There’s something about Warrnambool midweek that invites you to slow down.
The roads feel calmer. The coastline has more room to breathe. Morning walks are shared with locals heading out for a jog or braving an ocean dip. And at Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs, the pace feels just right for a few days away from city schedules.
Whether you have two nights to spare or can stretch your stay a little longer, a midweek visit gives you time for warm mineral bathing, good food, coastal walks and, perhaps most importantly, nowhere you need to rush to next.
A coastal stay made for two
Our Coastal Bliss Package for Two, from $473, available Sunday to Thursday, brings together the essentials for a restorative coastal break. It’s an easy choice for couples who want to swap Melbourne traffic and busy calendars for fresh sea air, mineral bathing and time together by the coast.
For those who would like to linger a little longer, the Luxe Spring Escape Package for Two, from $678, available Sunday to Friday, adds another layer of indulgence to your midweek stay. Think slow mornings, time spent in warm mineral waters, an unhurried breakfast and the freedom to decide what the rest of the day looks like.
Midweek is a lovely time to visit the Hot Springs Sanctuary
One of the pleasures of visiting Deep Blue during the week is the atmosphere within our Hot Springs Sanctuary.
Midweek sessions tend to be a little quieter, particularly compared with busier weekend periods. That can mean more space to settle into the experience at your own pace, moving between geothermal mineral pools and taking the time to simply be still. Stay in your favourite pool a little longer. Listen to the water. Feel the coastal air. Give yourself permission to have an afternoon with very little on the agenda.
New: Midweek Body Glow Package
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday now come with another reason to make Deep Blue your midweek destination.
The Midweek Body Glow Package is a 1 hour and 45 minute experience for just $209 per person, created for those lovely, unhurried days when you can give yourself time to properly switch off.
Your experience begins with 60 minutes of Geothermal soaking in Deep Blue’s naturally heated mineral waters at the Bath House. Settle into the warmth and enjoy the quieter rhythm that often comes with a midweek soak. Then it’s time for your 45-minute Mineral Sea Polish Body Ritual. A full-body exfoliation gently smooths the skin before Pevonia Body Oil is applied from head to toe, leaving your skin feeling soft, hydrated and cared for.
A nourishing Jiva Glow Tonic rounds out the experience, giving you one more reason not to rush off. It’s a beautiful addition to a few days by the coast.
Breakfast, drinks and dinner at Tides
A slower few days should also mean fewer decisions about where to eat.
Tides Café, Bar & Restaurant offers daily dining options, including a buffet breakfast every morning and a bar menu for an easy meal or drink during your stay. Thursday evenings are particularly tempting, with the Chef’s Tasting experience and High Tide Seafood Tower currently available.
It makes Thursday a wonderful anchor for a midweek stay. Spend the morning by the ocean, the afternoon in the Hot Springs Sanctuary, then settle in for an evening of good food without needing to get back in the car.
Start the morning like a Warrnambool local
You don’t need an itinerary to enjoy the area surrounding Deep Blue.
Step outside and head towards Warrnambool’s Foreshore Promenade, where the walking trail follows the coastline with uninterrupted ocean views. Early morning is especially rewarding. You’ll share the path with friendly locals out for their regular run, dog walk or morning ocean dip, while the Southern Ocean provides the backdrop.
Continue across Stingray Bay, to the clifftop boardwalks towards Thunder point, take in the views, and wander back to Deep Blue for buffet breakfast and decide what, if anything, comes next.
That’s part of the appeal of being here midweek. The day doesn’t need to be packed to feel well spent.
From the city to a much slower pace
Deep Blue is accessible from Melbourne by both car and train, making a midweek coastal stay easier than you might think. Driving gives you the freedom to make the journey part of your break, while travelling by train allows you to leave the driving behind altogether. Arrive in Warrnambool, settle in and let the pace of the coast take over for a few days.
No airport queues. No complicated itinerary. Just a change of scenery, fresh ocean air and time that feels like your own again.
Make the middle of the week something to look forward to
Choose the Coastal Bliss Package for Two from $473 or the Luxe Spring Escape Package for Two from $678, add our Midweek Special Body Glow Package for $209pp to your Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday plans, and give yourself a few days where the biggest decision might simply be: hot springs, ocean walk or breakfast first?
Sometimes the middle of the week is exactly where you need to be.
Package pricing, inclusions, dining experiences and availability are subject to change. Please check current details and availability when booking.