Day spa in Hanmer Springs offering massages and facials, with some packages including access to the thermal pools complex next door.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Signature treatment
- Spa Signature Massage
- Hotel guests only
- No
- Adults only
- No
- Couples treatments
- Yes
- Walk-ins
- No
- Access
- Reservation required
- Amenities
- Thermal pool
- Good for
- CouplesFamily friendly
- Price
- Moderate
The Spa at Hanmer Springs is a day spa on Amuri Ave, right by the town's famous thermal pools, with a menu of 27 treatments built mostly around massage and facial work. The Spa Signature Massage, available in 60- or 90-minute formats, is the house specialty, priced around $155 to $210. Other options include deep tissue recovery work, a hot stone massage, a pregnancy-safe massage (not recommended in the first trimester), and a customizable "You Choose" treatment where guests pick three shorter add-ons like scalp, foot, or hand massage.
Some packages bundle treatments with entry to the Hanmer Springs thermal pools complex, including a private geothermal pool option, so it's worth checking which booking includes pool access versus massage only. The spa is couples-friendly, with treatments designed to be booked together, and welcomes families rather than running as an adults-only space.
It's open daily from 10am to 6pm, and reservations are required rather than walk-ins. Prices sit in the moderate range for the region, with most treatments landing between $155 and $225. Given the pool access tie-in, this is as much a stop for travelers already visiting the thermal pools as it is a standalone spa destination. Booking ahead online is straightforward through the official site, which also lists current package deals and seasonal variations in pricing.
Good to know
- Do I need to book ahead, or can I walk in?
- Reservations are required; the spa does not accept walk-ins.
- How much does a massage cost?
- The signature 60-minute massage is around $155, with 90-minute and specialty treatments like hot stone or deep tissue ranging up to about $225.
- Does a treatment include access to the thermal pools?
- Some packages, like the Revitaliser, include entry to the Hanmer Springs thermal pools complex, but check with the spa on which bookings include pool access.
- Is this spa suitable for couples or families?
- Yes, couples treatments are offered and the spa is family friendly rather than adults-only.
- Can pregnant guests get a massage here?
- Yes, a Mother To Be massage is offered for pregnant and breastfeeding clients, though it's not recommended during the first trimester.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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