Discover Saltair Day Spa

Sponsored by SALTAIR DAY SPA November 8, 2016

Saltair Day Spa is located a few minutes from the beach-front town of Torquay, located 22 kilometres south of Geelong at the beginning of the Great Ocean Road. Although you are just moments from Torquay’s famous surf shops, you wouldn’t know it as you sit in the main relaxation lounge of Saltair, taking in the stunning views of Spring Creek Valley and blue ocean waters. Saltair is the region’s original destination day spa, situated in a coastal-rural setting but only a few minutes from Torquay, 15 minutes from Geelong and an easy one-hour drive from Melbourne’s Westgate Bridge.

The experience

Once you arrive at Saltair and make your way up the 300-metre driveway, taking in the outstanding vistas towards the Otway National Park, you know this isn’t going to be an average day spa experience. On your way towards the entrance you pass four stunning water features, before being welcomed by exceptional therapists as you enter the main relaxation lounge that features a huge Romanian crystal chandelier, floor-to-ceiling mosaic tiles, floral arrangements, glass walls and soft music. Here guests feel cosseted and embraced by luxury.

The Saltair experience incorporates true relaxation, specialised care, and being indulged with the best natural products for positive results. There are two relaxation lounges, three dual rooms, four single treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy spa room, a spray tan room and change room facilities. Throughout, Saltair Day Spa retains a boutique feel with Indigenous-themed hangings and centrepieces.

Indulge and heal

Saltair’s Signature massage is widely renowned and has placed Saltair in the top few of TripAdvisor’s “Spa and Wellness Australia” category. Oil blends developed by Saltair are used and are named after ideals and beliefs of what a day spa should represent: “Inspire”, “Freedom” and “Signature”. These emphasise that Saltair is more than a place of business; rather, it’s an oasis of tranquillity that will transform and bring positive change.

Oil blends developed by Saltair are used and are named after ideals and beliefs of what a day spa should represent: “Inspire”, “Freedom” and “Signature”.

The main spa product is LI’TYA, derived from naturally sustainable and sourced Australian ingredients and used throughout Saltair’s menu. LI’TYA’s Kodo massage is an Indigenous-inspired rhythmic massage widely enjoyed by guests. Saltair is one of the oldest LI’TYA day spas in the country and has received multiple LI’TYA “Spirit of Spa” awards.

Products from Australian spa company Heritagehealers are also offered in facial treatments, combining medical-grade oxygen gas with personalised Australian wild flower essences (derived from Western Australia).

Globally renowned and multi-awarded skin care company Nimue is used for all derma-cosmeceutical facial treatments, incorporating collagen needling and advanced peels. Nimue is known for its combination of natural acids that are results-driven.

For hair removal, Alexandria Professionals sugaring is used, the next generation in removal of body hair. It uses no chemicals or heat and has a philosophy of healing the skin during hair removal.

Food

Outside gourmet catering for small and large groups is available and can be incorporated into group packages under Group Bookings on the website. Any additional costs will be clearly outlined by staff at the time of booking and confirmed prior to the appointment.

Getting there

Travel from Melbourne to Saltair Day Spa is as simple as driving straight along the Princes Freeway (including the Geelong Ring Road), verging onto the Anglesea Road, turning left onto Grossmans Road, then right into Ashmore Road and you’re there! It’s an easy one-hour drive.

Transport is your own vehicle or by arrangement with our transport partners. You can find more information about this on the website.

Saltair Spa outlook

Things to remember

General spa etiquette applies, including turning off mobile phones, no loud noise and, sorry, no children within the day spa complex. Disposable underwear is provided where appropriate and bathing attire is optional in the private single-use hydrotherapy spa.