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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
Studland Sauna Hut
About: Allowing for singular sauna exeriences in their smaller space, and group sessions in their larger hut, Studland Saunna Hut have two huts location on Knoll Beach. Take in the view of Harry Rocks while you relax in their rejuvinating saunas selecting between a 30 minute and 1 hour time slot.
Prices & Time Slots:
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For up to 6 people, exclusive hire
30 mins: £40
60 mins: £60 -
Up to 10 people, exclusive hire
30 MINS: £40
60 MINS: £60
Opening Times:
- Wednesday - Monday from 7am - 7pm
- Also open for special events and celebrations
Parking: N/A
What to bring:
- Swimming clothes
- Two towels - one to sit on and one to dry with
- Bottled water
- Beach shoes or flip-flops
- Hat
- We recommend you do not wear glasses a the heat can affect the coating
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3AQ
Telephone: 07980 559143
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.