5 of the Best Ice Baths in Sydney for Rest and Recovery

Soaking your stress away in a hot bubble bath? So last year. In 2025, we’re seeking out the discomfort of extreme cold – along with all of its purported health benefits. From reduced muscle soreness to improved mood, cryotherapy (aka cold therapy) is a popular recovery method for athletes, yogis and health enthusiasts alike. Now, thanks to a growing collection of recovery studios, it’s easier than ever to chase the chill. From luxury spa experiences to functional wallet-friendly options, here’s our pick of the best ice baths in Sydney. 

Nimbus Co 

Nimbus Co is no newcomer to the recovery scene. First opened in Bondi in 2016, Australia’s premier infrared sauna studio is now dotted all around the East Coast. Alongside the OG Bondi Road location, you’ll find studios in Neutral Bay, Manly, Byron Bay and Melbourne, each offering a range of recovery options. Chill out in a calming communal space or book a private contrast therapy suite to enjoy access to your own sauna and ice bath.

Sitchu Tip: For minimalist Mediterranean vibes, make your way to the Manly studio and enjoy a 20-minute, off-peak ice bath session for just $24.65. Here for a chill time, not a long time.

Bondi, Manly & Neutral Bay

Shelter 

If you’re seeking an aesthetically pleasing experience, set your sights on Shelter in Double Bay. Winner of domestic and international design awards, this boutique gym and recovery centre is something of a Scandinavian-style sanctuary. Tucked away on Goldman Lane, it offers ice baths, infrared and traditional saunas in a sleek interior that celebrates natural materials.

Enter through the light-filled smoothie bar before making your way inside, where high ceilings, cedar panelling and hand-tiled walls set the tone for a first-class experience. Aptly named, Shelter is a haven of calm just minutes from the hustle and honking of New South Head Road. A 45-minute ice bath session will set you back $45 with complimentary use of the traditional sauna.

Sitchu Tip: Add a guest to your booking and you’ll pay $58 for two. 

3 Goldman Lane, Sydney

1Remedy 

1Remedy keeps things simple and social. Your booking includes 90-minute access to the communal sauna, ice baths and reset lounge, allowing you to transition freely between each section. Guides trained in the art of cold-water immersion will help you take the plunge, ensuring you get the most out of those frosty three minutes. Hydrate between rounds with complimentary cold teas, tonics or electrolytes and soak up the spacious bathhouse ambience – all for a cool $40.

Sitchu Tip: Ready to commit to the cold? Take advantage of 1Remedy’s generous intro offer: three sessions for $85. 

16 Earl Place, Potts Point

XrtaClubs 

One of Sydney's most affordable ice baths, XtraClubs makes athlete-approved recovery accessible to everyone. Sweat it out in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest communal sauna before slipping into a custom-built ice bath, set at 3°C or 10°C. After breathing through the chill, relax in the steam room (hammam) or bask in the glow of infrared light. A 90-minute session sets you back $39, giving you access to the steam room, saunas and ice baths. Plan on incorporating ice baths into your 2025 wellness routine? Opt for a membership (from $27.95 a week) or pick up a session pack to bring the price down even further. 

434 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction

CalmBar 

Get down with the Inner West wellness crowd at this popular recovery studio, where sweat, ice and breath combine. Book a session in one of CalmBar’s private Odin ice baths or treat yourself to an hour of contrast therapy – combining ice bath, infrared sauna and shower – for $89. As part of their commitment to supporting the health and wellness of more Sydneysiders, the friendly folk at CalmBar will let you BYO friend for free on Tuesday. (Win!) Feeling spent after a tough workout? Squeeze more into your visit with a 20-minute compression boot session. Optimal recovery achieved. 

666 Darling Street, Rozelle 

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