The Wild Atlantic Sauna

Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

The Wild Atlantic Sauna is run by Sláinte Saunas by the pier at Old Head Beach near Louisburgh, on the shores of Clew Bay. The wood-fired sauna was recently upgraded to a bigger one that holds around 14 people.

Rated 4.6 from 71 Google reviews (October 2026)

Wood-fired
On the beach
Sea view
Changing area
Group bookings

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

About The Wild Atlantic Sauna

Shared sessions are €15 for 45 minutes. To cool off, jump off the pier or walk in from the sandy beach. Sláinte Saunas also builds saunas and runs a second site in Dublin.

What people say

Our summary of 71 Google reviews, averaging 4.6, read in October 2026.

Sea dips: Seawater and sea dips come up in over 15 reviews.
Proper heat: Several reviewers say it gets properly hot.
Coffee nearby: A coffee van is handy for afterwards.

Good to know

Watch out for the riptide, as reviewers warn.
Shared sessions are €15 for 45 minutes.
Hours on the booking page and Google listing vary a little, so check before you go.

Sessions and prices

Sessions and prices at The Wild Atlantic Sauna
Shared sauna45 minutes	€15
Private sauna (up to 16 people)45 minutes	€190

Prices when we checked in October 2026.

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday to Friday: 5pm to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Finding it

By the pier, Old Head Beach, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

Directions in Google Maps