Weekday Getaway to Peninsula Hot Springs

I have really really wanted to go to Peninsula Hot Springs ever since I've heard my good friend Kamille also went there earlier this year. Oddly enough, I also saw it on my Facebook timeline which also piqued my interest.

With quick research, I found that they have a package deal with a local hotel. This includes Spa Dreaming Entrance, Robe, Towel and Locker Hire, and 1 night stay at the partner hotel with breakfast. All this for 2 people. Weekday rates are much cheaper than the weekend rates (Friday and Saturday). We chose the Rye Hotel package as it is only 5 minutes away from the Hot Springs. While Joel still was about to start work and I had 2 days off after a night shift, we went off to Mornington Peninsula. 

The drive down to Mornington Peninsula took us about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The weather in Melbourne was cold and cloudy so we were excited to get away even just for a day.

We arrived at Rye Hotel at about 4pm. The check in was a breeze. I just told them that I booked the Hot Springs package and they asked for my debit card to be charged for $100 bond. Then we headed to our room to check it out and drop our stuff before driving off.

Beautiful trees lining up from the spacious car park to the entrance.

Saw this sign before the reception. Very interesting to know what minerals are present in the springs.

All these photos are taken from my Iphone which is quite crappy with night photography LOL. Anyway, after checking our booking, we were given our robe and towels and locker bands. There were a lot of lockers to choose from - inside and outside the shower and changing rooms. We just forgot to bring our slippers because I also forgot to read the whole email they sent us after I booked. Oh well, not too bad walking barefoot. We had to dip our toes in the water when we feel our feet are freezing.

This is the Spa Dreaming Center. It has lots of mini spring pools with different temperatures. We were lucky we spotted one available the moment we entered because it would be awkward to share a small space with other couples. There were barrel pools and more secluded ones but most of them were occupied already.

I am sure the place is lovely in daylight, too! I love these hanging tree pods for anyone waiting for other pools to be available or just to sit down and chill. 

We also went to the Bath House. A social bathing experience open to all ages. There were family pools, thermal mineral pools bigger than the ones in Spa Dreaming to accommodate bigger groups. I loved that there were sign posts telling the range of temperatures so people can decide if they want to try the waters or not. 

Both areas of the Hot Springs have Saunas in them. It was so nice to go into the sauna to hide from the freezing temperatures outside. The last time I have been into one was about 4 years ago. They also had an infra red sauna, and it was our first time to try it!

We thoroughly enjoyed our night by exploring what the place has to offer. When hunger struck us, we just went into their cafe and ordered one pizza for each. It was tasty although pricey.

We went out from the Hot Springs at about 9pm and drove back to Rye Hotel. In the morning, after our check out of 10am, we enjoyed the breakfast included with our package.

It was a short getaway but a fun one at that! Now time to work to afford one again soon ;-)

Thank you for reading and 'til next blog!