight away, and with the option to add a manicure and pedicure to your treatment, it's a one-stop shop for your beauty needs.

2 Akuna Street, Canberra City

La Terre Day Spa

La Terre Day Spa is all about bringing resort-style luxury to the city, and the serene interiors and attention to detail deliver just that. La Terre offers lush treatments from hot stone massages to full body wraps and scrubs.

To make the deal even sweeter, guests can select curated day packages and enjoy access to a jacuzzi, sauna and rain shower on-site. Whether you pop in for a mini facial or stay all day, you'll feel all kinds of nourished upon departure. 

Unit 50/11 Thynne Street, Bruce 

Endota Spa Canberra

If wellness is your thing you will love Endota Spa. Conveniently located in the city centre, you can whisk yourself away post-work day for a stress-free pick-me-up. Or, duck out in the middle of the day for a speedy but luxe lunchtime freshen-up up. From the minute you walk through the door your body will instantly unwind.

More than just a day spa, their beauty service menu is extensive, with everything from waxing and pedicures to full body spray tans to get you event-ready.

Canberra Centre

Jindii Ecospa

The ultimate destination for relaxation and inspired by the native flora in the surrounding Australian National Botanic Gardens in which this spa sits, Jindii Ecospa is perfect for a trip out with friends.

Essentially a mini oasis of pure indulgence, this is one worth treating yourself to following a stressful week. With a treatment menu including bathing rituals in mineral waters and superfood facials, prepare for the ultimate pamper day.

Within Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton

Mudd The Spa

Mudd The Spa is a luxury day spa combining ancient healing traditions with modern beauty rituals to leave you feeling refreshed, energised and ready to face the world again.

From facials to body treatments using only the finest products and calming herbal teas, the little details elevate your experience. A visit to a day spa like this is one we all probably need to visit more often than we do, with a state of calm welcoming you in.

Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton

H20 Spa

Located on the beautiful Kingston Foreshore, H20 Spa is a medispa dedicated to the face and body. Whether you are after a relaxing facial or a specific body treatment such as one that targets cellulite, you will find a beautifying or relaxing experience here to suit whatever you are after.

71 Giles Street, Shop 68, Kingston Foreshore

Siam Senses Thai Massage and Day Spa

Is there much that compares to a proper Thai massage when your body is in dire need of a good stretch? We think not. A massage by one of the certified therapists who work at Siam Senses will leave you floating on air and free from built-up tension

Plus, if you love your experience plan on becoming a regular, buy yourself a package deal and save some cash!

Braddon & Phillip 

Live Well Spa and Holistic Wellness Centre

Do you want a feel-good boost that goes beyond a massage in Canberra? Then this is the place for you. From services and treatments for stress, insomnia, gut health and chronic pain, Live Well Spa and Holistic Wellness Centre may be the answer to your improved wellness journey.

From acupuncture, kinesiology, naturopathy and remedial massage, it's all available to you under one roof.

35 Murray Crescent Griffith

Are you feeling relaxed following a treatment at one of the best day spas in Canberra? Why not continue to lush vibes with a romantic dinner, or even better, a romantic getaway?