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Bare Necessities Floating and Massage

4.9 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Float tank center in Arvada, Colorado

Float center Couples float Private shower First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats Cleaning spec listed

Lace featuring flotation spas, plus therapeutic massage, hot stones and more.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $40 — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods, float cabins, float rooms
  • Couples float a two-person vessel is available — popular as a date night or a gift; book ahead, they're limited
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Pregnancy floats floating is offered for pregnancy (often 2nd/3rd trimester) — confirm their policy and any doctor-clearance requirement
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  • Book & prices barenecessitiesfloatmassage.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 303-999-1920

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–4 pm
Friday 8 am–4 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

The tanks & rooms here

The vessel type is the single biggest thing to get right — especially if enclosed spaces make you uneasy. Here's what Bare Necessities Floating and Massage runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🥚Float Pods

The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.

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🚪Float Cabins

A walk-in enclosure with full standing height — for taller floaters and anyone who wants privacy without a low lid.

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🛁Float Rooms

The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.

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Water & cleaning at Bare Necessities Floating and Massage

Sanitation is the thing seasoned floaters care about most, and most directories never show it. Between every float, the salt water should be pumped through fine filtration and disinfected — salt alone is not enough. From Bare Necessities Floating and Massage's own information: down to a 1-micron filter, UV sterilization, ozone, hydrogen peroxide.

The float-industry standard is turning the entire volume of water over at least three times between sessions through a 1–10 micron filter, paired with UV and/or hydrogen peroxide or ozone. If a center doesn't publish its process, it's fair to ask.

What's provided

The little things that make a first float smooth — mentioned on Bare Necessities Floating and Massage's site or by reviewers.

🎵 In-tank music option

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Bare Necessities Floating and Massage also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 114 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 6 mentions

“The tank was clean & customizable with soothing light, dim starlight, and music that is encouraging and relaxing.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 5 mentions

“We arrived a little bit early, as it was our first time for both the float and massage and the owner working there was incredibly nice and created a welcoming environment.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 7 mentions

“Absolutely Amazing 💯 The Float Tank expierence was very peaceful, helped ease aches / pains, and truly added a harmonious sense of being.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 2 mentions

“Absolutely Amazing 💯 The Float Tank expierence was very peaceful, helped ease aches / pains, and truly added a harmonious sense of being.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 9 mentions

“Absolutely Amazing 💯 The Float Tank expierence was very peaceful, helped ease aches / pains, and truly added a harmonious sense of being.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 10 mentions

“We arrived a little bit early, as it was our first time for both the float and massage and the owner working there was incredibly nice and created a welcoming environment.”

From the reviews

My husband surprised me with a massage and float. It was fantastic! Great customer service and small business. It is relaxing and cozy. Definitely want to go back! They also just started a monthly membership which is affordable and the benefits roll over. If you want to treat yourself, this is a great place!

★★★★★ — Tiana, Sep 2021

I was a bit nervous about doing my first float here but the receptionist (I believe the owner) was so welcoming and explained everything for me. She really prepared me to have the best experience possible. It was a great afternoon and their other services look awesome as well!

★★★★★ — Bdh, Sep 2025

I bought two Groupons for my partner and myself for a 60 minute float and 60 minute massage. We arrived a little bit early, as it was our first time for both the float and massage and the owner working there was incredibly nice and created a welcoming environment.

★★★★★ — Julia, Jan 2021

Massage and float were great! Facilities clean. Love that the tank is big enough for couples floaters. One thing- I could hear the traffic. So if you're looking for a full sensory deprivation experience,this isn't the place to go.

★★★★★ — Amy, Jul 2025

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Your first float at Bare Necessities Floating and Massage

Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find Bare Necessities Floating and Massage

6872 Wadsworth Blvd Unit B, Arvada, CO80003

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