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Travel to Sleep: the Restful World of Sleep Tourism

by Hobart Magazine
Travel to Sleep: the Restful World of Sleep Tourism

In today’s world, where screens are constantly in our faces and we’re always plugged in, getting a good night’s sleep is like winning the lottery. That’s why hotels around the globe are embracing the growing trend of sleep tourism – curating experiences specifically designed to help guests enjoy a full, restful night’s sleep. With nearly half (48%) of Australian adults reporting at least two sleep-related issues (according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare), it’s no surprise sleep tourism is gaining momentum. If you’re planning a holiday off the island in 2025 and want to prioritise rest during your stay, here are some hotels in Australia and beyond that have jumped on the trend.

 If you’re looking for a peaceful escape, the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is a great choice. It’s the place to slow down and unwind by the beach. Peninsula Hot Springs understands this, so they’ve recently launched their Eco Lodges. These are nature-inspired lodges with custom-made furniture and local art. When you stay, you get a sleep wellness package that includes soothing sound and movement experiences, sleep masks, blackout blinds, and mineral salts. Add in some beachside relaxation, and you’re set for a restful sleep.

Pan Pacific Melbourne’s Happy Sleepers package is comprehensive. You can customise everything about your bed, from the mattress to the pillows, to make sure it’s perfect for your sleep style. They also offer a warm milk or chamomile tea with a light sleep-friendly snack. The bedtime routine includes a relaxing bath, a sleep-enhancing mist, bedtime yoga instructions, and a selection of books to wind down before hitting the hay. It’s a retreat in the heart of the city.

At Pullman Sydney Penrith, you can access a Sleep Therapy Menu right from your room’s tablet. The menu features things like face and eye masks, aromatherapy pillow sprays, soothing teas, and even a pillow menu. It’s an easy way to add a little extra relaxation to your night.

The Langham’s hotels in Melbourne, Sydney, and Gold Coast offer a Sleep Matters package, created with the World Sleep Society. This includes wellness goodies, bedtime reading, a Sleep Matters Turndown Kit, a music playlist, and breathing exercises. Everything you need to sleep like a pro.

In Palm Cove, Queensland, The Reef House has an adults-only Sleep Retreat to help you master the art of sleep. They’ve brought in a sleep scientist to curate this package, which includes resources on how to improve your sleep during your stay and help you continue sleeping better when you get home.

Hyatt hotels in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane have their own Sleep at Hyatt Ritual Pack to improve your bedtime routine. It includes an eye mask, stress-relieving mist, herbal tea, aromatherapy bath salts, and a pulse point roll-on. If you’re a Hyatt member, you can access sleep meditations on their app.

If you’re heading overseas, Bali is another spot with sleep-focused hotels and resorts. At Conrad Bali, you can try their SWAY Therapy, a treatment designed to help you sleep by recreating the feeling of being in the womb. You’ll be cocooned in a hammock, under a weighted blanket, with your eyes covered and noise-cancelling headphones over your ears. A staff member then gently swings the hammock, while another below you massages your back.

SWAY Therapy. Pic: @conradbali

At Bali’s Tanah Gajah, their Art of Slumber package includes a 90-minute signature massage mixing Shiatsu, Balinese, Thai, Swedish, and Lomi-Lomi techniques, a purification ceremony, and an ambient music playlist to help you unwind. There’s also a special sleep turndown service with chamomile, pandan, and ginger tea.

Over in New Zealand, Maruia River Retreat offers a Deep Sleep Experience in their luxury villas. With some of the best beds on the market, customisable pillows, blackout curtains, nature sounds, and stunning views, it’s fit to help you get the best rest possible. On most weekends, their resident yoga teacher hosts a complimentary workshop called The Magic of Better Sleep.

By the pool. Pic: Maruia River Retreat FB

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