Shangri-La Bath & Sauna - Tampa, Florida

Ricardo O. L.

Muy por debajo de lo que esperaba, un sábado en la noche solo 5 personas en toda la instalación. La comida muy buena, bien servida y agradable. Pero había una cucaracha paseándose por el restaurante. Los precios un poco elevados. Ahora no es 25 es 27 dólares la entrada y NUNCA te dan un recibo.

Robinson D.

Fabuloso

Alexandra S.

For my mom’s birthday, we decided to save some money and opted for this Korean sauna instead of going to Hard Rock—and honestly, I have zero regrets! Yes, you do have to be fully naked in certain areas, but the initial awkwardness fades after about 15 minutes, and then you can truly start enjoying everything the place has to offer.

The experience was amazing! Everything was super clean, and I could even smell the bleach, which reassured me that the facilities were properly sanitized. And let me tell you, the restaurant in the common area is incredible! The food was amazing, and they even had soju, which can sometimes be hard to find.

We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back more often with the whole family. Highly recommend it!

Meghan F. ?.

I was invited to Shangri-La Bath & Sauna by a friend who had been to a Korean spa before—but only in South Korea. I, on the other hand, had never been to one. I knew it would be a new experience, but I didn’t realize just how much I would love it.

Before I left for the spa, another friend insisted: Do not leave without getting a Korean body scrub. I had heard of body scrubs before, usually as part of massages or salon packages, but nothing in the world could have prepared me for this.

The Layout & Experience

The spa is divided into two main areas:
• The gendered wet area – This includes a cold pool, a hot pool, a steam room, and an area where body treatments take place (where I had my scrub). I can’t speak for the men’s side, but this was my experience in the women’s area.
• The co-ed common area – Here, you wear a spa uniform (mine was pink—probably the most pink I’ve worn since I was a baby). This space includes a clay sauna, a salt sauna, a small three-foot-deep pool, a large relaxation room, and more private relaxation rooms for men, women, and families. There’s also a restaurant, which I’ll get to in a bit.

I arrived around noon and didn’t leave until 5 p.m. I started in the wet area, then joined my friend for lunch. She had a full meal while I opted for a carrot juice since I had my treatment coming up. After spending some time in both saunas—which, notably, were much milder than most saunas I’ve experienced (a relief for my Celtic skin that doesn’t always love extreme heat)—it was time for my treatment.

The Korean Body Scrub

The treatment area is in the wet section, where you’re completely nude. I opted for the Green Tea Scrub (1 hour and 45 minutes)—one of many options available. I imagine all the treatments include the scrub, but I can only speak to the one I experienced. Honestly, I don’t even know how to describe it beyond this: Just go and do it. It’s an experience that defies explanation, but I walked away feeling completely renewed.

The Food

Immediately after my treatment, I made a beeline for the restaurant and ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap. It was served in the traditional hot stone crock—only about a two-dollar difference from the regular version, and absolutely worth it. The dish arrived sizzling, which was both a gratifying experience and a practical one—it stayed warm the entire time I was eating. It came with classic side dishes, including sprouts, kimchi, and daikon radish. Perfection.

A Small Note on Presence

One thing I do wish was different: I would have loved for people to be more present in the common areas. Phones aren’t allowed in the wet areas, but once I stepped back into the co-ed spaces, seeing people glued to their screens felt a little jarring—especially after coming out of the otherworldly experience of the body scrub. It’s not a dealbreaker, just something that stood out.

Final Thoughts

Everything—the treatments, the facilities, the food—was far more reasonably priced than any spa I’ve been to. If you’re even remotely considering it, go. Trust the review. Trust the process. Get the scrub. Do all of the things. Life is short. Indulge in yourself.

Laura

I had a great experience here, the bath is so clean, well-facilitated. Such a good place to relax. Warm service.

Mi L. (.

Everyone was friendly. The food was alright, but the chef didn't look too happy. The first time I ever experience a Korean bath house. Very relaxing and quiet. It was kinda awkward for me, but I feel very relax and stress free after leaving this place. There should be more of these bathhouses. Love it.

Update:
After a few times I came here, the awkwardness goes away and the food still tasted alright. But I really do miss coming here after they were closed for Covid! It’s so relaxing especially their steam room! Although, not many people are comfortable about it, but once you experience a few times like I did, it’s amazing. It’s a very different and everyone should experience it and support it.

Update: 01/06/2025
This is a Korean bath house! It look very rundown from the outside, but it’s such an amazing experience. For $33.00, you can spend the entire day at the bath house enjoying steam room, hot/cold bath, salt/clay sauna, and they offer delicious Korean food. There’s also packages for body scrub/wash and massage. They give you PJ to wear after your bath and towels. It’s such a relaxing experience. They offer hair and body wash, but I highly recommend to bring your own.

*PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE VISITING*

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Jamie S.

Lifechanging! I came here after a friend very strongly recommended it and it did not disappoint. All the staff were very polite and friendly. The front desk lady even gave my girlfriend and I a hug! The facility, while dated, was clean and offered a true bath house experience. The Korean scrub + oil and facial is a MUST DO - it’s like a scrub and massage wrapped up in one. I saw someone complaining about the 17% mandatory gratuity, but let me tell you… those ladies are exceptional and are worth every penny. I have gone to fancy spas and spent more than what I spent here, but I would choose this place over those spas unless I just wanted to feel fancy. This is a place you can go and spend the day relaxing in the saunas, steam room, hot tub, cold plunge, get a scrub and eat a great meal. (The food is so good!!) I will definitely be back and will bring friends. The wet bath area is nude (separated by gender) - I realize this is off putting for some, but you quickly get over it. If you’re on the fence, just go! You will be glad you did. Oh, and the outside is a little sketchy, so just know that you’ll be well taken care of once you go in.

Frank U.

It's a true Korean sauna experience!!
They have steam sauna Salt Sauna Clay Sauna!
Hot soaker baths cold dunk bath, mini pool.
Massage with mud scrub unbelievable experience!! Nothing comes close!!
Ms Kim was magical!!!

The Korean food is authentic!!!
Delicious and nutritious!!
Start eating fresh and maybe just maybe you might lose some of the fat that's been in ya for too long!!
Stop eating fast crap food!!!

The place isn't fancy, and the prices are a great value!!
If you want fancy pants design go pay triple!!!

Seriously great value for amazing service!!!
All day pampering for $32 .
Unbelievable value!!