It’s safe to say that now more than ever we’re all looking for a little extra TLC, and what better way to unwind than by taking the day off and putting your physical and mental wellbeing in the gentle hands of the experts. Although most hotels will have their own in-house day spas that will cater for you whether you’re a hotel guest or not, there are a host of independent day spas in Perth offering an equally luxurious day spa experience.
Many of these focus on a holistic approach, where it’s all about the journey toward complete relaxation, that encompasses both wellbeing and beauty. A one-stop shop for total body relaxation, they seek to
Bodhi J Wellness Retreat & Health and Beauty Day Spa
Now with five location across WA, Bodhi J is run by husband and wife team Danny and Tania Taylor, and offers day spas focused on providing organic treatments and a relaxation experience that brings you back in touch with your roots. Choose from spa treatments for one, pregnancy pamper packages, couples’ spas and all-inclusive escapes.
Their first location in Wembley is a sanctuary that provides holistic and natural pampering sessions, with couples’ suites, a steam room, rain showers and a special Balinese egg-shaped stone bath. Calming music, dimmed lighting and flickering candles complete the relaxation experience as you sip on a soothing herbal tea. Bodhi J Wellness Retreat in Highgate has an infrared sauna and hydrotherapy spa baths, and caters to those looking for reiki, chakra balancing, sound healing, as well their popular traditional beauty and wellness journeys.
Bodhi also have spas located at The Westin in Perth and down in Margaret River at Injidup Spa Retreat. At all locations, they use 100% natural and organic products such as Australian eco-luxe brand Sodashi and Indigenous-inspired Li’Tya.
Book in for their spa journeys here. Opening times vary depending on location, so check in with the team on their website.
Cove Spa
Run by Jocelyn Derecourt, Cove Spa is an urban day spa in the heart of South Perth modelled around the idea of providing a calm, protected space and sanctuary for visitors. Their speciality is a results-driven facial, performed with a harmonious balance of massage and relaxation. All their hour-long spa services start with 5 minutes of mindfulness (a ‘Transcend Ritual’) to get you nice and relaxed, ready for the difficult task of being pampered.
If you are looking for a full body package, their Riverside Relaxation package is amongst their most popular. Over 2.5hours, you will be pampered from head to toe, with a Fiji Body Scrub, hydrating milk bath in their free-standing tub, and aromatic body massage. You will then be wrapped up in fresh linen and coconut body butter, and lie back for a 40minute aromatherapy facial. Book in here.
Open from Mondays to Saturdays from 9am. Book via 9367187.
47 Tate Street, South Perth
Annasha Day Spa Retreat
Set within a stunning 100-year old property which used to be the first Kalamunda High School for girls, Annasha Day Spa Retreat offers the ultimate relaxation getaway which will make you feel like you’ve stepped into simpler, infinitely more peaceful time.
Their Radiance package is designed to balance, awaken and re-energise all levels of your being. Over 3 hours, you’ll enjoy a welcoming ritual, aromatherapy hot towel massage and a Sodashi pure facial before sitting back for some refreshments and herbal tea in their relaxation lounge. They can also customise packages depending on what you are looking for and have double rooms if you want to bring a friend or your partner along for a treat.
Book your spa package here.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm
120 Williams St, Gooseberry Hill
Exhale Skin Body Spa
With a focus on traditional beauty, Exhale believe in creating a holistic experience, taking the time to learn what you want before planning out your spa journey. Led by owners Sara Culley and Marie Wells, Exhale is staffed by five talented therapists who will cater to different requests, from skin health to deep massage.
They offer a range of spa journeys tailored to suit whatever your relaxation needs may be, including a specially crafted spa journey for men (Man’s Retreat), which involves a full body exfoliation and massage. For an all-inclusive experience, book in for their Top to Toe spa journey, which covers everything from a facial to a mini pedicure and runs for 180minutes.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, you can book in for your spa retreat here.
276 Dampier Avenue, Kallaroo
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Manusa Organic Spa Fremantle
Manusa’s ethos is organic, and the team uses entirely certified organic products in their spa treatments. Their approach is in line with the organic lifestyle, a little more down to earth with a focus on providing to utmost benefit to the body.
Their bespoke spa packages are designed to allow you to switch off and rejuvenate for a few hours. Most popular is their radiance package, which runs over two hours, starting with a full-body massage using organic essential oils, followed by a revitalising Èminence organic facial tailored to suit your specific skin requirements and concerns. You’ll leave feeling totally moisturised and radiant inside-out.
Explore their spa packages and book here.
Open Monday - Saturday, opening times vary.
130B George Street, East Fremantle