The Best Massages In Perth To Book For Mum This Mother’s Day
If there’s one gift guaranteed to land, it’s a massage. Not another candle. Not another bunch of flowers. Actual, uninterrupted time out.
Whether she’s into plush robes and soft lighting or prefers someone who’ll properly get into those stubborn knots, Perth’s day spas and wellness studios are stacked with options. Think head-to-toe relaxation, deep tissue resets and treatments that leave you floating out the door.
Here’s our pick of the best massages in Perth to lock in for Mother’s Day—or to quietly book for yourself while you’re at it.
Heartwood
35A Napoleon St, Cottesloe WA 6011
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Heartwood has long been known as one of Perth's best massage spots and the place to go if you're looking for dreamy skincare and beauty products. Dreamed up by Alex Wilson, whose family owns an Indian sandalwood plantation in Kununurra, Heartwood is a dreamy oasis of calm with a focus on natural skincare and wellbeing, and of course, sandalwood oil. If you can't decide whether to treat your face or body to a massage, let us suggest their Half & Half treatment—a half-an-hour facial coupled with a half-an-hour head, neck and shoulder massage that will send you to a whole other realm of relaxation.
Ember Bathhouse
4B Donovan St, Osborne Park WA 6017
If you’re gifting a massage without adding the bathhouse ritual at Ember, you’re only doing half the job. This is one of Perth’s most talked-about wellness spaces for a reason—and the massages are consistently crowned among the city’s best.
Start in the bathhouse and make an afternoon of it. Rotate between the magnesium hot pool, cold plunge, sauna and steam, letting your muscles properly soften before you even step into the treatment room. It’s social (but soft) if you want it to be, serene if you don’t—and easily one of the best ways to actually switch off in Perth.
Then comes the massage. Expect skilled therapists who read the room (and your shoulders) quickly, adjusting pressure and pace to suit. Whether you’re booking deep tissue or something slower and more restorative, the massages (and any other experience here) simply must be experienced.
For Mother’s Day, this is the kind of gift that feels generous. Time together in the bathhouse, a proper massage, maybe a drink or bite after—it’s a whole reset.
Greenhaus Studio
27 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010
Greenhaus is a go-to for those who like their relaxation rituals layered with intention—and their Augustinus Bader body treatment takes things up a notch. An Australian exclusive, this is the science of self-renewal delivered in spa form.
The experience begins with dry brushing to smooth and prep the skin, stimulating circulation before moving into a full-body intuitive massage incorporating lymphatic drainage techniques. The aim? Encourage flow, support the nervous system and restore a sense of balance from head to toe.
What sets this treatment apart is the use of Augustinus Bader’s body oil, powered by the brand’s patented TFC8 technology — a complex designed to support cellular renewal and optimise the skin’s natural regenerative processes. It’s a rare chance to experience the cult-favourite formulation beyond the face, woven into a deeply restorative body ritual.
Bodhi
Cottesloe, Highgate, Wembley And Westin Perth
When it comes to Perth day spas, BODHI is in a league of its own. It’s one of the city’s most popular for a reason—the kind of place spa people already know and will never stop recommending. If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift that is guaranteed to impress, this is it.
From the moment you slip into the fluffy robe to the final wind-down in the post-treatment tea lounge, everything here is considered. The spaces are tranquil, the therapists are seriously skilled, and the massage menu covers everything from deeply grounding rituals to tension-targeting treatments.
The warm bamboo massage is a standout, using heated bamboo rods to knead out stubborn knots and ease aching muscles with steady, flowing pressure. It’s firm, rhythmic and wildly satisfying—the kind of treatment that leaves you floating out the door.
Crown Spa
Crown Towers, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
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If you’re going big for Mother’s Day, Crown Spa is how you do it. This isn’t just a massage booking—it’s a full experience, especially when done together and paired with a long lunch or a post-treatment cocktail.
The ritual starts in the Aqua Retreat, where you can rotate between the vitality pool, steam room and rain shower before your treatment even begins. It’s the kind of place you arrive early for and linger in after—catching up in the steam, unwinding in the lounge and making a proper afternoon of it.
The massages themselves are expertly tailored, whether the brief is deep muscle work or pure, floaty relaxation. Every detail is extra, and we can safely say this more than just a gift—you’ve got time together, wrapped in robes, followed by something delicious. Hard to top, really.
Bodyscape Wellness Spa
35 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands WA 6009
This tranquil aromatherapy spa and yoga studio will have you feeling incredibly zen from the moment you walk in thanks to its lush light-filled interiors designed by local legends, State of Kin. Arrive early and chill in the hammock or enjoy a herbal tea in the lounge before robing up for one of Perth's dreamiest massages.
Lush Skin And Body
176 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
Lush consistently delivers five-star treatments. If you’re booking a massage for Mother’s Day, this one ticks all the boxes.
Choose from deep tissue or hot stone if serious knot work is required, with therapists who know exactly how to adjust pressure so it feels therapeutic, not torturous. The space strikes that sweet spot between luxe and relaxed, so you’ll actually switch off the minute you walk in.
And if you really want to elevate the gift? A head spa should absolutely be considered. It’s indulgent, calming and wildly underrated—the kind of add-on that turns a great booking into a next-level one.
For Mother’s Day, Lush is adding extra value to vouchers over $150 (available 6–9 May), so it’s worth jumping on their socials for the details before locking it in.
COMO Shambhala Urban Escape
1 Cathedral Ave, Perth WA 6000
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Set within the heritage Treasury Buildings, COMO Shambhala Urban Escape is one of Perth’s most refined wellness addresses. Dark timber, low lighting and cocoon-like treatment rooms create a calm that feels worlds away from the CBD outside—which is exactly the point.
The massage menu leans into tailored, restorative bodywork, whether you’re after deep muscle release or something slower and more grounding. Therapists adjust pressure and technique to suit what your body needs on the day, so it never feels cookie-cutter.
If you’re booking, add the Indian Head Massage. It’s a standout—focused on the scalp, neck and shoulders, and designed to release tension you didn’t realise you were carrying. The result is that floaty, deeply settled feeling that lingers long after you’ve stepped back onto St Georges Terrace.
As a Mother’s Day gift, it’s hard to bear—especially when paired with a progressive long lunch at the precinct’s phenomenal dining options.
Embody Health
4C Centro Ave, Subiaco WA 6008
If Mother’s Day calls for something genuinely thoughtful, Embody Health is a strong contender—especially for mums-to-be or new mums running on very little sleep.
Their pregnancy massage is carefully designed to support changing bodies, easing lower back tension, hip tightness and shoulder strain with positioning that’s comfortable and considered. Therapists understand the specific niggles that come with growing a tiny human, so treatments feel safe, supportive and deeply restorative.
Postnatal massage is just as intentional, helping to release built-up tension through the neck, shoulders and lower back while encouraging circulation and recovery. It’s less about fluff and more about proper relief—the kind that lets you walk out standing a little taller.
Tara Massage
Unit 5/177 Stirling St, Perth WA 6000
Tara Massage has earnt some serious street cred in the world of massages and it's no wonder why. Our pick? The traditional Thai massage. You'll don a set of loose pyjamas for the treatment which takes place on the floor, and the masseuse will work on your sore spots through pressure point therapy and stretching. If you’ve got some knots that have been hanging around for a while, this is the place for you.
Bigfoot Massage
1/139 Newcastle St, Perth WA 6000
Tight muscles don’t clock off at 5pm, which is why Bigfoot remains a Northbridge favourite—open until 7pm, seven days a week. It’s reliable, no-fuss and perfect when you need proper relief without the spa theatrics.
The team’s experience shows in the breadth of the menu. From foot reflexology and shiatsu to Thai yoga massage, Swedish, therapeutic and traditional Chinese (tuina) massage, there’s something to match whatever your body’s dealing with. Aromatherapy options are also on hand if you’re after something a little more calming.
Their house specialty—the Bigfoot Deep Tissue Massage—is the one to book if knots have well and truly set up camp. Expect focused pressure, targeted work and therapists who aren’t afraid to get in there and sort things out.
Urban Massage Studio
North Perth And Booragoon
With a treatment menu this broad, Urban Massage Studio makes it easy to find exactly what your body’s asking for. Remedial, deep tissue, sports and reflexology are all on offer—and yes, some treatments may even be claimable through private health.
But the real sleeper hit? The head massage. Designed to work through the soft tissues of the shoulders, neck and scalp, the technique helps stimulate circulation, encourage lymphatic drainage and release built-up tension in all the spots that tend to carry stress. It’s subtle but powerful, leaving your mind clearer and your shoulders noticeably lighter.
Ambience Wellness
Claremont, Floreat and Karrinyup
With three locations across Perth, the Karrinyup space is the standout thanks to the way it’s tucked into the centre’s wellness precinct, making it feel removed from the retail buzz outside. It’s calm, aesthetic and quiet (with a tea lounge to seal the deal).
And while we’re at it, we need to be clear—this isn’t your average shopping centre massage spot. It books out quickly (especially around Mother’s Day), and while you’ll find remedial, reflexology and relaxation on the menu, there are thoughtful extras too, like a facial massage designed to release tension through the jaw and neck while encouraging a subtle lifting effect. Plus, you can shop afterwards. What’s not to love?
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