In case you hadn't heard, social bathing is the hottest new wellness trend sweeping Melbourne. It's essentially an opportunity to get together with your friends for a yap and a soak (a matcha afterwards is optional). And now, a beautiful new bathhouse has opened where you can do exactly just that – and best of all, it's open until midnight on weekends. Clubbing who!?
The award-winning Soak Bathhouse has opened its latest iteration in the heart of South Yarra. The lush oasis offers mineral bathing in huge pools, hot spas, a dry cedarwood sauna, a steam room and cold plunge pools, all nestled amongst leafy greenery. Plus, you can also treat yo' self to additional wellness treatments like infrared saunas, LED facials and full-body massages. We can feel the tension melting away from our shoulders already.
Soak has already opened two bathhouses in Brisbane and the Gold Coast (where it was awarded the Best of Queensland Experience Award by Tourism Queensland), along with another one in Alexandria in Sydney. The Melbourne location is one of the largest bathhouses yet, spanning 700 square metres.
Soak Bathhouse owner Niki Dean said with the Melbourne venue located just behind Chapel Street, it will offer a relaxing oasis to escape the busy city.
“Our goal is to provide a space where people can come together, relax and build meaningful connections,” says Dean. “Whether it’s a solo visit to unwind after a long day or a social outing with friends, Soak Bathhouse offers a versatile environment that caters to various wellness needs.”
For more information and to make a booking, head to the website.
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