🌊 Sea dip
🏖 Beach
Images credit: Soul Water Sauna
About this sauna
Set along Portobello promenade, Soul Water Sauna is a wood-fired beach sauna with open views across the Firth of Forth.
It has a lively, social feel thanks to its city-coast location, with the sea just steps away for cold water dips.
It’s the kind of place where you can move between heat and sea, then sit back and watch the waves roll in.
What to expect
- Direct access to the sea for cold water dips and swimming just a few steps away
- Open views across the Firth of Forth from the sauna
- A lively promenade setting with cafés, ice-cream stalls and gift shops
- A more social atmosphere compared to more remote sauna locations
Experiences and sessions
- Book individual seats in shared community sessions
- Private hire available for groups (up to 8 people)
- Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes
- Silent sessions available for a quieter, more reflective experience
- Occasional hosted sessions and gatherings (including themed or women-focused events)
Plan your visit
Booking
Book online in advance
Getting there
Located on Portobello promenade with nearby street parking
Facilities
Small semi-private changing area
Toilets
Public toilets available nearby along the promenade
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one to sit on, one to dry off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for after
- Water bottle
What’s nearby
Cafés, restaurants and ice cream spots line Portobello promenade, with a long sandy beach for walks or a swim.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
Do you have to go in the water?
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes — you can take everything at your own pace.