The Hyper-Exclusive SAINT Private Members' Club Has Just Opened Its First Outpost in St Kilda
SAINT St Kilda is the younger and more social version of Saint Haven's luxury private wellness clubs.
Private wellness and social clubs really are the pinnacle of luxury living — giving the wealthiest among us exclusive access to spaces decked out with thermal pools, hammams, saunas, coworking spaces, restaurants, fitness studios, wellbeing treatments, barbers and hairdressers, plus a whole heap of other luxe experiences. These spots are like a spa, gym, coworking space and social hang-out all wrapped up in one.
The Ritz-Carlton is currently running its own, but Gurner Group's Saint Haven clubs in Collingwood and South Yarra (a Toorak location is also opening in 2025) really have the market cornered. And the team isn't done yet, with huge plans for global expansion.
But before it sets sites beyond Melbourne and Australia, the team is launching its first SAINT clubs — which are meant to be a younger and more high-energy version of the Saint Haven clubs. And the very first outpost has just opened in St Kilda.
On arrival, members will first enter The Portal — a sensory cube — and choose either white for relaxation mode or black for high-energy mode. The cube will then transform accordingly and set the mood for the wellness journey that follows.
On the white level, you'll find a lobby bar, a coworking space, boardroom, a wholefoods eatery, and a recovery and reverse-aging treatment facility featuring infrared saunas, hyperbaric oxygen chambers and more. Everything on this floor is designed for those seeking to unwind and relax.
Those looking for a high-energy experience will need to head down to the basement for the black level. Here, the lights dim and the music changes as rotating DJs play upbeat tunes. Members can hang out in The Den, which is a large sunken lounge area where members are invited to socialise or watch a movie.
Here, you'll also find a truly world-class gym floor, featuring a boxing ring, The Arena — a high-octane HITT program class with huge LED screens — reformer pilates and yoga studios, and a breath work and meditation cave that makes you feel like you are outside gazing at the stars. This is some futuristic stuff.
Members also have the opportunity to use WHOOP watch wearable tech that syncs with the SAINT app, giving trainers access members' health data so they can create tailored health programs.
But not just any person can become a member at SAINT. First, 95% of memberships were sold before the club even opened, but the crew is also highly selective about who they let join. Members must be referred and will be put before a membership committee to vet for approval prior to memberships being accepted. Only then can you pay for the privilege to enter.
Founder and Director of Gurner Group Tim Gurner shared, "Launching SAINT in St Kilda was an obvious decision - this iconic seaside suburb boasts a culture deeply rooted in wellness and social connections. It's a place where diversity thrives and the lifestyle we champion at SAINT — one that harmoniously blends health and community — truly resonates with the locals.
"A key point of difference with Saint is that it will serve alcohol, signature cocktails, Kava, nootropics and legal plant-based medicines that will allow our members to have a night out at SAINT but in a measured and beautiful way. All alcohol will be organic and focused on recovery.
"At SAINT, the experience is entirely yours to shape. With our innovative 'Black' and 'White' themes, every visit offers the unique opportunity to tailor your journey like never before – whether you want to unwind or hype up, you can define your path, ensuring that each moment in the club is as exhilarating as you envision it, leaving you energised and inspired."
The team has also shared that it plans to open ten SAINT sites by the end of 2026 and a further 25–30 globally by 2030. So, don't worry if you can't get into St Kilda. You'll have plenty more chances to secure membership.
SAINT's first site is officially open, and you can find it at 1 Wellington Street, St Kilda. For further details and to try and get memberships, you can visit the club's website.
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