Introduction
Bondi Beach has no shortage of wellness spaces. Most promise transformation. Some offer eucalyptus, a Spotify playlist and a suggestion to breathe through it. 38 Degrees The Bathhouse takes a different approach.
Formerly known as Slow House Bondi, this iconic venue has re emerged as 38 Degrees The Bathhouse, named for the feature that quietly runs the show. The 38 degree magnesium pool at the centre of the space. It’s where people stop rushing, stop checking the time, and accidentally stay longer than planned.
Designed and built with GIANT Design by owners Marc Dias, Paul Dias and Jason Zammit, the bathhouse was always intended to feel social without being noisy and restorative without being precious. This isn’t a reinvention. It’s a sharpening of the original idea and a return to the heart of what made the space work from day one.
Set just moments from the sand, 38 Degrees is Bondi Beach wellness stripped of performance. Heat, water, cold and sound doing exactly what they’re meant to do.
Location & Contact
Basement Level 1, 180 Campbell Parade
Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Enter via Campbell Parade into The Pacific Building. The elevator is located next to Bottega Deli Bondi. Take the ground floor lift and press B1. The B1 button is located toward the back of the lift.
Website
38thebathhouse.com
Phone
0447 368 707
The Vibe
People linger in the water longer than they planned to. Conversations start, drift, sometimes disappear altogether. Phones are forgotten. Time gets vague.
The room does the work. Low light. Warm surfaces. Water that encourages you to stay longer than you meant to. It feels calm, but not sleepy. Social, but unforced.
Like everyone here has better places to be and chose this anyway.
What They Do
You book a 90-minute session. After that, you’re trusted to handle yourself.
Move freely between magnesium spa pools, hot jacuzzi, cold plunge, ice baths, traditional and infrared saunas, steam room, lounge areas, silent sessions and sound sessions. There’s no prescribed order and no one enforcing a system.
Warm up. Cool down. Sit still. Repeat whatever works.
Heat opens things up. Cold sharpens the edges. Magnesium does what it’s always done quietly and effectively. Somewhere in the middle, your nervous system stops trying so hard.
You leave clearer than you arrived. Towels and water are included.
The Bathhouse
Your session includes access to:
• Signature 38-degree magnesium pool
• Three magnesium plunge pools
• Ice baths and cold plunge
• Traditional Finnish sauna
• Steam room
• Infrared sauna suites
• Salt station
• Lounge and rest areas
Self-guided. Intuitive. Designed to be repeated.
Awaken The Senses
You’ll probably start with heat. Most people do.
The dry warmth of the salt sauna eases you in, slowing things down without asking permission. Muscles loosen. Thoughts follow. From there, it’s an easy drift to the salt station for a moment of mineral rich stillness, before letting the steam room take over and do what steam rooms have always done best, remind you that breathing properly changes everything.
There’s no order you need to follow and no one telling you when to move on. You’ll know when it’s time. That’s kind of the point.
Return To Calm
Eventually, you end up in the 38-degree magnesium pool. Floating. Sitting. Doing very little on purpose.
Stay long enough and everything slows properly. That’s usually when cold sounds like a good idea. A plunge. Maybe ice. Enough to sharpen the edges and bring you back into your body.
Contrast therapy does what it’s always done. Circulation improves. Mood lifts. Balance returns.
Sound Sessions
Sound Sessions take place beside the signature 38 degree pool and run for 90 minutes. Healing instruments, water acoustics and guided relaxation come together in a way that feels indulgent without being abstract.
As sound moves through the water and across the body, conversation fades and stillness takes over. People don’t leave energised or overstimulated. They leave calmer, clearer and noticeably quieter.
Sessions run Mondays at 10.30am and are included when you book that session time.
Private Infrared Saunas
Private infrared suites for people who prefer their heat uninterrupted.
Each suite includes a shower, private change space and an in-room iPad with Spotify and Netflix. Soundscape. Podcast. A show you’ve already seen. Or nothing at all.
No one checks on you. You emerge when you’re ready.
Massage And Lymphatic
Massage treatments here are designed to do what massage should do. Release tension, support recovery and restore balance.
Lymphatic drainage uses slow, rhythmic techniques to move fluid, improve circulation and reduce puffiness or water retention. The effects are subtle at first and more obvious later.
All treatments are individual sessions. Couples massages aren’t part of the offering.
Facials And Treatments
Facials are results driven and fully customised to your skin. Treatments may include deep cleansing, exfoliation, LED light therapy and cooling tools designed to calm, reset and restore skin health.
They can be booked on their own or paired with the bathhouse for a more complete reset.
Day Spa Packages
Day Spa Packages combine private infrared heat with full bathhouse access. Infrared warmth opens things up from the inside before you move through sauna, steam room, magnesium pools, cold plunge and ice baths.
The result is straightforward. You leave feeling better than when you arrived.
Gym And Recovery Day Pass
For those who train regularly, the Gym and Recovery Day Pass combines gym access with the full bathhouse experience. It’s designed to reset muscles, restore circulation and undo the damage of earlier enthusiasm.
Bundles And Packs
Multi visit bundles are built for consistency rather than intensity. They offer better value, better results and fewer decisions the next time you realise you need this again.
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers can be used across sauna, steam, soak, massage and facial experiences. A simple way to give someone time, space and a reason to slow down.
Partnerships And Private Hire
38 Degrees offers private hire for brand collaborations, corporate wellness experiences and personal celebrations. Each booking is tailored to the occasion, the guests and the tone you want to set.
The space does the heavy lifting.
Good To Know
• Ages 16 plus
• Cannot attend if pregnant
• Phone free environment
• No glass permitted
• Complimentary sauna towel provided
• Bring a shower towel or hire one on site
• Still and sparkling filtered water available
• No hair drying or styling facilities
• All bookings are non refundable and non transferable
Peak Times
Evenings, weekends and public holidays tend to be more social. Weekdays are quieter and slower.
Silent Sessions
Silent sessions run Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 9.00am for guests who prefer a quieter, more introspective experience.
Words From Our Community
Guests often leave relaxed, slightly spaced out and quietly confident they’ve found a new routine.
Faq Block
What Should I Bring
One sauna towel is provided. Bring an extra shower towel or hire one on site. Bring a reusable water bottle. No glass permitted.
What Should I Wear
Swimwear is required. Jewellery should be removed.
When Should I Arrive
Arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time for check in.
Do I Need To Book
Bookings are recommended. Walk ins are subject to availability.
Do You Offer Massages And Facials
Yes. Treatments are available with industry leading therapists. One treatment room. Back to back bookings possible.
Can I Hire The Space For An Event
Yes. The bathhouse can be privately hired for launches, shoots, gatherings and corporate wellness.
Do You Have Peak And Off Peak Pricing
$39 early weekday before 8.00am
$49 midweek Monday to Friday
$59 weekends Friday to Sunday
Do You Accept Group Bookings
Online bookings available for up to six people. Larger groups should enquire directly.
What Is A Bathhouse
A self guided, community focused wellness experience designed to be part of regular life.
Is There Parking Nearby
Paid parking available via Wilson Parking with some free options nearby.
Are There Age Restrictions
Guests aged 15 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can Pregnant Guests Attend
Pregnant guests cannot be accommodated due to temperature fluctuations.
Can I Bring My Phone Inside
Phones and cameras are not permitted. Lockers provided.
Do I Need To Be A Member
No membership required.
Do You Provide Hair Dryers Or Styling Tools
No electrical appliances provided.
What Is Your Cancellation Policy
Bathhouse bookings require 12 hours notice. Massage and facial bookings require 24 hours notice.
