JAPANESE HEAD SPA

A Ritual of water, scent, and stillness — now exclusively on Tamborine Mountain.

Japanese Head Spa

60 minutes $170 per guest

The Japanese Head Spa is one of the most considered Rituals in contemporary wellness — a Treatment built around the scalp, the hair, the senses, and the quiet they ask for. Inspired by the most refined wellness sanctuaries of Japan, it has long been reserved for guests of the world's luxury hotels and most established Spas. At Getaway, it is the only experience of its kind on Tamborine Mountain.

The Ritual

The Ritual unfolds slowly. Guests are received in our Japanese Head Spa room — designed for up to three guests, side by side, in their own private suspension of time. The lights are low. The water is warm. Aromatic vapours rise from a series of botanical compresses.

Each guest reclines as the Ritual begins. The hair is washed, layered with nourishing tonics, gently exfoliated, and washed again — each cleanse a different rhythm, each pause an unhurried moment. As the Treatment progresses, a Petite Facial is woven seamlessly throughout: a refined skincare interlude that runs in parallel to the head and hair work, so the face is cared for even as the scalp is held.

The Ritual builds toward its central moment. Our signature halo shower descends from above, releasing a soft cascade of warm water across the crown like a quiet veil. The sensation is unlike anything we offer elsewhere. The body settles. The mind quietens. Many guests describe it as the closest a body can come to floating without entering water.

Who It Is For

  • A tranquil solo escape, for guests seeking a single hour of true quiet
  • A shared Ritual for couples, side by side
  • A nourishing morning with close friends or family — the Japanese Head Spa room welcomes up to three guests

What It Brings

The benefits run wider than rest. Scalp and hair are deeply cleansed and nourished; the nervous system settles through warm water and stillness; mental tension eases; sleep often deepens. The Petite Facial woven throughout adds a refined skincare benefit, so guests leave with brighter skin alongside a quieter mind.

Reserve Your Visit

Available throughout the day, by reservation. We recommend booking in advance, particularly for couples and small groups.