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Studland Sauna Hut
About: Take in views of Old Harry Rocks, watch the skies come alive with the most awesome sunrises and give yourself some proper R&R. Perfect in all weathers – it’s never too wet or wild for a sauna!
Studland Sauna Hut have two gorgeous beach saunas for you to spend time in – Little and Large. Each booking is for exclusive hire, so bring your friends, family or have it all to yourself! Open 7am-7pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they are also happy to open by appointment.
Price & Time Slots:
The Little Hut - The original sauna hut with sea views
- Up to 6 people, exclusive hire
- 30 mins: £40, 60 mins: £60
The Large Hut - New bespoke sauna for up to 10 people
- 30 mins: £40, 60 mins: £60
Opening Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sundays, from 7am-7pm
Parking: N/A
What to bring: Please bring your swimming clothes, TWO towels (one to sit on and one to dry with) and some water. You may also like to wear suitable shoes (beach shoes or flip-flops) and a hat.
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Telephone: 07980 559143
Swanage Bay Sauna
About: Swanage Bay Sauna is a hand built, traditional sauna located on the stunning Jurassic Coast, right at the waters-edge of Swanage Bay. With ceiling height windows overlooking the bay and offering unrivalled views of the sunrise over the sea, this is a space for you to benefit from the power of the hot sauna and the cool, blue sea.
Choose from a shared, communal sauna for up to five people or a private sauna for you and your group of up to 10 people. Open daily from 7am to 7pm it’s the perfect place to relax and benefit from a health-boosting hot sauna and cold dip.
Price & Time Slots:
Community Sauna 'EBB'
- Choose sessions from 15 minutes to an hour
- A maximum of 5 people
- £5pp per 15 minutes
Private Sauna 'FLOW'
- Exclusive use for 10 to 30 people
- 30 minutes £40, 60 minutes £70, 90 minutes £105 or two hours £140
Memberships available ... find out more.
Opening Times: Open every day from 7am-7pm
Parking: N/A
What to bring: Please bring your swimming clothes, TWO towels (one to sit on and one to dry with) and some water. You may also like to wear suitable shoes (beach shoes or flip-flops) and a hat.
Address: Shore Place, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorsetm BH19 1LB
Telephone: 07980 559143
Revive Wild Sauna
About: Revive Wild Sauna provides an outdoor sauna and cold water experience in a range of Dorset locations. Visit Bowleaze Cove for their beach side sauna, their shoreline sauna at Pier Bandstand or Portland Marina for a unique floating sauna.
You can warm up in the sauna and then cool down with a dip in the sea or cold water facilities. Revive Wild Sauna provide sessions as private, group or communal. Guided experiences are additionally available to explain sauna culture and cold water therapy.
Prices & Time Slots:
- Communal: Weymouth Beach - 1 hour - £12.00
- Private: Weymouth Beach - 1 hour - £81.60
- Well-being: Weymouth Beach - 1 hour - £2.50
Opening Times:
- Monday - Closed
- Tuesday - Weymouth Beach
- Wednesday - Bowleaze Cove
- Thursday - Portland Marina
- Friday - Bowleaze Cove
- Saturday & Sunday - Bowleaze Cove, Pier Bandstand & Portland Marina
Parking: N/A
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- A water bottle
- Two towels (one to lay down before sitting in the sauna and one to dry off with at the end)
Addresses:
- Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, DT3 6PW
- Pier Bandstand, Weymouth
- Portland Marina, Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1DX
Telephone: 07515 254615
Seaside Sauna Hut
About: Unwind in the 70 degree celcuis sauna at Seaside Sauna Hut. This wood-fired sauna uses kiln-fird wood and has L-shaped seating allowing for up to six visitors enjoy at a time. The sea is right next to the hut, giving beautiful views and a place for a cool dip after your session - Seaside Sauna Hut provide slip-on shoes for just this! Be calmed by the sound of the crackling fire and use the cold buckets of water for a soak and bottlled water to stay hydrated.
Prices & Time Slots:
- Communal sessions - £10
- Full-moon saunas - £10
- Private Hire - £60 1 hour / £120 2 hours
Opening Times: Thursdays - Tuesdays from 10:30am - 7:00pm
Parking: There is a car park prior to arriving at the beach at the bottom of the hill
What to bring:
- A bathing suit
- 2x towels
- A water bottle
- Flip flops
Address: Seaside Sauna Haus, Seatown Beach, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6JU
Telephone: 07845 576 112
Shoreline Sauna
About: Shoreline Sauna is a luxury wood-fired mobile sauna located on the corner of a sandy beach with stunning sea views of the Jurassic Coast. Relax and unwind before taking a refreshing dip! Take a recommend 10-15 minutes in the sauna, optionally wearing a sauna hat which are provided. This sauna is between 70-80°C. Afterward, cool down with buckets of cold water, a plunge in the sea (with caution), or simply stand outside. Repeat this cycle for a revitalizing experience.
Prices & Time Slots:
- Communal Sauna - 1 hour Session - £15
- Full Moon Sauna - 1 hour Session - £15
- Private Sauna (up to 6 people) - 1 hour - £60
- Private Sauna (up to 6 people) - 2 hr 15 min - £120.00
Opening Times:
- Thursdays - Sundays
- Bank holidays and special events
Parking: N/A
What to bring:
- A swimsuit without metal fastenings (if booking a private session, you're not required to wear a swimsuit in the sauna, however, you are required to 'cover up' out of the sauna and during the cold element of the session)
- A tea towel/small towel to sit on inside the sauna
- A water bottle to drink while in the sauna
- Flip flops, or wetsuit shoes, to wear walking to the sea
- There is a small changing area, so you can arrive with your swimwear underneath your clothes
- A Dryrobe or bathrobe are optional
Address: Sandy Beach, Lyme Regis
Telephone: 07956560919
The Island Sauna Portland
About: The Island Sauna is a handcrafted traditional barrel sauna positioned next to a quiet ‘locals beach’ offering excellent sea dipping. There’s a cider barrel cold plunge and a fresh water hose too. Uninterrupted Sea views across Portland Harbour where dolphins are often spotted.
The focus here is on providing an authentic wood fired sauna experience, hosted by professional and enthusiastic individuals with wellness at their heart.
Multi sensory sauna rituals guided by international and local sauna masters are a popular monthly experience and help guide participants back to a sense of wholeness.
Communal, private, bespoke guided and family sessions available daily.
Prices & Time Slots:
- Communal £10 per person
- Private £70/£80 based on 8 sharing
- Family & bespoke events POA
Opening Times:
- Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
- Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
- Wednesday 7:30am -12pm
- Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
- Friday 7:30am - 9:30pm
- Saturday 8am - 5:00pm
- Sunday 8am - 5pm
Parking: Onsite parking or free parking onstreet adjacent
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- A water bottle
- Two towels (one to lay down before sitting in the sauna and one to dry yourself afterwards)
Address: The Island Sauna, Black Barge Beach, Mulberry Avenue, Portland, Dorset DT5 1FA
Telephone: 07969 035826
The Saltwater Sauna
About: The Saltwater Sauna is a Nordic bathing experience that brings together ancient wisdom with modern wellness techniques, featuring contrast therapy, heat exposure, cold immersion, & connection. This beachside sauna also offers guided rituals; a 1.5hr session with salt inhalations, a scrub, steam aromatherapy infusions, thermal leaf whisking, and a honey moisturising mask. As the heat intensifies, the option to cool off with a sea dip or cool shower provides the perfect contrast.
Prices & Time Slots:
Sandbanks
- Private - 2hrs - £160
- Private - 1 hr 30 min - £120
- Private - 1 hr 5 min - £85
- Communal - 1 hr 5 min - £15
- Private - 35 min - £55
- Individual Bathing Ritual - £175
Avon
- Private - 1 hr 5 min - £70
- Communal - 1 hr 5 min - £15
Opening Times: Various dates and times, bookings will open 28 days before the session starts.
Parking:
- Sandbanks - Sandbanks Car Park or Banks Road
- Avon - Avon Run Road Car Park or Avon Beach Car Park
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- A water bottle
- Two towels (one to sit on in the sauna and one to dry off with at the end)
- Swim shoes recommended for bookings at Avon
Addresses:
- Sandbanks Beach towards Bournemouth, located next to the volleyball nets
- From Avon Run Road Car Park make your way onto the promenade using the stairs and turn right towards The Noisy Lobster. Located next to the 'occasion huts'
Telephone: N/A email at hello@thesaltwatersauna.com
FAQs
Can you put a sauna on the beach?
Yes, saunas on the beach can be found all over Dorset's coastline. The strinking difference between a hot sauna and the cold, fresh sea water provides a unique and revitalising experience. We have gathered the best sea saunas in Dorset in this guide.
What are the outdoor sauna in Dorset prices?
The cost for outdoor saunas in Dorset range between £12 - £80. Outdoor sauna prices are dependent on whether the user chooses a communal session, sharing the sauna with people, or a private session. Select saunas provide memberships for regular sauna use at a discounted price.