COMING SOON - else bathhouse, south melbourne
COMING SOON - APRIL 2026
Mamma is EXCITED for this one!!
South Melbourne is about to get a whole lot calmer. Opening April 2026, else BATHHOUSE is bringing a fresh take on modern bathing; simple, grounding and deeply restorative.
Set inside a beautifully revived heritage building on Bank Street, else blends exposed brick, timber beams and original wool-trade details with soft light and slow-living energy. The space unfolds across three levels: we’re talking - warm thermal baths, cold plunges, saunas, steam and mud rooms, an alpine cabin, tranquil lounges and finally Sky Bathing - rooftop pools with sweeping city views - How incredible does that sound?!
Inspired by global bathing traditions, from Roman thermae to Japanese onsen, else is designed to help you slow down without fuss or fanfare. As founder Paul Absalom puts it, it’s about stepping away from the noise and reconnecting with something elemental.
South Melbourne is just the beginning, with a Bright location already on the way.
A place to pause, breathe and simply be — else is set to bring a new rhythm of wellbeing to the South - and this Mamma CANNOT WAIT!