If you’re craving a wellness reset or simply want to unwind in style, bathhouses in Melbourne are having a serious moment. These urban sanctuaries combine beautiful design, ancient bathing rituals, and modern self-care to offer the perfect remedy for stress. Whether you’re looking to sweat it out in a sauna, float in magnesium-rich pools, or simply soak and switch off, there’s a bathhouse experience waiting for you.
Below, we’ve rounded up the most loved bathhouses in Melbourne (and a few worth traveling for) so you can find your next favourite place to relax, restore, and reconnect.
SENSE OF SELF (Collingwood)
Sense of Self or SOS (as it’s affectionately known) offers a modern reimagining of the ancient bathhouse. This design-forward space includes a Finnish sauna, cold plunge, mineral bath, and a range of massage treatments. It’s a popular spot for those who want a relaxed, inclusive space with a community feel.
SOAK (South Yarra)
New to Melbourne’s wellness scene, Soak in South Yarra is a beautifully curated space with private mineral baths, sauna sessions, LED light therapy, and skin treatments. A modern bathhouse group that first established itself in The Gold Coast and Brisbane, and more recently Sydney, this is not your traditional silent day spa, rather a social wellness space designed to foster connection, conversation, and community. A place to meet friends after and soak the day away.
COMMA (Cremorne)
Comma is intimate, stylish, and focused on slow, intentional experiences. While best known for its signature massages, its infrared sauna and serene setting make it a go-to for those wanting a more boutique bathhouse experience. Everything here is about bringing you back to yourself.
SOMA (Collingwood)
Soma Bathhouse blends minimalist design with a focus on deep restoration. It features hot and cold magnesium pools, a Finnish sauna, and ice baths in a peaceful, modern space. It’s perfect for nervous system reset, mental clarity, and post-workout recovery.
SAINT HAVEN (Collingwood, South Yarra, Toorak)
Created by AFL legend Dustin Martin, Saint Haven offers a luxurious, members-only wellness club in three locations across Melbourne, featuring infrared saunas, plunge pools, massage therapy, and advanced biohacking technology. Sleek, minimalist interiors and highly personalised experiences make it one of the most exclusive bathhouses in Melbourne – register your interest today as there is waiting list to be part of this bathhouse experience!
BEYOND MELBOURNE
Pond (Torquay)
A beautifully designed bathhouse near the Surf Coast, Pond offers magnesium hydrotherapy pools, sauna, cold plunge, and guided rituals in a tranquil, light-filled space. It’s the perfect pit stop on a coastal getaway or a destination in itself for grounding and reset.
Aurora Spa & Bathhouse (Sorrento)
Located in the Continental Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula, Aurora is a premium wellness destination offering hydrothermal bathing, steam rooms, contrast therapy, and luxurious relaxation lounges. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, it’s a seaside escape with serious style.
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa (Daylesford)
Set in the mineral-rich hills of Daylesford, this iconic bathhouse has been offering therapeutic waters for over 100 years. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa offers a full range of wellness experiences, including private bathing, steam therapy, massage, and facial treatments – making it the ultimate regional retreat.
Whether you need a full day of pampering or a quick moment to exhale, Melbourne’s growing collection of bathhouses offers something for everyone. These beautifully curated spaces are more than just luxurious – they’re an invitation to slow down, tune in, and support your wellbeing. From urban retreats to coastal hideaways, these bathhouses in Melbourne (and beyond) are redefining the wellness experience, one soak at a time.
And if you’re drawn to more traditional or historic spaces, don’t overlook Melbourne City Baths in the CBD, with its Edwardian Baroque architecture, spa, sauna, and beautifully preserved Turkish–Victorian-style mikvah. Or visit the St Kilda Sea Baths, home to Australia’s only indoor heated seawater pool, where oceanfront views meet heritage design. These time-honoured spots offer a nostalgic, restorative take on the bathing ritual—perfect for locals and visitors alike.
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Compiled by Lisa McLean
