Saunas in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's sauna scene is heating up fast — a Nordic bathhouse in Wesley Heights, a brand-new hot-springs-style bathhouse in South End, and Finnish sauna-and-plunge clubs across the metro.
12 studios in Charlotte
SweatHouz South Park
South Park · Charlotte, NC
Contrast therapy studio with private 60-minute suites pairing infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin-C shower.
Sauna House
Wesley Heights · Charlotte, NC
Nordic-inspired bathhouse with two high-heat traditional saunas, two stainless steel cold plunges, a salt room, and private cedar sauna rooms.
Sunday Hot Springs
South End · Charlotte, NC
New South End bathhouse with a 200°F+ cedar dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room, polar plunge and heated saltwater leisure pool in a restored 1920s building.
Sauna Culture
Cotswold · Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood contrast club built around an authentic Finnish sauna and individual cold plunges at three temperatures, with shared and private suite options.
The Plunge House
LoSo · Charlotte, NC
Contrast hydrotherapy wellness club with cold and hot plunges, steam sauna and vitamin-C shower, bookable as sessions or membership.
Sauna For You!
Dilworth · Charlotte, NC
Boutique infrared sauna studio in Dilworth offering private, spa-like infrared sessions for detox and recovery.
Perspire Sauna Studio – Providence Park
Providence Park · Charlotte, NC
Private infrared sauna suites with full-spectrum heat, red light therapy and chromotherapy, plus entertainment in each room.
Perspire Sauna Studio – Ballantyne
Ballantyne · Charlotte, NC
Private infrared sauna suites in Ballantyne Village with full-spectrum heat and red light therapy.
Life Time Charlotte
Ballantyne · Charlotte, NC
Athletic country club near Ballantyne with eucalyptus steam rooms and locker-room saunas alongside pools, courts and spa.
CORE24
Wilmore · Charlotte, NC
Designer boutique gym with The Outdoor Oasis — a large red-light cedar sauna and cold plunge open to members and day-pass guests.
The Health Club
Oakhurst · Charlotte, NC
Premium fitness and recovery club (opened Feb 2025) with private locker-room saunas, steam rooms and hot-and-cold plunge pools.
The Spa at Ballantyne
Ballantyne · Charlotte, NC
Forbes Four-Star destination spa at The Ballantyne hotel with a cherry wood sauna, eucalyptus steam room, indoor and outdoor pools.
Looking for a sauna in Charlotte?
Most studios offer single sessions, multi-session packs, and monthly memberships. Infrared sauna sessions typically run 30–45 minutes; cold plunge sessions are shorter. If you're new to contrast therapy, start with one hot-cold cycle and build from there — and confirm hours and prices with the studio before visiting.