The Sweaty Sanctuary Sauna

Inch Beach, Co. Cork

The Sweaty Sanctuary is a sauna at Inch Beach in East Cork, near Whitegate. When the weather is good there's a fire going outside, and you can make s'mores between rounds and the sea.

Rated 5.0 from 43 Google reviews (October 2026)

On the beach
Sea view
Barrel sauna
Showers
Group bookings

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

About The Sweaty Sanctuary Sauna

It's simple to book and good value. When we checked, a shared session cost €10 for 30 minutes or €20 for an hour, and a private hour for up to 10 people was €100. Packages of 6 or 10 sessions knock the price down further.

What people say

Our summary of 43 Google reviews, averaging 5.0, read in October 2026.

The host: The host is named in many reviews for being welcoming and helpful.
Fire and s'mores: The fire pit and s'mores are a fun extra people remember.
A highlight: Several visitors say it was the best part of their trip to Cork.

Good to know

30-minute sessions for €10 are a cheap way to try it.
Closed Monday to Wednesday when we checked.
A private hour for 10 people is €100, so €10 each.
This is Inch Beach in East Cork, not Inch in Kerry.

Sessions and prices

Sessions and prices at The Sweaty Sanctuary Sauna
Shared session30 minutes	€10
Shared session60 minutes	€20
Private group session, up to 1030 minutes	€50
Private group session, up to 1060 minutes	€100
10 x 60-minute sessions	€160

Prices when we checked in October 2026.

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5pm to 9pm
Friday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 8pm

Finding it

Inch Beach East, Whitegate, Co. Cork

Directions in Google Maps