Queenstown’s spa and wellness scene offers a slower counterpoint to the town’s high-energy reputation. Set among rivers, mountains and wide-open alpine landscapes, these experiences focus on restoration as much as setting — private hot pools suspended above gorges, thoughtfully designed day spas, and destination retreats that encourage switching off completely. It’s wellness shaped by the environment, where views, stillness and warmth do as much of the work as any treatment.
These are the places to reset between adventures or to build an entire stay around, offering calm, considered experiences that feel deeply connected to Queenstown’s surroundings.
Experience Queenstown's relaxing side
Aro Hā – Glenorchy
Aro Hā in Glenorchy is a wellness retreat near Queenstown offering plant-based, seasonal meals to guests as part of multi-day programmes, with ingredients sourced from on-site permaculture gardens.
Onsen Hot Pools – Arthurs Point
Above the Shotover River in Queenstown, Onsen Hot Pools offers private cedar hot tubs and a local food and drink menu, including Central Otago wines and seasonal sharing plates.
The Bathhouse Queenstown – Queenstown CBD
The Bathhouse Queenstown is a premium spa in Queenstown with cedar hot pools, sauna and massage treatments, set against mountain views — ideal for relaxation and wellness rituals.
