Best Places To Ice Bath Sydney, Australia

16 May

People are screaming for ice baths in Sydney. The good thing is, there’s no shortage of spaces offering ice baths as part of their membership for clients or as part of a dedicated recovery space in Sydney.

Who was the first space offering ice baths in Sydney?

That’t a hard one to answer, but since 2021 we’ve seen a huge roll out of new ice bath spaces and recovery franchises opening up to satisfy the needs of people catching on to the various benefits of ice baths. How cool!

The overall demand for ice baths Sydney, a city known for its stunning beaches and vibrant lifestyle, has plenty of ‘street cred’ for its offerings in the wellness scene, particularly through the practice of ice bathing. Whether you're a seasoned ice bather or just looking to dip your toes into this invigorating experience for a one-off, Sydney offers a heap of epic locations that cater to every preference.

And yes, we’ve been to most of them.

Here’s a look at the top 10 places to take an ice bath (and sauna) in Sydney, along with insights into the different types of venues offering the chill, sweat and recover.

1. Xtra Clubs Bondi

Located in the heart of Bondi Junction, Xtra Clubs has revolutionised the wellness experience. They have very affordable membership prices starting from about $28/week and they focus heavily on a seamless experience for clients using their digital booking and scan in system. They have one of the largest traditional Finnish style saunas in the southern hemisphere and multiple temperatures of cold plunge in the form of bath tub style plunges.

They have multiple franchise locations coming to Sydney, but for now the space in Bondi Junction is one of the best value ice bath and sauna places to visit in Sydney.

It will cost you: from $27.95/week fro the Essentials membership, all the way up to $54.95/week for the unlimited Thrive membership.

2. Slow House Bondi

Slow House offers a more holistic approach to wellness. Their facilities include a serene space for mindfulness and recovery, where their ice baths are complemented by ambient music and a focus on mental health. They also have infrared saunas and traditional saunas on offer.

It will cost you: $79 Per Week – 6 month minimum contract, or 5 pack small sauna for $197, or 5 pack ice bath for $92 and various other package options.

ice bath bondi — Ice Bath at Slow House in Bondi

3. Rimba Sweat Neutral Bay

Rimba Sweat takes a tropical approach to recovery. Ice baths here are part of a broader suite of services that include infrared saunas and steam rooms, perfect for those looking to combine cold and heat therapy.

It will cost you: $65 for one hour in the Finnish sauna and ice bath contrast therapy room, or $200 in the 4 person remedy room, and various other package options.

Rimba sweat also has locations in Manly and Cronulla, with a really nice bath house style aesthetic with a very smooth customer experience, we must say.

4. Recoverie Manly

Recoverie Manly is the third space to open up under the Recoverie banner, and we personally love the chilled and social setting Dave has created down there on the northern beaches of Sydney. Having first tried the recovery space in Coogee, Recoverie have stepped it up with an even better space in Manly, offering a more sporting focussed recovery experience and less of a private bath house or wellness space vibe. Situated close to the iconic Manly Beach, Recoverie is an ideal stop post-surf.

It will cost you: $39 for a casual 30 minute session, $69 for a two casual 30 minute sessions, $89 for three 30 minute sessions, and various other membership options for regular users and locals.

5. Sauna Amalfi Avalon

Nestled in the quieter Avalon area, Sauna Amalfi provides a more intimate setting, inspired by Italy. Their ice baths are part of a boutique wellness experience that mimics a Mediterranean retreat and we love it.

It will cost you: $155 for a 3 pack contrast therapy, or a single contrast therapy session for $70, as well as some other pricing for infrared saunas.

6. Recovery Lab Brookvale

This facility is geared towards athletes and those recovering from injuries. Recovery Lab is a renowned wellness franchise and their scientifically-backed approach includes ice baths designed to optimise physical recovery and performance.

It will cost you: $69 per week for the recharge membership which gives you access to all of the recovery modalities including compression boots, infrared sauna, ice baths, hot baths, NuCalm & Compex. You can also pay $200 for a 10 pack pass or $350 for a 20 pack pass.

7. Rehub Wellness Bondi Junction

Rehub Wellness focuses on holistic treatment, offering ice baths, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, alongside services like physiotherapy and acupuncture, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

It will cost you: unknown pricing

8. Natures Energy Bathhouse Newtown

For those looking for a more traditional spa experience, Natures Energy Bathhouse in Newtown offers ice baths along with natural therapies, promoting both physical and spiritual healing. They also have spaces in Glebe and Balmain.

It will cost you: $60 for a single 60 minute visit, or $90 for single 120 minute visit, or $250 for 5 x 60 minute visits, and various other pricing options.

9. Shelter Double Bay

Shelter in Double Bay combines fitness with wellness, offering high-intensity workouts with boxing and cycling followed by recovery sessions that include ice baths. They’ve also got a pretty sweet juice and smoothie bar cafe central to the space so you can refuel and replenish after your workout or recovery session.

Highly recommend the Gumnut Smoothie with an added shot of Espresso to walk out with a buzz.

It will cost you: $50 for a single ice bath visit, $75 for two people for a single visit, five visits for $225, as well as various other package deals for sauna, gym and contrast therapy.

10. Bionik Wellness Surry Hills

In the trendy Surry Hills, Bionik Wellness is known for its cutting-edge approach to health and fitness. Their ice baths are part of a broader regime designed to enhance longevity and well-being.

It will cost you: $40 for a single ice bath session, $75 for an ice bath and sauna combo, $500 for a 10 pack of contrast therapy, and some other membership options.

Different Types of Ice Bath Spaces Sydney

Not all ice bath spaces are created equally. The type of experience you are looking for really determines the type of ice bath space you should check out. Sydney definitely has all types, from sporting recovery style, to bathhouse style, to gym/recovery hybrid centres, private contrast therapy suites and social wellness spaces.

See which one sounds like your vibe with a brief outline of the setup:

Bath Houses: Traditional bath houses like Natures Energy Bathhouse focus on the therapeutic aspects of ice bathing, often within settings that promote overall wellness and relaxation.
Boutique Wellness Spaces: These include places like Slow House and Sauna Amalfi, where the experience is more intimate and personalised, offering a sanctuary-like environment. Then there is Xtra clubs which is still considered boutique but without the frills, simplified for a more digital check in experience.
Gym Recovery Hybrid Spaces: Facilities like Shelter integrate ice baths into their broader fitness and recovery offerings, appealing to those who favour an active lifestyle.

Best Place to Ice Bath in Sydney

Deciding the best place to ice bath in Sydney comes down to personal preferences regarding atmosphere, additional amenities, and the community vibe. However, Xtra Clubs stands out due to its high value facilities and seamless check in experience, including clean and hygienic ice baths at different temperatures, a huge traditional sauna (it’s actually insane), and multiple infrared saunas for the one stop shop kind of wellness experience. Its location and the quality of service make it an exemplary choice for those who want to integrate ice bathing into a broader wellness lifestyle.

Each of these locations offers something unique, ensuring that whether you're in it for fitness, recovery, or relaxation, Sydney's ice bath scene has something to offer.

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Jayce Love

Hi I’m Jayce, the Founder of Ritual Recovery!

I believe there is a resilient warrior in everyone.

My journey with cold therapy started back in 2013 when I joined the military as a Navy Clearance Diver. First I used it to hack my recovery to train effectively for the gruelling requirements. Then, as time went on, I found more merit in using the cold as a tool to manage stress and reset the nervous system from the high pace of life and work.

Now, after leaving the military, I’m on a mission to share the thing that has helped me more than any one practice for maintaining that resilient warrior within - cold therapy.