Get steamy in style
We’re calling it: 2025 is the year of the sweat.
Cold dips are still all the rage, but now it’s all about what comes before you launch yourself into the Irish Sea like a caffeinated penguin. Enter: the sauna revolution.
From sleek, sea-view sanctuaries to fire-fuelled retreats deep in the hills, Ireland is getting seriously steamy. Whether you're chasing post-run recovery, winter wellness, or just want an excuse to wear your favourite Gym+Coffee hoodie and call it a lifestyle—here's your essential hit list of where to roast your stress and plunge your problems away:
1. The Hot Box Sauna – Inchicore, Dublin
Right in the heart of D8, this urban wellness haven features five handcrafted saunas, three plunge pools, and vibes for days. It’s a full-body reset wrapped in eucalyptus steam. Yes, it’s in a business estate. And yes, it still somehow feels like a spa day.
Vibe: Industrial zen
G+C Shout: Post-sauna? Chuck on our Chill Hoodie and own that steam-wrung glow.
2. The Sauna Society – Templeogue & Lough Ennell
For lovers of wood-fired, Scandi-style saunas, Sauna Society hits the sweet spot. Their Dublin base is ideal for a quick escape, while their Lough Ennell setup feels like you’ve wandered into a lakeside fairytale.
Vibe: Steam, serenity, and social magic
Location Love: Templeogue + Mullingar = Dublin’s best day trip duo
3. Fad Saoil Saunas – Leinster-Wide
More than just a sweat session, Fad Saoil is a movement. With saunas in Greystones, Kilcoole, Clontarf, Rathmines, and Naas, they blend tradition, community and cold-water therapy like a perfectly steeped herbal tea.
Bonus Content: We chatted with founder Steve Crosbie on Episode 5 of the Gym+Coffee Podcast!
From community-building to longevity tips—and how we’ve all been mispronouncing “sauna” (it’s sow-na, not saw-na), this one’s a must-listen.
🎧 Give it a listen—available now on the Gym+Coffee Podcast wherever you get your audio fix.
Vibe: Community-focused, conversation-starting, culture-soaked wellness.
Where to Sweat:
📍 Greystones
📍 Kilcoole
📍 Clontarf Rugby Club
📍 Rathmines
📍 Naas (at The Elms Café)
Post-Plunge Fit: Throw on our G+C Clubhouse Collection—designed for comfort, crafted for community.
4. Helios Sauna – Bray, Dundrum & Wexford
If saunas had a Pinterest board, Helios would be the cover image. Premium outdoor pods, high-spec finishings, and views that make you want to put your phone away and just be. Bonus points for their Bray rooftop sauna. Sweating with a skyline? Iconic.
Vibe: Boujee in the best way
Where to Glow:
📍 Dundrum Roman Baths
📍 Bray Seafront & Rooftop
📍 Rosslare Strand
5. Driftwood Sauna – Wild Atlantic Way, Co. Clare
Set along Ireland’s west coast, Driftwood offers panoramic sea views, a roaring fire, and a fully immersive wood-fired experience. Their monthly Sauna Rituals include guided thermal leaf whisking and deep relaxation. It's a steamy love letter to the Wild Atlantic Way.
🏆 Winner of Best Waterside Sauna – UK & Ireland Sauna Awards 2024
Vibe: Nature therapy meets sauna mastery
Don’t Miss: Their wild herb garden and award-winning views
6. Wild Wellness – Cork
Not just a sauna—a full mind-body ritual. Sound baths, breathwork, and beachside views in one of Cork’s most dramatic locations. Hug your inner child. Sweat out your existential dread. Repeat.
Vibe: Deep healing in Ireland’s rawest setting
G+C Tip: Bring a cosy hoodie – your post-catharsis cuddle.
7. Samhradh’s Sauna
Wood-fired warmth meets soulful Kerry magic. Based at Cromane Beach, Samhradh’s Sauna is a local legend—and yep, they do mobile setups too. Catch them at events like Wander Wild Festival for a true sauna rave-vibe.
Vibe: Fire, sea, and unexpected joy
Match with: Soft joggers and post-plunge bliss
8. The Sea Sauna – Tower Bay, Portrane
Perched on the cliffs of North Dublin, this sauna offers wood-fired heat and unforgettable sea views. Book a sunset slot and bring tissues—either for the cold shock or the scenery.
Vibe: Moody magic and windswept wellness
Pro tip: Book ahead—it’s popular for a reason.
Final Word: Sauna Season is Every Season
These aren’t just hot wooden boxes. They’re community hubs. Mindful escapes. Your new favourite form of self-care.
Ireland’s sauna scene is on fire—literally and figuratively.
So grab a towel, bring a mate, throw on your favourite Gym+Coffee layer, and get steamy in style.
