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The Best Saunas & Cold Plunges in Perth for Some Steamy Self-Care
A new era of wellness has taken hold of Perth, and these steamy destinations deserve your attention.
Perth’s wellness scene has levelled up, and it shows no signs of slowing. Alchemy Saunas made beachside contrast therapy a city-wide obsession, Ember pairs ancient-inspired rituals with contemporary luxury, and Merse Wellness Spa delivers Mediterranean-inspired opulence alongside restorative treatments. From casual studio sessions to indulgent wellness escapes, these are the sauna and ice bath experiences worth booking in Perth right now, according to the Sitchu editors who’ve experienced them firsthand.
New Sauna Experiences
Floating Sauna Pemberton Pool
Look, this new sauna may require a bit of extra effort to enjoy (it’s a few hours away from Perth), but considering how idyllic it is, it’s well worth planning a whole wellness escape around. Set on the tranquil waters of Pemberton Pool in WA’s Southern Forests region, the scenic new floating sauna invites moments of calm between its two woodfired saunas, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that open out to views of the natural pool and ancient Karri forest beyond. Guests are invited to embrace Nordic traditions, cycling from hot steam to invigorating cold plunges and back again, all while soaking up sounds of bird song and bristling leaves.
A shared one-hour sauna session will set you back $55 per person. Or for something truly magical, you can book a private one-hour sauna session and have the entire 12-person space to yourself for $305. Gift vouchers are also available.
Pemberton
Luxury Bathhouses & Wellness Studios
Alchemy Saunas East Fremantle
Alchemy Saunas has just unveiled its largest wellness precinct yet, transforming the historic Royal George Hotel in East Fremantle into a luxury Roman-inspired bathhouse. At its heart, a 50,000-litre ice pool and hot magnesium pool welcomes revitalising soaks beneath the heritage building’s grand ceilings. Three traditional saunas, a steam room, ice showers and premium amenities add to the appeal, inviting moments of social connection and community building throughout.
Sitchu Tip: This is just one of Alchemy Sauna’s growing list of luxury wellness spaces. For a similar vibe, Karrinyup, East Perth, Fremantle and West Leederville are also well worth a visit.
East Fremantle
Merse Wellness Spa
More than just a sauna, Merse Wellness Spa is a serene escape from the everyday, unlike anything else in Perth. Inside the stylish Mediterranean-inspired bathhouse, you’ll find Perth’s largest hot magnesium pool, thermal and infrared saunas, a calming salt room, cold plunge experiences (including an ice fountain and monsoon showers), sound healing, LED light therapy, and more. Walk in stressed, float out renewed and rejuvenated.
Osborne Park
Claremont coming soon
Ember
Ember may be the most relaxing space you step into: low-light, natural textures, meditative sounds and the smell of incense wafting through steam-filled rooms. Here, you’ll be able to experience not only contrast therapy between a sauna and ice bath, but also a steam room, a hot mineral bath and cosy tea room, with multiple zones to drift through during your out-of-body bathhouse session. Pair with a massage and prepare to float out.
Osborne Park
Vesla Studio
Subi has scored another lush little wellness space in the form of Vesla Studio. This suburban oasis takes inspiration from Nordic wellness rituals, with a Finnish sauna, cold and warm plunges, and integrated yoga and pilates classes all on offer. Casual sessions are $45, with memberships from $65 a week.
Jolimont
The Well
More than just a place to steam, The Well combines dry saunas, ice showers and infrared saunas with on-demand reformer pilates machines, stairmasters, treadmills and weights, all in a super aesthetic studio space in Cottesloe. Think of it as your one stop wellness hub.
Cottesloe
Beachside & Riverside Saunas
Alchemy Saunas
It’s hard to beat the invigorating thrill of running straight from a steaming sauna right into the ocean for a cold, salty plunge. It’s probably why we love Alchemy and their beachside saunas so much. With memberships and drop-in sessions available across a growing list of locations, it’s all too easy to pick your sauna style, book and steam away.
City Beach, Scarborough, Port Beach
Drift Sauna
Picture this: you and your best mates are all piled into a floating sauna, flipping between steamy yap sessions, river dips and lazing out on the deck with your current reading obsession. Sounds like Drift Saunas may have just nailed the perfect friend date.
East Fremantle
The Neighbourhood Sauna
Another local gem combining the benefits of nature with traditional sauna rituals is The Neighbourhood Sauna. Inviting slowness, renewal and grounding, The Neighbourhood’s three seaside saunas can be found in some of Perth’s most idyllic coastal locations. For those chasing a more elevated bathhouse experience, their headquarters on South Terrace, Fremantle, offers luxe massage and healing sessions alongside your steam, with a restful new teahouse to settle into as well.
South Terrace, South Beach, Hillarys Boat Harbour & Leighton Beach
Solace Spa
A new wellness space has opened in Scarborough underneath the Rendezvous Hotel, providing a seaside sanctuary of rest and rejuvenation. Solace Spa is the spa and bathhouse where wellness is nurtured through personalised care, expert touch, and a deeply tranquil environment, designed for those seeking calm amid life’s daily chaos.
This is an intimate space, so there’s a limited number of guests allowed inside per hour to ensure ample space and a peaceful atmosphere. The Solace Bathhouse overlooks the ocean, boasting calming views as you plunge into an ice or magnesium bath, relax in the traditional sauna or take a refreshing ‘Dopamine Shower.’ Using only premium products, Solace Spa prides itself on its commitment to sustainability in the wellness space.
Scarborough
Private & Backyard Saunas
Sauna & Ice Bath Booragoon
Welcome to Sauna and Ice Bath Booragoon – a peaceful escape built for recovery, relaxation and renewal, and possibly Perth’s best-kept secret. Owned by Anna Stibbs, the calm and private space offers visitors exclusive access to a traditional Finnish barrel sauna, an invigorating ice bath, and a steamy hot shower. Whether you’re easing sore muscles, calming the mind or chasing better sleep, this is the time to reset in a hidden oasis. Come solo or bring a friend – it’s exclusively yours for the entirety of the session. Book a spot online to relax, reconnect and re-energise.
Booragoon
Sweat and Chill
Sweat and Chill reimagines the traditional spa experience by combining the sauna and ice bath therapy in a serene private backyard setting. Step into a cosy cedar sauna, where the warmth gently permeates your body, relaxing muscles, and soothing tension. Next to the sauna, the ice bath awaits. Immerse yourself in the invigorating chilly water, stimulating circulation and awakening your senses. Once you’re finished, take the opportunity to bask in the ambience, surrounded by lush greenery and the calming sounds of nature.
North Beach
Clear Mind Studio
Clear Mind Studio is a beautiful wellness space where you can clear your mind and calm your nervous system. The ice bath and Finnish sauna combo is a powerful contrast therapy that reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and enhances overall well-being. As you alternate between the soothing heat of a sauna and the invigorating cold of an ice bath, you’re getting all the benefits of stimulating circulation, reducing inflammation, and improving mood and mental clarity. A typical protocol would be 20 minutes in the sauna, followed by three minutes in the ice bath, followed by air drying for two minutes, then repeating twice. Bliss.
Fremantle & Inglewood
Best Saunas & Ice Baths for Groups
Melt Saunas & Cold Plunge
Melt Sauna might just be our new go-to for a little weekend recovery. Sweat out your sins at Sunday’s ‘Melt Sessions,’ a weekly event designed to bring people together while doing something genuinely good for the mind, body, and soul. Inspired by the rise of “coffee raves” and early-morning club culture, General Manager Lauren Grant says the initiative builds on Melt’s unique ‘hosvitality’ concept, a seamless blend of hospitality and wellness. Simply put, this holistic haven is delivering what we are craving: health, hospitality, and high vibes.
Subiaco
Tribe Sauna + Ice
Find your next moment of calm at Tribe Sauna + Ice. The purpose-built East Fremantle wellness space is home to a traditional Finnish sauna, private Clearlight infrared saunas and not one but three different extra-large ice baths, all set to different temperatures, so newbies can ease in and cold plunge pros can go straight to their icy limits. We also love the extra little touches like complimentary electrolytes, cups and water, not to mention the well designed indoor and outdoor relaxation zones for after your session. Bliss!
East Fremantle
Cutting-Edge Contrast Therapy Treatments
Element Health and Wellness Centre
If you like your contrast therapy a little more futuristic, step into Element Health and Wellness Centre for the unmatched combo of sauna and cryotherapy. The HyperT Pro Infrared Sauna Cocoon transmits waves of red and near-infrared light to stimulate your cells and accelerate energy restoration. Mecotec cryotherapy will then stimulate the release of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that promises a mood-enhancing boost. These treatments, when combined, significantly enhance your overall health and well-being with every session.
Claremont
Beyond Rest
Beyond Rest is a sanctuary for anyone seeking a holistic approach to health. With its calming space, professional staff, and top-notch facilities, a visit to Beyond Rest is a transformative experience for your mind, body and soul. The Contrast Fire & Ice Therapy is a gateway to enhanced muscle recovery, reduced inflammation, boosted immune function, and elevated mood, tailored for both newcomers and seasoned wellness enthusiasts.
East Perth
Now that you’ve indulged in some contrast therapy with the best combinations of sauna and ice bath in Perth, check out our list of Perth’s best spots for a massage or treat yourself to one of Perth’s best facials.
