SUNRISE BATHHOUSE
SUNRISE BATHHOUSE
6:30-9:30AM | ACCESS ALL FACILITIES | 60 MIN | FROM $39
Sunrise Bathhouse Sydney – Early Morning Sauna, Ice Bath & Recovery in Glebe & Balmain
Start the day with one calm hour that’s entirely for you — an early morning wellness ritual before the rest of Sydney wakes up.
Nature’s Energy Sunrise Bathhouse sessions in Glebe and Balmain, in Sydney’s Inner West, offer 60 minutes of all-inclusive bathhouse access between 6:30am and 9:30am, from $39 Monday–Thursday and $49 Friday–Sunday.
Our multi award-winning bathhouses have been recognised as Australia’s Best Day Spa and Oceania’s Best Day Spa, with comprehensive facilities that go far beyond a basic sauna and spa.
Whether you’re coming straight from the gym, heading into the office, working shifts or squeezing in self-care before or after the school run, Sunrise Bathhouse for early risers gives you comprehensive contrast therapy and recovery wellness in Sydney that fits into real life — supporting recovery, stress relief and long-term health.
Salt Scrub, Mineral Pool, Traditional Sauna, Infrared Sauna, 2x Ice Bath, 3x Red Light Therapy, Steam Room, Recovery Lounge
EXPLORE BALMAIN
5x Red Light Therapy, 2x Traditional Saunas, 3x Infrared Saunas, Hot Spa, Steam Room, 4x Ice Baths, Salt Scrub, 4x Pail Showers, Reflexology Zone, Recovery Lounge
EXPLORE GLEBE
WHO IS SUNRISE BATHHOUSE FOR?
Sunrise Bathhouse is for anyone, but especially those whotheir live or work near Glebe, Balmain or Sydney’s Inner West and want to feel better in your body and mind — setting themselves up exceptionally well for the day ahead.
It’s especially popular with:
- Gym-goers & fitness fans – Recover after an early gym class, run, Pilates or yoga session with pre-work sauna, cold plunge and red light therapy. Boost recovery and find space in between your workout and the rest of your day.
- Longevity & health enthusiasts – Combine heat, cold and light for an effective nervous system and circulation reset.
- Office & white-collar workers – Swap the morning scroll or second coffee for an hour that leaves you calmer, clearer and more focused.
- Parents & carers – Use early-morning time before school and work to decompress and care for yourself, not just everyone else.
- Shift workers & hospitality staff – Take advantage of quiet, off-peak hours to restore your body and balance your sleep-wake rhythm.
If your days are busy and your energy is stretched, Sunrise Bathhouse gives you a reliable way to start ahead instead of catching up.
Many guests use Sunrise as their morning wellness routine — a simple pre-work sauna and ice bath ritual they can stick to every week.
BENEFITS OF EARLY MORNING BATHHOUSE
Regular bathhouse sessions can support whole-being wellness. Starting in the morning turns it into a consistent morning ritual and amplifies those effects across the rest of your day.
Many guests choose Sunrise for benefits such as:
- Calmer nervous system – Moving between heat, cold and rest can help ease “fight or flight” responses and support a more grounded, regulated state.
- Improved sleep quality – Heat and cold exposure followed by rest can support deeper, more restorative sleep later that night.
- Better mood and mental clarity – People often report feeling clearer, lighter and less reactive to everyday stressors after a morning session.
- Circulation & muscle recovery – Saunas, mineral water and cold immersion support circulation and can ease heavy legs, DOMS and general body tension — a form of hot and cold contrast therapy many athletes and longevity-focused guests use regularly.
- Support for resilience & longevity goals – Short, controlled exposures to heat and cold are widely used as part of long-term wellness, recovery and resilience routines.
Sunrise makes it easier to repeat these benefits week after week — which is where real change happens.
Access All Bathhouse Facilities
At Nature's Energy, your 60-minute Sunrise or 90-minute standard bathhouse session grants you access to all facilities. Other bathhouses charge extra for infrared saunas, and most don't include medical-grade red light therapy. One complimentary towel, sea salt scrub, secure lockers, toiletries, hair dryers, herbal tea, and Celtic hydration salts are also included at no extra cost. Our multi-award-winning bathhouses offer the best value plus options to extend your experience with a massage, facial, or spiritual reading or healing. Learn more about our bathhouse facilities and their benefits for your wellbeing, below, and learn more about what makes Nature's Energy bathhouses the best value in Sydney here.
Salt Scrub
Begin your bathhouse journey with our Salt Scrub, the essential first step to cleanse and detoxify your skin. Simply mix one scoop of Australian sea salt with 1-2 pumps of Leif body wash and massage onto your skin to prepare for the saunas and beyond. The Salt Scrub can:
- Detoxify and deeply cleanse
- Exfoliate and smooth
- Boost circulation
- Promote a healthy glow
Refresh your skin and elevate your bathhouse ritual.
Traditional Finnish Sauna
Switch off and recalibrate in the warmth of our traditional Finnish saunas, enhanced with Jade sauna rocks. Experience numerous benefits, including:
- Stress reduction
- Muscle relaxation
- Cardiovascular health improvement
- Reduced inflammation
- Enhanced metabolism
- Improved sleep
- Radiant, youthful skin
80-90°C
Steam Room
Revel in the gentle eucalyptus scent as our steam rooms rejuvenate your body and mind. Steam rooms enhance:
- Circulation
- Cleanse the skin
- Reduce inflammation
- Support recovery
- Lower cortisol levels
- Induce relaxation
- Aid in product absorption during facials and skin treatments
40-50°C
Mineral Pool
Indulge in a primal response to water, triggering the parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation. Our hot spas:
- Improve circulation
- Reduce stress
- Boost endorphins
- Soothe muscles
- Deepen the effects of massage
36-38°C
Infrared Sauna
Infrared sauna therapy harnesses the power of gentle heat to provide a multitude of benefits, including:
- Improved circulation
- Reduced muscle tension
- Enhanced detoxification
- An overall sense of rejuvenation and wellbeing
55-65°C
ICE BATH
On their own, they have many benefits, but particularly combined with hot and cold therapies, our ice baths can help:
- Reduce muscle soreness
- Reduce inflammation
- Promote faster recovery
Aim for 1-2 minutes.
7-10°C
GLEBE
PAIL SHOWER
Designed to invigorate and refresh, the Pail Shower delivers a unique wellness experience. With a quick pull of the cord, a cascade of cool, invigorating water pours over you, providing an instant burst of energy and revitalisation. The Pail Shower can:
- Stimulate circulation
- Boost energy levels
- Refresh the body and mind
- Enhance post-sauna recovery
- Promote overall wellbeing
INCLUDED IN BATHHOUSE ENTRY
Red Light Therapy
Medical-grade panels with red and near-infrared light—more powerful than red light beds or LED strips—designed to support skin clarity, cellular energy, muscle recovery, and sleep in just 10 minutes. Our new red light therapy offering is included in all bathhouse visits, at no extra cost.
Group Bookings
Group bookings are welcome at any location and can be made online for groups of up to 6 guests. For larger groups, please complete our online booking form. Our Glebe bathhouse can host up to 36 people, Balmain up to 20, and Newtown up to 8. Groups must adhere to our bathhouse etiquette and maintain a whisper at all times.
What Our Customers Say
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SYDNEY'S MOST AWARDED BATHHOUSES
Voted Australia’s Best Day Spa and Oceania’s Best Day Spa at the 2025 World Spa Awards—our fourth consecutive year—Nature’s Energy is Sydney’s trusted sanctuary for exceptional relaxation and whole-being wellness. In the 2025 World Luxury Spa Awards we also won Luxury Alternative Healing Spa (Continent), Luxury Spa Group (Continent), and Luxury Wellness Spa (Region). At the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards we won People’s Choice Best Bathhouse, and were Runner-Up for Best Day Spa, Best Spa Group, and Best Urban Bathhouse. TimeOut recognised us in their Sydney Recommends 2025 and 2024 lists, and we were voted a People’s Choice Favourite.
Accessibility Information
Due to the layout and heritage nature of our buildings, wheelchair access and full mobility support are unfortunately not available at Nature’s Energy bathhouses and day spas. Our facilities include stairs, narrow passageways, elevated spa areas, and uneven surfaces, making them unsuitable for guests with mobility limitations or those requiring wheelchair access. We understand this may be disappointing and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience. If you have specific questions about access or suitability, please feel free to contact our team prior to booking.