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Float Spa Raleigh North

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Float tank center in Raleigh, North Carolina

Float center Open / no lid Private shower First-timer friendly New

Claustrophobia-friendly — this center offers an open (no-lid) float: an open pool, an open room, or a vessel whose door stays open. If being closed in worries you, that's the setup to ask for.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $40; membership brings it down to about $40/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods, float cabins, float rooms, open float pools
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
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  • Book & prices floatsparaleigh.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (919) 594-1044

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 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 Spa Raleigh North runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🌊Open float (no lid)

No lid to close over you — the answer for anyone who feels boxed in. Open pools, open rooms, or pods whose door stays open.

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🥚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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💧Open Float Pools

A room-sized open pool of salt water. Zero enclosure, easiest for two, most spacious of all.

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Also under this roof

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

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 3 mentions

“I wasnt sure what to expect but it was calming, clean, and relaxing.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 3 mentions

“I had my first float session at Float Spa North Raleigh today, and it was so relaxing.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 11 mentions

“The entire experience was not only super relaxing but also informative, and my skin has never felt better.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 4 mentions

“The space is so cozy and peaceful, and everyone is so kind and welcoming.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 2 mentions

“Highly recommended this treatment if you need a mental reset!”

🌡️ perfect water temperature 2 mentions

“Lizzy is personable, reliable, warm, and extremely knowledgeable.”

From the reviews

I received the most amazing facial from Lizzy at Float Spa North! Lizzy is personable, reliable, warm, and extremely knowledgeable. She has a true passion for what she does, and it shows! The entire experience was not only super relaxing but also informative, and my skin has never felt better.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Feb 2026

I had an incredible experience here at this facility. Float therapy, contrast therapy, massage, and skin treatments were amazing. The staff were so kind and educational with this being my first experience. I came to this location from a recommendation from a friend.

★★★★★ — Lee, Apr 2026

I have floated here several times. It has a cozy vibe and plenty of float rooms so no problem getting appointments. The owners are super knowledgeable and so kind. They offer other things like massage, cold plunge/sauna and facials. I am becoming a regular fast!

★★★★★ — Melissa, May 2026

Absolutely the best experience at Float Spa Raleigh North! Lizzy gave me an incredible hydrafacial and dermaplaning, and my skin has never looked so fresh and glowing! Lizzy is so knowledgeable and I have been loving her Environ skincare recommendations.

★★★★★ — Ellen, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 21 reviews →

Your first float at Float Spa Raleigh North

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 Spa Raleigh North

6520-120 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC27615

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