The Best Saunas in Sydney: Your Guide to Total Zen

If you've been searching for the missing piece of your wellness puzzle, may we suggest adding the humble sauna into the mix? You may have noticed that saunas are having a bit of a resurgence lately and are popping up at wellness centres all over town.

While saunas are certainly not new on the scene (in fact, they're thousands of years old!), they're by no means just an unfounded fad. Medical research shows that using a sauna regularly can reduce high blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke, help with sore muscles, and improve circulation and the appearance of skin. 

Not only that, but the blissful (albeit sweaty) settings of a sauna mean you can really just zone out and unwind. Team it with an ice bath straight after for the ultimate knock-your-socks-off chaser, or simply float out of there afterwards. 

Here are the best saunas in Sydney to help you achieve the perfect level of zen.

Slow House

Slow House's philosophy is about embracing the art of slowing down. In a world that's always on the go, this is the place to hit pause and prioritise a little you time.

Their luxe infrared sauna suite comfortably accommodates up to two people. Experience the soothing warmth of Clearlight Full Spectrum Saunas in your private oasis. Slow House also offers ice baths, soothing magnesium pools, and therapeutic spa treatments. 

Lower Ground, 180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Scout Pilates 

This beloved pilates studio, with three locations in the Inner West, has just opened a new HQ in Redfern. It's decked out with the most divine Finnish sauna you could imagine. Perfect for post-workout relaxation or general wellness, the sauna reaches up to 90°C. There's also an ice bath to alternate between heat and cold for the full experience. 

245 Chalmers Street, Redfern

Sauna Amalfi 

Sometimes, a European holiday isn't on the cards, but that's not to say you can't carve out a little time to revel in Mediterranean wellness experiences right here in Sydney. The Northern Beaches is home to a luxury sauna and cold plunge studio, Sauna Amalfi, where you can expect opulence from the get-go with serene interiors, luxe details and state-of-the-art facilities. 

They have three infrared saunas to choose from: the Positano, Capri, and Sorrento rooms—private sanctuaries inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy a personalised wellness journey with chromotherapy lighting, meditative sounds, or your favourite Netflix shows, all while basking in the soothing glow of full-spectrum Clearlight infrared heat. 

2 Simmonds Lane, Avalon Beach 

Nimbus & Co

Ready, set, sweat! Nimbus & Co is one of Sydney’s most popular infrared sauna studios. Their high-tech saunas are the masters of detoxification, leaving you feeling lighter, with brighter skin and a calm state of mind. Best of all, it’s 45 minutes to yourself: you can watch Netflix in the sauna or relax while reaping the benefits. The studio also runs restorative and yin yoga classes.

Bondi, Neutral Bay & Manly

Shelter

A one-stop wellness hotspot and modern-day health oasis – Shelter is a mind (and body) shifting experience every fitness junkie will love. It’s a gym, but not as you know it—here, you’ll sweat in the rhythm-based spin classes, rejuvenate in the infrared saunas and recover in freezing-cold ice baths.

After a session, head to their organic juices to nourish your body with nutrient-rich supplements, juices and smoothies while relaxing in the sun-drenched courtyard.

3 Goldman Lane, Double Bay

City Cave

Experience a delightful blissout session with City Cave’s infrared saunas. Designed to promote detoxification, pain relief, and stress reduction, their saunas use full-spectrum infrared technology to warm your body, gently improving circulation and soothing muscles. Each private suite has a refreshing shower and purified water, providing a tranquil, spa-like escape. 

While there, check out their weightless float therapy pools, where sensory deprivation in a magnesium-rich bath promotes stress relief, improved sleep, and muscle recovery. They also have an extensive massage treatment menu. 

Balgowlah & Balmain

CalmBar

CalmBar is a boutique wellness centre dedicated to restoring balance to your whole self through cold and heat exposure and the intrinsic power of the breath.

Using spacious Clearlight infrared saunas and handmade ice baths from Odin Australia, they recommend starting with a sauna session before plunging into near-freezing temperatures. Round out your booking with one of their specialised breathwork classes, and we guarantee you'll be floating out of there.

666 Darling Street, Rozelle  

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