Durham's Home for Rest, Recovery, and Connection
A Nordic spa centered on the Thermal Cycle of saunas & cold plunges. Come reset your nervous system, and leave lighter, brighter, and inspired. Now offering integrative massage therapy.
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Sauna House Durham
Andrew and Jen had their sights set on Durham as early as 2020, but COVID-era setbacks delayed the search. When this historic building on Geer Street became available, it proved to be a perfect fit for Sauna House’s second corporate location. With lessons learned from the first store, the team set out to design what Andrew calls “Version 2.” The 6,900-square-foot building was stripped down to its bones, preserving only the glass, and rebuilt as a vibrant social wellness space now serving the Durham community.
Our Offerings Offerings
Thermal Cycle
Our Thermal Cycle combines traditional saunas, cold pools, and open spaces for rest into a two-hour experience designed to support whole-body recovery and mental clarity. Move at your own pace in a relaxed social setting and discover the power of contrast therapy.
Massage Therapy
Pair a full 60-minute massage with a 2-hour Thermal Cycle for a complete mind-body reset. Durham's top massage therapists use thoughtful, intuitive touch to help your system release tension and unwind, so you leave feeling lighter, de-stressed, and fully restored.
Private Experiences
If you prefer privacy, each Sauna House location offers unique private experiences designed for quiet restoration. Explore the options available at your nearest Sauna House - and choose the format that helps your body unwind best.
Sunday...............9 AM – 10 PM
Monday..............9 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday.............9 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday......5 PM – 10 PM
Thursday...........9 AM – 10 PM
Friday..................9 AM – 10 PM
Saturday............9 AM – 10 PM
For holiday hours, click here.
The research is unanimous: too much screen time is bad for our health. Our bathhouse is phone-free so you can disconnect from screens to reconnect with your body in an intentional space. Embrace rest, reduce stress, and reclaim some freedom from your devices. Your brain will thank you.
We’re all about a quick selfie moment, but otherwise, please leave your phone in your locker during your visit.
We have limited parking available on-site.
There is also paid parking across the street at Geer House and a lot next to Welcome Tattoo.
Yes — Bathhouse access is available to guests 18+, or 14+ with a legal guardian.
Massage services are limited to guests 18+.
Nope! We just hold your card info to secure your appointment, you won't be charged until checkout.
Bathing suits are required. All guests must shower using soap before entering the facility to ensure the cleanest environment for all. All guests must sit on a sauna towel in sauna and rinse prior to their cold plunge. Ask your fellow bathers before adding steam to the sauna. Respect the space and the community. You can find our complete list of house rules here.
We call our bathing circuit Hot Cold Relax: up to 15 minutes in the sauna, followed by a cold shower to rinse off sweat before entering the cold plunge for up to 3 minutes. Then, relax and rehydrate in the lounge spaces for 10-15 minutes before repeating the process. Of course these are simply guidelines! We encourage guests to move at their own pace and do what feels best for them.
All guests must shower off before starting their bathhouse visit to remove any lotions/oils/fragrances/bodily yuck. This helps preserve the wood of the sauna and ensures a clean environment for all. The showers are also available after your visit.
You will need a non-sheer bathing suit that provides reasonable coverage.
We provide towels, private changing rooms, and showers with our in-house line of bathing products. Samples of our body oils are available at checkout.
We recommend that bathers bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. No glass in the bathhouse please.
We have flip flops for sale, but if you prefer, please bring your own, clean bathhouse footwear.
You can send an email to durham@saunahouse.com or call us at (919) 695-9838
We believe in proper bathing etiquette which involves showering before you enter the bathhouse. Doing so helps ensure that we keep the facility as clean as possible.
We also encourage people to always shower before entering the cold plunge.
We have flip flops for sale, but if you prefer to bring your own, please do so.
We clean our space constantly and ensure that the entire bathhouse remains clean, so footwear in the bathhouse is not required, but if you want to bring some, please make sure they remain clean.
All of our bathrooms and changerooms are genderless. We have plenty of individual bathrooms, changerooms and showers.
We are an inclusive and welcoming space where everyone is invited.
We're now cashless! All payments will be processed at checkout using the card on file.
Tipping is optional and always appreciated!
Our team works hard to create a space that’s welcoming, and restorative, and of course—clean.
If we made your day, this is one meaningful way to let us know.
Yes—And we'd love to have you as a regular!
Explore our memberships options and find the right fit.
Membership Benefits:
- Passes roll over an extra month, from the month issued
- 15% off Sauna House merch and beverages
- $10 off 2-hour drop-ins for any guest you bring
- 25% off private room bookings