Shangri-La Bath & Sauna
📍 5636 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33610
Services: Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This authentic Korean spa offers a comprehensive thermal wellness experience centered on its clay and salt saunas. Spa-goers note these saunas are spotlessly clean but kept quite hot, making extended sessions challenging; the spa provides boards for resting. The wet area features a steam room, a hot tub soaking pool, and a cold dip pool specifically recommended for contrast therapy. Guests often describe alternating between the steam, hot tub, and cold plunge as part of their ritual. Both the hot tub and cold plunge pools are noted to be fairly small. The facility requires guests to be fully nude in this wet area, and no phones are permitted.
Atmosphere
The spa provides a relaxing atmosphere where guests can unwind for several hours with no time limit on their stay. The common area and sauna spaces are described as spotless. The environment is noted to be more serene on weekdays with fewer visitors.
Pricing
Admission is very affordable, with a day pass costing $33-$35 per adult for full access to all wet area amenities and saunas. There is no limit to how long guests can stay. Additional services like body scrubs, massages, and facials are available at extra cost.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed, with many guests praising specific team members like John, Kate, and the owner for being friendly, professional, and welcoming. They are noted for thoroughly explaining the experience and performing excellent services. However, some guests report instances of dismissive or rude treatment from front desk personnel.
Additional Amenities
A key additional amenity is the on-site restaurant located in the common area. It serves a delicious, made-to-order Korean menu with a good selection, including full vegetarian options. Guests are permitted to bring their own food, but it must be left at the front desk with no glass or alcohol.
