COMING SOON

Your Favorite Refuge

What is Bateau?

  • Boat House

    Cincinnati’s new home for wellness built on a 60×200 foot flat barge anchored on the Ohio River in the center of the city.

  • Spa Therapy & Treatments

    Rejuvenating aquatic experiences combined with natural and scientific wellness therapies that soothe the body, mind, and spirit.

  • Relaxation

    Find peace in tranquil serenity or reenergize your connections in the ultimate escape from the ordinary.

How you’ll feel

renewed, revitalized, and reinvigorated in the mind and body

FAQs

Why a barge?

People are drawn to water, and like it or not, the Ohio River is the lifeblood of our region and backbone of our community. It has sustained people in this part of the world long before the area was settled. Today, it flows through the heart of our city, offering some of the most stunning views of our dynamic and ever-changing skyline.

What type of service can I expect?

Our goal is to strike a balance between attentive and approachable, providing the most consistent, warm, and meticulous personalized experience that we can in a detail-rich setting made to exceed expectations.

Why Bateau?

The name is the French word for boat, and pronounced “ba-toe”. Inspired by Cincinnati’s heritage as the “Paris of the West” and taken from the language spoken in Spa, Belgium, commonly considered one of the original spa destinations.

What can I expect on a visit?

Our attentive staff will welcome you into the boat house and guide you on your journey. Each guest will be provided a luscious robe and towel as well as access to a personal locker in our well appointed shower and changing rooms. Explore a variety of therapeutic experiences at your own pace from the completely serene to the revitalizing. Mix service appointments or a visit to the cafe into your session of personal enjoyment as you discover rejuvenating benefits in every nook.

When do you expect to open?

Since you are visiting this site you are likely in the know and realize that we are currently in the early stages of fundraising and development. Designers and architects are working on every detail, our spa team is working on signature treatments and a therapeutic menu made to bring out your best, and our food and beverage team is establishing relationships and crafting a selection of food and drink to lift the spirit. We are on target to hit our goals and tirelessly pursuing a launch date in 2026 but will be sure to share our journey and be transparent with our progress as we move forward.

How can I get involved?

There are lots of ways to participate as we prepare for launch, signing up as a Founding Member is a huge early lift but if you have other ideas or ways you can help we are all ears. Just reach out!!