Stephanie's Mountain Spa is actually a rather quick 40min drive north from Brisbane's CBD and the…read moreeffect of feeling like you are a million miles away from any worries, troubles and civilisation is just one of the many virtues of Stephanies Mountain Spa. After a few weeks of high-stress, generally packed schedules and just dealing with LIFE (#firstworldproblems, am I right?) I booked my partner and I in for an afternoon of relaxation. Having visited Stephanies previously for one of our Yelp Elite Events, I knew just how restorative a visit to the mountains combined with the luxury spa experience Stephanies' provides would be. We arrived about 10 minutes early to ensure we were able to complete paperwork prior to our appointment. We were then shown to the change rooms where we entered comfort-mode in our fluffly, white robes. Our afternoon began with a steam therapy treatment which involves a lot of body scrub, mud masking and steam. I'd highly recommend it as starting point for your treatments as it was a great way to set my mind into relax mode and not "racing with a million thoughts an hour" mode. Following a quick return to the client lounge for a few more cups of berry tea and water we were taken to the couple's treatment room. Now, the Stephanies salon beds are unlike any you've ever rested upon. I was even more surprised when, upon indicating on my form I have lower back issues, my therapist adjusted my bed to elevate my knees and upper body (like a hospital bed) to ensure there was little strain on my lower back. Our treatments (him a massage, me a Thalgo facial) ran for maybe 45mins to 1 hour but it felt quite a bit longer. The facial itself was equal parts relaxing and reenergizing for my skin which was sporting the colour "Winter Dull". Stephanies is a true experience. It isn't the place, well at least not this location, for a quick last-minute treatment. It is worth taking the entire day and enjoying lunch upon the deck at the adjoining restaurant. Heck, take all the mountain air you can get!

Just 40 minutes from Brisbane City Central is the iddlic affordable luxury mountain day spa of…read moreStephanies. it's situated in one of the most beautiful and panoramic nook of outer Brisbane within a the Clear Mountain Mercure Resort. Upon arrival you can do a complete three sixty, with views of Brisbane City, to the Glasshouse Mountains, Lakes and Vineyards and beyond. Who knew it was right on our doorstep?! We really do live in a really special part of the world Stephanies Mountain Spa and The Mercure Resort would be perfect for hens weekends, Mother-Daughter Days, A Ladies weekend, Couples Retreat... hey I'd even recommend to any of my friends to get married up there too and have to complete wedding experience with Spa treatments and serenity. This is definitely a place that is worth coming back for. Stephanies Philosophy is one that is passionate about the spa experience, that is "Embrace new technologies, respect ancient rituals, step away from the ordinary and create breathtaking treatments". This is exactly what she does at the Mountain Spa as it boasts six treatment suites, a triple treatment room, a VIP lounge and Bath suite (where you can soak in your bath of rose petals on the top floor admiring the view, before receiving all treatments with your partner on jumbsized heated massage beds), a steam therapy lounge (which is like being steamed up amongst the stars), a unique Hydro Swiss Shower room (so many shower heads, you do't need to move a muscle to get clean) and the spa is completed with a Sole Theraphy and manicure lounge plus a ladies gossip lounge as well so you can enjoy the finer things in life with you gal pals like the three cs champagne, cupcakes and chocolate in your fluffy robes whilst awaiting total bliss by spa. I personally received one of the best back and scalp massages that I have ever received at Stephanies, The quality of service is supreme and the personality of the staff is the upmost in hospitality, plus the german style massage table was great too by being larger than normal and having inbuilt heating! It was an amazing and aromatic experience. I would thoroughly recommend this retreat to everyone and have already starting plotting my return to this spa to sample further treatments from their extensive list.

I cannot imagine a world without day spa's. The ability to have every hair permanently removed…read morefrom your body or that feeling of utter bliss as all of your worries are massaged away... I spend a ridiculous amount of money at these places - but it is all money well spent. Belle Affair at Albany Creek is a beautiful day spa - the staff always make you feel very comfortable and the low lighting and lightly coloured décor work together to create a relaxed atmosphere. The services available are extensive, everything from High Performance Skin Ceutical Facials to Hair Removal. Prices start at $30 for a simple file, paint and polish and go all the way up to $377 for the Belle Affair Signature Spa Treatment which is 3 hours and 30 minutes of total heaven. Belle Affair is definitely one of the more expensive spas in Brisbane; however it is a very personal and professional service which I am always happy to pay more for.

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