Soak Bathhouse - Mermaid Beach
The original Soak Bathhouse at Mermaid Beach — a serene contrast-bathing ritual on the Gold Coast, rated 4.7 by thousands.
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Why it's worth checking out
Soak Bathhouse at Mermaid Beach, on the Gold Coast Highway, is the original home of the much-loved Soak brand. Built around the time-honoured ritual of contrast bathing — moving between hot and cold to warm up, cool down and unwind — it offers a deliberate, screen-free escape just back from one of the coast's most relaxed beach strips.
It's a calm, design-led space made for slowing down, whether you're recovering after a surf or training, decompressing from a busy week, or simply after some genuine downtime. As the flagship that started it all, it's become a destination in its own right for those seeking a proper wellness reset on the Gold Coast.
With a 4.7 rating from nearly 3,000 reviews, it's a well-loved spot that clearly delivers on the experience. Sessions, packages and pricing vary, and bathhouse visits are often timed and limited, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — especially on weekends and over holidays, when the popular sessions tend to fill up first.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Good to know
- Located in a shopping precinct on Gold Coast Highway
- High review volume suggests established, popular venue
Best for
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Soak Bathhouse located?+
Soak Bathhouse is located at Shop 20, 2532/2540 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, in the Robina area of the Gold Coast.
What is the Google rating for Soak Bathhouse?+
Soak Bathhouse has a 4.7-star rating on Google based on 2938 customer reviews.
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