Saunas, Bathhouses and Cold Plunges in Charlotte
12 saunas around Charlotte, from Sauna House's home bathhouse on West Morehead Street and Sunday Hot Springs in South End to ice bath studios and private infrared suites in Cotswold, SouthPark, Dilworth and Ballantyne.
12 places, 7 with a cold plunge, 1 co-ed, day passes from $33. Checked October 2026.
All places in Charlotte
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beem Light Sauna South End
A South End studio from the beem chain that pairs infrared sauna sessions with full-panel red light therapy in private pods.
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Mood House Dilworth
A Dilworth massage studio that has added private infrared sauna sessions, so you can book heat on its own or alongside bodywork.
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Mood House Monroe Road
The Monroe Road location of Mood House, a Charlotte massage studio that also books private infrared sauna sessions on their own or with a massage.
InfraredSession $40
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Pause Studio Arboretum
A recovery studio across from the Arboretum Shopping Center where private contrast suites pair an infrared sauna with a cold plunge tub and a shower, alongside float tanks, cryotherapy and LED light therapy.
InfraredContrast therapyCold plungeSession $95
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Perspire Sauna Studio Ballantyne
The Ballantyne Village outpost of the Perspire Sauna Studio chain, offering private infrared sauna suites bookable by the session in south Charlotte.
InfraredSession $40
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Perspire Sauna Studio Providence Park
A Perspire Sauna Studio franchise on Providence Road with private full-spectrum infrared sauna suites, red light therapy, cold SNØ showers for contrast and a halotherapy add-on.
InfraredSession $49
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Sauna Culture
A sauna and ice bath studio in Cotswold Village with a public sauna and three side-by-side cold plunge tubs set at different temperatures, plus a private ice bath suite for small groups.
Traditional saunaContrast therapyCold plungeDay pass $40
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Sauna House Charlotte
The Charlotte home of the Carolina-born Sauna House franchise, a phone-free, coed bathhouse in a restored historic building in Wesley Heights with two traditional saunas, two stainless steel cold plunges, a silent salt room and heated lounge benches.
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Sunday Hot Springs
A social contrast therapy club in South End, opened in 2025 as Bathhouse CLT, pairing a hot dry sauna and a eucalyptus steam room with a cold plunge, a saltwater soaking pool and a kombucha bar.
BathhouseTraditional saunaContrast therapyCold plunge200°F45°FSession $60
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SweatHouz SouthPark
A SweatHouz contrast therapy studio in the Sharon Square area of SouthPark, where each private suite pairs an infrared sauna with a cold plunge, a vitamin C shower and a screen for streaming.
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The Invigory Waverly
A recovery studio in the Waverly development that offers contrast therapy, pairing a sauna with an ice bath, alongside cryotherapy sessions.
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The Oasis at Core24
An outdoor contrast therapy area in Wilmore, attached to the Core24 gym, with a sauna that holds about 40 people, a cold plunge pool and red light therapy, open to non-members on a day pass.
Contrast therapyCold plungeDay pass $33
How Charlotte does the sauna
Charlotte is the home of Sauna House, the bathhouse brand now opening around the country, and its Charlotte bathhouse on West Morehead Street runs a two-hour thermal cycle with a Finnish sauna and cold tubs at 45–48°F, co-ed with swimsuits on. Sunday Hot Springs on West Palmer Street, which opened as Bathhouse CLT, has a 195–200°F sauna, a steam room and a 45°F plunge in two-hour sessions. Read what to wear in a public sauna before you go.
Sauna Culture in Cotswold sells 90-minute visits with a shared sauna and ice baths, and The Oasis at Core24 in Wilmore sells day passes to non-members. The Invigory at Waverly is a contrast therapy studio.
Private infrared suites are spread across the city: Perspire in Providence Park and Ballantyne, SweatHouz in SouthPark with a cold plunge in every suite, Pause Studio at the Arboretum with infrared and cold plunge suites, beem Light Sauna in South End and Mood House in Dilworth and on Monroe Road. Perspire charges $40 a session in Ballantyne and $49 in Providence Park. Compare them on the infrared saunas in Charlotte and cold plunge pages.
Before you go
- The bathhouses and studios work by booked session. Book ahead for weekend evenings.
- New to heat and cold? Read sauna then cold plunge first.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I do sauna and cold plunge in Charlotte?
7 places we list have a cold plunge or cold pool next to the sauna, including Pause Studio Arboretum, Sauna Culture, Sauna House Charlotte, Sunday Hot Springs and SweatHouz SouthPark.
Are there co-ed saunas in Charlotte?
Yes. Sauna House Charlotte has co-ed sauna areas. Check each listing for the swimsuit rule.
Do I need to book a sauna in Charlotte in advance?
3 of the places we list require a booking and 0 take walk-ins. Book ahead for evenings and weekends either way.
Where is Sauna House in Charlotte?
Sauna House's Charlotte bathhouse is at 1500 W Morehead St, west of Uptown. It has a Finnish sauna and cold plunge tubs, with co-ed sessions and swimsuits required.
How much does a sauna cost in Charlotte?
Sauna Culture charges $40 for a 90-minute visit, The Oasis at Core24 sells a day pass for about $33, Sunday Hot Springs lists two-hour sessions at $60, and Mood House charges $40 for a solo infrared session. Check each listing for the current price.