Sauna Valdez
📍 350 Galena Dr, Valdez, Alaska, 99686
Services: Cold Plunge, Infrared Sauna, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Community sauna: $25 per person for 75-minute sessions. Private sessions available for groups up to 10. Discounts: 15% off private sessions with code, 20% off for first 5 online bookings. Local memberships launching Fall/Winter. | |
About
Sauna Valdez offers an excellent traditional wood-fired sauna experience in a secluded natural setting. The 'Aialik' sauna is a 12-foot outdoor, wood-fired structure that provides a toasty, dry heat and a pleasant natural aroma. Guests appreciate the ability to feed the fire themselves with supplied wood, allowing for personalized temperature control. The sauna's large window frames a beautiful, meditative view of the surrounding forest and mountains, where visitors can observe local birdlife like warblers and sparrows among the alders. This combination of intense, clean heat and a serene, immersive view creates a deeply relaxing and restorative atmosphere that spa-goers describe as transformative.
Located at Magpies in Valdez, the facility feels like a private sanctuary despite being in town. The sauna is tucked under a canopy of trees, surrounded by salmonberries and ferns, creating a quiet corner that feels removed from the outside world. The spa provides a private changing area, an outdoor shower for cooling off between sessions, and drinking water. The helpful staff, notably Ashleigh and Jordan, assist guests in getting settled and enhance the overall experience. This venue serves as a perfect spot to warm up, connect with friends, or enjoy a peaceful solo retreat, and is particularly recommended for rainy days or post-adventure recovery.