Looking for a spa in St Albans?
Try something different.
being offers float therapy, private infrared sauna, and massage.
No nail bar, no steam room menu. Everything here is built around helping your body recover and your head clear.
It’s St Albans’ first dedicated float therapy centre and the only place in Hertfordshire where you can combine all three under one roof.
That matters because these treatments stack. A float session loosens your muscles and calms your nervous system. Following it with infrared sauna deepens the circulation boost. And if you add massage after that, your therapist can get straight to the tension that needs work instead of spending half the session warming up tight tissue.
Float Therapy.
The deepest form of relaxation.
For many people, floating is unlike anything they've experienced before.
Our open float pool is filled with over 500kg of Epsom salts, creating enough buoyancy for your body to float effortlessly on the surface. The water is maintained at skin temperature, gradually removing the sensation of where your body ends and the water begins, allowing both body and mind to completely let go.
Unlike traditional float tanks, our spacious pool is open, private and free from enclosed lids. You control the lighting, move at your own pace, and settle into a quiet environment designed to help you disconnect from the outside world.
Each session lasts 60 minutes. It often takes the first 10 to 15 minutes for the mind to slow down, but once it does, the absence of external stimulation allows your nervous system a rare opportunity to simply rest. With nowhere to be and nothing to respond to, many guests experience a profound sense of calm that's difficult to find in everyday life.
Many people report deeper, more restorative sleep after floating, along with reduced muscle tension, improved recovery and a lasting sense of mental clarity. The experience is deeply personal, but one thing guests often have in common is leaving feeling lighter, calmer and more present than when they arrived.
Infrared Sauna.
Gentle heat. Lasting benefits.
Infrared sauna offers a different experience to a traditional sauna. Rather than heating the air around you, infrared technology gently warms your body directly, creating a comfortable, deeply relaxing heat that works from within.
Our full-spectrum infrared sauna combines near, mid and far infrared wavelengths to help support circulation, ease muscle and joint tension, and encourage post-exercise recovery. The cabin is maintained at a comfortable 50–60°C, making it easier to enjoy the therapeutic benefits without the intense heat of a conventional sauna.
Each 25-minute session takes place in your own private room, giving you uninterrupted time to slow down, recharge and reconnect.
Many guests leave feeling lighter, calmer and physically refreshed. Whether you're looking to support recovery, unwind after a busy week or simply enjoy a moment of stillness, infrared sauna offers a gentle yet effective way to care for both body and mind.
For an even deeper sense of relaxation, we recommend combining your sauna session with a float or massage as part of your wellbeing experience.
Massage.
Tailored to you.
Every massage at being is personalised to how you're feeling on the day. Whether you're looking to ease muscular tension, support recovery after training, or simply slow down and unwind, your treatment is shaped around your needs.
Choose from 30, 60 or 90-minute sessions, with sports, deep tissue and relaxation massage available. Before your treatment begins, your therapist will take the time to understand your goals, adjusting the pressure, techniques and focus areas to create a massage that's right for you.
What makes the experience different is the environment. Rather than being tucked away in a salon, our treatment rooms sit alongside the float pool and infrared sauna within a space designed entirely around recovery and wellbeing.
For the ultimate experience, we recommend floating before your massage. As your body naturally releases tension during the float, muscles become more relaxed, allowing your therapist to work more effectively and comfortably into the areas that need it most.
Whether you visit for targeted treatment or complete relaxation, you'll leave feeling lighter, looser and restored.
What to expect.
From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of, so you can simply switch off and enjoy your experience.
We'll provide everything you need, including:
Soft towels
A comfortable robe
Earplugs for your float session
If you're combining treatments, we recommend beginning with your float. Floating helps quiet the mind, release physical tension and prepare your body for deeper relaxation. Follow with an infrared sauna session to gently warm the body, support circulation and aid recovery. Finish with a massage if you'd like focused treatment on areas of tension or simply to extend the feeling of relaxation.
Most guests leave feeling lighter, calmer and more at ease, both physically and mentally.
It's a different kind of wellbeing experience. Less about indulgence, more about genuine restoration. And for many people, the benefits continue long after they leave.
What People Are Saying.
“I visited for the first time yesterday and experienced both the float therapy and the infrared sauna. I regularly use sauna, but it's nice to have your own private one to relax in. It was my first time trying the float therapy and I will definitely do it again.”
— Jermaine Gibson“I visited for the first time yesterday and in truth did not know what to expect. From the minute I walked in, I felt calmer, and the whole team were very welcoming. After an hour at Being, I came away feeling relaxed and recharged, and the floatation was unlike anything…”
— Tony Fields“Having visited today not fully understanding what Float Therapy was, I was excited to find out more. I was not disappointed. It was my first visit to Being and from the moment I entered all the team were so welcoming. The checkin process was smooth and before I knew it, I was…”
— Oliver Leyens
