Best Outdoor Saunas of 2025
Whether you're seeking to unwind after a long day or enhance your health routine, choosing the right outdoor sauna (or indoor sauna) is crucial for maximizing these benefits. There are many outdoor saunas out there, but only a few have met the high standards of The Sauna Experts. In this blog, we’ll dive into the best outdoor saunas on the market, reviewing their features, benefits, and what makes each one stand out.
We’ve curated this list of options based on 4+-star customer ratings and well-regarded brands that sell a mixture of infrared, traditional, and even wood-burning saunas. Who knows, you might start to feel so relaxed readings these reviews you’ll want to get sweating immediately.
Best Outdoor Saunas
Finding the best outdoor sauna to buy doesn’t have to be challenging. We’ve compiled the best options on the market based on your sauna needs.
Best Overall: Sun Home Luminar™ Outdoor 5-Person Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna
Best Compact: Bluewave Sonoma 2-Person Hemlock Infrared Sauna With 6 Carbon Heaters
Best Steam Sauna: SunRay Saunas Baldwin 2-Person Indoor Traditional Steam Sauna in Hemlock
Best Infrared: Sun Home Luminar™ Outdoor 2-Person Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna
Best Barrel: Sunny 6-Person Outdoor Hemlock Electric Heater Wet Sauna
Best Single Person: EZONTEQ Outdoor Sauna
Best Hybrid: Heatwave Hybrid Cedar Elite 3-4 Person Premium Sauna with 9 Carbon Heaters
Best Overall: Sun Home Luminar™ Outdoor 5-Person Sauna
Buy from Sun Home Saunas, $9,299
The future of outdoor infrared saunas has arrived in the form of the 2025 Sun Home Luminar™, the only outdoor infrared sauna in the world equipped with 10 full-spectrum (near, mid, and far) low EMF infrared heaters designed for omni-season durability.
What we also like about this model is they use aerospace-grade aluminum for the exterior and a stainless steel roof for ultimate durability. This thing is tank compared to normal outdoor saunas.
The sauna is also mobile-app controlled so you can fire up the heaters and pre-heat the sauna remotely. If that's not enough, the sauna is equipped with high definition bluetooth speakers and chromotherapy LED lighting. The future of saunas has arrived.
Outdoor Infrared Sauna Specifications
- 15 total high-output heaters (10 full spectrum and 5 FIR)
- Mobile-app-enabled control center
- Bluetooth premium surround sound
- Medical-grade chromotherapy
- Exterior LED lighting
- Red light therapy add-on
We also noticed that Sun Home earned accolades from the likes of Variety, Rolling Stone Magazine, Billboard, etc.
What Customers Say: “I’ve had my Luminar for a few months now and I’m considering charging my neighbors since there’s always a line at my door to use it. But seriously I can confidently say this is the nicest sauna that I’ve ever used or even seen. The lighting and design is stunning and the performance of the heaters is unmatched. Highly recommend investing in a Luminar if you have the means.”
Best Compact: Bluewave Sonoma 2-Person Hemlock Infrared Sauna With 6 Carbon Heaters
The Sonoma Two-Person FAR Infrared Sauna provides six, perfectly positioned, carbon heaters that'll blanket your body in soothing warmth, plus a full-spectrum, color therapy light and an integrated MP3 player with wireless connectivity to enhance your at-home sauna experience.
This 2-person sauna features double-walled, warp-resistant, hemlock panels with tongue-and-groove joinery, plus two windows and a full glass door for a spacious feeling.
Measures 47.00 x 45.00 x 75.00 Inches
2-Person Outdoor Infrared Sauna Specifications
- The sauna room seats up to two adults
- Six carbon infrared heaters; operate up to 140 degrees F
- Integrated sound system with wireless connectivity
- Full-length door and glass windows feature a frosted, stripe design
Best Steam: SunRay Saunas Baldwin 2-Person Indoor Traditional Steam Sauna in Hemlock
The Baldwin 2-person traditional sauna includes a Harvia heater that produces temperatures up to 170 degrees while the water cask and spoon allow you to create a custom humidity level.
Standard features in this traditional outdoor sauna constructed of natural Canadian Hemlock wood include ergonomic seating for comfort and convenience, interior lighting, and a ventilation system.
Measures 6' 3'' H X 4' 11'' W X 3' 5 1/2'' D
Traditional Outdoor Sauna Specs
- 3 kW Harvia Heater
- Sand Timer
- Ventilation System
- Hygrometer
- Canadian hemlock construction
What Customers Say: “Great product! Easy to assemble. Good quality. Includes absolutely everything a sauna needs.”
Best FAR: Moray 4-Person Outdoor Infrared Sauna
This Xspracer infrared 4-Person Sauna can be set up indoors or outdoors and fits four people comfortably. Designed with health in mind, the Infracolor chromotherapy light system and two Bluetooth speakers increase your relaxation. Plus, it’s easy to assemble with interlocking panels.
Measures H 83 in, W 52 in, D 68 in
4-Person Outdoor Sauna Specs
- Infrared sauna made of Basswood
- Carbon Crystal Far Infrared Low EMF Heating Plate 2050W Power
- 10-15 Minutes Fast Heating
- Max Temperature Up to 65°C/149°F
- 2 Premium 12V 4" Music Speakers
- Bluetooth connectivity
Best Barrel Sauna: Sunny 6-Person Outdoor Hemlock
Get the look and feel of the real Finnish sauna experience in your own backyard with this barrel sauna made of high-quality wood that is resistant to high temperatures. This barrel sauna is made of Canadian Hemlock and comes equipped with an electric SAWO heater to heat the space with minimum noise, which means more relaxing for up to six people.
Measures 94.49 in. W x 70.87 in. D x 76.77 in. H
Barrel Sauna Specifications
- 8MM tempered glass window
- 2 opposite-facing benches for sitting or reclining
- Roomy infrastructure seats up to 6-adults comfortably
- Come with a wood sauna bucket and wood scoop
- 6000W internal control sauna heater
- All outdoor saunas require a level concrete base with access to all sides for installation
- Explosion-proof lights
- 15kg lava rock
Best Single: EZONTEQ Outdoor Sauna
Get your at-home sauna experience set up quickly with this outdoor sauna kit from EZONTEQ. Made of natural mahogany, this heat-resistant, rot-proof sauna is made of the sturdiest high-grade furniture materials to not only provide you with function but look beautiful in your yard, too.
Measures 68.1 x 52.4 x 82.7 inch
Best Outdoor Sauna Kit Specifications
- Applicable height: 59-74 inches
- Seat weight capacity 660 lbs
- Built-in carbon crystal adjustable temperature heating panel
- 8 Low EMF Heating plates
- 2050W power from 25-65 degrees Celsius (77-149 degrees Fahrenheit)
- 10-15 minute quick preheat
- 2 advanced 12V 4" music speakers
- Bluetooth connectivity
- LED light and 4 chromotherapy lights
Best Hybrid: Heatwave Hybrid Cedar
Create the ultimate sauna experience with this rot resistant hybrid sauna made of hemlock wood on the exterior and Canadian red cedar on the interior. Equipped with nine carbon heaters that provide heat for up to four people, a full-spectrum, color therapy light, and an integrated sound system, you'll have the ultimate spa experience right in your backyard.
Measures 6' 4'' H X 5' 6 7/50'' W X 4' 2 39/100'' D
Outdoor Hybrid Sauna Specifications
- Hemlock wood exterior with a red cedar wood interior construction
- 9 low-EMF, carbon infrared heaters; 2140 watts; operates up to 140 degrees F
- Chromotherapy lighting system
- Interior LED touchscreen control pad with built-in wireless connectivity
- LED interior lighting with remote control, interior reading light, and exterior ambient lighting
- 2 built-in, high-performance speakers
- Adjustable roof vents bring in outside air; electronic oxygen ionizer purifies the air