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Salt Spa St Augustine

4.6 ★★★★★ 531 Google reviews · Float tank center in St. Augustine, Florida

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

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $70 — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods, 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Book & prices saltaugustine.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 904-814-8641

Hours

Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–6 pm
Sunday 10 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 Salt Spa St Augustine 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 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 Salt Spa St Augustine

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 Salt Spa St Augustine's own information: filters the full tank 5× between floats, down to a 1-micron filter, UV sterilization, ozone.

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 Salt Spa St Augustine's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧺 Towels provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
💨 Hair dryer
🌈 Color / starlight lighting

Also under this roof

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

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 531 Google reviews — in their own words.

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 13 mentions

“If you are recovering from an injury, living with chronic pain, or simply seeking a peaceful and deeply healing experience, I cannot recommend Chance highly enough.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 6 mentions

“If you are recovering from an injury, living with chronic pain, or simply seeking a peaceful and deeply healing experience, I cannot recommend Chance highly enough.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 15 mentions

“I thought my masseuse (Mickie) was amazing as well and listened to everything I needed as well as made it a very comfortable experience.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 9 mentions

“After 6 months of trying to heal my back from a spinal sprain he made me feel relief for the first time.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 2 mentions

“The float tank was deeply meditative, the salt cave was the most unique I’ve experienced, and the sauna was perfect.”

💵 good value & membership 3 mentions

“The pricing is honestly worth the peace of mind & relaxed feeling you will get out of this spa.”

From the reviews

Our family had an unforgettable experience at The Salt Spa. This isn’t a pop‑up spot — the owners have deep roots in Poland and bring the rich tradition of historic salt mines into everything they do. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely cares about creating the best experience.

★★★★★ — Rafael, Jun 2026

Both my wife and I had a wonderful experience last Friday. We each chose different packages and thoroughly enjoyed them. I especially loved my combination of the salt float, infrared sauna, and 50-minute massage. It left me feeling deeply relaxed, and the massage therapist was outstanding.

★★★★★ — Jonny, Jul 2026

We came to St. Augustine specifically for the Salt Spa, and it was worth every moment. The float tank was deeply meditative, the salt cave was the most unique I’ve experienced, and the sauna was perfect. Highly recommend for a full wellness experience.

★★★★★ — Nikki, Dec 2025

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Your first float at Salt Spa St Augustine

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 Salt Spa St Augustine

28 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL32084

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