Hope Floats helped save my life. If you dare think I'm the tiniest bit hyperbolic, I'll say to you: Hope Floats and the passionate, knowledgeable, kind staff have been instrumental in the recovery of my body, mind and soul. Since joining Hope Floats, for a monthly membership fee that pays for itself within the first week of each month I've been coming here -- I have lost over fifteen pounds, I have eliminated what-had-been chronic back pain (lower and upper, which I had not even realized until all the pressure in all the joints throughout my body had been alleviated within the first fifteen minutes of my very first session of floatation therapy. The help I have received at Hope Floats for well over a year now has allowed me to maintain a pain-free lifestyle that is only becoming more and more active; however, the physical therapy of floating, along with consistent infrared, full-spectrum sauna, is not even the most important reason I return to Hope Floats. I can meditate when I once never could. In the tank, I have reached states of meditation in which, deprived of any light source within the tank, I see light of variegated tones--most often and most consistency of the purple and white variety. Now, I have wanted to believe others when they told me about their experience with meditation and have listened when they described the transcendental states experienced during such meditation, but I couldn't without experience of my own, which I've found in the floatation therapy offered by the lovely folks at Hope Floats. Lastly, I would not write anything resembling the above review were it not based on 100% lived-experience and seek soothing recovery at Hope Floats. -- Mike K read more

Great service and atmosphere, friendly people, and reasonable prices. I was delighted when I walked in the door to be greeted with a warm welcome. I did the cold bath for the first time and the guidance I received from the staff was great and took away my nerves. I plan to return there regularly and have already told a few people about place. I would call it a hidden gem! read more

The actual services were great. I did the full spectrum sauna and float. However, I was given no instructions other than you are in this room for 30 minutes then across the hall for an hour. Luckily I read the float instructions online before coming in so I knew what to do but this was my first time and it would've been helpful if someone walked me through everything. read more

The fascia stretch is fantastic. And floating is wonderful. Lots of therapeutic services and friendly staff.

There are not a lot of cold plunges in the area and decided to go to Bethesda as I saw you could rent your own room with a sauna + cold plunge! I was very impressed with the set up. Got there at 8am in a Saturday and had a great time! Since I was the first one in there I believe the dry sauna was just getting warmed up and didn't get to really sweat from it but was able to sweat a bit before jumping into the cold plunge. Great experience and highly recommend trying it out and facing your fears with the cold water read more

I loooooove the infrared sauna here. The staff is laid-back and friendly. The price is very reasonable to me. An absolute rejuvenating experience every time I go there. I highly recommend it. I love their service - either for my health or for pampering myself. read more

I chose the rating of 10, EXCELLENT because the staff were kind, it was my birthday so to celebrate in a relaxing and pleasant environment was lovely. I look forward to returning soon. read more

I've been coming to Hope Floats since 2018. The floats really relax me and I just feel amazing after. They offer so many more services now too which I am excited to try out! read more

I got a myofascial stretch massage with Marcus at Hope Floats, it was amazing. I've had both myofascial and thai massage before, and my physical therapist had recommended him because I didn't just want a typical deep tissue massage, but to improve my range of motion. His techniques are really effective, my range of motion in my legs/hips was much better afterwards. I highly recommend. read more

A lovely spa! Hope Floats is a very clean and cozy space with friendly and helpful staff. The far infrared sauna is a lifesaver in this frigid winter. The private sauna rooms offer the sauna, a shower with soaps to clean off afterwards, and towels, robe, slippers, and a bottle of water. There is plenty of space for changing. I feel so warm and relaxed after a sauna session and am less bothered by the cold. My sleep quality is also much improved after a sauna visit. Thank you! read more

I received a gift card from my son, who shared that his wife enjoy going to this kind of spa. I went for the first time, I really didn't know what to expect so I was a little nervous. I was greeted by Lynette the manager who was very kind and understanding with me. She explained everything on how it works and what I can expect from this experience. I enjoyed and benefited from the experience and plan to return again. read more

Love this spa for the serene setting and caring staff. I now live out of town and return here when I'm back visiting. Wonderful way to destress. read more

We had a wonderful time celebrating my friends birthday at Hope Floats. None of us in the group had ever tried sensory deprivation tanks, so it was a new and interesting experience for all! Each of us received our own private room for the sensory deprivation tank, complete with a shower and toiletries for washing off before and after. After about an hour in the tank, we used their 2-3 person sauna. The staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming, and even laid out the champagne and snacks we brought in the reception area for us to enjoy after our floats. Bring your hair brush or comb from home if you need to restyle your hair after the tank, because your hair will certainly get wet. There is a room with mirrors and hair dryers supplied. We had our session in the evening, so I had no problem leaving my hair wet to return home. read more

Very nice clean facilities and nice staff. The sauna was a dry sauna and the cold plunge was very cold at 41 degrees. I only lasted a minute at a time in the cold plunge but so good for my muscles and mood. read more

Bathroom was dirty including hair in the sink and on the floor, shower stall in float room was dirty, the float felt claustrophobic and very slippery trying to get out bc no handles anywhere, the bath mats in the float room were not non slip, the shower leaked water all over the floor because of a bad seal, the "amenities area" had a basket of tangled hair equipment and brushes with hair in them, so no won't recommend or return read more

I was greeted immediately by a very nice staff member and given a thorough explanation of how everything works. It made for a very comfortable experience. read more

Overview: Visited for the first time and did a 30 min contrast therapy session followed by 60min float session. The owner's son manning the front desk was cordial and knowledgeable, definitely appreciate him- did a good job of explaining what to expect for my first time in contrast (cold plunge after sauna was painful but so worth it for the health benefits and after effects of relaxation!). Did 12 mins in IR (infrared) dry sauna with light therapy, then went straight into the cold plunge tank for 2 mins x2 rounds of this as recommended. Overall good experience! Loved: Interior of lobby/waiting area was cute. Love the look and feel of the IR sauna. Would I Recommend? Yes, for the contrast therapy. Float tank, just depends how picky you are. Suggestions for Improvement: 1. Found a hair floating in the cold plunge tank and float tank- while I understand it's similar to a public pool, it still was a bit gross and gives off the psychological impression it may not be the cleanest. Perhaps find some way to filter the hair out/have a staff member come in between each guest and manually scoop out. 2. Float tank seems older and not super aesthetically appealing, not sure if all tanks appear similar as the one I was in but perhaps invest in newer more modern looking equipment to create more of a "luxury service" feel and help with marketing in that respect. Appearance plays a huge role in customer experience and first impression. 3. The float tank I was in had an odd musty smell which was a bit distracting for the experience (and I do not have a sensitive nose as I'm usually quite congested). Wonder if there's any way to incorporate aromatherapy device inside float tank? 4. Head floatie rest didn't look the cleanest (I'm sure it was just the salt residue) but perhaps just switch it out to a completely dry one between guests for appearance purposes. read more

A group of us tried the sensory deprivation experience for one hour. It was kind of interesting because you float in the dark for an hour and it first starts off with whale noises and music and then is completely silent. This experience is especially good for someone who practices mindfulness or meditation exercises. I probably wouldn't go again because it is quite expensive but it was fun to try for it one time experience. TLDR: Cool experience but expensive ! read more

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The facilities are clean and calming. The infrared sauna is very effective. Keegan was so helpful at the front desk.

Friendly and informative staff, very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Wonderful massage.

Contrast therapy at 8 am the morning after Christmas was a great re-set mentally and physically! Lynette made us feel very welcomed. I did 4 rounds of cold/sauna, ending with cold. Comfortable, clean room with a shower. My session was 30 minutes but I could have stayed in that sauna a lot longer! read more

Great service / clean saunas and very calming . The saunas are well maintained and calibrated .

What a sweet and restful wellness spot nicely tucked away from Bethesda's growing skyline and road construction. Plenty of parking. I LOVED it. Lynette took great care of onboarding me. Very warm, open and authentic. The space is very clean and well-appointed. It was an excellent combo with my Puree 3 day juice feast. The juicefeast with the ulitmate sauna over the course of 3 days of Juicefeasting went well beyond my desired results. My score is a 10 - as I plan to return to the Ultimate Sauna and try out the Flotation tank and other services. I also appreciate having early morning appointment options. I will be back. Still feeling the JOY for my Ultimate Sauna. read more

The first room ended up having an issue with the tank, where there was a loud clicking sound. I called on the intercom and was offered another service to keep me occupied until a resolution could be decided on. Right when I was about out of time, another room was available and I was able to complete my float as planned. The entire experience was great and smoothly navigated. As previous trips at the old location had shown, I was in good hands and would be taken care of. Thank you! read more

Friendly and inviting place. The cold plunge was awesome with the dry sauna and shower. I felt extremely relaxed the whole time and the float pod put me right to sleep. read more

This was my 3rd float and sauna experience and I loved it. The more you utilize this type of therapy, the better you get at it. The location is convenient with accessible parking. It's also a very beautiful and peaceful space. I like that everything is contained in one room so that you can shower and sauna or shower and float in the privacy of the room you're assigned. My skin loves the epsom salt. It glows after. Also, my lower back felt much better too. I've been experiencing some pain there and flotation helped it. Mentally, floating in a sensory deprivation tank allowed me to meditate, and ultimately I fell asleep. I'd never completely fallen asleep in the tank, but did this time. I think that I now receive the full benefit of the therapy. I look forward to including it in my monthly or bi-monthly self care routine. read more

Great ambiance and friendly owner. I really enjoyed the flotation therapy tank, it was very refreshing. Will be back again to try their other therapy services! read more

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I've found a new love:-) One of the best things I've done for myself in years! After floating in a salt water, sensory deprivation tank, at the lovely Hope Floats in Bethesda, I literally felt like someone pushed my reset button! The relaxing meditation music at the beginning of the float session was wonderful; I felt like a mermaid listening to whales court. It was really beautiful... primordial. If I didn't know better, I could have been floating in warm Caribbean waters, without the concern of a shark attack! Do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment now, especially if you love the ocean. I'd always wanted to try floating and am mad at myself for waiting so long! This special spa therapy left me unbelievably energized and feeling happy! Hope Floats is spotless, pretty and well managed. Lynette was warm, friendly and down to earth. She looked relaxed and peaceful, like she'd been on vacation for a month... and I think I know exactly why!!! Thank you for such a rejuvenating experience! I'll be back soon for my next float... part of a 3-session discounted package I bought today. I knew there was absolutely no chance I'd let too much time pass before visiting again. I feel so lucky to have found this delightful spa... read more

Visited Hope Floats a handful times and I have been enjoying the facility and services. The facility is inviting, clean, and airy. The staff is affable and welcoming. The contrast of heat and cold plunge is my favorite service. I have recommended the Hope Floats to friends and a few have already subscribed to the monthly membership. E read more

Best place ever with the best owners. Just a wonderful environment to relax with a float or cold plunge. More people in the world should be taking advantage of these services for mental wellness. A++++ Stay at it Kimmy and Lynette! We love Hope Floats. read more

Very nice spa excellent ambiance had a float therapy session for one hour. Amazing experience very relaxing being at one with your thoughts I would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a stress reliever. read more

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Excellent facilities and great staff. I tried the contrast therapy room my first visit and signed up for a membership right after. The contrast therapy room contains an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and shower (you have the whole room to yourself). Each is high quality, comfortable, and sanitary. I leave feeling better than when I showed up every time! I would highly recommend Hope Floats read more

Kimmy is the nicest human. She is so kind and empathetic. The sauna and salt float helped me immensely after a traumatic event.

Wonderful, relaxing experience. Best 60 minutes spent. Nice facility, overall great experience read more

I took advantage of their beginner float package. It's a great way to relax and it feels like you're floating on a cloud. It's also warm so not an issue during winter use. The staff is very helpful with explaining everything and making sure you're comfortable. It's a cozy setting and clean. Will be back! read more

The staff was not very inviting, we felt like we were an inconvenience for her. Not very professional with staff having a baby at work and not wearing any shoes. read more

I am a returning Hope Floats customer and I had a wonderful experience during my recent visit. I did the Hope Floats experience (30 mins sauna + 60 mins float) and it was a great way to unwind from the week and recover from a recent hiking trip. read more

I really enjoy floating or reduced environmental stimulation therapy so I was really looking forward to returning to Hope Floats to use a certificate given to me as a birthday gift. My float experience was far from relaxing due to loud environmental noise that I could hear and feel vibrations while underwater in an enclosed flotation pod. I wanted to leave the float session five minutes in but stayed and hoped the conditions would improve but they did not. The sounds/noises from pounding footsteps, wait room conversations, cleaning were jarring which made this float experience very stressful! read more

It was a new and different experience that I really enjoyed. So relaxing! Disconnect for an hour and just be by yourself.

Staff is very welcoming and friendly and makes sure experience is the best it can be. It is very clean and they provide good products for the shower (if you're floating or doing something that requires showering). They make sure the water in the tanks is a nice temperature and it's always so relaxing. I come here when I am feeling stressed or need a good nights sleep and I always feel so refreshed afterward. read more