Mornington Peninsula, AustraliaFingal
The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
Hilltop geothermal lodgings
Fingal Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Alba Thermal Springs & SpaHilltop geothermal lodgings
Hilltop pavilions look out over coastal Moonah dunes, offering secluded lodgings where days drift between steaming geothermal pools and bushland trails.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Over thirty geothermal mineral pools, hilltop saunas, cold plunges, and botanical bathing across coastal Moonah woodlands.
Notable
Curved concrete pavilions and muted timber interiors framing sweeping bushland panoramas through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Notable
Private buggy transfers, pre-set log fireplaces, complimentary local wines, and deep stone soaking tubs overlooking Fingal ridge.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
On a ridge above Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, The Sanctuary at Alba offers five freestanding villas surrounded by native bushland.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into Fingal on the Mornington Peninsula, the grounds sit minutes from rugged ocean beaches, surf breaks, and local cool-climate vineyards.
The rooms
Freestanding villas feature timber and marble details, pre-set log fireplaces, and deep stone baths framed by floor-to-ceiling glass.
The geothermal pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Steaming mineral waters fill more than thirty pools across the grounds, including the circular Eve sunset bath.
The spa and saunas
The Hemisphere houses curved cedar saunas and steam rooms, cold plunge pools, and open-air courtyards.
At the table
At Thyme, diners in bathrobes enjoy seasonal Mornington Peninsula dishes developed with Melbourne chef Karen Martini.
How it began
Originating as an expansive day retreat among coastal dunes, the property added secluded hilltop villas in 2025 to create an overnight haven.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.