Best Spa Hotels in Brisbane

Welcome to Brisbane. A sunny and bustling metropolis bursting with local culture, urban adventures, sensational cuisine, top-notch art, and even a beach in the centre of the city. It plays host to millions of tourists every year, the climate is amazing year-round, and when it comes to luxury accommodation, there is no shortage of exclusive comfort and first-class hospitality in Brisbane. For your pleasure and leisure, we’ve selected some of the best spa hotels in Brisbane for your next visit.

The Westin Brisbane

Perfect for business or leisure, The Westin Brisbane is a gorgeous city stay with spacious suites that have views of the skyline. Nautilus, the heated outdoor pool, is a cool place to unwind and enjoy cocktails while Heavenly Spa by Westin offers indulgent treats—perfect for couples on a romantic getaway. From renewing facials to indulgent hot stone massages, Heavenly Spa is a space that allows you to relax and clear your mind. Here, you’ll be treated to an exquisite selection of world-class treatments, featuring luxurious skincare by BABOR®, the hotel’s bespoke formulations from DMK, and Australia’s premier 100% organic beauty line, INIKA®.

The Westin Brisbane also has refined dining and social areas; The Charles’ is a classy aviation-inspired jazz bar while guests who book a stay in one of the Club Rooms get access to the Westin Club for a more exclusive vibe.

Sofitel Brisbane Central

Spacious and sophisticated, Sofitel Brisbane Central’s rooms and suites are always a delight to stay in. Guests are treated to contemporary design coupled with French elegance and luxury inside each room. Suzette, the on-site restaurant offers refined dining with an international menu while Stephanies Spa boasts one of the finest spa experiences in the area, earning Sofitel Brisbane Central a spot on our list of the best spa hotels in Brisbane. Open daily on Level 3, the hotel’s day spa offers 11 spa therapy suites and a twin spa suite especially for couples. For a deeply relaxing whole-body experience, we suggest you try the Opal Rasul Temple where you’ll be covered in mineral-rich mud masks and taking it slow in a steam room that sets the stage for purification and moments of calm. The award-winning spa also features an array of skincare and spa rituals to choose from, to leave you feeling refreshed.

While you’re here, you can also lounge and enjoy cocktails by the pool, or experience a more exclusive setting in Club Millesime, the executive lounge on level 30.

Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Brisbane

The Emporium Hotel South Bank describes itself as the destination for exquisite experiences and a gateway to enriching encounters. Stay in ultimate comfort and luxury inside one of the best luxury hotels in Brisbane and choose from 143 superbly appointed suites. Breathe in the magnificent views from the Juliette balcony for a fully immersive experience. Savour exceptional dining at any of The Emporium’s four dining spots and find relaxation at the rooftop terrace and infinity pool. 

What we really love about The Emporium Hotel Southbank is its Japanese-style spa, The Healing Stone Spa. Located on the 21st floor, the on-site day spa offers its own blend of services including oil massages, facial acupoint, reflexology, shiatsu, and ganbanyoku. Shiatsu stimulates pressure points to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being, while also known as “rock bathing,” is a Japanese hot stone therapy that involves lying on heated natural stones, typically made of granite or volcanic rock. The stones emit gentle far-infrared rays and negative ions, promoting relaxation, detoxification, and improved blood circulation. Unlike a sauna, Ganbanyoku provides a milder, soothing heat that deeply warms the body without making the air around you overly hot, offering a calming and restorative experience.

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

Brisbane Marriott Hotel is an urban traveller’s playground. In a prime location in the CBD along the Brisbane River, the hotel has an outdoor pool, a modern fitness centre, a wonderful selection of wines at M Bar, and Motion Dining—the on-site restaurant. After exploring the city or taking advantage of the hotel’s amenities, rest inside beautifully furnished city or river view rooms that all feature stylish furnishings and marble bathrooms. What we suggest though, is heading over to Away Spa, where relaxing head-to-toe therapies await. Choose from their Renew, Rewind, Refresh, and Detox therapies to suit your needs. From soothing Gua Sha facials to deeply invigorating bamboo stick massages, melt away your stress with the wide range of self-care packages to choose from.

W Brisbane, Brisbane

There are many cool hotels in Brisbane, but W Brisbane is next-level cool. This 5-star hotel oozes sophistication and eclectic vibes that invite you to live the ‘Sunshine State of Mind’. Centrally located in Brisbane, the hotel is a short stroll from Queen Street Mall and the Gallery of Modern Art, and close to beautiful parks, hip restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. Bold and playful design awaits in every spacious W guest room, offering stylish furnishings, the latest in technology and entertainment, and incredible views. Head to the Three Blue Ducks for gourmet dining or to the Living Room Bar for cocktails, nibbles, and music.

Like Brisbane Marriott Hotel, W Brisbane is also home to Away Spa where beauty therapies and relaxing spa offers await. It features 6 treatment rooms, vitality pools, and a range of treatments and packages to choose from.

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Modern interiors with a beautifully done and primarily dark colour scheme, Pullman Brisbane is a perfect place to stay for groups of friends or those seeking leisure in the city. The rooms and suites are stylishly decorated, with views of the cityscape—some from a private balcony. Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Café serves Pacific-inspired Mediterranean dishes while Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar is the perfect spot to catch up with friends. The vibe is so laid back and chill—we love it!

What sets this escape apart though is its own wellness portal that transports you to Thailand—Tantara Thai Spa on the ground floor. Their Energy Booster package treats you to a Thai herbal compress, full body oil massage, foot reflexology, and a relaxing head and shoulders massage. You can also go for the Total Bliss package where you’ll enjoy a body scrub and mask combination, full body oil massage, a facial, and head and shoulders massage. Shorter, more targeted therapies like foot massages or scalp massages that will take you on a relaxing 30 minutes of pampering are available as well.

The Calile Hotel, Fortitude Valley

Combining a prime location with generous comforts, The Calile Hotel is an unexpectedly refreshing retreat within the city. With 175 elegant rooms and suites, a lobby bar, a Greece-inspired restaurant, a large outdoor pool, a spa, and a fitness centre, this hotel is the perfect temporary home in the city. Located on James Street, the hotel gives guests direct access to Brisbane’s vibrant lifestyle precincts. This is your home base as you discover the coolest bars and dining venues, the latest in design and fashion, and the best of the city’s galleries and museums — all within a short stroll or drive from The Calile Hotel.

After exploring the city, Calile Hotel’s resident retreat Kailo Medispa offers a gentle escape from the hum and thrum. Here, the goal is maximum relaxation. Bliss out as you get pampered with therapies ranging from 30, 60, up to 90 minutes. Choose from their Detox Wraps, facials, and vitamin therapies, all designed to calm and restore you.

Reading about Brisbane is nice, but actually being there is a million times better… and these amazing spa hotels in Brisbane can be instrumental in turning your holiday into an exceptional one.

Image credit: Emporium Hotel South Bank