Gaia Retreat & Spa

From the food, to the staff, the only way I can describe it is an earthy opulence. I hope to host a retreat here some time soon. They made our retreat memorable at every opportunity and I hope to make others feel the way I was made to feel here.

Each time I return to Gaia it gets better. I didn’t think they could improve their service and food but they did. Each meal was a delicious journey of flavours and the chefs must be complimented. At the spa I was totally spoiled by a new therapist called Kate. You have amazing skills in making someone feel relaxed and pampered. Special mention to the gorgeous Valentina who looked after us so beautifully in the restaurant. Overall and incredible stay.

This was my second visit to the retreat. Staff were excellent and were attentive. The chief cooked meals were excellent and the team cater to your dietary needs. Lots of spaces to go for a quiet walk and relax, amazing to watch the sunset going down at night as well. Spa facilities are excellent and treatments were awesome (I had a royal kahuna massage). When upon booking you need to advise them if you require a transfer from your airport - they pick up at Ballina and Gold Coast at set times and they also do transfers to the airport as well. This is included in your cost. Definitely a relaxing place to be, also good to note that you can have tea and coffee there, and in the evening you can order wine with meal etc (alcohol is a separate cost though, its not included in your package). There is activities you can do which is included at the retreat ie things like Yoga, Sound Healing, Dance class etc. The teachers are all good. The classes on offer are not mandatory if you don't feel like doing them. Accommodation was excellent and the bed was very comfortable to sleep in. They have a herbal teas and kettle in your room, with a full lemon and lime in provided as well, with a few bottles of water included in small bar fridge. As part of your retreat package you get a little gift placed on your bed, I also filled out a survey and they also provided a gift of a few little chocolates with it. Nice touchings all around the retreat of flowers, bubbling foundations and other things which is really nice. Definitely felt rested when leaving there.

Highly recommended for a rejuvenating short break. Stunning surrounds, fabulous food and lots of activities, but the staff are what make this place truly special. They take the trouble to remember your name and have a little chat: the service we received was very good. There were quite a few solo travellers while we were there and the dining room staff always took the trouble to make them feel comfortable. We were in an Acala room and I had a bit of trouble walking to it from the main gathering areas due to recent surgery, but the manager immediately saw the problem and arranged for me to be picked up by a golf buggy whenever I wanted to go anywhere, which made my stay so much more enjoyable. The spa treatments were excellent, but the beauty of Gaia is you can do as much or as little as you like. I was very happy floating around in the pool while my friends were at yoga or a cooking class. While the food was generally wonderful, with fresh and healthy produce, my only quibble would be that we had fish at every evening meal for the 3 nights we were there. Sometimes for lunch as well! And the vegan at our table had a potato for entree one evening, followed by gnocchi. Our villa, and particularly the bathroom, could definitely do with a refresh and that is why I've given 4 stars, rather than 5. But overall, highly recommended.

So I must admit that myself and my wife are Gaias most prolific guests with well over 200 visits After being away for over six months and with a change of ownership we reluctantly are very reservedly decided we would go back expecting things to be quite different Well I must say I had the most pleasant surprise not only had everything stay the same as good as it was before but there were only improvements and updates and after being told what the new owner had planned I was absolutely astonished It is a place for us for contemplation somewhere between the wall in the wilderness and without a doubt there is only and will only ever be one Gaia Day Spa There is nothing perfect in this life and there is no pretense of this place it’s not the Hilton nor the Sheraton or the Ritz And thank goodness for that but it is where one can go to restore and rebalance with an energy and harmony combining the best of nature and the best of the world that there is to offer I can honestly say travelling the world and experiencing this that it is one of the kind and truly amazing place for anybody who needs a sabbatical or reconsider and contemplate their life for their future Cheers and thank you Gaia Day Spa all the staff and the new owners and all of the old ones for the amazing love and energy that they have done to create such a wonderful place for us

I’ve just had two nights at Gaia. I will definitely be back and for a longer stay next time. Everything was lovely, but special shout out for the cuisine just excellent. Thank you team Gaia can’t wait to be back!