Gaia Retreat & Spa is a wellness & spa in Brooklet, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$$$. It has a 4.7/5 rating from 177 Google reviews. Contact: 02 6687 1216. Website: https://gaiaretreat.com.au.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Gaia Retreat & Spa
Brooklet · Wellness & Spa
HinterlandLuxuryPoolCouplesEco-Friendly
4.7/5
(177 reviews)
$$$$
Set in 25 acres of subtropical rainforest in the Byron hinterland, Gaia is consistently ranked among Australia's best wellness retreats. A rolling programme of yoga, meditation, and spa treatments runs daily. The organic kitchen sources produce from the on-site garden. Accommodation ranges from garden rooms to private villas.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
Contact
- 02 6687 1216
- gaiaretreat.com.au
- 933 Fernleigh Road, Brooklet NSW 2479
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Lisa Ciszek3 weeks ago
Gaia is hard to explain in words The welcoming, friendly staff genuinely can't do enough for you. The food! Needs to be experienced. Fresh, delicious, a taste sensation The setting, the views ...Just come!
Ly Nguyena month ago
There are no words that can truly express the experience of my stay at gaia. The staff are so kind, understanding and helpful. The food is truly remarkable, so fresh and delicious. The service is amazing, the environment is breath taking and the classes they hold are very useful in keeping us fit and grounded...had such a wonderful experience.
Maichi Vongsaphay5 months ago
I had a truly beautiful and healing experience at Gaia Retreat & Spa. The atmosphere is calm, nurturing, and deeply restorative. The workshops, spa treatments, and facilitators were exceptional and genuinely focused on holistic well-being, not just relaxation. The food was nourishing and thoughtfully prepared, and the entire retreat creates a very safe and supportive space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. The staff are amazing, friendly, and make the stay very special. I left feeling calmer, clearer, and deeply refreshed. Highly recommend for anyone seeking meaningful wellness and renewal. 10/10
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