The Well Cottesloe

The Well Cottesloe is a beachside sauna in Cottesloe, Perth (WA). It also appears in our infrared studios listings. Facilities listed for The Well Cottesloe include traditional sauna and infrared sauna. It is one of 14 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Perth.

Below is our visitor guide to The Well Cottesloe: 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 The Well Cottesloe 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.

The Well Cottesloe 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.

The Well Cottesloe brings sauna culture to the coast. Sessions are usually timed and may be shared, with the sea as an optional cold plunge between rounds. Bring swimwear, a towel, thongs and something warm for afterwards; sand and salt are part of the deal. Early-morning sessions are especially popular, so book ahead.

We have not yet confirmed a current starting price for The Well Cottesloe. As a guide, the typical listed starting price for saunas in Perth is around $37, though prices vary with session length and facilities. 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 The Well Cottesloe website before you go.

The Well Cottesloe is in Cottesloe, Perth, WA. 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.

Transperth trains and buses connect the city with the coast; beachside saunas at Scarborough, City Beach and Cottesloe have nearby parking that fills early on weekends.

• 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.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what The Well Cottesloe 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 The Well Cottesloe is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are Helix House (0.3 km away, recovery and contrast therapy studio), Element Health & Wellness Centre (3.2 km away, infrared sauna studio) and Tribe Sauna + Ice (4.4 km away, recovery and contrast therapy studio). You can also browse all saunas in Perth or see every venue on the sauna map.