We are located on the banks of Lough Neagh at the Gate Inn.

2 Derryola Bridge Road,

Aghalee,

Craigavon,

Northern Ireland

BT67 0DJ

We are open every other weekend, Bank Holidays and selected days during the week. For up to date opening hours please check the booking page. If you want to book private session outside the normal working hours then please contact us via email at contact@thehotrockssauna.co.uk

You can book your sauna session via our website booking system. After completing your booking, you’ll receive a conformation email. Remember that one reservation equals one person.

Each sauna session lasts an hour which includes time for changing, so please arrive at the sauna ready to make the most out of your experience. If not sauna ready then please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your allocated time, to allow you adequate time to change.

Please bring the following with yourself;

• Two towels, one to sit on and the other to dry yourself. Please be sure in the interest of hygiene to sit on a towel at all times while using the sauna. If you forget your towel not to worry, towels are available on site.
• Swimwear, please ensure that any swimwear has no metal fasteners as these will likely get very hot in the sauna.
• Flip flops/sandals to wear in-between going into and out of the Lough or our Cold Dip.
• Water to keep you hydrated.

Communal sauna guests will need to wear swimwear whilst using the sauna.

Private hire guests if they wish, are welcome to sauna in the traditional way. However, you will need to cover up once outside as our sauna is in a public area.

Do not wear creams/lotions/tan prior to entering the sauna, as these can run and cause your pores to get blocked.

Remove flip flops/sandals and any jewellery prior to entering the sauna to prevent burning.

Sit on a clean towel while in the sauna. This will keep you clean and comfortable, while protecting the sauna benches from our natural body oils.

We provide a sand timer for your session, please turn it upside down when you begin as it is recommended you only sauna for between 5-15 minutes at a time to get the most of the experience. After your 15 minutes are up (if you can hack it for that long) please go outside to cool down in either the Lough or our Cold Dip, before returning to the sauna to continue with your session.

Always start the timer again upon returning to the sauna.

To increase the temperature of the sauna pour only the provided sauna water on the hot rocks, nothing else.

Please drink lots of water before, during and after your sauna session to avoid dehydration.

If at any point during your session you begin to feel unwell please leave the sauna immediately and let a member of staff know.

When your time is up please exit the sauna, with all of your belongings and either jump in your car or proceed to the changing pod provided.

It is recommended you wait 10 minutes before any strenuous activity after your session.

Yes, you’re welcome to swim before during and after your session with The Hot Rocks Sauna. However, please bear in mind that swimming is undertaken at your own risk. We strongly recommend staying within your depth of comfort when in the Lough as there are no life guards on site. If you don’t feel comfortable to cool down in the Lough then there is a Cold Dip provided.

We do have a small changing tent on site that you can avail off, however, it is recommended that you arrive sauna ready. If not sauna ready then please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allowed time to change before your time slot begins. Drinking water is available, but we recommend you bring plenty of your own with you.

There are no toilets, however, we are located next to the Gate Inn which is equipped with a restaurant and toilet facilities.

Please be aware that we have no lockers on site and we cannot guarantee the security of any valuables left with staff for safekeeping.

We have a fresh water cold dip and shower on site for anyone not wishing to swim in the lough.

The sauna is for over 18’s. However, should you wish to bring anyone under 18 (12 and older) you must book the sauna for a private session and have at least one adult over the age of 18.

Yes. The high temperatures and good ventilation mean Finnish sauna are very hygienic, however, the sauna is cleaned between groups, so everyone gets the same pristine experience. We ask that you don’t wear creams/lotions/tan prior to entering the sauna as these will run and cause your pores to get blocked. Additionally, we ask that you please sit on a towel while in the sauna, this will keep you clean and comfortable, as well as protecting the sauna benches from natural body oils.

Our cancellation policy is designed to protect the Hot Rocks Sauna from loss of business.

• Bookings cancelled up to 3 days before the appointment will be issued with a rebooking code or a full refund.
• Bookings cancelled within 48 hours will be charged in full.

Please email contact@thehotrockssauna.co.uk to cancel or reschedule your booking up to 3 days before the session date.

Private session – £75 for whole sauna for 1 hour

Communal session – £15 per person for 1 hour

Please follow the payment instructions on the confirmation email and pay at least 24 hours before your sauna session. 

We also accept cash payments if preferred.

Payment details:

Account holder: Andrea Ramus

Sort code: 04-00-75

Account number: 74561375

Bank Name and Address: 

Revolut Ltd

7 Westferry Circus, E14 4HD, London, United Kingdom