Saunas are having a real moment in Perth and we’re totally here for it. Loaded with benefits like stress relief, detoxification and glowing skin, these steamy sanctuaries are the perfect place for a bit of self care.
Whether you’re a seasoned sauna-goer or just dipping your toes into the heat, there’s no shortage of options here in our great city. From the traditional Finnish-style to modern infrared experiences, here are the best spots to sauna in Perth.
Reclab
82-84 Nanson St, Wembley WA 6014
The newest of Perth’s recovery centres is kitted out with all the goods—two massive ice baths (some of the coldest we’ve tried), a luxe steam room, traditional Finnish sauna and a warm magnesium plunge pool which feels like pure heaven. Trust us when we say you’ll have a hard time trying to get out. For those that are super keen on upping their recovery game, there’s a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and compression boots. The memberships are spot on too.
Ember Bathhouse
4B Donovan St, Osborne Park WA 6017
Ember Bathhouse has drawn inspiration from bathing rituals around the globe to bring Perth an unrivalled soak and steam experience. From the moment you step into the converted warehouse space and into a fluffy robe with a tea in hand, you’ll feel like you’ve left the real world behind.
For 90-minutes you get full access to a Finnish sauna or Moroccan hammam steam room, cold plunge and hot mineral bath. The rainfall showers equipped with Japanese-style onsen tools and snack station truly elevate the experience and spaces are limited to just eight people so there’s plenty of privacy and a real opportunity to get your zen on. For an extra lush experience, book in for a facial, ayurvedic massage or hammam ritual treatment pre or post soak.
Clear Mind Studio
Inglewood and Fremantle
Clear Mind is more than just a place to sweat – it’s an absolute haven for all things health and wellness. Their recent launch of a sauna and ice bath combo at the Inglewood studio was such a hit that the team quickly expanded their offerings by opening a brand new place in Fremantle. We could happily visit every day for yoga, pilates, floats, infrared saunas and massages, but we’re also quietly obsessed with the hot and cold contrast therapy. The private rooms with a traditional Finnish sauna and ice bath complete with dim mood lighting and your own ensuite facilities will have you feeling like you’ve scored your own mini retreat. Unwind on your own or bring a mate or two to help you get through the mental challenge of that icy water—you’ll be walking out feeling all sorts of good.
Blue Rosa Spa At Vitality House
4 Southport St, West Leederville WA 6007
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The oh-so-gorgeous Blue Rosa Spa at co-working space Vitality House is about as beautiful as it gets. The hot and cold therapy sessions include 30-minutes in the infrared sauna to help you relax and detox followed by pranayama breath coaching that assists you with your plunge into the cold. The combination of the sauna and 5 degree ice bath can help with everything from muscle recovery and immunity to energising the body with adrenaline to promote focus and productivity in the day. We think this should be mandatory before any big work meeting.
The Neighbourhood Sauna
Hillarys and South Fremantle
The Neighbourhood Sauna creates a world of warmth and relaxation where you can’t help but let your tension melt away and the sauna’s goodness flow in. The stunning studio on South Terrace has an infrared sauna as well as ice bath, massage, reflexology and reiki—in our humble opinion, we think it’s only right to choose a couple of treatments!
The two beachside locations in Hillarys and South Beach have a traditional Finnish sauna where you can get extra sweaty whilst taking in the expansive ocean views. It’s up to you how you spend the hour—sit back and soak up the heat or go between the sauna and beach for your own style of contrast therapy.
Mana Recovery Studio
4 Sanderling St, Stirling WA 6021
Mana Recovery Studio’s mission is to create a community who prioritise physical and mental recovery with a range of services including an infrared sauna, cold immersion therapy, compression boots and IV infusions. The state-of-the-art sauna by Found Space uses infrared light to penetrate heat deep into the muscles, joints and tissues to relax the body and promote better sleep, reduce inflammation and deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin (hello glow). We love finishing a sauna sesh by donning a pair of NormaTec compression boots and sipping on a Kombucha—pure bliss.
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The Melt Haus
3B Lovett St, Scarborough WA 6019
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Nestled in a leafy suburban street of Scarborough, this boutique sauna and ice bath experience blends modern and traditional elements to create the ultimate in relaxation. Opt to go solo or tackle the heat with a mate in the traditional outdoor barrel sauna where you’ll sweat out toxins, increase circulation and boost your energy levels. To up the ante we reckon taking a plunge into the chilly ice bath or getting your head under the cold shower will do just the trick.
Mind Body Lounge
Level 1/484 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
The crew at Mind Body Lounge take health and wellness seriously with all the latest treatments available from saunas to cryotherapy, massage and oxygen treatments—there’s a whole lot going on! Sunlight infrared saunas can be booked as a standalone treatment or as a combo with cryo (extreme cold) depending on your health concerns and goals. The saunas here are pretty special, using red light therapy to promote skin health as well as customised sauna programs like anti-ageing,, pain relief and detoxification available—all set with different wavelengths to optimise the benefits you’re looking for.
Recovery Lab
Unit 2/20 Jersey St, Jolimont WA 6014
With wellness and healing centres dotted around the country we were pretty damn happy to hear Jolimont was going to be the home of Perth’s first Recovery Lab. Using the latest scientifically proven technologies to facilitate recovery, there’s a heap of therapies on offer with infrared saunas at the top of our list. In your own private suite you’ll be able to hook up to Bluetooth and get stuck into your favourite podcast while you sweat out the day’s worries, helping with everything from pain relief to skin health and increased immunity.
Helix House
Cottesloe and Victoria Park
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Both Helix studios offer private sessions in Clearmind infrared saunas—some of the best in the biz. Made from eco-friendly cedarwood and complete with Bluetooth to listen to your favourite audiobook, 12 light settings tailored to your mood and plenty of room to stretch out, this is the place to be when you want to absorb all those infrared benefits. Along with their super stylish interiors, Helix stocks a range of tonics for you to enjoy pre or post-sauna.
Sweat and Chill
3 Mundford St, North Beach WA 6020
This cozy North Beach sauna has gained cult status amongst the Perth wellness community and it’s pretty easy to see why. The iconic barrel sauna uses full spectrum heating technology reaching a balmy 70 degrees—perfect for a long sweat and a serious detox. The near, mid and far infrared rays penetrate deep into the skin to increase your body’s core temperature, helping to maximise recovery, improve mood and sleep and even relieve joint pain. If contrast is your thing, pair it with a dip in the wooden style ice bath.
Float Lab
Currambine, North Perth and Wembley
The private 30 minute infrared sauna sessions at Float Lab are like a little escape where you can focus on nothing but yourself and enter into a pure state of ease. To make the experience just a little more indulgent, pair it with a float to get the maximum benefits of detoxification and rejuvenation.
Alchemy Saunas East Fremantle
34 Duke St, East Fremantle WA 6158
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The latest in the lineup of Alchemy Saunas, the dreamy Royal George in East Fremantle is absolute perfection. With two built in saunas and four ice baths set within an expansive limestone setting, we promise you’ll never want to leave. Eight metre high ceilings and 25 square metres of north-facing windows flood the space with natural light, creating the most tranquil atmosphere one can possibly imagine.
Alchemy Saunas City Beach
195 Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
The 20 seat sauna on the shores of City Beach is the most idyllic place to relax and unwind where you’ll have your own enormous plunge pool to cool off in. Like other Alchemy saunas, there’s a massive sense of community spirit here and you’ll find plenty of people who’ll be willing to give you a cheer as you embrace the heat of the sauna followed by a dip in the crisp Indian Ocean.
Alchemy Saunas Fremantle
1 Queen Victoria St, Fremantle WA 6160
Alchemy’s sauna and ice in Fremantle is not for the faint hearted. Whilst you can certainly use the session to absorb all the benefits of a sauna, the combination of the sauna and ice shower is designed to push the boundaries of traditional relaxation, boosting circulation and enhancing recovery. You may think you’re cool with the art of contrast therapy after a few ice baths, but we reckon the shower is a completely different experience—a few minutes of electric-like tingles are worth the rush you’ll get afterwards.
Alchemy Saunas West Leederville
27 Northwood St, West Leederville WA 6007
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Alchemy’s West Leederville studio takes the sauna experience to the next level with a focus on holistic health and healing. With two saunas and an enormous, luxurious ice bath set within a modern and sleek facility, we can’t think of a better way to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in therapeutic heat.
Alchemy Saunas Point Walter
Honour Ave, Bicton WA 6157
This riverside sauna seats just seven people so if a little peace and quiet is what you’re after, it certainly fits the bill. Sunsets over the river here are nothing short of spectacular and the surrounding landscape of towering trees and greenery make for one of the best spots to sweat and detox.
Alchemy Saunas Port Beach
42 Port Beach Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159
By the lust worthy Port Beach you’ll find another one of Alchemy’s life-changing saunas with panoramic ocean views. If the weather’s a bit nippy but you still fancy a dip, a post-swim sauna will definitely help ease you into the chilly waves. Stop by at Coast for a post-sauna beverage and you’ll be set for your best day yet.
Craigie Leisure Centre
751 Whitfords Ave, Craigie WA 6025
For a sauna experience that’s as epic as it is wallet friendly we’re about to let you in on a secret. Cue Craigie Leisure Centre. For just $13 you can spend all day jumping between outdoor Alchemy saunas (there’s even a silent one), an indoor sauna, steam room and spa and of course 25 and 50 metre lap pools. It’s ridiculously good value and the mix of a swim followed by a sweat sesh is honestly addictive.
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