The Mega-Plex

The Mega-Plex

🔆 Infrared Sauna 🔥 Traditional Sauna

📍 257 Allens Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, 02905

⭐ 3.5 (68 reviews) View on Google

What Visitors Say

What Visitors Liked

✓ clean bathhouse✓ open large shower✓ steam room available✓ variety of amenities✓ good value for money✓ fun atmosphere on weekends✓ mix of different clientele

What Visitors Noted

• dry sauna too dark• steam room too hot/foggy⚠ mixed feedback on cleanliness⚠ mixed feedback on staff• old and worn down building• small building size• safety concerns with parking• security issues with non-guests• layout needs improvement

Cold Plunge & Sauna

The Mega-Plex offers a traditional dry sauna and a steam room as part of its thermal wellness amenities. Spa-goers note the dry sauna is completely pitch black inside, providing a unique, intensely dark heat therapy experience that some find too dark for personal preference. The steam room is described as being very hot and often too foggy. These facilities provide spaces for relaxation and recovery within the venue.

Atmosphere

The venue is noted as a bathhouse with a fun atmosphere, especially on weekend nights like Saturdays, which attract a mix of different clientele. The overall building is described as being on the smaller end but with a layout that does well with the space. The environment is characterized as a bear club, attracting a specific crowd. Some guests note the building feels old, worn down, and messy, while others find it clean and appreciate the variety of amenities available.

Staff

Feedback on staff is mixed. Some spa-goers find the staff decent, great, accommodating, and helpful, providing useful advice. Others report negative experiences with service, including disputes over re-entry policies and a perceived need for new staff who are willing to change the venue's operational approach.

Additional Amenities

Beyond the sauna, the spa includes an open, large shower space that guests appreciate. Other mentioned amenities include vending machines with okay prices, a kitchen sink, and multiple bathrooms. The venue offers a variety of amenities that provide good value for money.

What Reviewers Love

  • Guests appreciate the open, large shower space.
  • The venue is noted for having a fun atmosphere and a mix of clientele on weekend nights.
  • Many find it offers good value for the money and a variety of amenities.

Amenities

Traditional dry saunaSteam roomOpen large shower spaceVending machinesKitchen sinkMultiple bathrooms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sauna experience like?

The traditional dry sauna is noted for being completely pitch black inside, offering a unique, dark heat therapy. The steam room is described as very hot and often too foggy.

Is the venue clean?

Opinions on cleanliness are mixed. Some guests describe it as a clean bathhouse, while others note it as old, messy, and dirty.

Are there safety concerns?

Some guests have noted safety concerns with street parking at night, citing occasional car vandalism. There have also been isolated reports of security issues with non-guests in common areas.