A wood-fired sauna and cold-plunge setup on Edinburgh's coast, with sites at Portobello Beach and Granton overlooking the Forth.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Amenities
- Cold plungeOcean or lake viewSauna
- Good for
- CouplesFamily friendlyGroups
- Price
- Moderate
Soul Water Sauna runs coastal saunas in Edinburgh, built around the pairing of wood-fired heat and a cold dip in the sea straight after. The Portobello site sits on the beach promenade in a purpose-built mobile sauna that holds up to eight people, with a host keeping the fire stoked and a small changing area for belongings. The Granton site, with views across the Forth, has two Siberian cedar saunas that can take individuals or groups up to twenty-five, plus open-air showers and a cold plunge pool on site.
Both locations work the same way: heat up in the sauna, then step out for a cold plunge or a swim in the sea just steps away, and repeat as long as feels right. It's set up for groups, couples and families as much as solo visitors, and the atmosphere leans toward shared, communal sauna sessions rather than silent solo sweating.
The listed address is on Brunstane Road North, near Portobello Beach. Walk-ins are welcome but a reservation is required, so this isn't a drop-in-anytime spot - book ahead through the site for either location. Opening hours run Friday through Sunday from 8am to 10pm, with a shorter Thursday slot from 4:30pm to 10pm; the sauna is closed Monday to Wednesday.
Good to know
- Do I need to book ahead, or can I just turn up?
- Walk-ins are welcome but a reservation is required, so it's best to book a slot online before heading down.
- What are the opening hours?
- Open Friday to Sunday from 8am to 10pm and Thursday from 4:30pm to 10pm. Closed Monday through Wednesday.
- Is there a cold plunge, and is it the sea or a pool?
- Both locations pair the sauna with cold water - at Portobello that's the North Sea right by the beach, and at Granton there's a dedicated cold plunge pool alongside sea access.
- How much does a session cost?
- Pricing sits in the moderate tier overall, but exact day-pass rates aren't listed here, so check current prices on the Soul Water Sauna booking pages for Portobello or Granton.
- Is it suitable for groups or families?
- Yes - the Portobello sauna holds up to 8 people and Granton's two cedar saunas can host groups up to 25, and both are marked as good for groups, couples and families.
Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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