The 15 Best Bathhouses In Melbourne

If your usual spa day is no longer cutting it, why not hop on board the latest self-care obsession taking over the state and channel your inner zen at a bathhouse? Part spa, gym and exclusive club, there's a reason the ancient Romans invented them all those years ago.

With plenty of bathhouses scattered around Melbourne city, as well as some a little further afield, the options are plentiful. Unlike the typical solo self-care rituals, these wellness retreats double as a social experience — so grab your friends, grab your partner, and prepare to soak.

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Saint Haven, Collingwood, South Yarra and Toorak

Don't turn up to Saint Haven unannounced; this private wellness club is strictly members-only. For those lucky enough to snag a membership, a tranquil, indulgent oasis awaits. With three locations across Melbourne and its newest outpost in Bondi Beach coming in spring 2026, this exclusive club is the pinnacle of health and wellness.

The word around town is that the waitlist has now surpassed the 15,000 mark, which is impressive, to say the least. Why the mania? This wellness centre not only offers a luxe interior, a bathhouse, steam room and two cold plunge pools, but members will also find cutting-edge bio-hacking treatments. There is also a candlelit sunken lounge, yoga and pilates studios, and a luxe meditation room.

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Coming Soon: The Commons Health Club, Richmond

Opening in September 2025, The Commons Health Club is another members-only health club taking over the 'burbs of Melbourne. The club is set to combine a holistic approach to health and wellness, with fitness, recovery, bathhouse and community in one huge space. Part of a recent expansion of The Commons, one of Australia's most innovative coworking spaces, the extension signals the boundary-pushing collective's first step into wellness.

The Commons Health Club will offer over 200 weekly classes and over 50 community events. You can expect cold plunges, longevity therapies, mineral baths, red-light therapy, lymphatic compression, private infrared saunas and body rolling. There's also a Theragun station, perfect for loosening up your muscles after a workout before returning to work. Keep your eyes peeled — a second Health Club in South Yarra will open in January.

Wellness Social Club, Preston

The newest wellness destination in Melbourne's north, Wellness Social Club, offers saunas, a cold plunge and even a hyperbaric chamber. The club offers a range of different memberships and wellness packages, but casual visits are available if you'd like to have a taste first.

In the beautifully designed space, you'll find all the classics, including traditional saunas, infrared saunas and contrast water therapies in magnesium pools. For those looking to dive deeper into inner healing, you'll find yin yoga, sound healing, breathwork, IV vitamin drips and red-light therapy. There are also fitness classes, including weight training, cardio and HIIT.

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About Time Bathhouse, Torquay

Taking inspiration from the Mornington Peninsula's plethora of bathhouses and spas, Torquay on Victoria's Surf Coast has recently jumped on the bandwagon, thanks to the late-2024 opening of About Time — a luxe day spa and bathhouse.

The Torquay bathhouse is fully equipped for all your luxury bathing needs. You will find a magnesium pool, cold plunge pool, traditional sauna and steam room, plus private infrared saunas and ice baths that can be booked for groups of up to eight people. Step outside to the garden surrounded by towering gum trees, and you'll find hot and cold magnesium pools that are tailor-made for social bathing with mates. Those after treatments can also get all your usual Melbourne spa offerings.

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Pond Bathhouse, Mornington

A wellness sanctuary located in the heart of Mornington, Pond Bathhouse is a deeply considered space with beautiful books, sleek design, comfortable lounges and an intimate relaxation room. As soon as you enter the door, you'll feel immediately relaxed.

In terms of experiences, Pond offers hot and cold plunge therapy, magnesium pools, ice baths, traditional and infrared saunas, and a steam room. There are also more traditional offerings, including relaxing massage services. Or, simply head to the relaxation room, sink into plush reclining chairs, slip on noise-cancelling headphones, and momentarily escape while listening to soothing soundscapes, guided meditation, or silence. The perfect blend of wellness and modern self-care, a visit to Pond Bathhouse is a must for anyone in the Mornington area looking to hit pause.

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Sense of Self, Collingwood

Housed in a converted Collingwood warehouse, Sense of Self is flipping the script on the usual wellness concept, instead delivering a "no BS" offering centred on inclusivity, connection and restoration. The soaring, light-filled space takes its cues from the bathhouses of Europe, Africa and Japan, with abundant greenery designed to soothe and uplift.

A massage and mindfulness studio upstairs offers various relaxation and remedial treatments, like the extra-deep The Fix massage. Alternatively, settle in and get acquainted with a range of bathhouse facilities, including a Finnish sauna, a 39-degree mineral bath and a cold plunge pool.

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Inner Studio, Collingwood

Known for its breath work, cold exposure and heat exposure offerings, Inner Studio has all the essential facilities for a proper self-care sesh. Bathers have been flocking to the wellness studio in Collingwood in such large numbers that Inner Studio is opening two new locations South Yarra and Highett, in the latter half of 2025.

Drop by to use the different plunge pools and sauna, or take a group breathwork or yoga class (followed by plenty of spa time) to help you manage stress, relax and regain energy. Individual classes and sauna sessions cost $45 a pop, while the weekly memberships range from $65–$75 — depending on whether you just want to roam the facilities or would prefer to also participate in classes. Whichever option you choose, you've got to make a little time to relax by the fireplace, sipping some tea before heading back into the real world.

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Comma, Cremorne

As the name implies, relaxation and massage are front of mind at this Melbourne bathhouse and spa. Comma is a place where people come to pause and find stillness. Following in the footsteps of its flagship Byron Bay venue, Comma has quickly become known as one of the best bathhouses in Melbourne since it opened in 2024.

In addition to a stunning warehouse location, highlights include a private infrared sauna session, which includes a mineral hot tub and cold pail shower; a body brush and lymphatic massage to rejuvenate dehydrated skin; and 'Sticks and Stones', which is the use of thermodynamic basalt stones for deep relaxation. However, no visit to Comma is complete without a massage treatment — choose from 60, 75 or 90-minute massages, depending on how tense you're feeling. You can also enjoy facials, foot massages and leave-in hair treatments.

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Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, Fingal

If you like the idea of rounding out a wine-filled Mornington Peninsula getaway with some pampering, you'll have to add this luxe spa and thermal springs destination to your itinerary. Fingal's Alba Thermal Springs & Spa is a long-standing wellness sanctuary on the peninsula, attracting locals and visitors alike since its opening in September 2022.

Along with pristine natural surroundings, sleek interiors, and 22 geothermal springs and pools, Alba's offers a premium relaxation experience with an impressive menu of treatments and therapies. Depending on what you're into, drop by for a hydration massage or invigorating facial before or after a soak, or set aside a few hours to indulge in one of the top-to-toe spa packages.

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Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal

Less than 90 minutes from Melbourne, it's hard to believe that this natural geothermal wonder is so close to one of Australia's major cities. And at Peninsula Hot Springs, you really do feel miles away from everything — cocooned in greenery and with panoramic outlooks across green rolling hills and out to Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay, it's hard not to feel relaxed by merely being in the space.

As well as bathing in the hot springs, enjoy private mineral bathing, massages and facials. The Fire and Ice experience is also a must, where you hop between two saunas and a minus 25-degree deep freeze, a minus 4-degree ice cave and an ice-cold plunge pool, before heading back into the warmth of the hot springs. The hilltop pool with 360-degree views of the region's natural surrounds is also not to be missed. When you're not bathing, you can grab a coffee at an on-site cafe, set up a picnic in the gardens, or even stay overnight at one of the Eco Lodges or glamping tents.

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Trinity Curated Wellness, South Melbourne

The newly opened wellness centre, Trinity, is your one-stop shop for a self-care fix south of the Yarra. At Trinity Curated Wellness, each visitor receives a customised health plan, with treatments including hot and cold therapy, an LED lounge and bathhouse, Reiki, kinesiology, individual health coaching, and group classes like hot yoga and breathwork. In our opinion, the main drawcard is the rooftop studio, where you can sit back and enjoy panoramic city views while you zen out.

While you do need a membership, the options are flexible and customisable, which means clients can individually tailor their wellness experiences. Newcomers can also suss out whether the vibe is right for them with a drop-in session. And if South Melbourne is a little too far, a second location in Richmond will open in 2026.

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Aurora Spa & Bathhouse, Sorrento

A new flagship for the award-winning Aurora Spa Group, Aurora Spa & Bathhouse lies within the Continental Sorrento at the tip of Mornington Peninsula. This cutting-edge, 500-square-metre bathhouse is a luxe indoor wellness precinct boasting numerous mineral pools and one of the largest saunas in the southern hemisphere.

Offering a modern take on traditional bathing practices, Aurora boasts a suite of state-of-the-art facilities and experiences for you to explore. Along with a Nordic-style sauna, you'll find features like an icy plunge pool, an aromatherapy steam room, the 36-degree sky-lit Daydream Pool, a reflexology pool and a suite dedicated to halotherapy — a treatment that involves breathing in salty air. Meanwhile, the adjoining spa offers treatments ranging from holistic facial therapies and massages to algae body wraps and botanically charged scrubs.

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Sóma Bathhouse, Essendon

Offering a boutique experience that blends recovery and relaxation through temperature contrast therapy, Sóma Bathhouse is loved by locals for its approachable and intimate vibe. The space itself features a four-person infrared sauna, two cold plunges and a luxurious hot mineral spa. For those seeking more privacy, there are two private rooms equipped with a shower, a two-person infrared sauna and a cold plunge.

The team at Sóma recommends starting with a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge, before finishing off with a soak in the bathhouse. Casual communal bathing costs $55 a pop, or you can opt for the private bathing experience for $70. Plus, if you're a first-timer, there is a special offer that gives you access to one communal and one private bathing experience for just $85.

Top image: Alba Thermal Springs & Spa courtesy of Visit Victoria