Private hammam suite by appointment

Individuals and couples wanting a private spa experience, small groups, and people marking birthdays, weddings or a special occasion.

Price per booked session or treatment, packages and gift cards, and optional add-ons like tea, skincare products or body wraps.

• Customer service
• Online booking and scheduling
• Hygiene routines
• Social media marketing

• Landlord permission and building permits for plumbing, steam and ventilation, check before you commit
• Public health unit rules on cleaning, water and steam rooms, which vary by province
• Commercial general liability insurance that covers heat and wet-area risks
• Check whether scrub treatments are separate from regulated massage in your province before you advertise them
• Moisture and mould control, and laundry costs for towels and robes
• Quiet periods in summer, so plan pricing and promotions around seasonality
• GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the rented space, the steam and plumbing setup, and the equipment you buy. Towels, robes and laundry arrangements add to the costs.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many hourly slots you book and your pricing. Estimates suggest a minimum of about 20 hours a week, and summer may be quieter.

Check landlord permission and building permits for plumbing, steam and ventilation before you commit. Also check public health unit rules on cleaning, water and steam rooms in your province, and whether scrub treatments are separate from regulated massage.