Three guests relaxing inside the blue mosaic Steam Temple at Spa Lotus in Berrimah, Darwin

Spa Lotus · Private steam ritual

Steam Temple

Leave the outside world behind in a private aqua mosaic and gold Moroccan-inspired sanctuary. Your 30-minute appointment includes approximately 20 minutes of steam, quiet music and unhurried time to relax completely at your own pace.

30 minutes $55 per person
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A destination of its own

Your private Steam Temple experience

Step beneath a ceiling of tiny star-like lights and settle into the enveloping warmth of our beautiful aqua mosaic Steam Temple. Gold Moroccan-inspired details, soft music and gentle steam create a deeply calming retreat where you can stretch out on the tiled benches, close your eyes and let the day fall away.

The room is reserved exclusively for your booking. Enjoy it alone or invite friends for a private group of up to five people in total. We never place other guests into your session, and the Steam Temple fee applies per person.

A rainfall mist is available at the touch of a button whenever you would like a cool, refreshing pause. You may also use the cool shower inside the room, step into the adjoining private shower, or leave and re-enter the steam as often as you need. This is your time, and comfort always comes first.

Appointment
30 minutes
Steam time
Approximately 20 minutes
Privacy
Your booking only · up to 5 people
Provided
Robe, towels and bottled water

Your experience

Thirty minutes set apart from the day

01

Welcome and prepare

Our reception team will escort you to the private Steam Temple, explain the space and provide your robe, towels and bottled water before leaving you to settle in.

02

Be comfortable

Wear bathers, disposable underwear, a robe or a towel—whatever feels most comfortable. Your session is private, whether you book for yourself or arrive with your chosen guests.

03

Steam at your pace

Recline on the benches, enjoy the music and use the rainfall mist or cool showers whenever you wish. Step out and return as often as needed—there is no need to remain in the heat continuously.

Body and skin

How steam may support your experience

Steam is first and foremost a relaxation ritual. Its effects vary from person to person and are usually temporary, but many guests value the way gentle, humid warmth helps the body settle and the skin feel soft and refreshed.

01

Relaxation and release

Warmth can help the body feel less tense and make muscles and joints feel more comfortable and flexible.

02

A temporary circulation response

Heat widens surface blood vessels and temporarily increases blood flow to the skin, often creating a warm, fresh-looking glow.

03

Softer-feeling skin

Moist heat can leave the surface of the skin feeling softened and supple, making steam a lovely prelude to a Pure Fiji body exfoliation.

04

Space to slow down

Privacy, quiet music and an unhurried pause can create a restorative sensory break from the pace of everyday life.

Steam does not “detox” the body, burn body fat, permanently open pores or treat a medical or skin condition. Hydration, sensible session length and listening to your body remain important.

Steam room vs sauna

The difference is in the humidity

A traditional sauna uses much hotter, drier air. The Spa Lotus Steam Temple operates at approximately 42°C and uses high humidity to create moist, enveloping warmth. Because sweat cannot evaporate as readily in humid air, a steam room can feel intensely warm even though its air temperature is lower than a dry sauna.

Both experiences warm the body and can increase sweating, heart rate and blood flow. Steam feels soft and moisture-rich; a sauna feels hotter and dry. Neither is automatically gentler for every person, so the same care around hydration, health conditions and overheating is essential.

Choose your ritual

Book steam on its own or extend the escape

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Steam Temple & Pure Fiji Sugar Scrub

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Island Serenity Journey

Steam Temple, a 60-minute signature full-body massage and your chosen 50-minute Spa Lotus facial ritual.

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Please read before booking

Safety and contraindications

The Steam Temple operates at approximately 42°C with high humidity. Heat affects circulation, hydration and the body’s ability to regulate temperature, so every guest must tell our team about any medical condition, recent procedure or medication that may affect their suitability.

Do not use the Steam Temple if you:

  • are pregnant—Spa Lotus does not offer this heat experience during pregnancy
  • have a fever, contagious illness or are currently feeling unwell
  • are dehydrated, or have recently had vomiting or diarrhoea
  • are affected by alcohol or recreational drugs
  • have unstable angina, a recent heart attack, severe aortic stenosis or another unstable or uncontrolled heart condition
  • have been advised by a medical professional to avoid steam, saunas or heated environments

Medical clearance is required before booking if you have:

  • heart or circulatory disease, high or low blood pressure, an arrhythmia or heart failure
  • diabetes, neuropathy, reduced heat sensation or a history of fainting
  • kidney disease, a fluid restriction or a condition that increases dehydration risk
  • epilepsy, a seizure disorder or a neurological condition affected by heat
  • a recent operation, injury or any other medical condition that may be affected by heat
  • medication that may affect sweating, hydration, blood pressure, alertness or temperature control

Listen to your body

Leave the steam immediately if you feel dizzy, light-headed, weak, nauseated, unusually short of breath, confused, develop a headache, chest discomfort or a rapid or irregular heartbeat. Use the rainfall mist or cool shower, step into the private shower area and alert our team. Never try to push through feeling unwell.

This information is general and does not replace advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other qualified health professional. Please contact our team before booking if you are unsure about your suitability.

Make it your own

Book steam alone or begin a longer ritual

The Steam Temple is a complete standalone experience, but it can also be booked before Spa Lotus body rituals, body massage, remedial massage or chiropractic care. It is a beautiful way to slow down before the rest of your appointment begins.

If you are planning any clinical skin, laser, cosmetic or body treatment, please speak with our team before adding steam. Heat is not appropriate before every clinical service, and we will confirm the safest order for your chosen appointments.