I'll come right out and say it. Sunshine Coast day spas are the epitome of relaxation. Sun-soaked sanctuaries to escape to, unwind, and rejuvenate. There's something so damn refreshing about our slice of paradise. And even better still, there's no shortage of bathhouses and wellness hubs around.
From hinterland hills to the coastal strip, specialised therapists work their magic, turning sore stressed bodies and minds into temples of zen. For the already blissed-out peeps, skip the stress busters and indulge in some serious beautifying treatments.
I've been kneeded, de-knotted and genuinely rebooted at a wide range of parlours across the region. The goal? To narrow down the very best day spas on the Sunshine Coast. For me that looks like pristine facilities, top tier service, and I'll be honest, I'm a sucker for a clean aesthetic.
I think it’s high time you carved out some space to de-stress and rejuvenate, too. Yep, I really have tested treatments all over town to sum up the 11 of the best day spas on the Sunshine Coast/Gubbi Gubbi Country, so switch off your phone, shut out the world and get glowing again.
Sunshine Coast Day Spas At A Glance
Sunshine Coast Day Spas With Bathhouse
Tank Farm
457 Bli Bli Rd, Bli Bli QLD 4560
Bathhouse | Magnesium Pools | Plunge pool | Saunas | Steam room | Lunch
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This boutique bathhouse, nestled away on lush coastal farmland in Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, offers a welcomed escape from the daily grind. Inspired by the surrounds and seamlessly blending nature into the building’s design, Tank Farm is set on 40 acres of rolling farmlands and is designed specifically for couples or friends. There's only yourself and two guests with you at any one time so it feels super exclusive and wildly private.
The pools are micro-dosed with botanicals for healing benefits. Think pepermint elderflower, lemon myrtle and hibiscus.
Expect lavish Hamptons-style touches, natural textures and earthy tones which compliment the surrounding wilderness. Their rejuvenation experiences are all about restoring balance to your body and have been designed to take you on a curated journey of relaxation.
Noosa Springs Day Spa
Links Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Bathhouse | Thermal suite | Float tanks | Massage | Facials | Body treatments | Head & feet treatments | Spray tan, tinting & waxing
When I say Noosa Springs Day Spa is one of the most beautiful spas I've visited, I am not exaggerating. With an interior inspired by ancient Roman baths, I don’t know what I love more: the filtered hydro-massage pool, the flotation pool with its impressive starlit ceiling, the outdoor couple's spa or the infrared sauna that helps speed up the detoxification process.
Visit The Spa at Noosa Springs and you’ll understand why I'm obsessed with this country club-like day spa. As for treatments, it's like choosing between your children, I can’t pick favourites.
AQUA Day Spa
14 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Bathhouse | Massage | Facials | Body treatments | Steam room | Feet treatments
Located at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, get ready to enter a world of sublime relaxation when you step inside AQUA Day Spa. From aqua therapy pools to steam rooms and a plethora of treatment options (including the current Detox IR Sauna & Massage special which includes a blissful 75 minutes of massage), you’ll find yourself hitting that “book now” button again and again. Yes, I am speaking from experience here.
Tank Riveria
209 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Bathhouse | Sauna | Steam Room | Lunch | Massage | Facial
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Tank Riveria describes itself as, ‘a day club, waterfront restaurant, bar, river cruise, bathhouse and day spa all wrapped into one’. Since Tank opened in Bli Bli in late 2021, it has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after day spas and the recent expansion to Mooloolaba is just as popular, dare I say more so.
The ultra-luxe day spa seamlessly blends into a sophisticated waterfront dining and bar space, perfect for sunset drinks and catchups with friends. You can keep the bathhouse experience simple(ish) and move between Tank Riveria’s six magnesium baths, wet steam rooms and sauna, or go all out and indulge in a gourmet lunch, signature massage, facial and a one-hour vintage river cruise with complimentary Chandon. Oh, if you must, right?
TH7 BodyLabs
97 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Ice bath | Infrared sauna | Steam room | Traditional sauna | Red light therapy | Hot and cold pools | Compression therapy | Cryotherapy chambers
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While this one isn't technicallyyyy a day spa, it's all about relaxation and recovery so I think it deserves a spot on this list. TH7 BodyLabs is a bold elite recovery, wellness and longevity facility in Noosa Junction, specialising in science-based protocols that are designed to make you ‘feel better, recover faster and live longer’. The new state-of-the-art clinic opened in December 2023, showcasing the latest wellness equipment and cutting-edge therapies.
At TH7 BodyLabs Noosa you’ll find an infrared sauna, traditional sauna, stream room, compression boots, hot pool, cold plunge pools, ice baths and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. So, yes, it’s pretty slick. The wellness facility has a strong ethos that ‘prevention is better than cure’ and is designed with health and wellbeing at the forefront of everything they do to help clients ‘embrace the potential of a longer and optimised life’.
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Lillypilly's Cottages & Day Spa
584 Maleny-Montville Road, Maleny QLD 4552
Massage | Facial
Overlooking magnificent Lake Baroon and the Conondale Ranges, Lillypilly's Cottages & Day Spa is a relaxing sanctuary to escape to. Plus, with accommodation on site and couples treatments avaialble, it's the perfect romantic getaway.
Choose from an extensive selection of massage and facials then retreat to your own private cottage and get your dinner delivered at this sweet country escape. Did I mention their cottages are pet-friendly too?
Ikatan Day Spa
46 Grays Rd, Doonan QLD 4562
Massage | Facials | Body treatments | Feet & head treatments
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Ikatan is the true definition of a luxury destination spa. And I'm not the only ones who think so. Voted 'Best Destination Spa in Australia' four times and voted as a 'Best of Queensland Experience', stepping into this Indonesian-inspired tropical oasis leads to an immediate sense of relaxation. And that’s even before the Ikatan treatments kick off.
I love that Ikatan isn't just about a spa treatment; you're encouraged to relax in the tranquil gardens before or after your session, where you can listen to the songbirds or watch the native water dragon lizards. There are huge range of spa treatments personalised to your individual wellness needs.
Stephanie's Ocean Spa
33 Viewland Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Massage | Facials | Body treatments | Head & feet treatments | Waxing | Water therapy
This day spa's nestled a short stroll from Hastings Street and conveniently accommodates for group treatments. Stephanie's is one of those Sunshine Coast day spas locals and visitors alike flock to, and being one of them was actually a dream.
The treatment menu is dripping with decadence, so it was difficult to decide where to start. Though what I can say is that the hydro wellness therapies like the 90 minute Vichy Vitality Ritual is exclusive to the Noosa locale and uses streams of water to therapeutically cascade over tired muscles along with a hot stone massage and organic body exfoliation. I'm telling you, you'll feel all brand new.
The contemporary design of Stephanie's Ocean Spa offers eleven wellness treatment rooms, including couple suites and a signature triple suite, both encompassing stunning views into the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Organica Day Spa
1/8 Grebe St, Peregian Beach QLD 4573
Massage | Facials | Body treatments | Head & foot treatments | Waxing
Nestled in Peregian Beach and after 33 years of operation, honestly, the massages at Organica Day Spa are off the charts good. You really can tell the experience they bring to the massage table and I am pretty sure I dozed off for a bit there.
These pros provide some of the most advanced and organic facials around, with great active ingredients to cater for all skin problems, facials including microdermabrasion, skin needling, oxygen facials and enzyme peels. Plus couples are catered to with their dedicated spa menu too.
Waterfall Day Spa
11 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Massage | Facials | Body treatments | Hand & foot treatments
Just metres away from the Mooloolaba beachfront, you’ll find Waterfall Day Spa. Located in the beautiful Landmark Resort, this relaxation haven has so many treatment options, it’ll make your head spin.
From couples massages to facials, and more luxurious treatments like the 3 hour long pamper packages, there’s truly something for everyone—they even do wedding and group packages if you’re looking for the ultimate gal’s night out. Or, treat someone special with a spa voucher that says 'I see you and it's time to relaaaaax.'
Citycave
Level G, 1/30 Minchinton St, Caloundra QLD 4551
Massage | Sauna | Float tanks
I dub this one the best day spa on the Sunshine Coast for an inclusive, all genders space that is genuinely commited to your wellness. No, it doesn't have the stock standard frangipani on your pillow. Though the dark-lit, minimalist space and hideaway feel gives this one five stars in my books.
Commited to your rejuvenation, recovery and stress relief, Citycave is giving peak performance vibes. And the memberships mean you may even treat yourself to a more frequent day spa session, meaning proactive support for your mind, body and tech neck. Can't ask for more than that.
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