A St. Kilda Beach Laundrette & Solarium Centre

If I lived in the area, I’d ditch the washing machine and use these guys instead. Great value and make life easier!

Who would have thought sun tanning while you wait for your laundry? Crazy combination of services, but for some reason or other it works. Right on the corner of Carlisle Street you will see a bright red window front displaying the words «Solarium,» although upon entering it becomes evident that this little local beauty is a laundromat as well. The front of the store is the laundry, huge coin operated washers and dryers line the walls with locals, tourists and backpackers all idly chatting while they wait for their washing. Further down the back of the shop are the sunbeds, you can just pay for a casual visit or otherwise you can also pay for a multiple session card. A single session will set you back about $ 9 (which is very cheap in comparison to the bigger chain companies,) or $ 60 will get you 10 sessions and $ 110 will get you 20. The pricing really is the cheapest I have seen in Melbourne so far, and what better way to pass your laundry time, then to get yourself a quick summer tan too.