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60-minute lakeside saunas in natural freshwater.
Ballyhass Mallow gives you the full hour every time, beside natural freshwater, with a designated cold-plunge area just metres from the sauna door. From €14 a session online, with proper changing rooms, bag storage and floodlit walkways.
A sauna booking gives access to the designated cold-plunge area only. It does not include general access to the lake swimming area. To swim in the lake, book a Lake Swim session.
Hot chats, cold plunges, great craic, with regular night saunas, floodlit walkways and a setup built for Irish conditions.
A proper lakeside setup with the cold plunge, lights and changing rooms all built in.
Don’t just compare sauna prices.
Compare minutes, dips, facilities and how often you’ll actually go. Ballyhass gives you a full 60-minute lakeside sauna, from €14 a session online, or €80 a month for one included session a day across Mallow and Coachford.
Going once a week, drop-ins come to €56 a month. The 6 month membership works out at €66.50 a month, so drop-ins suit you best. The monthly subscription is €80 a month, or €20 a session.
More time. More dips. Better value.
Not a beach barrel. Not a chrome spa.
Ballyhass sits in the sweet spot: proper lakeside heat and cold, a full 60 minutes every time, reliable facilities, floodlit night access and pricing that actually works if you sauna regularly.
The best-value full-session option
- 60 minutes every time
- From €14 online
- €80 a month for sauna membership
- A designated cold-plunge area
- Changing rooms & bag storage
- Floodlit walkways
- Regular night saunas in nature
Scenic, but often shorter and more weather exposed
- Usually 30 to 45 minutes
- Often €20 to €25+
- Longer walk to the water
- Tide, stones and weather affect the dip
- Limited changing or storage
- Can feel more pop-up than routine
Polished indoor wellness, but not the Ballyhass vibe
- Usually €25 to €35+
- Indoor plunge pools or cold tubs
- Good facilities, but no lakeside setting
- Often memberships with caps or add-ons
- More polished, less social, less outdoors
Prices and memberships
Three ways to sauna at Ballyhass.
Book a single session, use an Adventure Pass for a lower price, or become a regular sauna member. A sauna membership covers both saunas, at Mallow and Coachford.
Pay as you go
Book a single session
Available today
€14 per person
A 60-minute session, booked as you go. Good for the odd reset.
With an Adventure Pass
Use your Adventure Pass discount
€12 per person with an Adventure Pass
The Adventure Pass is €49 for 12 months. It gives Adventure Pass prices on eligible activities at Mallow and Coachford, for up to four people on each booking.
For regulars
Become a sauna member
€80 a month, or from €399 prepaid
One included session a day at Mallow and Coachford, and Adventure Pass prices while your membership is active.
Sauna membership: monthly or prepaid
Both give the same benefits. The difference is how you pay, and how it ends.
Recurring
Monthly subscription
€80 a month
- Charged to your card every month until you stop it.
- Our team activates your membership once it starts. Please allow up to 48 hours.
- To stop your subscription, contact our team.
Prepaid
6 or 12 months, paid once
- 6 months
- €399€350 if an Adventure Pass is already on your account
- 12 months
- €749€700 if an Adventure Pass is already on your account
- One payment, online. Your membership starts on the day you buy it.
- It does not renew by itself. Renew online from your account when it is due.
- Sign in before you buy, so an Adventure Pass you already hold comes off the price.
Every sauna membership includes
- One included sauna session a day for the member, on eligible published sessions, subject to availability and the booking rules.
- Book your included session up to 14 days ahead. Christmas and New Year have their own booking window, set by Ballyhass.
- Adventure Pass prices while your membership is active. A second session on the same day is charged at the Adventure Pass price.
- Use it at both saunas, Mallow and Coachford.
- One named member. A membership cannot be shared or transferred.
Good to know A sauna booking gives access to the designated cold-plunge area only. It does not include general access to the lake swimming area. To swim in the lake, book a Lake Swim session.
Refunds A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to be eligible for a refund.
Pick your sauna slot.
Weekday evening resets, weekend mornings, and later floodlit sessions when you want them. Ballyhass Mallow gives you plenty of ways to build sauna into your week.
Evening Sessions
- 4 PM to 5 PM
- 5 PM to 6 PM
- 6 PM to 7 PM
- 7 PM to 8 PM
- 8 PM to 9 PM
Evening Sessions
- 4 PM to 5 PM
- 5 PM to 6 PM
- 6 PM to 7 PM
- 7 PM to 8 PM
- 8 PM to 9 PM
Late Night Sessions
- 4 PM to 5 PM
- 5 PM to 6 PM
- 6 PM to 7 PM
- 7 PM to 8 PM
- 8 PM to 9 PM
- 9 PM to 10 PM
Late Night Sessions
- 4 PM to 5 PM
- 5 PM to 6 PM
- 6 PM to 7 PM
- 7 PM to 8 PM
- 8 PM to 9 PM
- 9 PM to 10 PM
Day & Evening Sessions
- 9 AM to 10 AM
- 10 AM to 11 AM
- 11 AM to 12 PM
- 12 PM to 1 PM
- 2 PM to 3 PM
- 3 PM to 4 PM
- 6 PM to 7 PM
- 7 PM to 8 PM
- 8 PM to 9 PM
- 9 PM to 10 PM
Day Sessions
- 9 AM to 10 AM
- 10 AM to 11 AM
- 11 AM to 12 PM
- 12 PM to 1 PM
- 2 PM to 3 PM
- 3 PM to 4 PM
Hot, dip, reset, repeat.
New to sauna? Keep it simple. At Ballyhass, we like to use the session in rounds: warm up properly, cool off in the designated cold-plunge area, then go again if it feels right. Comfort should guide you, not endurance.
Start with 10 to 15 minutes in the heat
Settle in, breathe, and let your body warm up properly. If you are new to sauna, start easy and build from there rather than trying to “win” your first session.
Cool off with a dip
Step out, take your time, and cool down in the designated cold-plunge area. Sudden cold water can trigger a cold-shock response, so enter calmly and stay in control, especially if you are new to cold water.
Rest, breathe, hydrate
Give yourself a minute between rounds. Hydration matters before and after sauna, and comfort should be the benchmark throughout.
Go again if it feels good
A common Ballyhass rhythm is 10 to 15 minutes in, dip, reset, and repeat. Some people do two rounds, some do three. You do not need to max out the full hour in one sitting.
One simple way to use your 60 minutes
A few important things
- A sauna booking gives access to the designated cold-plunge area only. It does not include general access to the lake swimming area.
- Strictly 16+. Under 16s are not permitted.
- Please shower before your session. Showers are available onsite.
- Bring flip-flops or wet shoes.
- Do not wear oils or lotions into the sauna.
- Remove jewellery before entering, as metal can heat up quickly.
- Drink water before and after your session to help avoid dehydration.
- Sauna members get one included session a day, subject to availability and the booking rules. Any extra sessions are charged at the Adventure Pass rate.
Sauna and cold water are not for pushing through discomfort. Avoid using the sauna if you feel unwell, and take extra care if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, use certain heat-sensitive medications, or are unsure whether heat and cold exposure is right for you. Pregnancy guidance commonly advises avoiding saunas because of overheating and dehydration risk, and cold-water immersion can put sudden stress on the heart.
Come ready for the full session.
You do not need much, but arriving with the right bits makes the whole experience smoother, especially if you are planning to dip, reset and repeat.
A few common questions.
Is this sauna suitable for me?
Ballyhass Saunas are strictly for guests aged 16+. Sauna and cold-water sessions are also not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, have heart or blood pressure concerns, have a health condition affected by heat, or are unsure, this session may not be right for you.
Can I swim in the lake with my sauna booking?
No. A sauna booking gives access to the designated cold-plunge area only. It does not include general access to the lake swimming area. To swim in the lake, book a Lake Swim session.
What is hot and cold therapy?
It is simply moving between heat and cold, usually sauna followed by a cool-down or dip. Many people enjoy it for the feeling of recovery, reset and relaxation after the session.
Can I bring my own oils?
Not for public sessions. On some private hire sessions this may be possible, but please check with Team Ballyhass in advance and let us know exactly what you plan to use.
What are some of the benefits of using the sauna?
Most people use sauna because it feels good, helping them slow down, relax, warm up fully and switch off. Regular sauna use may also support recovery, routine and better sleep for some people.
Can I combine this session with other activities?
Absolutely. Sauna works brilliantly alongside open-water swimming, SUP, kayaking, wakeboarding and other Ballyhass activities. Each one is booked on its own. A sauna booking gives access to the designated cold-plunge area only. It does not include general access to the lake swimming area. If you want help building a full day, get onto the bookings team.
How many rounds should I do in one session?
There is no perfect number. A very normal Ballyhass rhythm is 10 to 15 minutes in the sauna, dip, reset and repeat. Two or three rounds is plenty for most people.
Why we started saunas.
Ballyhass Saunas did not start as a trend-chasing add-on. They started because the lake was already doing something special for people: getting them outdoors, helping them reset, and creating a place where a simple dip could turn into a proper ritual.
We wanted to build on that in a way that still felt true to Ballyhass. Not a chrome spa. Not a polished indoor wellness club. Something more natural, more local and more real: heat, cold water, great chats and the kind of session you actually want to come back for.
That is why Ballyhass Saunas are built around full 60-minute sessions, a designated cold plunge in natural freshwater, reliable facilities and a setup that works as part of real life. A post-work reset. A Sunday morning ritual. A new local habit.
How Ballyhass Saunas came about
A quick look at where the idea came from, why it fits Ballyhass so naturally, and what makes the experience different.