Sauna House Durham

Overview

Sauna House Durham is a modern, tech-free public bathhouse offering a communal contrast therapy experience rooted in ancient rituals. Located in the heart of Durham, NC, it features high-heat saunas, invigorating cold plunges, and relaxing lounge areas designed for physical reset, mental clarity, and social connection without distractions.

• Facility type: Communal bathhouse with private booking options, emphasizing a Hot-Cold-Relax-Repeat circuit to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve stress, and enhance mood.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Calm yet social, phone-free environment promotes presence, rest, and community. Guests are welcomed like regulars, moving at their own pace in swimsuits. It’s inclusive (genderless bathrooms/changerooms), sustainable, and focused on wellness with a digital detox vibe.

Features & Amenities

The bathhouse provides premium, high-quality amenities for a clean, restorative visit:

• 2 saunas heated to 185°–190°F (aspen wood in private rooms).
• 2 stainless steel cold plunges at 45–55°F.
• Galanter & Jones heated lounge furniture for post-plunge recovery.
• Towels, lockers, showers with in-house bathing products (soap required pre-entry).
• Filtered water stations; premium add-ons like loose-leaf tea, kombucha, sparkling water, electrolytes available for purchase.
• Private changing rooms, genderless bathrooms, and showers.
• Reusable water bottle recommended; flip-flops available for sale (clean footwear optional).
• Phone-free policy (quick selfies allowed, then lock away) for tech detox.

All areas emphasize cleanliness: shower before entry, use sauna towel, rinse before plunge.

Services

Sauna House Durham offers flexible wellness services for individuals, groups, or regulars:

Public Bathhouse

• Communal circuit: Sauna → cold shower → plunge → lounge (15 min sauna, 3 min plunge, 10-15 min relax; repeat as desired).
• Open to solo visitors or groups; swimsuit required.

Massage

• 60-minute integrative massage + 2-hour bathhouse visit.
• Monthly membership: 1 weekday massage + 3 bathhouse visits (2x 2-hour + same-day), $35 drop-ins, 15% off merch/beverages, 10% off extra massages (3-month commitment).

Private Vaulted Room

• 1hr 45min private session for up to 6 people.
• Includes private aspen sauna, cold plunge, heated lounge, shower, towels/lockers.
• Ideal for solos, first-timers, or groups.

Additional perks via memberships: rollover passes, guest discounts, private room savings.

Pricing

Pricing is day-specific for bathhouse; memberships and bulk packs offer value:

Public Bathhouse (per visit)

• Monday: $50
• Tuesday/Thursday: $40
• Friday/Saturday/Sunday: $50
• Wednesday: Closed

Massage

• Individual: $175 (includes 2-hr bathhouse)
• Monthly Membership: $180 (weekday only, 3-month commit)

Private Vaulted Room

• Single Booking: $200

Memberships start when booking available; bulk packs and gift cards offered. Cashless payments at checkout; tipping optional/appreciated. Pre-booking holds card but charges at end.

Location & Hours

• Address: 326 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701 (Google Maps).
  • Limited on-site parking; paid options at Geer House across street or nearby lots.
• Phone: (919) 695-9838 | Email: durham@saunahouse.com.
• Hours:
  • Sunday–Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday: 9 AM – 10 PM
  • Wednesday: CLOSED

Age policy: 18+ or 14+ with legal guardian.

Notes

• What makes it special: Phone-free digital detox backed by research for better rest/stress reduction. Sustainable practices, community focus, and accessibility set it apart. Contrast therapy cycle activates natural regulation for resilience and balance. Inclusive, welcoming vibe with house rules ensuring cleanliness/respect (e.g., no lotions, shower etiquette). Part of expanding Sauna House network (multiple US locations open/coming soon). Follow @saunahousedurham on Instagram for updates/deals; memberships encourage repeat visits as “super sweaters.”