Sauna House

🧊 Cold Plunge 🔆 Infrared Sauna 🔥 Traditional Sauna

📍 230 Short Coxe Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801

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Pricing

Service Price
Day Pass $40
Membership Massage Membership: $160 monthly (weekday only, 3-month commitment) includes one 60-minute massage, same-day 2-hour bathhouse visit, two additional bathhouse visits, $35 additional bathhouse visits, 15% off beverages + merch, 10% off additional massages
Private Session $165 for individual massage (includes post-massage 2-hour bathhouse visit)
Public bathhouse day pass: $40. Individual massage: $165 includes 60-minute deep tissue massage plus 2-hour bathhouse visit. Massage membership: $160 monthly with 3-month commitment includes one weekday massage, three bathhouse visits, discounted additional visits and retail.
⭐ 4.8 (574 reviews) View on Google

What Visitors Say

What Visitors Liked

✓ saunas available✓ cold plunges available✓ clean sauna facilities✓ cold plunge experience✓ warm benches✓ contrast therapy opportunity✓ peaceful atmosphere✓ clean and tidy space✓ friendly and professional staff✓ helpful and knowledgeable staff✓ affordable pricing✓ beautiful facility✓ relaxing environment✓ spacious with natural light✓ well-maintained facilities✓ digital and alcohol free zone✓ nice amenities (drinks, soaps)

What Visitors Noted

• only one cold plunge• limited cold plunge capacity• dressing rooms need more light

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Cold Plunge & Sauna

This spa offers a science-based Hot Cold Relax protocol centered on contrast therapy. Spa-goers consistently praise the effective and rejuvenating sauna experience, noting the facilities are exceptionally clean. The venue features both saunas and cold plunges, with guests appreciating the opportunity for contrast therapy, which they describe as both pleasurably uncomfortable and mentally challenging. The warm benches for post-sauna relaxation are a frequently highlighted amenity. A point of feedback is the current limitation of having only one cold plunge, located upstairs, which can accommodate approximately three people, leading some guests to express a desire for an additional plunge pool, particularly downstairs.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere is described as peaceful, nourishing, and relaxing. The space features an open, airy, and light design with lots of natural light and a collection of beautiful plants that make the environment feel fresh and alive. Guests appreciate the quiet, serene vibe, especially in the downstairs area, and note it is a digital and alcohol-free zone, contributing to a decompressing retreat. The overall setting is spacious, clean, and tidy, maintained for an exceptional experience.

Staff

The team at Sauna House is consistently noted as excellent, friendly, professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. Staff members like Phil, Maggie, Allie, and Karin are mentioned by name for providing warm welcomes, helpful tours, and anticipating spa-goers' needs. Guests observe that the staff is always cleaning and ensuring everyone has what they need for their visit.

Location & Expansion

Guests express a desire to see more locations and look forward to potential expansion, with some wishing for a Sauna House in their own city.

What Reviewers Love

  • The facility is consistently praised for being exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
  • The staff is highlighted as being exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.
  • Guests value the effective contrast therapy offered by the combination of saunas and the cold plunge.

Amenities

SaunasCold plungesWarm benchesComplimentary drinks (tea/water)Toiletries (soapshampoo)Locker rooms/Dressing roomsRelaxation/chill areaPlantsMusic system

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cold plunges are available?

There is currently one cold plunge, located upstairs, which can accommodate approximately three people.

What is the general atmosphere like at Sauna House?

The atmosphere is peaceful, quiet, and relaxing. It is a digital and alcohol-free zone designed as a retreat for decompression, featuring lots of natural light and plants.

Is the facility clean?

Yes, spa-goers consistently describe the sauna facilities and the entire space as exceptionally clean, tidy, and well-maintained by the attentive staff.