New to sauna? Start here

Never been to a sauna, or never been to ours? Here's everything you need to know, then pick a time. Our hosts will look after you from the moment you arrive.

New here? 3 sessions for £30

That's a tenner a session. Use them at Cardiff or Sandy Bay, peak or off-peak. No expiry. One per customer.

Get 3 sessions for £30

Why people sauna

  • Switch offNo phone, no notifications, just heat. An hour where nobody can reach you.
  • Hot, cold, repeatHeat up, plunge or run into the sea, sit back down. You walk out calm and buzzing at the same time.
  • RecoverWarm, loose muscles after a run, a surf or a hard session. It's why Cardiff Rugby made us their recovery partner.
  • ConnectSit next to a stranger and end up chatting, or say nothing at all.

How your first session works

  1. Book a time onlinePick Cardiff or Sandy Bay and a session. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
  2. Arrive 10 minutes earlyGet changed and we'll give you a quick briefing and show you round.
  3. Heat up, cool off, repeatUp to 15 minutes in the sauna, then a cold plunge or the sea. Three or four rounds is about right. Go at your own pace and step out whenever you like.

What to bring

Swimwear (worn at all times), sliders or flip-flops, two towels and a water bottle.

Pick your sauna

Cardiff

Cardiff Sauna Village

Three wood-fired saunas, three plunges and a lounge to stay in after. 60 minute sessions, 7am to 9pm, closed Tuesdays. Parking on site.

From £12

Book Cardiff

Porthcawl

Sandy Bay

A wood-fired sauna on the seafront, the sea for a cold dip and Grow & Grind coffee next door. 55 minute sessions, 7am to 8pm every day.

From £10 on Tenner Tuesday

Book Sandy Bay

First-timer questions

Do I need to know what I'm doing?No. Our hosts show you round and explain everything before you start.

Can I come on my own?Yes. Communal sessions are shared, so plenty of people come solo. It's the easiest way to meet people.

What if it's too hot?Go at your own pace. Step out, cool down and go back in whenever you like.

Still got a question?Tap the chat bubble or email hello@hikitalo.com. You can also read our full FAQs.

"What a fantastic spot for a sauna. We were made to feel really welcome."Corinne Price, Google review