Top 12 wellness retreats in Melbourne for a complete mind-body reset
Sometimes, when the world seems to move a little too fast, all you need to do is take a short break. And I don’t mean just rotting in bed all weekend with your comfort show and boxes of takeaway lying around.
Maybe you need something that clears your head and gives your body the space to breathe again completely.
If you’re looking for a place to rest, heal, and reconnect, Melbourne offers some of the best places to have your wellness retreats.
1. Samadhi Spa and Wellness Retreat
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Website: http://samadhiretreat.com.au/
Address: 33 Collins Rd, Glenlyon
Phone: +61353487926
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30 am – 10:00 pm
Samadhi blends luxurious accommodation with tailored wellness programs, including meditation, organic spa treatments, counseling, and more. Aside from pampering, it also targets personal transformation.
The place is run by healing arts veterans and has earned multiple awards over the course of 24 years. Guests can enjoy small-group or solo stays in lodges surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Along with the comprehensive retreat programs, you’ll also be provided with healthy, organic meals throughout your stay.
All their programs are customised to every person’s needs, and each one of the guests is guaranteed to receive relaxed and attentive care.
Pro tip:
If life feels a little out of sync, you can opt for their 4-night “Transform Program.” It includes counseling, meditation, movement, and nutrition. It will give you enough time for yourself and help you decompress fully.
2. Lavanya Day Spa and Skin Hub
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Website: http://www.lavanyaretreat.com.au/
Address: 4 Coxs Garden, Williamstown
Phone: +61393977084
Operating hours:
- Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lavanya offers spa and skin treatments that are made to soothe the body and maintain cellular health. Their services are grouped into facials, massages, body treatments, and advanced skin therapy.
Their Fire and Ice Facial is a popular service among patrons due to its rejuvenating properties. It uses high-grade ingredients and LED light therapy, which helps reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen.
What stood out to us the most was their pregnancy care program. It offers safe and gentle prenatal massages and hydration facials that are meant to pamper expecting moms.
You shouldn’t expect less from this place, as all treatments are carried out by trained and certified professionals.
Pro tip:
Ask about their Seasonal Ritual Packages. They often include discounted upgrades or complimentary add-ons.
3. Aurora Spa and Bathhouse
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Website: https://auroraspa.com.au/
Address: 23 Constitution Hill Rd, Sorrento
Phone: +61359351222
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
This place is one of Melbourne’s most popular wellness destinations due to its offering of mixed ancient bathing rituals and advanced skin and body therapies.
Their bathhouse, in particular, is the most sought-after service due to its hydrothermal courses.
Guests are allowed to move freely through a circuit of thermal mineral pools, cold plunge baths, aromatherapy steam rooms, and more. This process is made to stimulate circulation and calm the nerves.
The best part is, visitors are free to personalise the order and duration of each course.
They also offer facial and body treatments, where they use natural and clinical-grade products.
Pro tip:
The place has a strict “no phone policy,” so follow accordingly and don’t try to sneak your phone in! It’s their way of making sure that guests are all in the moment to relax and unwind.
4. Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Wellness Retreat and Bathhouse
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Website: https://shizuka.com.au/
Address: 7 Lakeside Dr, Hepburn
Phone: +61353482030
Inspired by the ryokans of Kyoto, Shizuka Ryokan brings a Japanese wellness experience by blending cultural hospitality known as “omotenashi” with therapies and traditional bath rituals.
The place offers overnight stays, full-day, and half-day spa access.
Shizuka’s wellness offerings are mostly inspired by Japanese healing philosophies. They offer shiatsu massage, Japanese facial rejuvenation, reflexology, and herbal wraps.
Their signature offering is the private Japanese-style bathhouse, where you’ll be soaking deeply in mineral-rich waters and essential oils to ease muscle tension and momentarily improve respiratory health.
For guests staying overnight, you’ll be pampered with tatami-matted rooms, futon bedding, and a kaiseki-style Japanese breakfast.
Pro tip:
To further elevate your experience, don’t miss out on the packages that include the luxurious room, private bath, massages, and food services.
5. Seasons5 Spa Retreat
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Website: https://seasons5.com.au/
Address: Seasons5 Resort, 456 Point Cook Rd, Point Cook
Phone: +61383765300
Operating hours:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
If you want a quick escape without leaving the metro area, Season5 is a great place to go with resort-style accommodation and a full-service day spa.
Although the location is still within the city, the place is quiet as it’s near wetlands and surrounded by lush gardens.
Some of Season5’s services include their signature massage, a 90-minute session using aromatic oils. There’s also the Collagen Infusion Facial, which uses active botanicals to hydrate and tighten the skin.
They also offer hot stone therapy, full-body scrubs, anti-aging facials, and hydrotherapy foot rituals. Their couples’ packages are also popular, as they come with private dual rooms and champagne or other refreshments.
Pro tip:
After your relaxing session, you can grab a quick bite at Season5’s on-site restaurant, Cinnamon Bay. They offer fresh and seasonal dishes. Some packages also include dining credits, so ask about them when booking.
6. Kirsty Saunders
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Website: https://www.kirstysaunders.com/
Address: 56 Hartnett Dr, Seaford
Phone: +61437691754
For women seeking hormonal balance, emotional reset, and body alignment, Kirsty Saunders offers sessions that are deeply focused on feminine health.
It’s perfect for women struggling with stress, burnout, and major life transitions.
Her signature work is the “Embodied Woman Session,” which lasts up to two hours. The session includes intuitive bodywork, somatic coaching, breathwork, and womb healing practices.
They may sound intimidating, but don’t worry! These sessions are non-clinical and will only include exercises that guide clients to release stored tension in the body and achieve deeper self-awareness and emotional clarity.
Pro tip:
All services are by appointment only. So, make sure you secure a spot before going there, as every session is private and tuned only to the client.
7. Yarra Valley Living Centre
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Website: http://yvlc.org/
Address: 55 Rayner Ct, Yarra Junction
Phone: +61359615958
Operating hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
While Yarra Valley Living Centre was originally built to support people with cancer, the place has now developed into a wellness retreat centre that promotes holistic healing, mindfulness, and whole-food nutrition.
Unlike other places that offer overnight stays and full-day sessions, the centre’s wellness programs typically last between three and seven days. Each program covers meditation, yoga, whole plant-based meals, and group facilitation.
Most of these retreats are made to reduce stress, manage burnout, and improve emotional health. These sessions are led by facilitators with backgrounds in counselling, mind-body medicine, and nutritional science.
For accommodations, you can choose from shared or private rooms on site.
Pro tip:
Ask about payment plan options. The foundation offers generous subsidies and support for those who need it.
8. Holism Retreat
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Website: https://www.holism.com.au/
Address: M Gallery Hotel Chadstone, 1341 Dandenong Rd
Phone: +61391083388
Operating hours:
- Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday and Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holism offers many spa and wellness services, including therapeutic massages, custom facials, an infrared sauna, guided meditation, and energy healing.
Their most popular treatment is the Elemental Immersion. It includes oils, stones, breathwork, and sound therapy.
Most of their services are made to release stress through light, sound, and breath regulation. You can book as a day visitor or combine their treatments with a luxury hotel stay.
Aside from wellness, you’ll also find aesthetic services such as lash lifts and brow trimming.
Pro tip:
Look out for seasonal packages and hotel-spa combo deals, on their official website and social media pages, especially around Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and more.
9. Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat and Spa
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Website: https://maiaveda.com.au/
Address: 18 Piper St, Kyneton
Phone: +61420580886
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The place’s wellness programs are deeply rooted in the principles of Ayurveda and natural healing.
For context, Ayurveda is a traditional system of Indian medicine that uses a range of holistic approaches to treatment, including yoga, massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine.
Their programs are available as a full-day experience or a few-night residential journey. Their treatments are personalized according to your “dosha” and emotional needs.
Moreover, the sessions often include prayers, mantras, and energy work. Basically, it’s not just a retreat for physical and emotional wellness, but for spiritual wellness as well.
Pro tip:
You’re encouraged to digitally detox and immerse fully in the retreat without distraction, so bring minimal electronics and clear your calendar if you’re staying for a few days.
10. EQ
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Website: http://www.eq-wellbeing.com/
Address: 5/22 Kings Pl, South Melbourne
Phone: +61427693180
Operating hours:
- Monday 6:15 am – 6:30 pm
- Tuesday 6:15 am – 8:15 pm
- Wednesday to Sunday 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
EQ is not your typical wellness retreat sanctuary. The place is specifically made for high-achieving professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs.
They target those who are more prone to burnout and psychological distress due to the nature of their profession.
Their treatments use neuroscience, biofeedback, and somatic therapy to help these professionals reset their nervous system and regulate their emotions.
EQ’s retreats typically run two- to four-day programs where guests undergo nervous system regulation sessions, such as breathwork, ice baths, and guided neuro-education classes.
Over the course of the retreat, your changes are tracked using Oura Rings and HRV monitors, so you’ll be able to measure your shift in real time.
Pro tip:
We suggest booking early, as their spots are limited to 10-15 participants at a time.
11. OnTrack Health Retreat Victoria
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Website: http://www.ontrackretreats.com.au/health-retreat-victoria
Address: Nicol Dr S, Waurn Ponds
Phone: +61 1300 949 144
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
If you want to lose weight, improve fitness, or build sustainable, healthy habits, OnTrack will provide a structured retreat designed exactly for those goals.
If you’re serious about changing your lifestyle, then this place is ready to support you.
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by personal trainers, dietitians, and psychologists. Your emotional eating, food triggers, and motivations are tackled, so it’s best to come with an open mind.
The programs, which range from a 1-week to a multi-week stay, include daily fitness training, nutrition education, mental well-being coaching, and balanced meals.
For workouts, there are boxing, yoga, beach walks, and more. Meals are also calorie-controlled for weight loss and can be adjusted to be replicated at home.
Pro tip:
Ask about the follow-up coaching program. This is very important, as it helps you stick to your goals when you go back home.
12. Summer House Retreat
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Website: https://www.summerhouseretreat.com.au/
Address: 5 Camrose Ct, Jan Juc
Phone: +61404875075
Operating hours: 24 hours
Summer House blends luxury and grounding rituals. It’s a fancy guesthouse that’s designed for deep rest, nourishment, and holistic connection.
It’s also close to nature, so take it as if you just went away for a short vacation.
Their wellness programs include yoga, mindfulness workshops, body therapies, and plant-based meals. These retreats usually last from three to four days in a small group (usually 6–10 participants).
If you want a more personalized session, you can book private sessions in sound healing, reiki, intuitive mentoring, and crystal therapy.
The property can also be hired privately, like for birthdays and corporate retreat events.
Pro tip:
If you’re looking to support your return home, you can request a post-retreat kit. It includes recipes, journaling prompts, and guided meditations.