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Saunas, bathhouses and cold plunges in Durham

26 places to get hot (and cold) in and around Durham, NC: 3 saunas and bathhouses, 1 spa with sauna, 3 recovery studios, 19 gyms with saunas. Pick what you're after below.

Sauna House Durham

Old North Durham, Durham · ★ 4.9 (676) · 📍 Map
🔥 Sauna & bathhouse 🧊 Cold plunge🚪 Private rooms

Life Time

Cary · ★ 4.6 (85) · 📍 Map
🏋️ Gym with sauna 🧊 Cold plunge💨 Steam room♨️ Hot tub or pools

Lakewood YMCA

Tuscaloosa -Lakewood, Durham · ★ 4.5 (62) · 📍 Map
🏋️ Gym with sauna 💨 Steam room
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Saunas in Durham: quick answers

How many saunas are in Durham?

We list 26 places to sauna in and around Durham: 3 saunas and bathhouses, 1 spa with sauna, 3 recovery studios, 19 gyms with saunas.

What are the best-rated saunas in Durham?

Based on Google ratings with at least 30 reviews, the top-rated dedicated saunas, spas and recovery studios are SweatHouz Chapel Hill Contrast Therapy Studio (5★), Restore Hyper Wellness (5★), Sauna House Durham (4.9★).

Where can I do a sauna and cold plunge in Durham?

2 places offer both heat and a cold plunge for contrast therapy, including Sauna House Durham, SweatHouz Chapel Hill Contrast Therapy Studio.

Where can I find an infrared sauna in Durham?

6 places mention infrared saunas, including SweatHouz Chapel Hill Contrast Therapy Studio, beem® Light Sauna Durham, Hillsborough Spa and Day Retreat. Infrared rooms run cooler than traditional saunas and are often booked as private sessions.

Can I book a private sauna in Durham?

Yes. Sauna House Durham, SweatHouz Chapel Hill Contrast Therapy Studio, beem® Light Sauna Durham offer private rooms or suites, which are good for couples or first-timers.

Which gyms in Durham have a sauna?

19 gyms and fitness clubs mention a sauna, steam room or cold plunge, including O2 Fitness, Fitness Connection, Northwest Cary YMCA. Access usually requires a membership or day pass, so check before you go.

Amenities come from each venue's Google listing and what visitors mention in reviews. Things change, so confirm with the venue before you go. New to saunas? Read our first-visit guide.