CBD, Melbourne

Co-ed bathhouse near NewQuay Central Park, entered via Glenti Place. Two-hour sessions include a 38°C mineral pool, cold plunge, Nordic sauna, infrared sauna, aromatherapy steam room and hydration station, with towel and locker provided. A private room for two adds a 10-person magnesium jacuzzi, private infrared sauna and fireplace. Guests must be 18 or over and phones are not permitted.

Floating timber-lined sauna moored at Melbourne City Marina in Victoria Harbour, opened in 2025. The electric sauna holds around 80°C, with two onboard plunge tubs at 10°C and 14°C, a cold freshwater shower and harbour views. Sessions last 60 minutes, shared bookings take up to four guests and private hire up to five. Swimwear required, no swimming off the boat.

Japanese-inspired bathhouse in a CBD laneway off Little Bourke Street. Each 90-minute session covers a 38 to 40°C magnesium communal bath, 34 to 36°C individual soaking baths, a 10°C cold plunge, steam room, dry sauna, a 35 to 40°C Himalayan salt room, tatami area and lounge. Bathwear, towel, slippers, fruit, a snack and a soft drink are included.

City Cave West Melbourne is a franchise wellness centre on Rosslyn Street near Queen Victoria Market and North Melbourne station. It has private float rooms with Epsom salt water at skin temperature, private infrared sauna cabins with an optional red light add-on, and massage. Floats run 60 minutes and saunas 45 minutes, with couples options. Open seven days, 9am to 9pm.