THE PAVILLON
Arrive and start slowing down
More spacious, more comfortable and thoughtfully designed, our new changing rooms extend your wellness experience from the moment you arrive.
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Experience sauna in a whole new way
At the heart of the Pavillon, our immersive Aufguss ritual—a guided multisensory sauna experience in a space designed specifically for this unique ceremony.
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Breathe at your own pace
Discover four cold baths thoughtfully designed to complement Aufguss sessions and enrich your thermal journey.
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Soak in the light
Enjoy hot baths filled with natural light and breathtaking new views of the river, creating a peaceful and restorative atmosphere.
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Reconnect with nature
Inspired by Québec's landscapes, the Pavillon blends lush greenery, natural materials, sound and light to create a deeply calming environment.
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Take time to connect
The Pavillon encourages people to come together and connect, always driven by the essence of Bota Bota: well-being.
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Enjoy new horizons
Discover Montreal from a whole new perspective. From the outdoor hot tub, the terraces, and the large windows of the Pavillon, let your gaze wander over the spectacular panoramic views.
DISCOVER
A new way to experience the water circuit.
Boat
Our first floating spa, combining treatments, massage therapy, and dining in a deeply relaxing environment.
Gardens
Our Gardens, a place where greenery, natural light, and seasonal events come together in a welcoming atmosphere.
Pavillon
Our brand-new vessel, offering you an enhanced, more immersive, and sensory experience.
IMMERSION
The Pavillon in Photos
Every space has been thoughtfully designed to inspire calm, comfort and escape, all set to the rhythm of the river.
FEATURED IN
The whole experience is five-stars, from boarding and the sensory sauna ritual to relaxing in a garden hammock with the scent of lilacs wafting by.
Toronto Guardian
The new vessel will feature a sauna, hot and cold baths and “immersive experiences" that blend light, sound, and natural elements.
CTV News
The sprawling, nearly 20,000-square-foot second vessel includes accessible locker rooms, multiple cold-plunge stations and the spa’s first indoor bath.
The Sudbury Star
Bota Bota's new Pavillon strikes a different chord: social connection is encouraged, and quiet conversation is allowed.
The Gazette
The Pavillion isn’t just an expansion: it’s a brighter, greener and fresher version of Bota Bota. A must-see spot you need to check out whether you're a Montreal visitor or local.
Time Out Montréal
The Pavillon was designed to celebrate its unique waterfront setting while creating a deeper connection between guests and their surroundings.
Retail Insider
Sink into one of the hot tubs at Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau, who’ve just inaugurated a second boat, stunningly designed by Sid Lee Architecture.
Diary Of A Social Gal
There was an increase in capacity, but it’s also about giving more experiences, more different experiences, and better experiences than we’ve had traditionally.
Ottawa Citizen
(...) everything you need to feel like you’ve escaped the city without actually leaving it.
Fashion Magazine
(...) sited on the St. Lawrence River in Montréal’s Old Port, giving you something surprisingly difficult to find downtown: the feeling of physically leaving the city while its skyline remains right in front of you.
Best Kept Montreal
Taking full advantage of its unique aquatic context, the Pavillon unfolds as a sequence of sweeping views.
Azure MagazineFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pavillon is Bota Bota's newest space, located in Old Montreal. It expands the thermal experience with thoughtfully designed spaces dedicated to relaxation, well-being and reconnection. Guests can enjoy a panoramic sauna overlooking the St. Lawrence River, indoor hot tubs, new cold plunge pools, relaxation areas and completely redesigned changing rooms.
The Pavillon introduces several new features that enhance the Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau experience, including: a panoramic sauna designed for Aufguss sessions; indoor sensory hot tubs; new cold plunge pools; bright relaxation spaces overlooking the St. Lawrence River; and modernized changing rooms. These new spaces complement the existing thermal experience offered across the Boat and the Gardens.
Yes. Access to the Pavillon is included with every Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau water circuit reservation. Guests are free to move between the Pavillon, the Boat, the gardens and the riverfront decks throughout their visit to enjoy the complete thermal experience.
The Pavillon is located within Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau in Old Montreal. It is an integral part of the spa experience and is easily accessible by car, bicycle or public transit. Its waterfront setting on the St. Lawrence River contributes to the unique atmosphere that defines Bota Bota.
The Boat and the Pavillon offer two complementary experiences at Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau. The Boat is dedicated to peace, quiet and deep relaxation. It houses the treatment and massage areas, where silence is encouraged to promote deep relaxation (except on Thursdays). The Pavillon offers a more social atmosphere, where quiet conversation is welcome. Guests can enjoy the new panoramic sauna, indoor hot tubs and relaxing spaces overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
