STOP AND SMELL THE OILS AT THE EPITOME OF LUXURY WELLNESS DESTINATIONS

Activate VIP relaxation mode at Chuan Spa at The Langham, Gold Coast.

It was as hotly anticipated as the latest reinvention of the Dior Saddle Bag and we’re pleased as punch to announce that it surpasses all expectations! Chuan Spa at The Langham, Gold Coast, delivers luxury wellness in spades, with a holistic approach unique to the prestigious global hotel group. Torchbearers in their space for modern sophistication, timeless glamour, and faultless execution, The Langham Group have stayed on-brand with their newest Chuan Spa. Offering the same exclusive wellness experience synonymous with the Chuan name, our coastal interpretation of this real-life oasis is guided by the principles of traditional Chinese medicine.

Offering a range of treatments to both in-house guests and non-hotel guests, expect to leave this serene sanctuary relaxed, reconnected, and revitalised. Unlike other spas, Chuan provides tailored, holistic wellness guided by the Five Elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Allow yourself to be nurtured on a journey of selfdiscovery and indulgence at the hands of highly skilled therapists, who take the time to understand the imbalances and needs of each guest.

Located on the second floor of the bougee hotel, Chuan Spa boasts eight immersive treatment rooms, each one as sleek and sophisticated as the next. There are two couples’ rooms complete with steam shower (#AnniversaryFeels), plus female and male saunas. There’s also a stunning diamondshaped magnesium indoor pool with views of the big blue, and anything resembling our favourite rock is a-okay by us.

Visually, Chuan is a perfectly refined ten. The bespoke, contemporary design hits all the right style notes incorporating marble, herringbone flooring, curves, and arch-shaped accents. The soft, neutral colour palette is calming yet on-fleek, levelled up by the subtle scent of Chuan signature elements. This multi-sensory experience invites complete tranquillity, contemplation and inspiration, and we are all kinds of relaxed simply describing it.

Now that we’ve set the scene, let’s take a deep dive into the spa menu where you’re faced with an existential crisis; do you choose a facial, massage, scrub, wrap, hand and foot therapy, or beauty treatment, and when in doubt, zen it out we say. Let’s start with a signature to stimulate meridian harmony. This unique mind, body and soul experience combines the therapeutic elements of acupressure with various relaxation massage techniques to induce a deep sense of calm. Available in either 1-hour or 1.5-hour durations, umm, is there really any contest here because when it comes to massage #MoreIsAlwaysMore.

The 2.5-hour favourite, where guests customise their own luxurious ritual including Massage a choice of three Personally, we’re on Team Retreat struggle is real. Or, we could be swayed by the Chuan Tao of Detox with a divine full-body exfoliation to stimulate blood and lymph circulation, a warm mud wrap infused with Elemental oils, acupressure massage to release energy blocks, and iKOU facial to nourish and restore dehydrated skin.

We should also mention that treatments feature a range of serums, oils and masks from results-driven luxury skincare brand, AMRA Skincare. And fun fact incoming; this is the very first time they have partnered with an Australian wellness spa, yet another feather in Chuan’s very fancy cap.

So Gold Coasters, put the spa-rk back in your step at the esteemed Chuan Spa, the ultimate embodiment of Langham luxury.

When: 10am – 6pm Monday to Sunday

Where: 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise.

Words by Bianca Trathen

Put the spa-rk back in your step