Bathhouses
38 Degrees The Bathhouse
Basement bathhouse a few steps from Bondi Beach with a Finnish salt sauna, a private infrared suite for up to two people and ice…
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Bath Haus Cronulla
Cronulla's local bathhouse with both traditional and infrared saunas and a cold plunge, minutes from the beach.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Capybara Bathhouse
Intimate Surry Hills bathhouse with a hot-stone sauna reaching up to 90°C and a two-person cold plunge, booked in 90-minute sessions.
Hot Stone Sauna
Cold Plunge
Memberships
Bathhouses
Escape Bathhouse Chatswood
Bathhouse inside the heritage-listed Seymour Building with infrared saunas and ice baths, booked in two-hour sessions.
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Nature’s Energy Balmain
Inner-west bathhouse from the Nature's Energy group with sauna sessions and ice baths in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Nature’s Energy Glebe
Glebe outpost of Nature's Energy offering both a traditional Finnish sauna and infrared sauna, with ice baths for hot-cold cycles.
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Nature’s Energy Newtown
Long-running King Street bathhouse with a traditional sauna, steam room, hot spa and ice baths, plus massage and skin treatments.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Steam Room
Bathhouses
Sense of Self Surry Hills
Large converted-warehouse bathhouse with two roomy Finnish saunas around 80°C, a walk-through cold plunge and a heated mineral bath.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Steam Room
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Slow House Bondi
Calm, design-led Bondi bathhouse built around a Finnish salt sauna and cold plunge, with casual sessions and weekly memberships.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Memberships
Bathhouses
Soak Bathhouse Alexandria
The original Soak Bathhouse: an affordable, social bathing space with saunas, warm pools and cold plunges.
Traditional Sauna
Cold Plunge
Steam Room
Bathhouses
Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction
Soak's Bondi Junction bathhouse near the station with cedarwood saunas, steam rooms, infrared, massage and LED treatments.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
The Skin Bathhouse Rozelle
Small Darling Street bathhouse pairing a Swedish-style sauna with an ice bath for short contrast-therapy sessions.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Private Sessions
Guide to bathhouses
Bathhouses have become the face of Australia's sauna boom. They combine saunas with warm mineral or magnesium pools, steam rooms and cold plunges in one space, usually booked in sessions of 60 to 120 minutes. The atmosphere sits somewhere between a day spa and a public bath: relaxed, social and unhurried.
Most bathhouses are swimwear-on and supply or hire towels. Prices for a casual session typically range from the mid-$30s to around $70, with memberships and multi-visit packs for regulars. Popular slots, especially weekend mornings and weeknight evenings, book out, so reserve ahead.
How to make the most of a bathhouse
Move through the spaces in cycles of heat, cold and rest rather than staying in one place. Drink water throughout, keep voices low in quiet areas and leave your phone in the locker. If you are new, ask staff for their suggested circuit.
SaunaFindr currently lists 42 venues under bathhouses, with starting prices from $27.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to a bathhouse?
Swimwear, thongs, a water bottle and a hair tie. Many bathhouses provide towels and lockers, while others charge for them, so check the venue website.
How long are bathhouse sessions?
Usually 60–120 minutes. Some venues offer shorter early-bird sessions at a lower price.
Are bathhouses good for beginners?
Yes. Bathhouses are one of the easiest ways to start, because you can choose how hot and cold to go and how long to stay in each space. Staff can explain the circuit when you arrive.
Where to find them
Sydney 12
Melbourne 9
Gold Coast 7
Brisbane 3
Adelaide 2
Perth 2
Mornington Peninsula 2
Byron Bay 2
Fremantle 1
Sunshine Coast 1
Blue Mountains 1
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