Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers about BALI SAUNA — the rooftop sauna and ice bath in Kuta (Hokkaido Icebath) and the herbal sauna in Ubud (Kayun Herbal Steam).
Experience
Is there a sauna in Kuta?
Yes. BALI SAUNA + HOKKAIDO ICEBATH is a rooftop sauna and ice bath on Sunset Road, Kuta, 10 minutes from Bali airport. Open daily 9:00–22:00; a day pass is 200,000 IDR plus 15% tax.
Is there a sauna in Ubud?
Yes. BALI SAUNA + KAYUN HERBAL STEAM is a herbal sauna and ice bath on Jalan Raya Mas 51, Mas Village, Ubud. Open daily 8:00–21:00; a day pass is 250,000 IDR, tax included.
How hot is the sauna?
Both domes — Kuta and Ubud — run at 80–90°C on Mount Batur stones. Both are proper Finnish-style hot rooms with löyly — water poured on the stones — not mild steam rooms.
How cold are the ice baths?
In Kuta there are four individual ice baths: two at 17°C and two at 10°C, so you can dip at your own pace. In Ubud the plunges are 17°C and 10°C, so you can start mild and work your way down.
What is herbal löyly?
Löyly is the burst of steam when water hits the sauna stones. In Kuta the house löyly is a herbal tea blended in-house — herbal steam met by the rooftop breeze. In Ubud you brew it yourself: at the entrance there is a herb bar, free for every guest, with a shelf of small jars of herbs. Pick your herbs, pack your own tea bag and start the steeping — it brews strong for 10–15 minutes, just enough time to shower and change. Then you carry your brew into the dome and pour it on the stones yourself. No synthetic aroma oils — real herbs, extracted on the spot. Fittingly, "Ubud" comes from the Balinese word ubad, meaning medicine. Ubud also has a second experience: the Amethyst Herbal Steam, a room in the deepest part of the site with one whole wall made of amethyst. Herbal steam from a distiller flows into the room continuously; you lie down in the steam, and a faucet in the room lets you pour water over your head. Message us on WhatsApp in advance so we can fire up the still — and if it's already running for another guest's booking, you can join right away without a reservation. One note: the make-your-own herb bar is exclusive to our Ubud venue — at Kuta the herbal tea is the house blend only.
Do I need to book the Herbal Steam Room?
Yes — message us on WhatsApp in advance so we can fire up the still. If it's already running for another guest's booking, you can join right away without a reservation.
Do you offer yoga classes?
Yes, at the Ubud venue — a yoga session costs 150,000 IDR. Message us on WhatsApp for the current schedule; yoga plus herbal sauna and cold plunge makes an easy half-day reset.
Is there food or drink at the sauna?
Yes, in Kuta — Fischers Table, a Japanese restaurant, and Warung Shisha share the same rooftop as the sauna and ice baths. In Ubud you can unwind by the fire pit after your session.
Why do BALI SAUNA's saunas feel so good?
There is a formula behind a great sauna — a kind of golden ratio: heat matched to the size of the room, proper insulation, a curved ceiling that turns the steam, and the right airflow in and out. Truly comfortable saunas are still rare in Indonesia. We build to that formula — and then push the feeling further.
Prices & tickets
How much does a sauna cost in Bali?
BALI SAUNA works on passes. A day pass is 250,000 IDR in Ubud (tax included) and 200,000 IDR plus 15% tax in Kuta. Multi-day, monthly and yearly passes bring the per-day price down. Kids from age 7 pay 50,000 IDR.
Is there a discount for KITAS holders?
There is no separate KITAS or resident tier — the same pass prices apply to residents and visitors alike. A day pass is 250,000 IDR in Ubud (tax included) and 200,000 IDR plus 15% tax in Kuta.
Do the days on a multi-day pass need to be consecutive?
No. Use any days within 3 months of first use — a 3, 5 or 8 day pass doesn't have to be spent on back-to-back days.
Can I share a pass?
Passes are personal and valid at the venue of purchase.
Do I need a reservation?
The sauna is walk-in every day — no reservation needed. The exception is the Amethyst Herbal Steam in Ubud: message us on WhatsApp in advance so we can fire up the still. If it's already running for another guest's booking, you can join right away. Messaging first is also recommended for groups or the Saturday sauna party.
Do you take card payments?
Yes — cards are accepted at both venues, and cash works too.
Is there a cheaper time to visit?
The price is the same all day. The savings are in the passes: multi-day, monthly and yearly passes bring the per-day price down the longer you go. The yoga class in Ubud is a separate session at 150,000 IDR.
What is the Saturday Sauna Party?
It is our upcoming Saturday-night event — sauna, ice baths and music from 18:00 to 22:00. Price to be announced — it is coming soon; message us on WhatsApp to hear when it launches.
Safety & health
Can I do an ice bath after drinking alcohol?
No. Alcohol and cold plunges are a dangerous combination for your heart and circulation. Come sober, enjoy the sauna party, and drink after — not before.
Can pregnant women use the sauna?
No — please don't use the sauna or ice baths during pregnancy. The heat and cold loads are too strong. We would love to welcome you after; message us on WhatsApp anytime.
Is the sauna safe with a heart condition or high blood pressure?
Check with your doctor before combining strong heat and cold plunges with any heart or blood-pressure condition. If you get the green light, start gently: short sauna rounds and the milder 17°C bath.
How long should I stay in the ice bath?
One to three minutes is plenty for most people — get out as soon as your breathing stops feeling under control. Beginners should start with the 17°C bath before moving to the colder ones.
How long should I stay in the sauna?
Around eight to fifteen minutes per round, then cool down and rest before the next one. Leave earlier the moment you feel dizzy or uncomfortable — this is not an endurance contest.
Is the water clean?
Yes. The ice baths at both venues are sanitized with chlorine, and in Ubud the water quality is checked every day.
Kids & families
Can children join?
Yes, from age 7 for 50,000 IDR at both venues. Under 7, children enter free at both venues with a guardian.
Is the sauna safe for kids?
Yes, with common sense: keep sessions short, sit on the lower bench, and make sure kids drink plenty of water. A parent or guardian should stay with them at all times.
Can kids go in the ice bath?
Ask our staff on site or on WhatsApp before your visit — we will advise based on your child's age. Whatever the plan, children should never plunge unsupervised.
Do you have towels and swimwear for kids?
Towels are provided in Kuta and free to borrow in Ubud, where swimwear rental is free too. For kids' sizes, message us on WhatsApp before your visit. In Kuta, bring your family's own swimwear.
Culture & etiquette
What should I wear in a Balinese sauna?
Swimwear, at both venues. In Kuta bring your own — towels are provided. In Ubud towels and swimwear are free to rent, so you can arrive empty-handed.
Is the sauna mixed-gender?
Yes — everyone shares the same space at both venues, and swimwear is worn at all times. There are no separate men's and women's sessions.
What are the sauna rules and etiquette?
Rinse off before entering, keep your swimwear on, and rinse off sweat before the ice bath. In Ubud, keep voices low inside the dome; Kuta is livelier — a sauna enjoyed with music. And never mix alcohol with cold plunges — that rule has no exceptions.
Can I take photos at the sauna?
Yes — photos are fine as long as they don't disturb other guests. Keep other people out of your shots; for content or a planned shoot, message us on WhatsApp in advance.
Access & practical
Is there a sauna near Bali airport?
Yes — BALI SAUNA + HOKKAIDO ICEBATH in Kuta is about ten minutes by car from Ngurah Rai Airport, on Jalan Sunset Road No.77B. Drop by at the end of your trip, freshen up, and sleep on the plane.
What are the opening hours?
Kuta is open daily from 9:00 to 22:00, and Ubud daily from 8:00 to 21:00. Both venues open every day of the week.
Is there parking?
Yes, in Kuta — free underground parking right at the venue. For parking in Ubud, message us on WhatsApp and we will point you to the easiest spot.
What should I bring?
Just swimwear in Kuta — towels are provided. In Ubud, towels and swimwear are free to rent, so you can come empty-handed.
Are there showers, lockers and wifi?
Yes — showers, lockers and wifi at both venues. Towels are provided at both, and in Ubud swimwear rental is free as well.