Australia’s Cult Bathhouse Capybara Bathing Has Landed In Singapore

Singapore’s wellness scene just got a seriously chic new addition. Australian cult bathhouse Capybara Bathing has opened its first international studio at 77 Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar, bringing its signature slow, social bathing rituals to the city. The 3,000-square-foot space blends thoughtful design with immersive wellness experiences, creating a sanctuary where you can unplug, unwind and soak at your own pace. 

Inspired by the famously relaxed and social capybara, the brand reimagines bathing as a communal ritual rather than a quick self-care fix. Inside, guests move through a series of temperature-driven zones—from magnesium mineral baths heated to 38–40°C to invigorating cold plunges chilled to 6–8°C. There are also steam rooms, heated lounges, and Singapore’s first Nordic-inspired hot lounge complete with shaved ice and body salt scrubs, designed to awaken the senses and encourage slow recovery.

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The space has been crafted as much for stillness as it has for sensory experience. Designed by a team of Sydney architects and makers, the studio uses texture, sound and carefully controlled capacity to create an intimate atmosphere during each bathing session. Alongside the bathing circuit, guests can expect curated programming including sound rituals, guided meditation, movement sessions and aroma therapy.

Community is also central to the Capybara philosophy. In Singapore, the brand is collaborating with local designers, artists and wellness practitioners to shape an evolving cultural space. Uniforms are designed by Singapore label rye, handcrafted ceramics are supplied by Mud Rock Ceramics, and landscaping has been developed with PluntCo.

Beyond bathing, the studio doubles as a venue for workshops, private events and creative collaborations, positioning itself as part bathhouse, part cultural hub. Led by Partner and Director Nicole Chew, the Singapore outpost aims to create a place where design, ritual and community come together and offer city dwellers a much-needed invitation to slow down.

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Main image credit: Capybara Bathing | Supplied