Alba Thermal Springs and Spa

Alba was absolutely amazing. My first time experiencing a hot spring in Melbourne and extremely high expectations were met. Went during a Thursday off and was met with an extremely warm and welcoming reception staff members. There were little people around and I had plenty of opportunities to enjoy each pool with my partner. Great variety of springs to jump in between and found the ones that I loved to melt in for longer 🫠. I also stayed for the food at Alba. I enjoyed it and it was quality, though, a little bit expensive. I truly can't wait to go back again.

We had the most tranquil experience at Alba. The surroundings are breathtakingly serene. One step inside and it feels like entering pure relaxation. The variety of hot springs was fantastic, and the sauna, steam room, and cold plunge made for the perfect combination. Lunch at Thyme was a highlight, with an incredible selection of delicious food and wine. I can’t wait to go back, switch off, and unwind again. Highly recommend.

The weekend getaway was absolutely perfect, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I particularly appreciated relaxing in the multiple hot springs, rather than the spa. Considering the possibility of finding a special offer, it certainly seemed worth the expense. The cafe was lovely, although the prices seemed a bit high, but I cannot truly judge without having tasted the food. However, the coffee was truly amazing.

Had a wonderful first visit to Alba. Staff were fantastic. It’s so new, fresh and clean. We loved the futuristic vibe and minimalistic (Scandinavian?) design. The thermal baths were plentiful and spacious, with clear temperature signs and pegs for hanging robes. A lot of thought has gone into accessibility, with wheelchair access everywhere and lower pegs for hanging robes. The beautiful, thoughtfully landscaped gardens and surrounds are growing up and maturing well, clearly emphasising native flora. This is being enjoyed by a wide range of fauna, too. We saw fairy wrens, yellow robins, black birds, Willy wagtails and other birds, plus some rabbits helping to “mow” the lawns. The presence of flora is an indication of a successful balance between nature and development. Well done. Considering it was the school holidays, we were delighted with how calm and uncrowded it was - we arrived at 2PM. Being assigned a specific locker, complete with towel and robe waiting inside, was a lovely touch, and staff were checking and refreshing the change rooms frequently. The showers at the end of our visit were absolutely stunning — we didn’t want to leave — with luxurious Salus brand all-natural hair & body products. Very conveniently, there were “spinner” machines in the change rooms for removing excess water from swimwear, plus hairdryers. The only downside of our experience: Other patrons. The worst element? Their mobile phones. Despite the ban and being told upon arrival to leave them turned off, in their lockers — plus tasteful signage reminding them inside — I reckon 50% of the guests (all female) took their phones into the springs area. They were NOT just carrying them discreetly either. They took photos and panoramas, made calls and were tapping away undoubtedly on socials. This included bringing their phones into the actual thermal pools in which we were bathing. Also, some guests were reeking with perfume — a huge no-no (I’m allergic so it really bothered me). Some guests wandered off the ample pathways, traipsing over the plants to take shortcuts while juggling their phones & take-away coffees. Seriously, the selfishness of these people was abhorrent. So disrespectful of Alba’s amazing locale and energy, disrespectful to other patrons, and doing themselves a huge disservice. They missed out on a calm, device-free, off-grid experience in nature. I hope Alba can find a way to tighten up the rules, which is why I’ve given only 4 stars for “service”. Otherwise, we were very happy with Alba and look forward to coming again in future.

Alba. Wow from the start. The moment you drive in, the pristine, manicured gardens greet you, then you look beyond and see the modern beautifully crafted building that houses the baths. The welcome from staff was exceptional in the huge, warm and aromatic reception, privately showing us where to find everything once she knew it was our first time there. Spotless, spacious changing rooms & showers (and OMG what a shower!), with individually assigned lockers (saving us heaps of time), and the welcomed towel and robe inside was a great touch. The layout of the external baths was very carefully thought out, with natives throughout. Steps and ramps brought you to every generously sided bath, designed for all abilities. Each bath was different in size, temperature and name. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but did drop in to have a look, so for sure we’ll be back to sample the delicious menu. It’s vast, modern, spacious yet intimate all at the same time. Indulge yourself and try Alba. We can’t wait to go back. What an experience.

We’ve always only been to the older hot springs in the past, but this time we decided to try Alba Thermal Springs & Spa—and we were pleasantly surprised. The whole place is stunning, with beautifully designed pools and landscaping that make you feel like you’ve escaped somewhere special. The water was perfect, the atmosphere so calm, and it never felt crowded. We loved being able to explore the different pools and just take our time relaxing. The staff were friendly and professional, and the whole experience felt effortless from start to finish. We left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and already talking about when we’ll come back again. Alba really exceeded our expectations, and we’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating day out.

We’ve visited Alba countless times and thoroughly enjoyed each experience. The grounds and views are breathtaking. The perfect place to soak and relax. Beautiful choices of wine in the restaurant and the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the red rice bowl which is exceptional, incredibly tasty and made from high quality ingredients. My absolute favourite! I’ve also had a facial and massage which was phenomenal. The therapist was clearly very well trained and I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. It is evident that the staff take pride in what they do, I would like to pay compliments to Craig for his exceptional customer service. We raised an issue with him and his efforts to correct the matter well exceeded our expectations. How refreshing it was for us to feel that our feedback was valued and our visit mattered. We are already planning our return visit.

Over-filled. Sliding into a bath with strangers is not everyone’s vibe. Fewer people and enforcing a no-phone policy (if that’s what is advertised) would have helped. There was no space to relax, which was stressful. After a brief five-minute look around, I asked to change the date or refund but was told cancellations require 48 hours. If you value a calm experience, look elsewhere or only go on a quiet day. I get the vision, but to deliver it properly it needs fewer people, and honestly, no kids. If maximising profits through large attendance was the goal, bigger pools might have made sense. This space simply does not work for the number of people we encountered.