Ice Bath & Sauna · Ao Nang, Krabi
from 237+ guest reviews across Google & Tripadvisor
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Based on 237+ guest reviews
The experience
Sauna, ice bath and contrast therapy — the ritual guests keep coming back for.
The Finnish dry sauna — “the word for meeting room.” Deep, dry heat to sweat out tension, unwind and lift the mood.
A herb-scented steam room guests swear smells like tom yum. Opens the sinuses, softens the skin, drops you into a meditative calm.
The ice bath — Swedish for “ice-cold.” Big, deep and properly cold. Cold exposure may support circulation and immunity — and delivers an unmistakable jolt of mental clarity.
The cold plunge, inspired by Norwegian fjords in spring. A guest favourite for muscle recovery that may give metabolism a nudge.
A volcano-warm hot bath inspired by Iceland’s hot springs. Eases muscle tension and leaves the skin feeling softer.
A green grounding lawn with sun and “high-frequency music all day.” Vitamin D, stillness and a place to land between rounds.
Open-air classes with mountain views — Tue, Thu & Sat at 10:30 AM. Mobility, strength and breathwork for every level.
Sourdough sandwiches, açaí bowls, fresh juices, smoothies, matcha and coffee — and a burger reviewers keep recommending.
Round out the contrast cycle with a recovery massage — book on-site to add it to your session.
In their words
The themes that come up again and again across hundreds of reviews.
Real reviews
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“Worth EVERY penny. Seriously one of the best places I have been. So relaxing… I will be back everyday!!!!! Sauna is HOT!! And had 2 cold plunges! Steam room had real grass herbs. 100% amazing!!! You guys deserve 10 stars!!!”
“The newly opened sauna and ice bath club is exactly what this area needed. The facilities are modern, spotless, and beautifully designed. The sauna gets perfectly hot, and the ice bath is an incredible experience — intense, refreshing, and deeply revitalizing. Whether you’re an athlete, into biohacking, or just looking to unwind and recharge, this place is a must-visit. Krabi just leveled up.”
“I’m honestly blown away by this place ❤️ It has everything you could dream of — a sauna with stunning nature views, steam room, two different cold baths, a hot bath… Everything is spotless. I signed up for a membership right away since I’ll be staying in Ao Nang for a while training Muay Thai, and this is the perfect place for recovery and rejuvenation. I would give this place 10 stars if I could.”
“We’d been waiting for a spot like this in Krabi/Ao Nang for a long time — and it finally exists 🙌 It’s tucked away in nature, super chill vibe. The ice baths are properly cold (and big + deep). Both steam and dry saunas (80°C+). On top of that — great yoga sessions, massage, really good healthy food and shakes. Staff speaks English, super attentive and friendly.”
“Absolutely amazing! Finally a great sauna, ice bath and recovery place in Krabi! There is everything you need and more. The staff is super friendly. Food tastes amazing, overall vibe and design are unique and beautiful 🤩 A must visit in Ao Nang for sure!”
“One of the best recovery places we have visited! Such a good activity after training Muay Thai! Yoga session was so fun. Facilities were clean. Really good place overall.”
The space
Inside Growth Club — the sauna, the plunge, and the view that ends every session.
How it works
Never done contrast therapy? Here’s exactly how a session at Growth Club flows — no experience needed.
Pay your ฿400 day pass (or show your membership), grab a scented towel and a locker. Ages 13+.
Start in the 80°C Finnish sauna or the herb-scented house of steam until you’re properly glowing.
Drop into iskall (5–7°C) or the fjord cold plunge (9–12°C) for as long as feels right. Breathe.
Warm back up in the geysir hot bath, then lie out on the grounding lawn in the sun.
Repeat the hot–cold contrast for 2–3 rounds. That cycle is the whole ritual — and the magic.
Finish at the café with a smoothie, an açaí bowl, or the burger reviewers keep recommending.
Is it for you?
Whether you're training, travelling or just need to switch off — here's who Growth Club is for.
Ao Nang trains hard — Muay Thai camps, climbing, island treks. Growth Club is the recovery room next to the Krabi Boxing Stadium that reviewers come back to between sessions.
A calm, beautiful, screen-free hour together. Couples on Tripadvisor and Google describe Growth Club as a shared reset — heat, cold, and the lawn, side by side.
Based in Ao Nang for a while? Reviewers staying long-term sign up for a membership and make the cold plunge their daily focus ritual before or after work.
Never done contrast therapy? You’re the guest Growth Club is built for. Walk in, grab a scented towel, and let the staff talk you through your first hot–cold round.
Pricing
Pay as you go for ฿400, or settle in with a membership. Honest, on-the-door pricing — no surprises.
Day pass
฿400
Per visit · stay as long as you like
1 month
฿4,000
฿4,000 / month
3 months
฿10,500
฿3,500 / month
6 months
฿16,900
฿2,817 / month
1 year
฿27,500
฿2,292 / month
Prices are subject to 7% VAT. Walk-ins welcome — no booking required for a day pass.
Learn
Thinking about your first plunge? Our evidence-based guides cover the science, the how-to, and wellness in Ao Nang.
ScienceA clear, evidence-based look at what ice baths actually do for recovery and mood, what is overhyped, and who should be cautious.
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ScienceHow heat and cold each work for recovery, what the evidence supports, and why doing both in contrast is often the smarter answer.
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How-toA practical, safety-first guide to ice bath timing: durations by goal and experience, the 11-minute rule, breathing, warning signs, and warming up.
8 min read →Good to know
Everything first-timers ask before they walk in.
The iskall ice bath runs 5–7°C and the fjord cold plunge 9–12°C. On the hot side, the Finnish sauna is 80°C+, the house of steam 45°C+, and the geysir hot bath 40–42°C. You alternate between them — that contrast is the whole point.
A day pass is ฿400 and you can stay as long as you like — walk-ins are welcome. If you’re around longer, memberships start at ฿4,000/month (฿10,500 for three months, ฿16,900 for six, ฿27,500 for a year). Prices are subject to 7% VAT.
Growth Club is open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
It’s at 1380 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000 — tucked away in nature, right next to the Krabi International Boxing Stadium and an easy hop from Ao Nang beach.
Very. It’s right beside the boxing stadium and is repeatedly described by fighters and gym-goers as the best recovery spot in Krabi — ice baths and cold plunges to flush soreness, sauna and steam to loosen up. Many Muay Thai trainees take out a membership for daily recovery.
Bring swimwear. Plush, scented towels and small lockers are provided on-site — the towels get a special mention in a lot of reviews. (Guests have suggested hair dryers and mirrors as a future add.)
Yes — Growth Club is open to guests aged 13 and over, to preserve the calm, tranquil atmosphere.
All three. There’s a healthy café and bar (sourdough sandwiches, açaí bowls, juices, smoothies, coffee and matcha — and a popular burger), open-air morning yoga on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 AM, and massage you can book on-site.
Absolutely. Start in the heat, then ease into the cold for as long as feels right, and rest on the grounding lawn between rounds. The English-speaking staff will walk you through your first session — no experience needed.
Growth Club frames it as contrast therapy: alternating heat and cold to support circulation, recovery and immunity, with the cold widely linked to sharper focus and a lifted mood, and the heat to deep relaxation. Evidence is strongest for circulation and recovery; treat the broader wellness benefits as “may support” rather than guarantees.
Find us
In the heart of Ao Nang, Krabi — next to the boxing stadium, surrounded by nature.
Your visit
Book a contrast-therapy session at Growth Club in Ao Nang, Krabi. Heat, then cold, then the calm that follows — exactly what 237+ guests came back to write about.
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