After a particularly rough few months both mentally and physically, my wife purchased me a total relaxation package from Groupon for this location, which included a 20 minute infrared sauna, a 60 minute float, and 30 minutes in a zero gravity massage chair. I have floated before and enjoy the experience, so fair or not, I found myself comparing my visit to East Coast Float Spa to my regular float location. Here's my thoughts on the experience. The infrared sauna was just not my thing. The actual room was lovely, but the sauna area was a bit small for me. I don't sauna often, but when I do I like to lay down. The booth was too short to even accommodate my 6'3" frame in a reclining position using the back support against one of the walls. I also whacked my head pretty good when I stood up when my time was up. This was no one's fault but my own, but just another note about the size of the actual sauna booth.
The float tub and shower/changing room was perfectly functional and comfortable, and I had a very nice float. Far superior to any float capsule or "tube", this room was long and spacious enough for me to stretch my arms over my head or spread them out to both sides with a few inches to spare in each direction. While this was a very nice float tub, it was very clinical and sterile feeling. This is where my unavoidable comparisons started really piling up. The float tubs at Float NJ in Marlton are just...nicer. There is little to no difference functionally, but there is much more thought behind the aesthetics at Float NJ, and if I'm going somewhere for a total relaxation experience, those things make a difference to me.
Finally, after showering off again, I headed to the pot-float room for my zero gravity massage chair time. Good God was that thing amazing! Definitely the highlight of the experience and the perfect way to wrap up my time at East Coast Float Spa. Just a word or warning: if you are claustrophobic, this may not be for you. The chair tilts back and really envelops your arms, legs and even head. It felt pretty amazing for me, but I could see some people have serious, "Nope" moments.
So, I very much enjoyed my time at East Coast Float Spa, but I didn't enjoy the main event as much as I do at Float NJ. The staff were all very nice and attentitve and the facility was very clean and well maintained, but given their similar price points, even with East Coast being much closer to me, I don't think I would come here to float again. Those massage chairs on the other hand, I'd pop in there any time for those! read more