Best Spas in Cockatoo Island

"The Darling is yet another grant five star hotel located in the vicinity of the more underrated tourist attraction of the city, the Darling Harbour. If you’d like to explore the more mainstream tourist spots like The Opera House and The Harbour Bridge, then you’ll need to hop into a ferry or a bus. If you like a good walk, you can take a leisurely stroll through the town and you’ll reach your destination in about half an hour."

"Foodies, hold on to your chopsticks: the Darling’s dining options will blow you away. Try Sokyo, serving a blend of Sydney and Tokyo cuisine (it’s in the name) with a sophisticated menu designed by ex-Nobu chef Chase Kojima. Slope upstairs afterwards to luxury rooms featuring 1,000-spring king-size beds, bespoke art works, marble bathrooms and rain showers."

"A luxurious, contemporary hotel, The Darling in Pyrmont turns heads with its lavish lobby, decorated with sculptural lighting and vibrant floral rugs by Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa."

"Not only does The Langham Sydney have one of the best hotel pools in Australia, but their two-level underground day day – simply titled The Day Spa by Chuan – ain’t so bad either. Consider it to the ultimate luxury wellness sanctuary, tethered to the idea that just the right amount of excess, paired with top-quality products, can have a massive effect on spa treatments. Whether you’re choosing the Champagne pear massage or the heated volcanic stones treatment, there’s plenty of reasons why The Day Spa is a sure-thing when looking for the ultimate male day spas in Sydney."

"The serene underground spa focuses on providing a holistic and thorough experience. They have a stunning 20-metre swimming pool complete with columns, a star-dappled ceiling and comfortable poolside lounges, so you can forget about the outside world for a while. The Day Spa also offers a ‘build your own’ spa treatment selection."

"There’s something slightly Roman about this two-level, underground spa. It could be the lavish pillars. Or maybe the olde-worlde mural on the wall."

"With great emphasis on a dark, calming atmosphere, The Darling Spa – buried beneath The Star’s high-end hotel – is a no-brainer for those looking for Sydney’s best men’s spa treatments. And the menu is packed with variety too, from hot rocks massages to a $240 marri marli facial and back treatment formulated especially for men. Many of the treatments here are defined by Li’tya indigenous spa rituals, worked up in collaboration with indigenous elders using pure Australian botanicals, extracts, and essences."

"The name says it all: this is the darling of Sydney’s spa-land, and with good reason: The Spa takes up an entire floor of The Darling, and like the rest of the hotel it’s uber- uber-stylish. The dim lights, plush couches and sleek, dark timber furnishings create a space intimate and luxe enough to feel like you’ve climbed into honeycomb-infused chocolate – and it’s at least as delicious inside. The Spa at The Darling"

"At the top of their game, The Darling Spa is a must for the passionate hedonist. One of our go-to's for the best day spa in Sydney, you may have a hard time deciding which treatment to indulge in, but the Moroccan Hammam chamber or an invigorating session on the Kinesis wall is hard to go past. Couples are also catered for in their luxurious suites, and they're currently only open on weekends."

"The Four Seasons name promises a particular kind of experience, dah-ling – marble bench tops and opulent gold trimmings, for starters, although all the classic Four Seasons ingredients can be expected here. Indeed, the menu itself is something of an achievement with a lengthy list of facials, body treatments and massages, Dermalogica products, and local and international treatment techniques. Don’t miss out on the pièce de résistance: the ‘be-all-end-all’ package."

"With all encompassing spa packages and heavenly massages (of the relaxation, remedial or hot stone varieties) you’re in good hands for a well-deserved time-out. A range of facials, organic sugar body scrubs, microdermabrasion and beauty treatments are also available. And six treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and gymnasium are all part of the experience."

"QT Sydney puts a whole lot of emphasis on wellness, perhaps even more so than any other luxury hotel in Sydney. In addition to in-room guided meditations, they’ve got both one of the best barber shops in Sydney, right next to one of the city’s best day spas. That’s a whole lot of one-stop-shop right there for those who want to truly unwind after a long week."

"Services provided:Facial treatments, massages, spa packages, and more. Price range:Available upon request. Check out Babylon Spa & Massage Parlour here."

"Where:Multiple locations across Sydney (Castle Hill, Paddington, Warringah, etc.). Services provided:Facial treatments, massages, waxing, tanning, mani-pedis, spa packages, and more. Price range:$AUD 20 - $AUD 495"

"You shouldn’t be surprised that one of the most expensive suburbs in Australia also hosts an incredibly lavish day spa, frequented by anyone seeking a few hours of elevated tranquillity. It’s also one of the only luxury day spas with a restaurant, The Botanica, attached just in case you want to stay a little longer and munch on some health-conscious, farm-to-table produce. Treatment rooms at Sol Spa Vaucluse feel more like generously sized, undisturbed cocoons, equipped with steam showers so you can wash off all those scrubs after one of the many multi-hour treatments on offer."

"Marrickville’s pet and kid friendly brewery The Grifter Brewing Co is equal parts laid-back and cool. The edgy warehouse screams Inner West brewery, accompanied by a full suite of quirky brews like watermelon pilsner and coffee cream ale. For a cheeky drink and some grade-A bar snacks like crackling and jerky, a visit to the bar is a must."

"4 Pines Truck Bar is a fun bar and restaurant in the Northern Beaches. Pouring craft brews from its tapped vintage pickup truck, this place is famed for its huge beer tanks, tasty bites and eclectic roster of live events."

"Mona Vale’s Modus Operandi is an all-in-one venue, think brewery, restaurant, bar and live music venue. Their core range beers, from pale ales to porters, are brewed on site and are available to sample alongside their delicious pub-style menu. With daily food specials and live music on the weekend, Modus Operandi is a popular hangout."

"Direct from New York City (and the only restaurant outside of the Big Apple we might add) Momofuku Seiobo is a two-hatted restaurant serving up diverse and seasonal Australian produce. The tasting menu changes frequently and gives you a delicious and extensive culinary experience from the inventive executive chef, Paul Carmichael. Seiobo is the Japanese goddess of the west, an appropriate namesake for the most heavenly of all the fun places to eat in Sydney."

"Located just off of Darling Harbour, this sleek, modern restaurant serves fresh seafood and Japanese-fusion fare, featuring such items as seared abalone with Jerusalem artichokes and sunflower seeds. Momofuku Seiobo boasts an extensive wine list and is located in the city’s trendy industrial district. Reservations are recommended."

"While some places go for a modern approach, others love to simply capture an era gone by. Doughbox Diner is your go-to if you need to indulge in authentic 60s America, all the way down to the tables. They’re also famous for their handheld crepe cones, but we drool for their banana splits!"

"No matter how far you stroll down the beckoning path of American cuisine, you’ll always end up finding burgers. The Hub House Diner redefines them so beautifully that it’s impossible to ignore them. But the menu is not just about burgers, they even do chicken wings, Mexican corn, and specially designed loaded fries."

"Their plating isn't boring either, order the popcorn chicken and find it in a jar with real bits of popcorn!. Must try:The House Plank platter also has it all. Southern fried chicken wings, pork ribs, corn and zucchini fritters."