New Plymouth’s Spa and Wellness Scene

New Plymouth, with its picturesque coastal views and serene environment, is an ideal destination for health, spa and wellness experiences. Whether you’re looking to unwind after exploring the city or seeking a luxurious retreat, these five spa, wellness & exercise centres offer the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. In this blog, we will look at just 5 of the many facilities the city has to offer.

• Taranaki THERMAL Spa

Overview: 

Taranaki Thermal Spa is a haven of relaxation, known for its natural historic Tarawhata mineral baths and spa experience. This spa provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Originally built in 1914, the water is full of antioxidants and 40 different minerals.

Signature Treatments: 

Thermal Pool Soak: Private thermal pools enriched with minerals for a soothing and rejuvenating soak.

Couples Massage: Relaxing massages, designed for couples to enjoy side by side.

Mud Wraps and Facials: Detoxifying and nourishing treatments using therapeutic mud.

Why Visit: 

The natural thermal waters provide a unique and deeply relaxing experience, ideal for those looking to relieve stress and muscle tension. Choose from a public spa pool or five private pools, filled to the temperature of your choice upon your arrival.

• GLOW Skin and Body Spa

Overview: 

Operating since 2005, Glow’s mission is to deliver beautiful treatment experiences that leave you feeling refreshed, revitalised, and glowing. They offer the latest in beauty technology, advanced skincare, and personalised treatment to help you put your best self forward. 

Signature Treatments:

Glow’s full range of treatments include Specialised Environ Facials, Omnilux LED Light Therapy, Dermal Needling, Cool Peels and Pure Fiji Body Rituals. Glow also offers a full range of Beauty Therapy Treatments which include Waxing, Eyes, Manicures and Pedicures, Tanning and Makeup.

Why Visit: 

Glow is a small boutique salon that specialises in indulging + pampering our clients, providing a 5-star personalised experience each and every time. Their professional skin therapists & beauty therapists are carefully selected and trained by in-house and external top-level educators with the most advanced & innovative skin treatments.

• URBAN Beauty Spa

Overview: 

UBS is a boutique beauty therapy clinic with a touch of spa therapy, and their passion is to provide a personal caring service to the highest degree. UBS truly cares about each and every treatment, making sure you feel completely looked after every moment you spend with them. 

Signature Treatments:

Urban Beauty Spa offers an extensive range of treatments, including the latest technology in Laser Hair Removal - the Diode Triple Plus Laser.

UBS’s unique Urban Spa Packages offer a variety of treatments for every need, budget and time-frame, plus they have amazing gifts vouchers for purchase, guaranteed to make you the popular one!

Why Visit: 

The tranquil, luxurious space will leave a lasting impression, while Urban Beauty Spa is an authorised Dermalogica stockist and Platinum Dermalogica skin centre, offering advanced professional skin treatments. All staff are certified, and with over 10 years of experience and UBS are THE Dermalogica experts.

• Reva YOGA & Wellbeing

Overview: 

Reva is a beautiful Yoga and Reformer Pilates studio located in central New Plymouth. It offers over 30 classes each week, catering to all levels of practice & purpose. 

Signature Classes: 

Courses include Reformer Pilates, Beginners Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Hypnobirthing. 

Livestreamed Classes and Online Yoga Classes are also available. They also have a very cool blog. 

Why Visit: 

From beginner to Pro, there seems to be a course here for everyone! Whatever your motivation and existing skill/fitness levels, Reva can be a way of life and thinking, or simply a means of keeping fit and in shape. The team at Reva absolutely love what they do, are extremely diverse, and possess an array of skills, experience and life stories to keep you on track. 

• The FLOATATION Sanctuary

Overview: 

This is, as the name suggests, New Plymouth’s state-of-the art Floatation and Recovery Centre. The purpose-built centre is designed to take you away from the constant sensory bombardment of everyday life, to unplug, relax, recover and rejuvenate.

Signature Treatments:

You will experience the power of restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST), letting the outside world fade away, allowing your mind to unwind and find clarity. 

Treatments include Floatation Therapy, Pneumatic Compression Systems, Cryo systems, Infrared Sauna, and Oxygen Bars. 

Why Visit: 

Arguably New Zealand’s Premier Floatation Centre, TFS provides the perfect environment for you to experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s the perfect, time-efficient, and cost-effective way to reduce stress and heal. The ideal way to press reset, with study's suggesting benefits include muscle relaxation, better sleep, decrease in pain, and decreased stress and anxiety.

Feeling Zen? 

New Plymouth offers an array of luxurious spa and wellness, yoga and Pilates experiences, that are perfect for friends and couples looking to relax and rejuvenate. From thermal pools and hot stone massages to holistic treatments and organic facials, the city’s centres provide the ultimate in health, relaxation and well-being. Whether you’re on a romantic getaway or simply looking to unwind or stay in shape, this town has a great option for you. 

Ask your friendly Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park staff for their recommendations, and why not take a luxurious soak on in our own delightful spa.