If you’re looking for a sauna session, Bali has a lot of options to explore for your self-care routine. From luxe recovery zones in premium wellness clubs to private saunas to resorts with a dedicated spa with massages, pool, and saunas within the compound.
Here are our top recommended saunas and wellness complexes in Bali to sweat, relax, and indulge in some me time in a beautiful setting. There are dozens of good spas on the island but we have selected only the best in Ubud, Canggu, and Uluwatu.
Key Sauna Health Benefits
Here are some of the highlights of why you may consider a sauna session.
Rejuvenation and healing. After the sauna, you immediately feel better, and healthier, and have a profound sense of relaxation. With sweat, our body removes all the toxins from the system.
Stress relief. Sitting in a sauna is a lot like meditation in peace. Plus, sauna actually lowers cortisol levels.
Recovery. Sauna helps the body to recover after an intensive workout when your tight muscles are sore. Higher temperatures and steam help release muscle tension and inflammation
Heart health. Stimulating circulation helps to maintain your immune system and heart healthy and strong.
Beauty. Steam sauna improves skin health, clears the pores and leaves our skin smooth and glowing.
Contrast therapy – a combination of the hot sauna and cool water of the ice bath helps reduce pain, and speed up recovery after injuries. After such a session you will also sleep like a baby!
The Best Sauna In Bali
FINNS Recreation Club, Canggu
FINNS Recreation Club is the biggest wellness and recovery centre in Canngu and Semiyak.
Here you can reward yourself with a swim in the Olympic-sized pool, a relaxing massage or facial at Body Temple Spa or cold therapy in one of the 3 ice baths. Top the experience with a plunge in the jacuzzi and a dry sauna session.
A 7-day fitness and spa pass is only 500,000 IDR (50 AUD/32 USD).
Where is it: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.15, Canggu, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Finns Recreation Club
The Istana, Uluwatu
Istana is a beautiful cliff wellness club in Uluwatu with a pool, manicured loans to enjoy the sunset, a restaurant to have a late lunch in the afternoon, an ice plunge pool, an infrared sauna, and a steam room.
A great spot for a romantic getaway as you can also enjoy spectacular sunset here.
You can book separately cryotherapy, a hyperbaric chamber, a sensory deprivation tank experience, and more.
Where is it: Jl. Uluwatu Jl. Pantai Suluban, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: The Istana
Udara Bali Yoga Detox & Spa, Seseh
Udara is a beachfront hotel, yoga and spa space in the Seseh area. The recovery zone here is quite small yet has a steam room, a dry sauna, a cold plunge pool, an ice bath, a warm jacuzzi, a pool bar, and a warm pool with underwater sound therapy.
But what makes this place unique is the architecture and interior designs inspired by natural materials and fauna: a sauna in the body of a sea turtle, monkey figures hanging from the columns, and a steam room in the cave are just a few examples.
A spa day pass on weekdays is 300,000 IDR (29 AUD/20 USD)and 350,000 IDR (34 AUD/23 USD) on weekends. They provide a locker and a towel, but unfortunately, there is no dedicated changing room.
Where is it: Jl. Pura Kramat Jl. Pantai Seseh, Cemagi, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Online: Udara Bali
Sauna Bali @ Parq Ubud
It is one of the biggest sauna facilities in Bali combining Finnish sauna, Turkish hammam, aromatherapy in bio sauna, pool, and cold plunge.
A major bonus of visiting Parq Ubud Sauna is the opportunity to hire a professional bather for your session and natural sauna whisks and scrubs – a truly unforgettable experience.
The regular day pass is 150,000 IDR (15 AUD/10 USD) per visit.
Where is it: Jl. Sri Wedari, Tegallantang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Instagram
Bali Dacha, Ubud
Famous Russian-style hot sauna in Bali, surrounded by nature in Ubud, that has been open for more than 10 years.
The day pass includes 3 Russian saunas, a river pool, 3 cold plunges, an art cafe with vegetarian food (extra charge), herbal teas, a choice of body scrubs, a bonfire, a fire show, music and a dance show in the evening.
Important to note that they are only open to the public on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. The spa pass costs 500,000 IDR (50 AUD/32 USD).
Where Is It: Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Bedulu, Kec. Blahbatuh, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80515
Online: Instagram
Nirvana Strength, Canggu
The recovery package in this premium fitness centre gives you access to the pool area with ricefield views, a hot plunge, two saunas (Swedish and Turkish steam sauna), and two ice baths with cold water of different temperatures.
You can also join their biohacking program with access to cryotherapy, a hyperbaric chamber, an infrared sauna, and red light therapy.
Where is it: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.8, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Nirvana Life
Terapung, Seminyak
Started as a wellness centre offering floating sessions in open chambers, Terapung is now one of the go-to places in Seminyak to unwind.
Here you can not only float, but enjoy a massage, red light therapy session, or do some contrast therapy alternating ice bath and sauna.
Where is it: Jl. Drupadi No.99A, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Instagram
Private Sauna Sessions at SundayMood Or Your House
If you’re settling in Bali long-term you can have your own sauna in the comfort of your house.
You can either buy, build, or rent a sauna, and even an ice bath or a floating chamber.
If you’re not ready for such a commitment but still value privacy, check out SundayMood – it is a full-spectrum infrared sauna with chromotherapy in Pererenan where you can book a private sauna session in a comfy room with a private shower and an ice bath.
Final Thoughts
With this list of the best sauna facilities in Bali, there is no doubt you will find your favourite place to relax, heal and disconnect from this busy world.
The natural beauty of Bali, traditional Balinese massages, and amazing spa facilities nicely complement each other and help you to get the most out of your stay in town.
