The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Highlights
- Savour sweeping views of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula from your private balcony in a luxury villa.
- Unwind by the glow of a pre-set log fireplace, creating a cosy atmosphere during winter stays.
- Indulge in complimentary Ten Minutes by Tractor wine from the minibar, enhancing your relaxation experience.
- Immerse yourself in the serenity of private hot springs and spa lounges, perfect for rejuvenation.
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa is a world-class luxury wellness sanctuary located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
Perched on the ridge, and commanding sweeping views across the Peninsula, sit five standalone villas, all exquisitely appointed to provide a luxury retreat from the everyday. Echoing Alba’s design and wellness ethos, The Sanctuary features a soft palette of muted hues in interiors that provide every creature comfort along with the simple serenity sought by spa guests.
Each villa is unique, with a commitment to understated luxury, handcrafted finishes and exquisite details. Enjoy the privacy of this natural bush setting, the glow of the log fire in winter and the stars at night from your secluded balcony.
Stays include a pre-set log fireplace (villas only), complimentary minibar with a choice of Ten Minutes by Tractor wine, entry to the hot springs including private pools, access to the spa lounge and private changerooms, and breakfast at Thyme.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Available experiences
Villa without bath
The Villa includes a pre-set log fireplace; complimentary minibar with a choice of Ten Minutes by Tractor wine; entry to the hot springs, including private pools; access to the spa lounge and private changerooms; and breakfast at Thyme each morning of your stay.
Each villa is unique, with a commitment to understated luxury, handcrafted finishes and exquisite details. Enjoy the privacy of this natural bush setting, the glow of the log fire in winter and the stars at night from your secluded balcony.
Villa with Bath
The Villa includes a pre-set log fireplace; complimentary minibar with a choice of Ten Minutes by Tractor wine; entry to the hot springs, including private pools; access to the spa lounge and private changerooms; and breakfast at Thyme each morning of your stay.
Each villa is unique, with a commitment to understated luxury, handcrafted finishes and exquisite details. Enjoy the privacy of this natural bush setting, the glow of the log fire in winter and the stars at night from your secluded balcony.
Room
Two premium rooms offering a retreat, all exquisitely appointed to provide an escape from the everyday.
Our rooms enjoy the privacy of this natural bush setting, with a commitment to understated luxury, handcrafted finishes and exquisite details, making for a memorable stay.
Each stay includes a complimentary minibar with a choice of Ten Minutes by Tractor wine; entry to the hot springs, including private pools; access to the spa lounge and private changerooms; and breakfast at Thyme each morning of your stay.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to spa/gym.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- Portable hoist is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
- A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A lever handle on bathroom door.
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://albathermalsprings.com.au/about/accessibility/
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