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The Sauna Donabate

Donabate, Co. Dublin

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By the sea in Co. Dublin

The Sauna Donabate

Donabate, Co. Dublin

The Sauna Donabate is beside the beach on Balcarrick Road, with two cedar dry saunas looking straight out at the Irish Sea. Outside there are ice baths and hot and cold showers on the deck, with changing rooms inside.

Rated 4.8 from 88 Google reviews (October 2026)

  • Cold plunge
  • Sea view
  • Showers
  • Changing area
  • Group bookings
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At a glance

Where
Donabate, Co. Dublin
Setting
By the sea
The sauna
Not listed
Cooling off
Cold plunge, Sea swim nearby
Facilities
Showers, Changing area
Groups
Group bookings available
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

About The Sauna Donabate

Sessions are 55 minutes, with room for up to 18 people, and they take walk-ins when there's space. When we checked, an off-peak session was €16.95 and a standard one €19.95. Regulars can bring that down a lot with the bundles: the Gold bundle works out at €10 a session.

It's open seven days, with morning and evening sessions on weekdays and long days at the weekend.

What people say

Our summary of 88 Google reviews, averaging 4.8, read in October 2026.

Peaceful
A peaceful atmosphere is mentioned in 20 reviews, and the setting and sea views come up again and again.
Ice baths
The ice baths are described as properly freezing, and they're one of the most talked-about parts.
A good host
People mention hosts who explain everything clearly for first-timers.
Quiet sessions
Some reviewers had the whole sauna to themselves at quieter times.

Good to know

  • Walk-ins are welcome if there's space, but booking is safer at weekends.
  • Weekday sessions run in a morning block and an evening block, with a break in the afternoon.
  • Bundles bring the price down to around €10 to €15 a session.
  • Hot and cold showers on the deck, and changing rooms inside.

The Sauna Donabate: quick answers

How much does The Sauna Donabate cost?

When we checked in October 2026, sessions cost off-peak session (55 minutes) for €16.95, standard session (55 minutes) for €19.95, bronze bundle: 4 sessions in 5 weeks for €60, silver bundle: 8 sessions in 5 weeks for €100, gold bundle: 12 sessions in 4 weeks for €120. Prices can change, so confirm on their booking page.

When is The Sauna Donabate open?

As of October 2026: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2pm, and 6pm to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 8pm. Check their booking page before you travel.

Does The Sauna Donabate have an ice bath?

Yes. The Sauna Donabate has cold plunge pools beside the sauna, so you can go straight from the heat into the cold.

Where is The Sauna Donabate?

Balcarrick Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 V064, in County Dublin.

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