Shelter Double Bay

Shelter Double Bay is an infrared sauna studio in Double Bay, Sydney (NSW). It also appears in our recovery & contrast listings. Facilities listed for Shelter Double Bay include infrared sauna, ice bath and private sessions. It is one of 22 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Sydney.

Below is our visitor guide to Shelter Double Bay: how the facilities work, what a typical session looks like, what it costs, how to get there and which saunas are nearby if you want to compare options.

Infrared is part of the offering at Shelter Double Bay. Infrared cabins run cooler than traditional saunas, typically 45–65°C, because the panels warm your skin rather than the air around you. That makes them a good choice for first-timers or anyone who finds high heat uncomfortable, and it is why infrared sessions are often booked in longer blocks.

Shelter Double Bay lists an ice bath, the colder end of contrast therapy. Ice baths are usually kept between about 0 and 5°C, so they are far more intense than a standard plunge pool. Short immersions of 30 seconds to two minutes are typical; focus on slow, steady breathing and never stay in longer than feels safe.

If you would rather not share, Shelter Double Bay has private session options. Private rooms are popular for infrared sessions, date nights and small groups of friends. Because pricing is usually per room or per slot, booking with someone else can make it better value.

Infrared studios like Shelter Double Bay are built for calm, private sessions. You will usually have the room to yourself or a companion, with controls for the temperature and sometimes the lighting or music. Because infrared cabins are cooler than traditional saunas, sessions run longer, often 30–45 minutes, and you will sweat steadily rather than intensely. It is a good fit for a quiet reset at lunchtime or after work.

We have not yet confirmed a current starting price for Shelter Double Bay. As a guide, the typical listed starting price for saunas in Sydney is around $50, though prices vary with session length and facilities. Private rooms are often priced per room or per slot, so sharing with a friend can be better value. Popular times, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends, fill up first, so book online where possible. Prices and session times change, so confirm the current rates on the Shelter Double Bay website before you go.

Shelter Double Bay is at 3 Goldman Lane, Double Bay NSW 2028. The map on this page shows its location, and the Get directions button opens the route in Google Maps.

Sydney's train, bus, light rail and ferry network reaches most suburbs with sauna venues; Manly is a ferry ride from Circular Quay, and Bondi Junction is the rail gateway to the eastern beaches. Parking near popular beaches is limited, so public transport is often easier.

• Infrared sessions are longer and drier than you might expect. Bring water and a towel to sit on.
• Keep your first ice bath short: 30 seconds to a minute is plenty. Breathe slowly through the cold shock.
• Private rooms are booked by the slot. Arrive a few minutes early so you get your full session.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what Shelter Double Bay provides, such as towels, robes, lockers and toiletries, so you know what to pack.

Saunas and cold water are not for everyone. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure or another medical condition, ask your doctor first.

If Shelter Double Bay is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are XtraClubs Bondi Junction (1.7 km away, gym or health club with a sauna), 1Remedy Potts Point (1.8 km away, recovery and contrast therapy studio) and Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction (1.9 km away, bathhouse). You can also browse all saunas in Sydney or see every venue on the sauna map.