STAY ELITE

STAY ELITE is a recovery and contrast therapy studio in Bokarina, Sunshine Coast (QLD). Facilities listed for STAY ELITE include finnish sauna, ice bath, steam room and private sessions. It is one of 4 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Sunshine Coast.

Below is our visitor guide to STAY ELITE: 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 Finnish sauna at STAY ELITE follows the traditional format: hot stones, a timber-lined room and dry air in the 70–100°C range, with bursts of steam whenever water meets the rocks. It is the style most closely tied to contrast bathing, so expect people to move between the heat, a cool-down and a rest rather than sitting in one long stretch.

STAY ELITE 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.

Alongside its other facilities, STAY ELITE offers a steam room: low temperature, very high humidity and a completely different feel from a dry sauna. Rinse off before you go in and keep sessions a little shorter than you would in the sauna, as the humid heat can sneak up on you.

Expect a practical, results-focused space at STAY ELITE. Recovery studios are popular with runners, gym-goers and anyone working on stress or sleep habits, and staff can usually suggest a hot–cold routine if you are new. Showers, towels and lockers are typically provided. Bring a water bottle, and leave enough time to warm up naturally after your final cold round.

We have not yet confirmed a current starting price for STAY ELITE. As a guide, the typical listed starting price for saunas in Australia is around $46, 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 directly with the venue before you go.

STAY ELITE is in Bokarina, Sunshine Coast, QLD. We have not verified the exact entry point, so the map pin shows the general area. Check the venue website for directions and parking before you travel.

A car is the easiest way to get around the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Airport is a short drive from Mooloolaba.

• Start on a lower bench in the Finnish sauna and keep your first rounds to 8–10 minutes.
• Keep your first ice bath short: 30 seconds to a minute is plenty. Breathe slowly through the cold shock.
• Rinse off before the steam room and keep steam sessions shorter than sauna rounds.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what STAY ELITE 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 STAY ELITE is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are Core Revival (5.0 km away, recovery and contrast therapy studio), TANK Riviera (6.2 km away, bathhouse) and Excelsius Wellness (14 km away, recovery and contrast therapy studio). You can also browse all saunas in Sunshine Coast or see every venue on the sauna map.