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FLOAT49

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Float tank center in Anchorage, Alaska

Open / no lid Couples float First-timer friendly

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.

Health spa featuring floatation pools filled with Epsom salts to promote relaxation, stress relief, and improved sleep.

Plan your float

  • 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
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  • Book & prices float49.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (907) 563-5628

Hours

Monday 9 AM–1:30 PM, 4–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–1:30 PM, 4–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–1:30 PM, 4–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–1:30 PM, 3–6 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 FLOAT49 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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What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 9 mentions

“The place was super clean, the owner was very professional, all instructions were clear and the float was great.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 8 mentions

“First time for both of us and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 10 mentions

“Sondra was so understanding and patient with me when i went over on my float time due to being SO relaxed and in the zone (and having the best fitting ear plugs).”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 2 mentions

“Came here looking for a little relief for my knee pain and found so much more!”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 4 mentions

“The owner has taken great care to make your visit comfortable and spa like.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 9 mentions

“The owner Sondra is very helpful when setting you up for a float and gives clear instructions on how to have the best experience possible.”

From the reviews

Love this place! Very clean, very relaxing! She is so kind & helpful & explains everything for you, so don't be shy about giving this a try if you're new to floating. And if you're an experienced floater, you know it'll be great! I love to float whenever I get the chance & this place is top-notch!

★★★★★ — Shawn, Jul 2025

I truly enjoyed my floating session. My first time, I felt no anxiety and fell asleep. I was so relaxed to the point that I fell asleep. Overall, the facility is incredibly beautiful and has such a welcoming atmosphere. They also have great customer service.

★★★★★ — Symphoni, Aug 2021

First off, I'm not into "wellness" things. My wife gifted me an hour float to help reduce some stress and I was skeptical. The place was super clean, the owner was very professional, all instructions were clear and the float was great.

★★★★★ — Ron, Jan 2026

First floating experience was really nice. The atmosphere was beautiful, calming, reasonably priced, and very clean. The owner was so kind and accommodating. Highly recommend. Looking forward to the next floating session!

★★★★★ — Stefany, Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 56 reviews →

Your first float at FLOAT49

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 FLOAT49

4007 Old Seward Hwy #1100, Anchorage, AK99503

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