Coming Soon: Soak Bathhouse Is Adding a Second Melbourne Oasis, Moving Into a Luxe Inner-South Apartment Development
The inner-city's bathhouse boom continues, with this urban oasis pioneer revealing a second soon-to-launch location.
The idea of the bathhouse might date back to antiquity, but there's still time for innovation, as more and more spaces that combine both wellness and social benefits find a home in inner-city neighbourhoods. At the forefront of this approach is Soak Bathhouse, whose places to unplug in New South Wales, Queensland and, most recently, Victoria make restorative magic convenient.
With the brand's debut Victorian spa opening in South Yarra in June 2025, the crew is now doubling the relaxation with the arrival of a second location. This time landing at Emerald Place in South Melbourne, it's delivered as a joint venture with luxury property developer, Lowe Living, moving into the ground floor of an impressive $160-million Clarendon Street project.
While details of the new spa's specifics are yet to be revealed, Soak Bathhouse has signed a ten-year lease for the 459-square-metre space. Here, guests (and residents) can expect a similar experience to the South Yarra location, with South Melbourne featuring a mineral pool, cold plunge, saunas and steam room, plus verdant greenery and tranquil bathing spaces.
"Bathhouse culture has always been built on connection — creating spaces where people can slow down together, have meaningful conversations, and reconnect with themselves and each other," says Soak Bathhouse CEO and co-founder Alexis Dean. "With South Melbourne, we wanted to create a place where the community can gather, build rituals, and experience wellness in a way that feels social, welcoming and part of everyday life."
Set to open in August 2026, this dreamy wellness destination will help bridge the gap between work and home, serving as an idyllic place for locals and visitors alike to decompress. Meanwhile, Lowe Living's partnership with Soak Bathhouse highlights the developer's commitment to wellness-led amenities, with penthouse buyers receiving complimentary memberships and all other residents gaining discounted access.
"SOAK Bathhouse was a natural fit for Lowe Living and specifically Emerald Place," says Lowe Living co-founder and managing director, Emma Lowe. "Their approach to contemporary bathing and social wellness strongly aligns with our vision of creating homes that prioritise long-term health, connection and lifestyle."
Soak Bathouse is expected to open in August 2026 at Emerald Place, 182-200 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne. Head to the website for more information.
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