Central Coast’s Only Cedar Bathhouse

Where stress comes to dissolve.

Move between cedar Finnish sauna, hot and cold cedar spas in a 60-minute bathhouse ritual designed to help you slow down, soften, and reset.

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Intro Offer: 3 bathhouse sessions for $118 ($39 each). New guests only. One pack per person. — Book Now
Inside the Cedar Bathhouse at Central Coast Float, Umina Beach
What Is the Bathhouse?

Cedar Heat. Cold Water. Complete Stillness.

Our Finnish Sauna Bathhouse is a communal wellness space designed around the ancient Nordic ritual of contrast bathing. It combines a traditional Finnish sauna with hot and cold cedar mineral spas, all set in a tropical garden of bamboo and golden cane palms.

If it's your first time, our staff will walk you through how it works. There's no right or wrong way — just move between hot and cold at your own pace.

  • 60-minute session
  • Finnish cedar sauna, hot & cold cedar spas
  • Lockers, hot/cold showers & seating towel provided
  • Filtered water & herbal tea included
  • Just bring your swimwear & a towel to dry off with
★★★★★

"So glad we found this beautiful oasis right in the middle of Umina. We went for a birthday treat — the bathhouse for both of us and then a massage. Who knew what delights lay behind the unassuming front door!"

Kate T.
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Is This for You?

The Bathhouse Is Perfect For You If...

You want a simple way to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again.

Your Session

Hot Cedar. Cool Water. Time to Exhale.

A simple way to reduce stress and feel better.

Finnish Sauna at Central Coast Float Umina Beach 1

Finnish Sauna

Deep, dry cedar heat. Your body softens. Your mind starts to quiet.

Cold Plunge at Central Coast Float Umina Beach 2

Cold Plunge

Cool water brings you back to your breath. Your system sharpens. You walk out clear-headed.

Hot Mineral Spa at Central Coast Float Umina Beach 3

Hot Mineral Spa

Warm magnesium water. An exhale you can feel in your bones.

Rest and reset after bathhouse session at Central Coast Float 4

Rest & Reset

Herbal tea. Stillness. Time to sit, breathe, and enjoy how different you feel.

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The Science

Why Contrast Bathing Actually Works

This isn't a trend. Heat and cold therapy has centuries of use behind it — and decades of research catching up.

Reduces Stress & Anxiety

Heat exposure lowers cortisol — your primary stress hormone — and triggers the release of beta-endorphins, your body's natural mood elevators. A large Finnish population study found that regular sauna users reported significantly lower perceived stress and better overall mental wellbeing compared to infrequent users.

Laukkanen et al., 2018 — Finnish population cohort study

Improves Sleep Quality

The drop in core body temperature after heat exposure triggers your body's natural sleep onset mechanisms. Research shows sauna use before bed significantly increases slow-wave (deep) sleep and reduces the time it takes to fall asleep.

Harding et al., 2019 — Sleep Medicine Reviews

Accelerates Muscle Recovery

Heat increases blood flow and delivers oxygen and nutrients to fatigued muscles. Cold immersion reduces inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Alternating between the two — contrast therapy — has been shown to clear metabolic waste more effectively than either alone.

Bieuzen et al., 2013 — PLOS ONE

Supports Heart Health

A landmark 20-year Finnish study found that men who used a sauna 4–7 times per week had a 63% lower risk of sudden cardiac death compared to those who used it once a week. The cardiovascular workout from repeated heating and cooling mirrors the effects of moderate aerobic exercise.

Laukkanen et al., 2015 — JAMA Internal Medicine

Pricing

How Would You Like to Visit the Bathhouse?

Try it once, grab the intro deal, build a weekly ritual, or gift it to someone you love.

Casual Bathhouse Visit

$59
per session

Best for a one-off visit, a first taste of the bathhouse, or whenever you need a simple reset.

Bathhouse Packs

For regular visits without a membership. A flexible way to save on the bathhouse, at your own pace.

  • 4-Pack: $199 ($50 each)
  • 8-Pack: $379 ($47 each)
  • 12-Pack: $529 ($44 each)
  • 20-Pack: $789 ($39 each)

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A thoughtful gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, thank-yous, or anyone who'd love an hour to slow down and feel looked after. Delivered instantly by email, with the freedom to book a time that suits them.

Getting Started

Your Bathhouse Visit, Made Simple

Never been to a bathhouse before? Don't worry. We'll guide you through it.

01

Book Your Session Online

Choose your day and time online in under a minute.

02

Arrive & We'll Guide You

Come a little early and we'll show you how to move between the hot and cold at your own pace.

03

Leave Calmer, Clearer, Lighter

Step back into your day feeling more settled in yourself.

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Questions

Bathhouse FAQ

Just bring your swimwear and a towel to dry yourself. We provide a towel to sit on in the sauna, along with lockers, hot and cold showers, filtered water, herbal tea, and Celtic salt.
Absolutely. The bathhouse is a communal space, so you're welcome to come with friends. We keep sessions to a maximum of 10 guests at a time. We simply ask that everyone helps keep the space calm and respectful, with quiet conversation and consideration for others.
Sessions are 60 minutes, giving you plenty of time to move between the sauna, cold plunge, and hot spa at your own pace. Most people fit in a few rounds, with time to slow down and enjoy the rest in between.
The Finnish sauna sits around 80–90°C. The hot mineral spa is around 38–40°C. The cold plunge is around 8–12°C. You can move in and out at your own pace — there's no pressure to stay longer than feels right.
Start with a few minutes in the sauna, try a quick dip in the cold plunge (even 10 seconds counts), then warm up in the hot mineral spa. Repeat as many times as you like. There's no right or wrong way — just listen to your body. Our staff are there if you need a hand.
We recommend checking with your doctor before visiting if you're pregnant, have a heart condition, or take blood pressure medication. We're happy to chat about any concerns — just give us a call.
Yes, we're bookings only to keep the space relaxed and uncrowded. You can book online in about 30 seconds. We're open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday).
Yes. There's free street parking on Bullion Street right outside, plus a public car park right across the road.

You'll Feel the Difference

Step into warmth, water, and stillness — and leave feeling calmer, clearer, and lighter.

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Casual visits $59 · Intro 3-Pack $118 · Open Tue–Sun (closed Mon)

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