Destination Spa
A spa-led property where the primary reason to visit is restorative treatments, bathing and wellness — often in a distinctive natural or resort setting.
Updated 2026-01-153 min read
Definition
A destination spa is a place you travel to specifically for spa and wellness — not simply a hotel with a treatment room. Australia's spa country, from Daylesford to the Mornington Peninsula, is known for exceptional destination spas.
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