The treatment ends in a room with a large gold Medicine Buddha, herbal tea and a protein ball, which is a gentler exit than most city spas manage. Selene sits on Currie Street, opposite the Sofitel, built from warm timber and natural stone to keep the traffic on the other side of the door. Founder Katina Jones, who also runs an Ayurveda retreat in the Hills, put in Adelaide's first infrared cocoon pod and a menu that leans on the idea of beauty from within. Rose petal baths, hydra-facials, lymphatic work. You come for the skin and stay for the quiet.


Seléne Day Spa, Adelaide
Warm timber and natural stone on Currie Street, opposite the Sofitel. Adelaide's first infrared cocoon pod, rose petal baths and a menu built on beauty from within.

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