The Best Wellness and Spa Experiences in Sydney

From minimalist bathhouses to next-gen facial studios, these are the best places to unwind in Sydney.

Wellness in Sydney is evolving. Forget the outdated concept of a once-a-year spa day—Sydney’s best wellness spaces are about intentional self-care, high-design spaces, and modern rituals. From infrared saunas and ice baths to Japanese scalp therapy and lymphatic drainage facials, these are the top places to reset and restore.

Best Wellness & Spa Experiences in Sydney

Best for Detox & Recovery: Slow House, Capybara,

Best for Japanese Headspa: ÉCLAT Head Spa

Best for Facials & Skin Treatments: Fayshell

Best for Movement & Pilates: Mode Pilates

Best for Ice Baths & Cold Therapy: Nimbus Co

Best for Luxury Spa Treatments: Venustus

Slow House

Bathhouse | Infrared Saunas | Ice Baths

A Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary for heat therapy and recovery, Slow House is a minimalist space where the focus is on slow, intentional wellness.

The bathhouse offers infrared saunas, ice baths, and lymphatic drainage treatments, designed to detoxify the body, boost circulation, and promote muscle recovery.

Price: $39-$59 for Bathhouse | $50-$60 for 60 minutes Infared

Where: The Pacific Building, LEVEL B1/180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach 

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ÉCLAT Japanese Head Spa

Japanese Scalp Treatment

More than just a hair treatment, a Japanese head spa is a full-body reset, starting at the scalp. At ÉCLAT, the experience is slow and precise - a deep scalp cleanse, steam hydration, and a rhythmic massage designed to stimulate circulation and restore balance. The process is rooted in Japanese techniques, targeting scalp health, relaxation, and overall well-being.

The space itself is sleek and minimal, with neutral tones and soft lighting that set the tone for stillness.

Price: $250 for 120 minute head spa treatment

Where: LG07 88 Christie Street, St Leonards

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Fayshell

Modern Facials

No menus, no fluff - Fayshell is Australia’s first membership-based skincare clinic, offering fully customised facials tailored to your skin. Every treatment is built around your skin’s needs on the day, using high-performance techniques like LED therapy, sculpting massage, and targeted treatments - without hidden extras.

The approach is simple: effective, results-driven facials in a space that feels fresh, modern, and quietly luxurious. While membership isn’t required, it unlocks one monthly facial, unlimited access to the LED lounge, and ongoing personalised skincare plans.

Price: From $129 per month for members | From $179 for drop in facials

Where: 5 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction | Shop 1/27/35 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay

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Capybara

Modern Bathhouse | Breathwork | Watsu

A modern take on communal bathing, Capybara offers a mix of sauna, steam, mineral bathing, and cold plunges in a carefully designed space. Guests can move between heat and cold at their own pace or join a guided breathwork session in the baths, designed to deepen relaxation and improve circulation. Between sessions, unwind in the lounge with tea or try something new like Watsu - an aquatic bodywork treatment that combines floating, stretching, and movement in warm water.

Price: From $40 for members - $60 for casual

Where: Ground Floor, 235-239, Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

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Mode Pilates

Modern Movement Pilates Studio

More than just another Pilates studio, Mode blends classical technique with functional movement for high-energy, low-impact workouts designed to leave you feeling stronger and more balanced. The studio offers a mix of reformer, barre, and mat Pilates, complemented by yoga and breathwork for a full-body approach to movement.With expert instructors, thoughtfully designed classes, short term contracts, and zero boring workouts, Mode is built for both seasoned Pilates pros and first-timers.

Price: From $48 for 2 classses per week

Where: Studios in Mosman, Manly Beach and Brookvale

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Humming Puppy

Immersive Sound-Based Yoga

More than a yoga studio, Humming Puppy is an immersive sensory experience. Every class is practiced within ‘the Hum’—a bespoke sound frequency designed to enhance focus and deepen relaxation.

The studio offers a mix of restorative, dynamic, and meditative classes, each set in a dimly lit, heated space (27°C) designed for stillness and flow. Whether it’s slow, breath-led movement, a challenging strength-based sequence, or a 30-minute sound bath, every session ends in deep recalibration—a reset for both body and mind.

Price: $35 for single class

Where: Levels 1 & 2/146 Abercrombie St, Redfern

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Nimbus Co

Private Infrared saunas and Ice Baths

Sydney’s sauna culture is evolving, and Nimbus Co is leading the charge. Designed for detox, recovery, and deep relaxation, its studios offer private infrared saunas, contrast therapy, and ice baths in a calm, minimalist setting.

Infrared saunas heat the body gently from within, helping to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote deep rest. For a more dynamic reset, contrast therapy lets you move freely between a private infrared sauna and an ice bath - a method known to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance recovery.

A space built for slowing down, sweating it out, and finding balance—one session at a time.

Price: Ice Baths from $27, Infrared Sauna $49.50

Where: Bondi, Manly, North Manly & Neutral Bay

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Venustus

Bespoke Facials and Body Treatments

More than a spa, Venustus is an immersive healing experience. Every treatment begins with a smudging ceremony of sage, palo santo, and incense, creating a space for deep restoration. The therapists here are multi-certified artisans, blending massage, energy healing, and beauty therapy into personalised rituals.

The signature Venustus Facial Treatment goes beyond skincare, incorporating chakra alignment, crystal healing, throat chakra clearing, cocooning, and energy work. For full-body treatments, bespoke massages like the six-hand massage, Lymphatic Bodywork, or Osaka to Sydney Massage are designed to release tension and restore balance.Every session is guided by intuition, intention, and decades of expertise—a place for true transformation.

Price: From $266

Where: 383 Oxford St, Paddington

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The New Era of Wellness in Sydney

Sydney’s wellness scene is evolving—these aren’t just places to book a massage; they’re experiences designed for total reset. Whether you’re looking for a Japanese-style head spa, a modern facial, or an ice bath ritual, these spaces set the new standard for self-care in the city.

Best Wellness and Spa Experiences in Sydney