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Flotstone Spa

4.9 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Float tank center in Lake Bluff, Illinois

Couples float Private shower First-timer friendly

Saltwater float tanks and a meditation room make this health spa a relaxing getaway.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $75; membership brings it down to about $39/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type 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
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  • Book & prices flotstone.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 847-482-1700

Hours

Monday 8 am–7 pm
Tuesday 8 am–7 pm
Wednesday 8 am–7 pm
Thursday 8 am–7 pm
Friday 8 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–7 pm
Sunday 11 am–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 Flotstone Spa runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🚪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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What's provided

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

🎧 Earplugs provided
🌈 Color / starlight lighting

Also under this roof

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

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 86 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 8 mentions

“everything was super clean and nice, and i felt comfortable and relaxed the entire time i was there.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 5 mentions

“My wife and I visited Flotstone in Lake Bluff for the first time yesterday and had a great experience.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 22 mentions

“At the end of the 45 minute session which was very relaxing, we spoke to the owner Matt and he shared additional information about what to do and expectations post-float.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 3 mentions

“We both have a lot of stress, aches, and pains.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 5 mentions

“i was a little intimidated at first just because this was new for me (never been to a spa in general before), but as soon as i walked in, I felt extremely comfortable.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 7 mentions

“At the end of the 45 minute session which was very relaxing, we spoke to the owner Matt and he shared additional information about what to do and expectations post-float.”

From the reviews

I ALWAYS leave so relaxed and feeling GREAT. Weather it's from Floating or a deep massage from Michael, it is always a wonderful experience. I have floated and had 2 massages. I will be booking again soon and cannot wait. HIGHLY recommend treating yourself. We get so busy we forget to take care of ourselves...

★★★★★ — Heidi, Oct 2025

I am a true believer in wellness therapy, so I visit here often. Highly recommend if you’ve never tried an infra red sauna, or salt float. I always feel leaving detoxed, relaxed, and renewed. Cold plunging also never got easier!

★★★★★ — Alison, Apr 2025

So I enjoyed my first float yesterday at Flōtstone Spa. Until I was in there I didn’t realize how much tension I was carrying in my shoulders. What a big relief following the session and still the next day! The float was relaxing but the benefits after were amazing! Would highly recommend if you have never experienced!

★★★★★ — Tanya, May 2025

A Relaxing Oasis - Flotstone in Lake Bluff is a Must-Try! My wife and I had an absolutely delightful experience at Flotstone in Lake Bluff today. Under new ownership, this place has truly stepped up its game. We indulged in a couples float session, and it was nothing short of rejuvenating.

★★★★★ — Wayne, Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 86 reviews →

Your first float at Flotstone Spa

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 Flotstone Spa

57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL60044

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