For the ultimate in beauty treatment, relaxation and sheer indulgence, there’s nothing that comes close to the luxury of checking into a hotel with a fabulous day spa.

A hotel with a day spa is becoming increasingly popular for travellers from around the world. With hectic schedules and busy lives, a hotel resort in a glorious location becomes the ideal place to unwind from a whirlwind schedule. A day spa can turn that relaxing getaway into a truly rejuvenating experience.

Not only for travellers and business people, hotel day spas are also perfect for special events such as birthdays, weddings or anniversaries. The opportunity to relax and be pampered with friends or a partner is an ideal way to reconnect and celebrate a special moment.

Here’s our list of the top five.

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania

The Waldheim Alpine Spa at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is set amongst the pristine beauty of the Tasmanian wilderness. While enjoying luxury treatments, you can gaze out onto the King Billy pines and while fresh mountain streams cascade across the wilderness. There are a broad range of packages available including private access to the spa, couples treatments and pregnancy treatments. The spa uses the Elemis skincare range.

Qualia, Hamilton Island, Queensland

Qualia is a resort nestled above the glorious Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef. A distinctly Australian ethos is reflected everywhere from the architecture and interior design to the treatments at the especially designed spa. While soft sea breezes and tranquil views of the Whitsundays help you unwind, the therapists at Spa Qualia use indigenous ingredients and offer a range of treatments including facials, massages, couples packages and signature scrubs, mud wraps and rain showers.

Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, Victoria

The historic bathhouse has been welcoming visitors since 1895 to enjoy the soothing mineral springs of Hepburn Spa. The Bathhouse offers a range of communal bathing in the warmed mineral pools, with hydrotherapies including a relaxation pool and a spa, while the Sanctuary offers salt therapy pools, spa couches and a steam room. The adjacent Day Spa offers private mineral baths, massages, facials, body scrubs and wraps. A range of accommodation is available in the picturesque village of Hepburn Springs.

Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree, Queensland

North of Port Douglas, this eco lodge is spectacularly sited on the Mossman River Gorge, adjacent to the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. Accommodation is in the treehouse-style rooms in the Lodge that have been designed to reflect the tropical ambience of the rainforest. The Healing Waters Spa is nestled amongst the lush greenery and overlooking the river. Therapies are inspired by spirit of the Daintree and uses all-Australian Sodashi products for its water therapies, facials, massages, mud baths and body therapies.

Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains, NSW

Located adjoining the magnificent Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, the Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa offers visitors a tranquil respite from a busy world. The Timeless Spa offers double treatment rooms for you to share the experience – each room offers a Japanese-style soaking tub and a private bathroom. Choose from a variety of face therapies, body rituals, massages or signature escapes. Using Australian Sodashi products, the therapies are designed to nourish and rejuvenate with a focus on wellness.