Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/spas-and-wellness/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: unknown Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. # Day spas and wellness on the Mornington Peninsula Thermal springs, treatment rooms in converted properties, resort spas above the ocean. This is the treatment side of the Peninsula's wellness offering, ranked. ## The short version - [Spa by Jackalope]() is the design benchmark. Treatments sell out; book 2 to 3 weeks ahead for weekends. - [Endota Spa Mornington]() is the mid-range call: reliable menu, easy to book. - [Peninsula Hot Springs]() bathing plus an on-site treatment is the most complete wellness day here. This page covers treatment-led spas. For the bathing side, [the hot springs guide]() has the full picture. Within an hour's drive, Mornington to Cape Schanck, the Peninsula holds more genuine spa and wellness options than most Australian regions manage across a whole state: thermal springs, treatment-focused day spas in converted properties, and resort spa facilities. Every spa below is editorially reviewed against the operator's published information, and the date of that check is stated at the foot of this page. [Merricks North]() ## [Spa by Jackalope]() - Hotel spa - Book 2 to 3 weeks out The Peninsula's most architecturally considered spa experience, integrated into the Jackalope hotel on the Red Hill to Merricks corridor. Treatment rooms are among the best-appointed in regional Victoria. Menu covers massage, facials, and body treatments. A non-guest spa day is bookable, though treatments sell out; book 2 to 3 weeks ahead for weekends. **Best for** Couples seeking a design-led spa experience; those staying at Jackalope. [Mornington]() ## [Endota Spa Mornington]() - Day spa - Easy to book The Mornington outpost of the Endota chain - the Peninsula's strongest mid-market spa option. Good treatment menu, reliable quality, easy to book compared with Jackalope. Combines naturally with a Mornington town day or a morning at the farmers market. **Best for** Northern Peninsula stays; mid-range spa days; uncomplicated booking. [Fingal]() ## [Peninsula Hot Springs: spa treatments]() - Springs + treatments - Book spa separately Peninsula Hot Springs has an on-site spa treatment facility in addition to its bathing pools. The combination of thermal bathing and a treatment in a single visit is the most complete wellness day on the Peninsula. Book the spa element separately from the bathing entry. **Best for** Those already visiting Peninsula Hot Springs who want treatments added. Peninsula Hot Springs: spa treatments in 16 photographs 1 / 16 Overhead view of a shared platter with grain salads, cheese, crispbread, fresh fruit and berry yoghurt cups at Peninsula Hot Springs Peninsula Hot Springs, Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula. Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria [Cape Schanck]() ## [One Spa at RACV Cape Schanck]() - Resort spa - Book with your stay Resort-integrated spa at the RACV Cape Schanck property. Good for those staying at the resort or wanting to combine golf with a treatment. Standard resort spa quality. **Best for** Resort guests; golf and spa combinations. [Fingal]() ## [Alba Thermal Springs & Spa]() - Springs + treatments - Check treatment inclusions Alba combines geothermal bathing with massage, facials, body treatments and water and steam therapies at 282 Browns Road, Fingal. Choose it when you want bathing and a booked treatment in the same visit. Compare the inclusions of your chosen treatment or package before booking; overnight accommodation is a separate reservation at The Sanctuary. **Best for** A bathing-and-treatment day in Fingal, with an overnight option at The Sanctuary. [View the operator's treatment menu →]() Alba Thermal Springs & Spa in 16 photographs 1 / 16 A bather wading through a turquoise pool beneath curved concrete canopies at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula. Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria ## Bathing or treatments? ### Bathing Thermal pools and outdoor soaking. Reserve your bathing entry with the operator and check session times before travelling. [The hot springs guide →]() ### Treatments Booked sessions with a therapist: massage, facials, body work, hydrotherapy circuits. The ranking above covers these. [Back to the ranking →]() Many Peninsula operators offer both. Peninsula Hot Springs bridges the two with pools and an on-site treatment facility. ## Building a spa day Three ways to structure it, from a single booking to a full weekend. ### The thermal-and-treatment day - Morning Bathing session at Peninsula Hot Springs or Alba - Afternoon Treatment at Endota Spa Mornington The full circuit. Watch the booking windows. [The hot springs guide →]() ### The Jackalope day - Morning Spa by Jackalope - Lunch The Red Hill corridor - Afternoon Winery session The Peninsula's most elevated single-day combination. [Spa by Jackalope →]() ### The wellness weekend - Day one Springs, treatment, slow dinner - Day two Coast walk, bathe, long lunch The full two-day version, accommodation included. [The wellness weekend plan →]() ## FAQ What is the best spa on the Mornington Peninsula? Spa by Jackalope is the highest design standard. Endota Spa Mornington offers the best mid-range experience. For a combination of thermal bathing and treatment, Peninsula Hot Springs' on-site spa is the most comprehensive. Can you do a spa day on the Mornington Peninsula without staying overnight? Yes. All day spas listed offer day-visitor bookings. Peninsula Hot Springs also accepts day visitors for bathing. Book treatments well in advance for weekends. What is the difference between Peninsula Hot Springs and a day spa? Peninsula Hot Springs is primarily a thermal bathing experience - outdoor pools at various temperatures. A day spa offers booked treatment sessions with a therapist. Peninsula Hot Springs also has on-site treatment facilities, bridging the two. Is Jackalope Spa open to non-guests? Yes, treatments are bookable for non-guests. Availability is limited - book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekend slots. ## Also consider - [Peninsula hot springs guide]() - the full bathing experience picture - [The wellness weekend]() - a structured two-day itinerary with accommodation included - [All Peninsula experiences]() Alba entry checked against its official spa menu and FAQs on 7 September 2026. The remaining entries were last fact-verified on 23 April 2026 and are being reviewed. Something wrong on this page, or is this your business? [Tell us what to fix]() and you get a case reference back. corrections@peninsulainsider.com.au reaches the same desk. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()