For a much-needed dose of relaxation and serenity, unwind at the best day spas in Sydney!

Have you ever wanted to escape the hustle and bustle? Or fall into a deep zen where relaxation and pampering go hand-in-hand? The answer to wash away all of your stresses and pressure may be a treatment at an indulgent day spa.

Thankfully, Sydney is blooming with wellness retreats that focus purely on your inner and outer health and, even better so, they find ways to make you shine from the inside and out. Specialising in everything from facials to body scrubs, massages and traditional Turkish hamam, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to day spas in Sydney.

So, if you’re needing some downtime, a dose of wellness or just a relieving massage, treat yourself with a visit to one of the best day spas in Sydney that you must try in 2024!

<strong>The Darling Spa</strong>
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The Darling Spa

With 11 treatment rooms, two exclusive couples suites, a Moroccan hammam chamber, steam room and jacuzzi, it’s easy to understand why The Darling Spa makes this list as one of the best day spas in Sydney. Located inside The Star Sydney, The Darling Spa team excel in making you feel relax, refreshed and renewed. Unsure what to opt for? We love The Darling Spa’s Ozean Jourmey treatment which includes a full body exfoliation, body wrap, scalp massage and a full body massage. Add on a Healthy Glow Express Facial and you’ll feel brand new!

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The Star Sydney, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
<strong>The Day Spa by Chuan</strong>
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The Day Spa by Chuan

Usually awarded for their charming world-class hospitality and hotel service, The Langham in Sydney is also famed for having one of the best spas in Sydney. Meet The Day Spa by Chuan. Tucked below the Millers Point hotel, The Day Spa by Chuan adds that much-needed dose of relaxation to any getaway thanks to their range of beauty, body and spa treatments. With everything from massages to salt scrubs, facials, couple treatments and pregnancy packages, we also recommend checking out their gorgeous 20-metre indoor heated pool that sits below a ceiling dotted with star-like lights.

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The Langham Sydney, 89-113 Kent St, Millers Point, NSW 2000
<strong>Endota Spa</strong>
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Endota Spa

With 100 locations across the country, Endota Spa is Australia’s largest day spa and proud of it. Regardless of which site you visit, as soon as you take a step inside you’ll be greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who are experts in their field. With massages, facials and plenty of beauty services to choose from, Endota lets you pick and choose with what best suits your liking. How about a Remedial Massage? Or an Organic Infusion Facial followed by a Grounding Spa Pedicure? From head to toe, inside and out, Endota will make you feel brand new after every visit. One of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney!

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Various Locations.
<strong>Japanese Bath House</strong>
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Japanese Bath House

If you’re looking for an indulgent day spa, over a two-hour drive out of Sydney’s CBD will land you at South Bowenfels famous Japanese Bath House. With an indoor and outdoor onsen, Japanese Bath House specialises in a variety of treatments to help you truly unwind and relax. For your visit we recommend the Renewal which includes a 60-minute Asian blend massage as well as three-hour access to the bath house. Despite its location, Japanese Bath House is one of the best day spas in Sydney you need to try at least once!

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259 Sir Thomas Mitchell Dr, South Bowenfels, NSW 2790
<strong>Ottoman Turkish Bath & Day Spa</strong>
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Ottoman Turkish Bath & Day Spa

Located in South Granville, Ottoman Turkish Bath & Day Spa started up a mere 15 years ago by two sisters of Turkish background. The ultimate oasis for relaxation, here you’ll find traditional hamam methods fused in with a contemporary twist. Offering a traditional Turkish bath experience, guests will also be able to opt for a range of beauty services including laser, waxing, facials, mud masks, hair, makeup and more. The venue is charming and tucked away and offers a true slice of paradise. Note: Ottoman Turkish Bath & Day Spa operates as women’s only daily. Couples and men’s sessions operate after 3pm with special bookings.

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Level 2/46 Wellington Rd, South Granville, NSW 2142
<strong>spaQ</strong>
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spaQ

House inside one of the Most Unique Boutique Hotels in Sydney, spaQ in QT is an oasis where care, charm and charisma come together to provide one of Sydney’s best spa experiences. On top of their spa menu, spaQ also offers customised treatments to cater for each individual and their liking. But, if you’d rather let the professionals decide, their Weekend Warrior includes a coffee and sea kelp scrub, a massage and a facial will have you feeling recharged, nourished and regenerated. Plus, when you’re done, treat your tastebuds to the QTea High Tea curated by Adriano Zumbo!

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QT Sydney, 49 Market St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Feature image: The Day Spa by Chuan, The Langham Sydney. Photographed by The Langham. Image via Destination NSW.
This article was first published on June 20 2023. It was updated and edited by Hunter and Bligh on April 24 2024.
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