Soak, Steam & Unwind: Discover the Gold Coast’s Most Luxurious Bathhouses

There’s something special about making time to unwind and reconnect with yourself, and on the Gold Coast, bathhouses are redefining what it means to relax. These serene sanctuaries combine ancient bathing rituals with modern wellness practices, offering a deeply restorative experience for body and mind. 

More than just a luxurious soak, regular bathing has been linked to improved circulation, stress relief, better sleep, and glowing skin. Not to mention peak levels of zen. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape from the everyday or a holistic way to practice self-care, the Gold Coast’s best bathhouses promise pure relaxation in stunning surrounds. Book a soak session ASAP - your deserve it!

 

Sol Elements

Newly opened in 2025, Sol Elements sets the gold standard for a sublime Gold Coast bathhouse experience. Located on a lake in the subtropical forest of Mount Tambourine, the natural setting enhances the sense of serenity you’ll discover here. 

The beautiful building has been designed to merge organically with the surroundings, centred around a circular Zen Garden with treatment rooms radiating out from the centre. Inside, you’ll find every exquisite detail has been carefully considered to align with the raw, earthy aesthetic. The four elements - earth, air, fire and water - are all represented through the bathhouse experience, the design and signature treatments.

Begin with a session in the Earth Lab, where you can create your own organic body scrub from a selection of natural ingredients including sea salt, raw sugar, ground coffee, calendula and rose petals.Move between mineral rich thermal pools, cedar stone sauna, steam room, invigorating cold plunges and alfresco lakeside firepit. You can also spend time cocooned in the rosy glow of the Himalayan salt sanctuary and gaze out across the tranquil waters of the lake as you soak in mineral pools. 

As well as the communal bathhouse facilities, there are two secluded private suites where you have your own space to sauna, soak and plunge, two floatation caves and treatment rooms where you can indulge in one of the six Alchemy Spa Rituals offer. Lasting from 30 minutes to 2 hours each treatment blends alternative and traditional healing techniques for a truly blissful wellness experience. 

Facilities
3 outdoor communal magnesium thermal pools
2 cold plunge pool
Cedar stone saunaBotanical steam room
Himalayan Salt Sanctuary
2 magnesium float caves (book separately)
2 secluded suites - perfect for small groups of 2 -5

Bathhouse fee: $95 for 90 minutes
Location: Tambourine Mountain Glades, Tamborine Mountain Rd &, Cedar Creek Falls Rd, Tamborine Mountain

 

Soak Bathhouse Mermaid Beach

Soak Bathhouse is located in the seaside hub of Mermaid Beach and a popular destination for those wanting to indulge in some soothing self-care. Start with a simple soak session in the communal mineral baths. Dip in and out of the hot spas and cold plunge pools, sweat it out in the sauna and steam room, or limber up with a yoga class in the custom-built Flowhouse studio. The centuries old ritual of heating and cooling the body via hydrotherapy delivers numerous health benefits to enhance energy and mood, improve skin health and sleep and reduce tension.

Visit in the evenings for a social soak where you can sip on an alcoholic beverage,and check the website for special events like Soak Sounds with live music for a unique bathhouse experience. Massages and LED facials are on the menu here too, while memberships are a cost-effective option if you’re likely to be a repeat visitor (and we guarantee you will be).

Facilities
Mineral pools at 34°C and 38°C
Cold plunge
Steam room
Showers
Traditional dry cedar wood sauna
Lounge areas

Bathhouse fees: Casual soak session $59 for 90 minutes ($69 Friday - Sunday) or enjoy a 60 minute Early Bird Soak between 6.30 - 9.30am from $39 ($49 Friday - Sunday) .  
Location: Shop 20, 2540 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

 

 

Vikasati Southport

If your body is aching and your mind is busy, then take some time out for your wellbeing at Vikasati Southport. This stylish, modern open air bathhouse brings you back to yourself with the relaxing ritual of self-care. Spacious, circular magnesium pools (hot and cold) are ideal for a social soak in the sunshine and the traditional Finnish sauna is one of the biggest in Australia.

 

Once you're feeling nice and toasty, immerse yourself in the 5°C ice baths to experience the mental and physical benefits of cold plunging. Treat yourself to a bathhouse session in this welcoming space where you can truly unwind on every level. 

 

Facilities

Hot magnesium pool

Cold magnesium pool

Finnish rock sauna

Ice baths

Bathhouse fee: $46 for 90 mins. Complimentary towel and locker included.

Location: Shop 10, 15 Pinter Drive, Southport

 

Greenhouse Bathhouse

You’ll walk into Greenhouse Bathhouse, but you’ll float out. In the tranquil surrounds of Tallebudgera Valley, this chic hacienda-style bathhouse offers a blissful bathing and wellness experience in an alfresco setting. A bubbling hot magnesium hydrotherapy pool and accompanying cold plunge sit under a gabled patio in a beautifully landscaped garden, where you can lounge in the sun between dips.

The serene soaking spot also offers a custom built wet steam room and red cedar sauna and outdoor showers in pretty pebbled Med-style surrounds, or you can raise the relaxation stakes and add in an intuitive massage in the luxurious treatment rooms. Post soak, enjoy delicious vegan offerings from the adjoining restaurant and botanical bar, Greenhouse Canteen.

Facilities
Large mineral pool
Heated hydrotherapy magnesium spas
Cold magnesium plunge pool
Red cedar sauna
Wet steam room

Bathhouse fee: $58 for 90 minutes for Signature Soak Session or upgrade to include a body scrub, llight lunch or drinks. 
Location: 268 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley

The Bathhouse at Ground, Currumbin

The Bathhouse at Ground Currumbin is an oasis of serenity, with hot tubs, hydro spas, magnesium plunge pool and an authentic wood fired, hot stone sauna set in tropical gardens beneath the sprawling branches of a huge old fig tree.

Say ‘aaahhhhh’ and let the tension melt from your muscles as you sink into the mineral enriched waters. Enhance the experience by adding a massage or deluxe facial to your soak session or up the wellbeing element with some time in the infrared sauna. 
It’s one of the lushest wellness experiences on the Gold Coast and you’re guaranteed to float out the door. Don’t forget to sample some fresh and healthy eats from Pasture & Co. which is conveniently located next door.

Facilities
Mineral rich hydrotherapy spas
Traditional cedar hot tub
Cold magnesium plunge pool
Woodfired hot stone sauna
Therapeutic cold bath

Bathhouse fee: $40 for 60 minutes. On Thursdays opt for Bathe & Bliss package with sound healing while you soak.
Location: 2 Village Way, Currumbin Valley

 

Native State

Located on the southern end of the Gold Coast in Kirra, Native State is a lush, European inspired bathhouse that showcases an immaculate aesthetic with clean lines, natural materials and state-of-the-art facilities.

Experience the benefits of hydrothermal therapy as you cycle through a heated vitality pool, cold plunge pool, steam room, traditional cedar sauna, infrared sauna and meditation lounge. A good soak session can ease muscles, boost your immune system, improve sleep and reduce stress. Native State also offers casual studio fitness and functional movement classes including circuit training, resistance training, weights and breathwork.

You can drop in for a casual soak session or fitness class if you’re from out of town, and locals can take advantage of a membership where you can either enjoy unlimited use of the bathhouse, fitness studio or both. Whether you want to rest and replenish or challenge yourself, the team of highly skilled wellness experts at Native State are there to help you achieve your goals.

Facilities
Heated vitality pool
Cold plunge pool
Traditional cedar sauna
Infrared sauna
Meditation lounge

Bathhouse fees: $49 for 45 minutes, or $79 for 90  minutes
Location: 8 Creek Street, Coolangatta

 

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