Top 5 luxury day spas in South Australia

In the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, EOS Spa + Wellness by SkyCity is a haven of relaxation, where every detail has been thought through. From the brushed gold and pendant lights designed to look like clouds to the warming eucalyptus and arnica oils used to melt muscular tension, every element is the epitome of what a luxury day spa should be.

Our pick is Indulgent Flourish Ritual - which includes a back massage, a skin softening coconut and jasmine body polish, followed by a warm shower, and a delicious hydrating body wrap and restorative foot massage. We strongly suggest you arrive early and spend some time pre-treatment soaking, steaming and swimming in the area’s sauna, steam room and pool.

On the fringe of the city lies an historic building that has now been converted into an all encompassing luxury wellness retreat. With everything from massages, facials and float pods to naturopathy, reiki and tarot readings, Davaar House is on a mission to provide you with everything you need to take care of all aspects of your wellbeing.

For the full experience, spoil yourself with the “Retreat Day” package and enjoy five blissful hours of heaven. You’ll begin with a 60-minute oxygen therapy session to help increase energy production, before activating your lymphatic system with a 40-minute RollShape session. A customised massage and facial will follow before you wrap it up with a relaxing float to let it all truly sink in.

The Adelaide Hills has an air of luxury about it, making it the perfect place for a pamper. Amongst the hills, Mount Lofty House delivers the perfect country-style spa experience. On the property you’ll find the charming Gatekeeper’s Day Spa which uses Jurlique's biodynamic products, packed with powerful natural nutrients, to deliver treatments that are both deeply relaxing and superbly effective.

Their Nutri-Define Touch of Luxe is a gold-standard facial, combining deep cleansing with a resurfacing enzyme peel, a hydrating oil treatment and a neck and shoulder massage. The grand finale is a contouring treatment with cool jade and warm rose quartz crystals. Add in a relaxing pedicure and you have a treatment that will leave you feeling reborn from head to toe!

They might be known for their award-winning wines but Longview Vineyard offers more than just a showstopping shiraz. Nestled amongst their Adelaide Hills Cellar Door the Longview Day Spa is a truly unique wellness retreat in South Australia and the best part? You’ll get to indulge in the local fare at the end of your treatment.

We recommend the Sanctuary Escape package. This 2-hour day spa experience includes a skin care consultation with your therapist, then a massage, facial and hair treatment, followed by herbal tea and sparkling wine. For more nourishment, check out the delicious dining options available at the Cellar Door.

One day not enough? Extend your stay by bunking up in one of the luxury suites for a night (or two)!

What started as a transformative personal journey has now grown into a luxury day spa with two locations where we can go to escape the stressors of everyday life. The mother-daughter duo behind the scenes of Temple Day Spa have an innate understanding of what it takes to enhance wellness through treatments which is reflected in their lavish spa menu.

You can choose a singular facial, massage or sauna treatment but to truly make the most of your experience, opt for one of Temple’s carefully curated package options. Ranging from 90 minutes to five hours, each of the seven packages combines a number of key treatments that work together to leave you feeling revitalised and rejuvenated. Our pick? The Ultimate Sleep Package (because we could all use a little more solid shuteye) which not only includes two luxury treatments but also a number of take-home goodies to improve your nighttime routine.