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Big Dipper

Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

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By the sea in Co. Mayo

Big Dipper

Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

The Big Dipper is at the BigStyle Atlantic Lodge in Killadoon, south of Louisburgh. It has a wood-fired sauna lined with alder wood, a cold plunge pool and an outdoor hot tub, all looking out over the Atlantic towards Inishturk, Clare Island and Carrowniskey Beach. On a clear day you can see Croagh Patrick.

Rated 4.8 from 153 Google reviews (October 2026)

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

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

About Big Dipper

The sauna seats 10 and the hot tub five. An open session is €25 for 50 minutes, or €170 for a private group of up to 10. Afterwards you can relax on the deck with a coffee, or a pint from P Dan's across the courtyard. The lodge also runs surf-and-spa packages.

What people say

Our summary of 153 Google reviews, averaging 4.8, read in October 2026.

The hot tub
The hot tub is mentioned in 40 reviews, which is unusual for a sauna.
Views
The views are mentioned in over 45 reviews.
Friendly staff
Friendly staff come up in more than 40 reviews.
Plunge pool
The cold plunge pool gets nearly 30 mentions.

Good to know

  • Open Friday to Sunday when we checked.
  • Private sessions can stretch to 15 people for an extra €17 each.
  • Good for a group day out with food and drink on site.

Big Dipper: quick answers

How much does Big Dipper cost?

When we checked in October 2026, sessions cost open Dipper session (sauna, hot tub and plunge) (50 minutes) for €25, private Dipper session (up to 10 people) (50 minutes) for €170. Prices can change, so confirm on their booking page.

When is Big Dipper open?

As of October 2026: Friday 3pm to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 8pm; Monday to Thursday Closed. Check their booking page before you travel.

Does Big Dipper have an ice bath?

Yes. Big Dipper has cold plunge pools beside the sauna, so you can go straight from the heat into the cold.

Where is Big Dipper?

BigStyle Atlantic Lodge, Killadoon, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, F28 DA31, in County Mayo.

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