Nimbus Co Richmond

Nimbus Co Richmond is an infrared sauna studio in Richmond, Melbourne (VIC). Facilities listed for Nimbus Co Richmond include traditional sauna, infrared sauna, ice bath and private sessions. It is one of 25 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Melbourne.

Below is our visitor guide to Nimbus Co Richmond: 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.

The traditional sauna at Nimbus Co Richmond is the stove-and-stones kind, which heats the air of the whole room. It feels hotter and more enveloping than infrared, so it suits people who enjoy a strong sweat and a proper cool-down between rounds. If you are new to it, sit lower down, where the air is cooler, and build up gradually.

Nimbus Co Richmond offers infrared sauna sessions. Instead of heating the air with a stove, infrared panels warm your body directly, so the cabin stays at a gentler 45–65°C. Sessions tend to be longer, often 30 to 45 minutes, and many people find it easier to relax in than a hot Finnish room. Infrared rooms are usually private or semi-private.

Infrared studios like Nimbus Co Richmond 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.

Listed prices at Nimbus Co Richmond start from about $55 (Solo session; shared room $79). That is close to the typical starting price of around $55 across the Melbourne saunas we list with published prices. 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 Nimbus Co Richmond website before you go.

Nimbus Co Richmond is at 261 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121. The map on this page shows its location, and the Get directions button opens the route in Google Maps.

Melbourne's tram network reaches most inner-city sauna venues, with trains and buses covering the suburbs. Street parking in inner suburbs is often metered or time-limited.

• Heat rises, so the top bench of a traditional sauna is noticeably hotter than the bottom one. Choose your level accordingly.
• 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.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what Nimbus Co Richmond 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 Nimbus Co Richmond is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are The Commons Health Club Richmond (0.6 km away, gym or health club with a sauna), Comma Cremorne (0.7 km away, infrared sauna studio) and Soak Bathhouse South Yarra (1.8 km away, bathhouse). You can also browse all saunas in Melbourne or see every venue on the sauna map.