gift guide for each of the five love languages

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day in ways big or small, knowing your partner’s love language can help you choose a gift that truly resonates with them.

The Five Love Languages is the theory that we each have a dominant preference for showing and receiving love. For a bit of fun and insight, you and your partner can take a free love language test online and see which main category you fall into.

When it comes to delivering gifts that speak to each of the love languages this Valentine’s Day, here are some of our favourites.

quality time

Those who value quality time enjoy being in the presence of their partner and undertaking activities together – even if it’s simply sitting and talking without the interruption of smartphones or domestic life.

Quality time is where Peninsula Hot Springs truly excels. Our wellness oasis has a large array of activities you and your partner can experience together.

Bath House Revitalise, for example, includes access to over 50 globally-inspired bathing experiences for you and your partner to explore – from saunas and outdoor showers to cold plunge pools and hot springs. You can even enjoy a glass of wine together in the Amphitheatre cafe, or book in for a Fire & Ice Workshop. Or, for an especially wide-ranging experience, book Reset - all of site bathing and you’ll also be given access to the Spa Dreaming Centre adults-only bathing area, plus robe, towel and locker hire.

Our Private Sanctuary and Bathe package allows you and your beloved to reconnect in the seclusion of an indoor ceramic bath or outdoor private hot spring pool, and includes bathing in both the Spa Dreaming Centre and Bath House.

Meanwhile, our accommodation packages are a stunning way to unwind side-by-side. Whether you opt for our luxury Glamping tents or Eco Lodges, accommodation packages include bathing in both areas, a buffet breakfast and your choice of wellness activity – plus an incredibly comfortable overnight stay in coastal bushland.

acts of service

Amid the stresses of daily life, having someone take care of the logistics can be utterly romantic. People who enjoy acts of service feel most loved when their partner performs helpful tasks for them.

Arranging a spa day for your partner can be a romantic act of service. This might even involve organising transport and babysitters, or volunteering to perform some of your partner’s usual tasks while they unwind on a massage bed or in a hot spring.

Whether you’re dropping your partner off for a day of solo relaxation or joining them, Peninsula Hot Springs offers a wide range of spa packages. Some of our most popular packages include Dine and Bathe (which involves breakfast, lunch or dinner in the Spa Dreaming Centre dining room, plus bathing in both areas); Unwind (a 60-minute treatment of your choice plus bathing in both areas); and Harmony (a 60-minute treatment of your choice plus dining and all-of-site bathing).

physical touch

Those who identify physical touch as their love language feel most fulfilled when their partner demonstrates physical affection towards them.

To bathe your beloved in extra care, gift them the healing hands of our spa therapists. Peninsula Hot Springs treatment rooms are sanctuaries of relaxation designed to melt away both physical and mental tension.

Spa experiences include results-driven facials and signature massages, as well as body scrubs and extended pampering journeys. Our most deeply nurturing spa experience is the Bliss package, consisting of a three-hour botanical journey, nourishment in the Spa Dreaming Centre dining room and bathing in both areas.

words of affirmation

For some, love is hearing kind words from their partner. This might involve expressions of appreciation or hearing that their partner is proud of them.

There are a few ways you can weave this love language into a Peninsula Hot Springs gift. If purchasing a gift certificate, take the opportunity to write a heartfelt note in the message field telling your partner just how much they mean to you. If you’re booking accommodation at the springs, we can leave a note on the bed for you stating exactly what you’d like to say.

Or, you and your beloved could turn your hot springs visit into a ritual by agreeing to stow your phones away and instead taking the time to tell your partner everything you appreciate about them as you soak in a geothermal pool.

receiving gifts

Those whose love language is receiving gifts appreciate the thought that goes into a well-chosen gift. These people feel seen and understood when gifted something they truly need or desire.

Peninsula Hot Springs gift certificates make a thoughtful gift for a wide range of needs and desires – whether your partner craves adventures, relaxation, connection, pampering or simply time spent in nature.

We also have a retail area online and on-site that is stocked with beautiful products to suit different budgets – from locally-made ceramics and essential oils to deeply luxurious cosmetics.

For more information on Valentine’s Day gifting or how to tailor your next hot spring date, get in touch with our Reservations team on 03 5950 8777 or via info@peninsulahotsprings.com.