East Day Spa

About East Day Spa

East Day Spa Wellington has been a fixture of the capital's wellness scene since 2002. Tucked away on the second floor of the Tramways Building, its seven treatment rooms form an inviting oasis just a short stroll from the hustle and bustle of Lambton Quay — and with a loyal clientele returning time and again for the unique East experience, it has maintained its reputation as Wellington's premiere day spa. The Thorndon Quay entrance is easy to find and offers convenient street level access.

The spa's philosophy is East meets West: traditional Asian massage heritage sits alongside cutting-edge beauty therapy from some of the world's most innovative skincare houses. The menu spans signature massages such as Shanti, Balinese and Veda, hot stone and specialised pregnancy treatments, indulgent half-day and full-day packages, couples rituals, and advanced facials from CODAGE Paris, Emma Lewisham and the 302 programme of active peels. DermalPen micro-needling, LED light therapy, Guam anti-cellulite treatments, a steam room, and a full suite of manicures, pedicures, lash, waxing, threading and tinting services round out the offering.

Beyond treatments, East makes the experience easy to share and extend — gift certificates are available, side-by-side massages and duo packages cater for pairs, themed packages like Mum's The Word and Urban Gentleman tailor head-to-toe care to the recipient, and the spa's Spring Store curates precision skincare, beauty and lifestyle products from around the world.

East Day Spa Wellington: Signature Massages, Facials and Rituals on Thorndon Quay

Step off busy Thorndon Quay and the noise of the city quickly fades. Up on the second floor of the Tramways Building, East Day Spa Wellington has been a fixture of the capital's wellness scene since 2002. With a loyal clientele returning time and time again for the unique East experience, it has maintained its reputation as Wellington's premiere day spa — seven treatment rooms arranged as an inviting oasis just a short stroll from Lambton Quay.

The spa's philosophy is East meets West: traditional Asian massage heritage sits alongside cutting-edge beauty therapy from some of the world's most innovative skincare houses. Whether you have fifteen minutes or a full afternoon, the idea is the same — to help you unwind and find a sense of calm.

Massages with a Heritage

Massage is at the heart of the menu. The Shanti is a rhythmic, flowing treatment inspired by Asian techniques that heal and balance the body; the Balinese draws on the spa's own heritage, combining medium-pressure strokes with gentle stretches and acupressure; and the Veda is personalised to a stronger, firmer pressure for releasing deep muscle tension. A tailored Back Massage suits those short of time, while Hot Stone treatments use heated volcanic stones and energy balancing to guide you into the deepest state of relaxation. Specialised Pregnancy massage focuses on the tension areas common during pregnancy and is available after the first trimester, and rituals such as Staying in Touch for Two let you share the experience side by side.

Packages and Rituals for Two

For a longer escape there is a rich programme of packages. Zen pairs a signature massage with an express manicure or pedicure; Yatra layers an East Foot Ritual, signature massage and facial; Monsoon adds a body scrub in the steam room; and Ayurveda devotes three hours to massage, facial and mani-pedi. The full-day East Retreat — body polish, signature massage and facial, a complimentary spa lunch and a Warm Milk and Sandalwood manicure and pedicure — is the ultimate indulgence. Couples can book the Mumtaz, with a self-exfoliation in the steam room, or the East Duo. Themed packages such as Mum's The Word, Urban Gentleman and Samurai tailor the same head-to-toe care to the person receiving it, while seasonal rituals like the Winter Luxury Journey begin with time in the steam room.

Facials and Skin Science

Skincare is treated with equal seriousness. The CODAGE Paris range, inspired by traditional French apothecary, offers facials from the express Prêt-à-Porter to the tailor-made Haute-Couture, with prescribed serums targeting redness, pigmentation and fine lines — the Deep Pore Cleansing Facial even uses the celebrity-endorsed Facify wand and magnetic pulse therapy. Emma Lewisham facials bring science-backed brightening and collagen-boosting results, while the 302 programme of highly active peels and facials works several layers deep to refine pores and treat acne or sun-damaged skin. A skin assessment precedes all 302 and collagen induction treatments. DermalPen micro-needling, LED light therapy and Guam seaweed anti-cellulite treatments round out a clinical side that never loses the spa's warmth.

Hands, Feet and Finishing Touches

Nail care ranges from the 30-minute express manicure or pedicure to the Deluxe treatment and the signature Warm Milk and Sandalwood soak, with Shellac available for longer-lasting colour. Yumi™ Lashes 2.0 lifts natural lashes upward for up to ten weeks of longer, darker definition. A full menu of waxing, threading and tinting — including Brow Henna and combination tint packages — handles the details, and add-ons such as reflexology, scalp massage, lymphatic eye massage and steam room sessions personalise any visit.

Planning Your Visit

East Day Spa Wellington is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm. The Thorndon Quay entrance is easy to find at street level, with metered parking outside and a Wilson car park at 81 Thorndon Quay. Appointments can be requested online or by phone, and gift certificates make the experience easy to share. Midweek visitors can look for the Weekday Serenity Retreat packages, bookable Monday to Thursday. The spa's Spring Store curates precision skincare, beauty and lifestyle products from around the world, so favourite serums and oils can follow you home. Two decades on, it remains what it set out to be: a calm, expert haven in the middle of the capital.

Signature items

• Shanti Massage
• Balinese Massage
• East Retreat
• Hot Stone Massage
• CODAGE Couture Facial
• Yumi™ Lashes 2.0

Menu

Lashes

• Yumi™ Lashes 2.0 — Premium keratin lash lift with dark tint, lasting up to 10 weeks.

Waxing

• Chest or Back Wax — 30-minute wax for the chest or back.
• Full Chest or Full Back Wax — Includes shoulders and half arm to elbow.
• Bikini — Classic bikini-line wax.
• G-String — Neater, deeper bikini wax.
• Brazilian Tidy Up (4-6 weeks) — Maintenance Brazilian within four to six weeks.
• Brazilian (1st time or 6+ weeks) — Full Brazilian for first-timers or longer regrowth.
• Stomach or Snail Trail — Targeted 15-minute wax.
• Leg (half) — Half-leg wax.
• Leg (full) — Complete leg wax.
• Arms (half) — Half-arm wax.
• Arms (full) — Complete arm wax.
• Underarm — Quick underarm wax.
• Lip or Chin — Facial waxing for lip or chin.
• Eyebrow Waxing — Shaped, tidy brows.

Add-Ons

• Shellac Add-on to Signature Treatment — Long-wear colour added to any signature treatment.
• Clip and Buff — Tidy, buffed nails in 15 minutes.
• French Polish — Classic French finish for nails.
• Nourishing Paraffin Mask — Warm paraffin treatment to nourish and soften.
• Foot Massage — Fifteen minutes of soothing foot relief.

For Him

• Samurai — Foot ritual, de-stressing signature massage, then scalp or Thai foot massage.
• Executive De-Stress — Back massage paired with a 60-min signature facial.

For Two

• Mumtaz (For Two) — Couples steam-room scrub, two signature massages and two nourishing facials.
• East Duo — Two foot rituals, two signature massages and two signature facials.

Tinting

• Brow Henna Package — Brow shampoo, shaping, henna application and moisturising oil by Irina Levchuk.
• Brow Tint — Colour to define the brows.
• Lash Tint — Darker, defined lashes without mascara.
• Tint Package — Lash tint, brow tint and brow shaping by threading or waxing.

Threading

• Eyebrow Threading — Precise brow shaping with thread.
• Upper Lip — Quick upper-lip threading.
• Chin — Targeted chin threading.
• Ears — Gentle ear-area threading.
• Nose Threading — Careful nose threading.
• Nose Threading (Add-on) — Short nose threading added to any treatment.
• Sideburns and Cheeks — Clean-up of sideburn and cheek areas.
• Full Face — Eyebrows, lip, sideburns, cheeks and chin to the top of the neck.
• Full Face and Neck — Full face threading plus the neck.
• Lip and Chin Combo — Both areas threaded in one visit.

Dermal Pen

• DermalPen Micro-needling — Collagen induction therapy for ageing, scarring and enlarged pores.

Promotions

• Healing Ritual — Steam room, hot stone massage and a warming CODAGE scalp massage, with herbal tea.
• Nourish and Renew — Signature facial with lymphatic drainage plus an East Pedicure and Rooibus Chai tea.
• East Wellbeing Experience — Warm oil foot bath, avocado-butter body massage, hydrating mask and sleep massage.

Spa Packages

• Zen — 60-min signature massage paired with an express manicure or pedicure.
• East Retreat — Full-day ritual: body polish, signature massage and facial, spa lunch, mani-pedi.
• Yatra — East Foot Ritual, 60-min signature massage and a reviving facial.
• Monsoon — Foot ritual, steam-room body scrub and a 60-min signature massage.
• Ayurveda — Three hours of signature massage, signature facial and express mani-pedi.
• Mum's The Word — Foot ritual, signature massage, then scalp massage or reflexology.
• Urban Gentleman — Head-to-toe de-stress: foot ritual, signature massage, scalp or reflexology finish.

Emma Lewisham

• Emma Lewisham Facial — Science-backed treatment that brightens, firms and visibly reduces fine lines.

Facial Waxing

• Nose or Ear Hair — Quick 15-minute waxing for nose or ears.
• Lip and Chin Combo — Both areas waxed in one 20-minute visit.
• Full Face — Eyebrows, lip, sideburns, cheeks and chin.

For Mum To Be

• Mama — 60-min pregnancy massage plus a Margaret Dabbs Supreme Pedicure.
• Glowing Indulgence — Full-body pregnancy massage with a radiance-boosting signature facial.

Scrubs & Wraps

• East Foot Ritual — Traditional 15-minute foot scrub and ritual.
• CODAGE Paris Body Scrub — Intense Hydration — Sugar and rice scrub with intensely moisturising body milk.
• CODAGE Paris Body Scrub — Anti-Ageing and Firming — Hyaluronic acid and stem cells improve firmness and elasticity.
• Coconut Rub and Vanilla Crème Ritual — Coconut sugar scrub with creamy vanilla whip to nourish dry skin.

Seasonal Rituals

• Winter Luxury Journey — Steam room, flowing hot stone massage and a nourishing CODAGE scalp massage.
• Winter Restore — Bespoke CODAGE Paris facial tailored to your skin, followed by a grounding back massage.

Signature Massage

• Shanti — Rhythmic, flowing massage inspired by Asian techniques that heal and balance.
• Balinese — Medium-pressure full body massage with gentle stretches and acupressure.
• Veda — Personalised firmer deep-tissue massage releasing tension and improving movement.
• Back Massage — Soothes tension in the back, neck and shoulders; ideal when short of time.
• Staying in Touch for Two — Relax and unwind with a massage ritual shared side by side.

302 Facials & Peels

• Skin Assessment — Cleanse, analysis and personalised plan; required before all 302 treatments.
• 302 Classic Facial — Increases hydration levels and treats breakouts or acne.
• 302 Enzyme Peel — Enzyme peel with vitamins A and C to smooth, hydrate and brighten.
• 302 Vitamin A Peel — Anti-ageing peel targeting pigmentation, acne and sun damage.
• 302 Vitamin A Peel Facial — The 302 Classic Facial plus the Vitamin A Peel.
• 302 Salicylic and C Peel — BHA peel improving texture, wrinkles and lightening pigmentation.
• 302 Salicylic and C Peel Facial — Gold-standard peel combining the enzyme and salicylic-C treatments.

Additional Services

• Reflexology — Therapeutic foot massage using reflex points to balance the body.
• Facial Extractions — Clears blocked pores and congested areas.
• Scalp Massage — Fifteen minutes of tension-relieving scalp work.
• Warm Milk and Sandalwood Oil Foot Soak — A soothing 15-minute soak.
• Lymphatic Eye Massage — Gentle drainage massage to refresh tired eyes.
• East Foot Ritual — Traditional foot scrub, also available as an add-on.
• Steam Room — Half an hour in the spa's steam room.

Specialised Massage

• Pregnancy — Relieves common tension areas during pregnancy; suitable after the first trimester.
• Hot Stone — Heated volcanic stones glide over the body with energy balancing techniques.

CODAGE Paris Facials

• Prêt-à-Porter Treatment — Balanced facial toning, firming and lifting with lymphatic drainage techniques.
• Couture — Made-to-measure facial; prescribed serums target your specific skin concerns.
• Haute-Couture Treatment — Tailor-made serums rejuvenate face, décolleté and hands.
• CODAGE Paris Deep Pore Cleansing Facial — Intensive extraction facial using the Facify wand and magnetic pulse therapy.

LED Light Treatments

• LED Light Treatment — Powerful skin rejuvenation for a healthy glow; also available as a facial add-on.

Manicures & Pedicures

• Men's Manicure or Pedicure — Hand or foot grooming tailored for men.
• Express Manicure or Pedicure — A quick 30-minute refresh for hands or feet.
• East Manicure or Pedicure — The spa's signature 45-minute hand or foot treatment.
• Warm Milk and Sandalwood Manicure or Pedicure — Warm sandalwood oil and milk soak with a hydrating massage.
• File and Paint — Quick 15-minute shaping and polish.
• Deluxe Manicure or Pedicure — Extended pampering for hands or feet.
• Shellac Manicure or Pedicure — Long-wear shellac colour for hands or feet.
• Shellac Removal Only — Gentle removal of existing shellac.
• Shellac Removal (Add-on) — Removal added on to another treatment.

Anti-Cellulite — Guam

• Guam Anti-Cellulite Treatment — Hero seaweed treatment for smoother, tighter bottom and thighs.
• Guam Tummy and Waist Treatment — Seaweed and caffeine re-mineralise, drain fluid and improve microcirculation.
• Deluxe Guam Treatment — Tummy, waist, bottom and thighs treated in one session.
• Guam Deluxe Treatment Concession — Course of three treatments recommended for optimal results.

Frequently asked questions

Where is East Day Spa Wellington located?

On level 2 of the Tramways Building, 1 Thorndon Quay, Wellington Central — an easy-to-find street level entrance on Thorndon Quay, away from the bustle of nearby Lambton Quay.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Saturday 9am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-7pm. Note the spa will be closed for Wellington Anniversary on Monday, 19th January 2026.

How do I book an appointment?

Request an appointment online through the website or call +64 4 473 3611. Gift certificates are also available.

Can I have a massage during pregnancy?

Yes — specialised Pregnancy massage focuses on common tension areas and is suitable only after the first trimester. The Mama and Glowing Indulgence packages are designed for mums-to-be and new mums.

Are there treatments for couples?

Yes. Staying in Touch for Two is a side-by-side massage ritual, and the Mumtaz and East Duo packages pair foot rituals, massages and facials for two.

Do I need a consultation before a skin treatment?

A skin assessment is required prior to all 302 treatments and collagen induction treatments. It includes a facial cleanse, skin analysis and a personalised treatment plan.

Is there parking nearby?

Yes — metered street parking is available on Thorndon Quay, and there is a Wilson car park at 81 Thorndon Quay.

Tips

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