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True REST Float Spa • Alexandria

4.7 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Float tank center in Alexandria, Virginia

Part of True REST Float Spa

Float center Private shower First-timer friendly Cleaning spec listed

Spa offering floatation therapy in Epsom salt-filled pods in a zero-gravity setting.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $89; membership brings it down to about $89/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
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  • Book & prices truerest.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 703-718-6621

Hours

Monday 4–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–10 pm
Sunday 9 am–10 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 True REST Float Spa • Alexandria 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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Water & cleaning at True REST Float Spa • Alexandria

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 True REST Float Spa • Alexandria's own information: down to a 5-micron filter, UV sterilization, ozone, hydrogen peroxide.

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 True REST Float Spa • Alexandria's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧺 Towels provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
💨 Hair dryer

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, True REST Float Spa • Alexandria also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 117 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 5 mentions

“The facility was clean, it smelled amazing, and the spa host/representative (Ivy) was welcoming and pleasant.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 4 mentions

“It was my first time experiencing True Rest Float therapy and all I can say is it’s a must try!”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 15 mentions

“The experience was relaxing once I got over my fear of sitting in this water that isn't changed after every use.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 4 mentions

“I chose to have music all the time, and while floating it did help to relieve aches and pains.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 6 mentions

“The employee John definitely made the experience amazing, he was very kind and made us feel comfortable to ask questions.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 9 mentions

“The employee John definitely made the experience amazing, he was very kind and made us feel comfortable to ask questions.”

From the reviews

Really relaxing experience. Didn't know what to expect but I had a great time. Staff was friendly and answered some questions. The spa rooms have a private shower and pod. Pod was warm and had lights that can change colors. I went into a deep meditation while floating. Had an area to get ready with a blow dryer.

★★★★★ — Geomike122, Nov 2024

The staff was super nice. Kadijah was very knowledgeable and patient when she answered all of my questions. It was ok for my first and only float. Nice ambiance. I think they had air purifiers in there. I took a picture. Please note: If you have locs, ensure you thoroughly wash your hair right after the float.

★★★★☆ — Tina, Feb 2026

This was an awesome experience. We are looking forward to returning! The facility was clean, it smelled amazing, and the spa host/representative (Ivy) was welcoming and pleasant. The float experience was relaxing, and the oxygen bar was rejuvenating.

★★★★★ — Dionne, Oct 2025

Spectacular float and relaxation experience! We’re floaters and TrueRest is the best experience we’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — L, Jul 2025

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Your first float at True REST Float Spa • Alexandria

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 True REST Float Spa • Alexandria

1640 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA22307

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