Funkytown Sauna
Fountainstown, Co. Cork
- Wood-fired
- On the beach
- Sea view
Happy Place Saunas
Fountainstown, Co. Cork
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Happy Place Saunas
Fountainstown, Co. Cork
Happy Place Saunas runs three saunas on the beach at Fountainstown, about 20 minutes from Cork city. They range from a small six-person sauna to a large one that takes twelve, all looking out to sea, with the beach right there for a cold dip between rounds.
Rated 4.9 from 45 Google reviews (October 2026)
- On the beach
- Sea view
- Group bookings
At a glance
- Where
- Fountainstown, Co. Cork
- Setting
- By the sea
- The sauna
- Not listed
- Cooling off
- Sea swim nearby
- Facilities
- Not listed
- Groups
- Group bookings available
- Access
- Not listed
- Last checked
- October 2026
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About Happy Place Saunas
When we checked, a shared hour cost €20 and a shared half hour in the medium sauna €10, paid on arrival. Private sessions start at €40 for half an hour in the small sauna, up to €180 for an hour in the large one for a group of twelve.
Getting in and out of the sea is easiest around high tide, so it's worth timing your booking with the tide if you plan to swim.
What people say
Our summary of 45 Google reviews, averaging 4.9, read in October 2026.
- The welcome
- Friendly, helpful staff come up in a large share of reviews, often by name, with regulars saying it's the same every visit.
- Properly hot
- Reviewers describe the saunas as genuinely hot, with wood-burning stoves and steam, and say they hold their heat well.
- Clean, with a view
- Spotless saunas and the sea view out the back window are mentioned again and again.
- Time it with the tide
- Several say the sea swim is best when the tide is in, when you can hop between sauna and sea easily.
Good to know
- Book online and pay on arrival.
- There are three saunas of different sizes, so check which one your booking is for.
- Time your visit near high tide if you want to swim.
- There's little storage at the saunas, so bring a bag for your things. Reviewers mention showers across the road.
- Bring water and a towel to sit on.
Happy Place Saunas: quick answers
How much does Happy Place Saunas cost?
When we checked in October 2026, sessions cost shared session, large or small sauna (60 minutes) for €20, shared session, medium sauna (30 minutes) for €10, private session, small sauna (up to 6) (30 minutes) for €40, private session, small sauna (up to 6) (60 minutes) for €80, private session, medium sauna (up to 8) (60 minutes) for €100, private session, large sauna (up to 12) (60 minutes) for €180. Prices can change, so confirm on their booking page.
Where is Happy Place Saunas?
Fountainstown Beach, Co. Cork, in County Cork.
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