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Sandycove Sauna

Kinsale, Co. Cork

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By the sea in Co. Cork

Sandycove Sauna

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Sandycove Sauna is on Sandycove beach near Kinsale, a well-known spot for sea swimmers. The sauna has a semicircular window looking straight out to sea, and the cold half of the session is a run into the Atlantic.

Rated 5.0 from 10 Google reviews (October 2026)

  • On the beach
  • Sea view
  • Barrel sauna
  • Group bookings
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At a glance

Where
Kinsale, Co. Cork
Setting
By the sea
The sauna
Barrel
Cooling off
Sea swim nearby
Facilities
Not listed
Groups
Group bookings available
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

About Sandycove Sauna

Sessions are an hour and cost €20 when we checked. The hosts are good with first-timers who are nervous about the cold water, and give practical advice before you go in.

What people say

Our summary of 10 Google reviews, averaging 5.0, read in October 2026.

The window
The sea view through the curved window gets special mentions.
Straight into the sea
Reviewers love running from the heat straight into the water.
Kind hosts
Several first-timers say the advice they got made the cold swim easy.

Good to know

  • Hour-long sessions for €20.
  • Closed Tuesday and Thursday when we checked.
  • Sandycove is a sea-swimming spot, but check the conditions before you go in.

Sandycove Sauna: quick answers

How much does Sandycove Sauna cost?

When we checked in October 2026, sessions cost sauna session (60 minutes) for €20. Prices can change, so confirm on their booking page.

When is Sandycove Sauna open?

As of October 2026: Monday 11am to 6pm; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 4pm to 7pm; Thursday Closed; Friday 4pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Check their booking page before you travel.

Where is Sandycove Sauna?

Sandycove Beach, near the slipway, Kinsale, Co. Cork, in County Cork.

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