The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in North Coast New South Wales easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 The Villas of Byron Byron Bay, Australia
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The Villas of Byron offers 5-star luxurious villas with a private pool and hot tub. The property features free Wi-Fi, bicycle rental and a pamper menu that includes full-body massages, private yoga classes and beauty therapy.
The on-site chef can prepare a feast for intimate in-villa breakfast and dinner. 2 and 3-course meals are available as well as a range of seafood and authentic Japanese sushi platters. Desserts include chocolate fondue and Bella Rosa Gelato packs.
All villas feature a private patio with pool and garden views. They include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an iPod docking station and a DVD player. There is fully equipped kitchen, and BBQ facilities.
The Byron Bay Villas are 7 minutes’ walk from Byron Bay town centre. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 6 minutes’ drive and Byron Bay main beach is 14 minutes’ walk away.
Guest review score 9.6
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2 Crystalbrook Byron Byron Bay, Australia
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Set within a stunning 18-hectare rainforest, guests staying at Crystalbrook Byron can relax their body and mind with free daily yoga classes or immerse themselves in the outdoors, with endless trails through the rainforest. Take a guided walk with the resort’s ranger and learn about the rainforest’s history and unique eco-system.
Unwind poolside with signature cocktails and pool service by the 25-metre infinity pool. Then dine at the on-site restaurant, with seasonal menus based on a farm-to-plate philosophy, accompanied by an extensive selection of local and international wines.
Each suite has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and both slippers and bathrobes. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels in each accommodation type as well as a kitchen with a kettle, minibar, microwave and a refrigerator.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 495 AUD.
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3 Angourie Resort Yamba, Australia
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Offering a day spa, an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a restaurant, Angourie Resort is 5 minutes' drive from Yamba Beach. Guests also enjoy an on-site art gallery and a gift shop. The property offers free WiFi, limited to 8-hours per stay.
Angourie Resort is 5 minutes' drive from central Angourie. It is 30 minutes' drive from Iluka.
Younger guests can enjoy the children's play areas. There is also a kids wading pool with water slides and an educational rainforest walk. Recharge at the day spa, offering a steam room, therapy pool and relaxation room. Treatment upgrades are available, which include lunch, fruit, cheese platters and champagne.
The Cunjevoi Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner and poolside lunch service. The Poolside Bar operates seasonally with a full cocktail list available as well as bar snacks.
The air-conditioned apartments features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Each has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 210 AUD.
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4 Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour offers contemporary accommodation located in Coffs Harbour, 1.1 km from The Big Banana. Free private parking is available on site.
Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There is concierge service at the property. Guests can relax in the heated pool and spa or enjoy the on site gym or BBQ area. Guests also receive access to the Pacific Bay Resort Precinct facilities where you can enjoy the day spa, restaurant and bar or play tennis. Bike hire is available.
The resort also offers car hire. Park Beach Plaza is 2 km from Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour, while Pet Porpoise Pool is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport, 6 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.5
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5 Rydges Hotel Port Macquarie Port Macquarie, Australia
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Set on the stunning waterfront in the heart of the city, Rydges Hotel Port Macquarie boasts free WiFi, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Some rooms offer a private balcony or patio with river views.
Rydges Port Macquarie is a 10-minute drive from Port Macquarie Airport. Swimming and surfing beaches, vineyards, breweries and golf courses are all within a 9-minute drive. Check out the extensive brochure display for activities such as camel rides, whale watching, water sports and wine tours, or indulge in a treatment at Port Day Spa located at the entrance to the hotel.
The air-conditioned rooms feature 55 inch Smart TV's with chromecast, a desk, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an en suite bathroom with a shower and free amenities.
Zebu Bar & Grill is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering modern Australian coastal cuisine in a casual environment. Indulge with steaks, pizzas and an amazing cocktail and wine list.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 202 AUD.
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6 BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Situated on the beachfront with magnificent ocean views, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort offers a day spa and swimming pool. Free on-site and on-street parking are available for guests.
All accommodations at BreakFree Aanuka feature air conditioning, cable TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Some also feature a kitchen, lounge and dining area, spa bath and laundry. Daily housekeeping service is available at an additional charge.
Facilities include 2 outdoor lagoon-style pools, indoor heated pool, hot tubs, tennis courts, mini golf, beach volleyball court and fitness centre. Mi-Time Day Spa offers personalised services including manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and body scrubs, which are to be booked before your arrival at the property.
Catering for anywhere between 10 to 180 delegates, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort Coffs Harbour offers 3 primary conference venues. There are 4 ceremony settings ranging from formal to informal in atmosphere. There is also an on-site chapel.
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort is a 5-minute drive from The Big Banana and a 15-minute drive from the Pet Porpoise Pool.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 158 AUD.
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7 Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Just a 10-minute drive from the heart of Coffs Harbour, Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort is located in the beautiful grounds of the Pacific Bay Resort precinct and offers studios, 1-bedroom apartments and a Penthouse, with ocean, lake or mountain views. Guests enjoy direct beach access, 3 heated pools and a spa and wellness centre.
Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort is a 3-minute drive from the Big Banana and an 8-minute drive from the Dolphin Marine Conservation Centre. Coffs Harbour Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Full use of an offsite fitness centre is available to all guests, where you can choose from 50 group fitness classes a week including yoga, cycling, boxing, bodypump, and many more. Guest's can also get active with a 9 hole golf course (charges apply), 3 tennis courts and a basketball court located within our resort.
You can dine at the onsite restaurant and bar, or take a short walk to Charlesworth Bay, to use the BBQ facilities with family and friends located right next to the beach.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 187 AUD.
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8 Jodha Bai Retreat Terranora, Australia
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Situated in Terranora, 17 km from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Jodha Bai Retreat features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a bar and barbecue facilities. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Jodha Bai Retreat provides some rooms with city views, and every room has a balcony. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels.
The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options.
You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel.
Jodha Bai Retreat provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.
Burleigh Head National Park is 24 km from the hotel, while Robina Town Centre is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 11 km from Jodha Bai Retreat. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.9,
rooms from around 605 AUD.
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9 Byron Palms Guesthouse & Spa - Adults Only Byron Bay, Australia
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Offering free breakfast, on-site parking and free WiFi, Byron Palms Guesthouse & Spa - Adults Only is a 10-minute walk from Byron Bay main beach. Guests can relax and enjoy the garden and deck areas, and make use of the shared lounge and kitchen areas.
The accommodation includes rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, fresh towels and bed linen with either an en-suite bathroom or private bathroom with free toiletries. Sauna/Steam Room & Massage Therapy available. Hygienic hand washing facilities are available throughout the guesthouse.
The town centre of Byron Bay is just a short walk away from Byron Palms Guesthouse & Spa - Adults Only, where you will find restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and shopping. The property is a 5-minute drive from Byron Bay Golf Course and Cape Byron Lighthouse, the most easterly point on the Australian mainland. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 210 AUD.
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10 Azabu Retreat & Spa Byron Bay, Australia
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Boasting a day spa, a heated spa pool and an outdoor swimming pool, Azabu Nature Guesthouse is just a 5-minute drive from Byron’s Bay‘s main beach. Guests enjoy lovely tropical garden views from their private balcony.
Each boutique suite is fully equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, heating, air conditioning, LCD TV, bathrobes and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a luxurious corner spa bath.
Indulge in a relaxing massage or facial at the Azabu day spa, which uses all-natural beauty products. Free Wi-Fi is included.
Byron Bay's shops, restaurants and bars are a 5-minute drive from Azabu Nature Guesthouse Byron Bay. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is only 30 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 275 AUD.
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11 Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort Kingscliff, Australia
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Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort is located in Casuarina on the Tweed Coast and features a blend of contemporary and traditional Balinese design, offering space and comfort. Relax under the leafy cabana by the outdoor pool and spa, dine at the on site restaurant, The Spice Den, or pamper yourself at the on-site wellness spa.
The resort features 1 and 2-bedroom self-contained apartments, with free WiFi and cable TV.
Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort is 5 minutes' drive from Cabarita Beach and Chinderah Golf Course. It is a 15-minute drive from Gold Coast Airport.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 271 AUD.
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12 28 Degrees Byron Bay - Adults Only Byron Bay, Australia
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Offering luxurious accommodation in the heart of Byron Bay, 28 Degrees Byron Bay is just 2 minutes' walk from the town centre and a 4-minute walk from the beach.
The beautifully styled rooms feature king-size Sealy Crown Jewel beds with organic french linen, private bathrooms and complimentary amenities. Guests can choose from a room with a private plunge pool or views of the Lighthouse. Other rooms offer shared facilities including a pool, gourmet kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Daily housekeeping is offered, as well as free WiFi and a complimentary mini bar with locally sourced items.
Cape Byron Lighthouse is 2.3 km from 28 Degrees Byron Bay, and Tallow Beach is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 22.5 km from 28 Degrees Byron Bay. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.5
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13 Riverbend Suite Rooms Rosebank, Australia
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Providing pool views, Riverbend Suite Rooms in Rosebank provides accommodation, a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. The bed and breakfast features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers. A microwave, a fridge and minibar are also featured, as well as a kettle.
A continental breakfast is available daily at Riverbend Suite Rooms.
A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Byron Bay Golf Course is 31 km from Riverbend Suite Rooms, while Cape Byron Lighthouse is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Lismore, 31 km from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 355 AUD.
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14 Bangalow Guesthouse Bangalow, Australia
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Built in the 1900s, Bangalow Guesthouse is situated amongst landscaped gardens on the banks of Byron Creek. The quaint township of Bangalow, offering a selection of boutique shops and award winning cafés is only a 5-minutes' walk away.
This historic, century-old home has been furnished to a high standard. Each of these elegant rooms includes a flat-screen TV and iPod dock. All rooms include heating, air conditioning, DVD player and en suite bathroom with bathrobes.
On-site parking is available and guests have access to the shared, central kitchen, dining and living areas of the main house.
The Bangalow Guest House is a 15-minute drive from Byron Bay and 20 minutes from Ballina Byron Airport. The boutique shops and cafes of Bangalow town centre are 5 minutes’ walk away. Gold Coast Aiport is 68.8 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 230 AUD.
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15 Tropical Coast Retreat - Pet Friendly - Adult only Kingscliff, Australia
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Located on 35 acres of rainforest and gardens, Tropical Coast Retreat boasts an outdoor pool, a hot tub and. It offers self-contained suites with a spa bath, free WiFi and a private balcony or patio overlooking the gardens.
The air-conditioned suites have a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a toaster. Each suite has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.
Tropical Coast Retreat Duranbah is a 15-minute drive from Kingscliff. Gold Coast Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
You can relax in the sauna, or enjoy a meal in the BBQ area. Massage services are available upon request.
Guest review score 9.0
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16 Cape Byron Retreat (Adults-Only) Byron Bay, Australia
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Located a 7 minutes’ drive from the heart of Byron Bay and its beaches, Cape Byron Retreat is an adults only property nestled within lush rainforest, and set on 3 acres. It boasts an outdoor pool and views of Mount Warning and the countryside.
Guests can choose from a private room in the main house, self-contained studios, or 1 and 2-bedroom cottages at Cape Byron Retreat. Most rooms feature a balcony. All rooms also include lounge chairs or sofas, beautiful furnishings and TVs.
The property is 10 minutes' drive from Cape Byron Lighthouse. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 305 AUD.
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17 Glamping Byron Bay Rosebank, Australia
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Featuring free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden, Glamping Byron Bay features accommodation in Rosebank with free WiFi and mountain views. Boasting free private parking, the luxury tent is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling.
Towels and bed linen are available in the luxury tent.
Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy a continental breakfast.
The reception at Glamping Byron Bay can provide tips on the area.
A terrace and barbecue facilities are available for guests at the accommodation to use.
Byron Bay Golf Course is 31 km from Glamping Byron Bay, while Cape Byron Lighthouse is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lismore, 31 km from the luxury tent, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 350 AUD.
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