Balmain Bath House has to be the best bang for buck when it comes to sweating it out and scrubbing up. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and kind and they have all the perks of a pricier spa: fluffy robes, secure lockers, hair dryers, slippers and herbal tea on tap. Using the Bath House (with its steam room, sauna, hot spa and cold spa all included) costs $75 per person for 90 minutes, but you'll want to try their intensive Turkish Scrub for the full experience. This add-on to the spa experience will set you back $136, but is an incredible full-body exfoliation that uses a seasonal wash – zesty in spring and nourishing in autumn. You'll leave you with skin as soft as a baby’s, and a mind to match. (PSA: The Turkish Scrub on its own goes for 30-minutes, and is $67).
Whether you want to go all-in for transformative results or you're just in the market for brief spot of me-time, Sydney's palaces of self-rejuvenation have you covered. Spend a full day treating yo'self to the glow-up of a lifetime, or just duck in for a quick but life-giving massage. Either way, a much-needed dose of de-stressing bliss is your reward.
If you feel the need to earn your extravagant spa day with some physical activity, sweat it out on Sydney's best walks or swim a few laps of the city's coolest ocean pools.