<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Life can be overwhelming… and self-care, let alone date night, can feel like a luxury you just can’t afford—whether it’s due to time constraints, tight budgets or both. But taking care of your well-being (and that of your partner) doesn’t have to break the bank or demand hours. Tampa Bay Date Night Guide would like to assure you that you can find many affordable, time-efficient and couple-friendly wellness options ideal for pampering date nights, including increasingly popular Tampa Bay salt rooms.
What Are Salt Rooms & Why Are They Worth Trying?
Salt rooms offer a natural and relaxing environment designed to promote physical and mental well-being—aka benefits that, arguably, everyone wants for themselves and their partners.
These spaces are usually lined with Himalayan salt bricks or have fine salt particles dispersed into the air through a halogenerator. [Don’t worry… there won’t be a quiz at the end of this blog.] Just FYI… known as halotherapy, this holistic practice can provide a range of benefits. This includes improved breathing, decreased allergy symptoms, enhanced skin condition and reduced stress—even after one session. Can’t you just envision this relaxing and rejuvenating date night?!
Tampa Bay Salt Rooms
Tampa Bay salt rooms provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For as little as 30 minutes, you can immerse yourself in a space that mimics the microclimate of a salt cave. Sounds kind of whimsical, right?
Prices are fairly affordable, especially when compared to other spa treatments. Some Tampa Bay salt rooms even offer packages and/or discounts for repeat visits. Here’s are some Tampa Bay salt rooms to try on date night:
The Salt Room & Sauna
8375 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33626 | (813) 749-6823
Salt sessions at The Salt Room & Sauna are just 45 minutes long and ohhh so relaxing. Settle into a zero-Gravity, NASA-inspired recliner with your feet elevated. You’ll also be provided with cozy blankets. Zen out listening to soft music or enjoying the soft chatter of our date.
The Salt Room & Sauna has a five-star rating on Yelp! One-time sessions are priced at $45, with discounted package and membership options. This facility also has an infrared sauna and offers red light therapy and raindrop techniques.
The Salt Massage Room
601 N. Lois Ave. Ste. 26 , Tampa, FL 33609 | (813) 244-5302
At The Salt Massage Room, you can book an hour-long session for $35. Or, you can add a massage, administered in salty space, for a combo total of $115. The massage is on the lighter-pressure side versus a deep tissue experience.
The Salt Room Wesley Chapel
2718 Windguard Cir. Ste. 102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | (813) 501-8578
If you’re seeking a unique adult-only venue for date night, note that The Salt Room Wesley Chapel has an adult-only salt room, with a separate kids salt space. Of course, this locale is ideal for solo dates focused on me-myself-and-I time too.
Once reclined and calm, you may be inspired to read a romantic novel, meditate or simply nap while dreaming about your partner. Conveniently, The Salt Room houses its schedule online so you can explore booking options. Plan to partake in an hour session. This facility also has an infrared sauna and offers neurofeedback and sound bath healing.
Salt Essentials Wellness
1600 Missouri Ave. N. Ste. 160, Largo, FL 33770 | (727) 275-7258
Salt Essentials Wellness offers a ton of holistic health services, like acupuncture, IV hydration, massage, reflexology, reiki, various skin care treatments and more. The spa generously offers monthly specials (currently 15% off services) so check the website before booking your initial salt treatment.
Salt Essentials offers a couples deal, priced at $75 for two (versus $45 single). Among the many benefits attributed to salt therapy, Salt Essentials says this treatment can help with the “elimination of snoring and aid better sleep overall.” Well, since I am married to a snorer, this is more than enough motivation to book a salty date night!
Oceanair Himalayan Salt Cave
35204 US Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor, FL 34684 | (727) 754-3979
If you’re seeking an authentic experience, know that the salt room at Oceanair is constructed to look like (and function as) a true Himalayan salt cave. If you love distinctive, affordable date nights, this place fits the bill.
You can book a 45-minute session for just $35 in a shared, community cave. Otherwise, book a private, more intimate encounter for $45. For girls night out, explore some of Oceanair’s other services, such as the foot bath or hair mineral analysis.
Other Quick & Budget-Friendly Wellness Activities in Tampa Bay
If you’re looking to enhance your wellness routine with your love without spending a fortune or hours of the day, the Tampa Bay area has plenty to offer. Here are some ideas:
- Outdoor yoga class
- Guided meditation
- Sound baths
- Drum circle events
- Beach walk and shell hunting
- Aromatherapy
- Chromotherapy
Don’t salt rooms sound like a sweet date night idea?! Enjoy.