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Float Nola

4.4 ★★★★☆ 126 Google reviews · Float tank center in New Orleans, Louisiana

Float center Private shower First-timer friendly

Calm spa featuring flotation tanks and massages to help relax and soothe plus cold plunges and saunas.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $85 — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Today see hours ·
  • Book & prices floatneworleans.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 504-439-7855

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 am–7 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7 pm
Thursday 9 am–7 pm
Friday 9 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–7 pm
Sunday 9 am–7 pm

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 Float Nola 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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What's provided

The little things that make a first float smooth — mentioned on Float Nola's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
💨 Hair dryer
🩹 Barrier ointment for cuts

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Float Nola also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 126 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 8 mentions

“This is a great spa that is exceptionally clean and the staff were professional, knowledgeable and make you feel comfortable right when you walk in.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 2 mentions

“I had my first float session on my birthday a Float in New Orleans, along with a great facial, and it was just the type of pampering I needed on my special day.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 14 mentions

“The environment was spotless, calm, and had such a peaceful vibe you could feel the positive energy as soon as you entered.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 13 mentions

“This is a great spa that is exceptionally clean and the staff were professional, knowledgeable and make you feel comfortable right when you walk in.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 7 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel so comfortable and cared for.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 7 mentions

“The float is absolutely amazing you can pick your time and go into a magical experience that aligns your body mind and spirit in the most beautiful way.”

From the reviews

I had my first float session on my birthday a Float in New Orleans, along with a great facial, and it was just the type of pampering I needed on my special day. The float session I was hesitant at first about it — and even at one point sat up in the egg like tank I was in because the darkness and heat just got to me —…

★★★★★ — Massively, Apr 2021

I recently heard about flotation therapy and told myself "You know what? I mind as well give this a shot!" Overall, the experience was pleasant indeed! The purpose of float therapy is to close off from the outside world, allowing your mind to unwind and flows freely, releasing dopamine and endorphins from the brain,…

★★★★★ — Tony, Aug 2024

I found Lydia & Float NOLA when they were on Magazine Street several years ago. I love coming to her for facials. I really appreciate her calm nature and common sense skincare advice. If you are looking for a kind and knowledgeable esthetician that isn’t promoting specific lines just great skincare, she’s the best!

★★★★★ — Jules, Mar 2025

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Float NOLA! We decided to go because our flight landed at 5 a.m., and the hotel wasn’t ready until the afternoon—so it was the perfect way to relax and reset. I treated myself and a friend to a massage, a facial, and reflexology, and each service was pure magic.

★★★★★ — Jessie, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 126 reviews →

Your first float at Float Nola

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 Float Nola

822 Perdido St Ste H, New Orleans, LA70118

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