This is an amazing place, it's not too expensive as you get entry for about $30, if you don't get a locker and hire a towel. I have been quite a few times particularly during the colder months and the entry gives you the time to leisurely hang around in the pools until you decide to leave.

I think that having such longer opening hours is great as you can linger longer during the summer months. I went in winter and just wandered from pool to pool. I had such a fantastic time I brought a friend along and told everyone at work about it. I have friends and staff members that go at least once a month now!

The best has got to be the pool at the top, you meander up through the steps at get up to see this amazing view.. which on a nice sunny day just makes you feel like you're on holiday someplace else.

I love going here just for a couple of hours as the drive and the experience of the hot springs always gives me that needed rest and relaxation so i can face the rest of the week!

Approximate cost: $30

This is a cute little cosy bar, with lots of highbacked armchairs and cushioned soafs to chill out in. The cocktail list is pretty long, with everything sorted out into spirit/base category which is great and the prices aren't too steep.

I highly recommend you try out the xmas cocktail. it's a creamy martini type drink which has ginger schnapps and chocolate in there somewhere. I can't remember the name but I do know that they do bring it out for xmas and it just smells and tastes heavenly.

great place for a date!

Approximate cost: $15

Now this has been a firm favorite bar for the hospo workers down on Chapel street. Anywhere the staff from other hospitality establish go - you'll soon learn why.... the cocktails are imaginative and the Andy is an amazing mixologist. A definitely spot to hit if you are wondering Chapel street during the weekend, just be wary that when the hospo staff come out it'll start to get messy, especially on the smoking spaces.
The bar is a great place to chill out, there is a cubby hole in the back thats great for little dates or big groups of friends. The staff are incredibly friendly and always happy to help you figure out a drink you never realised will be your new fav drink of the month.
There are also these amazing little meat pies you can order at the bar, which are great at around midnight when you just need that buffer.
I always recommend this place to friends whenever they visit chapel street. Great chilled out atmosphere and great drinks.

Approximate cost: $10-$15

This is the place to go if you are hungry and wanting really good, filling and not necessarily great for your figure food. The steak sandwich is amazing but i do love the hot dog! Also recommend to go for taco tuesdays there. Really good atmosphere always, grab a seat on the benches outside with a blanket provided by the cafe if you're cold. Good coffee but also good drinks as well. Don't let the shabby interior fool you- i always have great service thats not pretentious or too try hard.

Approximate cost: $20

I love this cafe, it's right next to the station and they make amazing coffees! there's always a line outside for take aways in the mornings so get in early! Also the first place I've ever tried avo smash. The menu has extended now to include lunch, but it's always been my breakfast place and the staff are so friendly and always helpful! I still have eggs poached with the avo smash with sourdough - it's my fav. But also recommend the big breakfast with black pudding - the best i've ever tried in melbourne!

Approximate cost: $16

I had an online deal to have a manicure there. It's your typical spa mani and pedi salon but so much more cosier and there is no rushed feeling with the service. The ladies working there are really sweet and spoke to me about the services they offer and are much more talkative - even with the language barrier - than the other mani pedi places I've been to. Will definitely go back again, not just because of the value but because you feel like a welcomed customer. They offer organic gels which I'm saving up for to go back and try!

Approximate cost: $29

Just went there last night and had to write this reveiw. The menu is extensive and everything looks amazing. Fast service with the staff really working hard around the place. I mean it smells heavenly as soon as you walk in. It's byo even though i didn't bring anything but they also had a good list of drinks on offer.. (all non-alcho). Had the veitnamese beef noodles and that was just .. well it hit the spot especially on such a cold night. My friend had the sizzling plate with calamari and it was huge. Great value for money. only $32 for the both of us, we had tea after all. Can't say enough about this place.. only thing it's a little hard to find so head to gloria jean's in springvale and walk around the corner. You can't miss it!

Approximate cost: $16

Its been ages since I've been, but this is a good salon that was recommended by my partner and another friend. The staff are all very friendly and remembered me after only a few visits. The last visit I had, I had a full head of colour and cut done and they did a brilliant job, offering me an amazing product to keep my hair in great condition. The only reason I haven't been back is that it's so hard to get to Chadstone during my working hours and when I do, it;s just so busy I never really can enjoy my experience.

Approximate cost: $200

I have often gone back to texas nails to get a manicure or pedicure. Love their spa seats and they always have a great deal on. But i think because of that, no matter what time I book i always have to wait at least 5 mins before someone is free to look after me and I feel over the last 5 years since going, that the quality of the service provided has diminished as they try to fit as many bookings in as possible. Apart from that, it's still a good service, not great but alright for what you pay.

Approximate cost: $35

I loved the lady that looked after me for an eyelash perm, eyebrow wax and tint. She's vey bubbly, great personality. The only thing was that I found that I've had better waxing elsewhere but with the perming - has got to be the best around this area - it was done well and very professionally without making my eyes sting at all!

Approximate cost: $70