Svette Sauna
📍 5605 Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, Washington, 98407
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day Pass | $25-$35 |
| Private Session | $330-$450 |
| Matinee sessions: $25, Peak sessions: $35. Private rental sessions: $330-$450. $20 trial available for Washington residents. Session credits available for purchase through punch card system. | |
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Svette Sauna offers a traditional Nordic sauna experience maintained at 180°F, which guests consistently describe as clean and intensely hot. The cedar-lined sauna provides a pleasant aroma, and the steam water is infused with lavender. The venue specializes in contrast therapy, with visitors alternating 20-minute sauna sessions with natural cold plunges directly into the Puget Sound. Guests find the ocean water, ranging from 46°F to 58°F, to be profoundly invigorating and the perfect complement to the heat. This rhythm of hot and cold leaves visitors feeling completely refreshed, energized, and grounded. The 75-minute session is highly recommended for allowing this perfect therapeutic rhythm.
Atmosphere
The stunning oceanfront location on Owen Beach transforms the experience into a serene, beachside escape. Guests describe the atmosphere as very calming, peaceful, and relaxing, with the view, heat, and sound of the ocean creating a deeply tranquil environment. The space is noted for its uplifting and positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to reset both mind and body.
Pricing
The venue offers flexible session options, which guests appreciate. Visitors can book a full 75-minute session or opt for a shorter 20-minute drop-in visit.
Staff
The hosts, Hayley and Leon, are frequently mentioned for being very sweet, friendly, and helpful. Their positive energy and care contribute significantly to the welcoming and supportive environment they have created.
What Reviewers Love
- The unique combination of a hot traditional sauna with a cold plunge directly into the Puget Sound for effective contrast therapy.
- The stunning, serene oceanfront location on Owen Beach that enhances the relaxing atmosphere.
- The friendly and helpful staff, specifically hosts Hayley and Leon, who create a positive and welcoming space.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the contrast therapy experience like?
Guests alternate between sessions in a hot traditional sauna and cold plunges directly into the Puget Sound, a rhythm described as profoundly invigorating and perfect for recovery and grounding.
How long are the sauna sessions?
The venue offers both a full 75-minute session, ideal for multiple contrast therapy cycles, and a shorter 20-minute drop-in option.
Is the sauna clean and well-maintained?
Yes, guests consistently note that the sauna facilities are very clean, comfortable, and well set up.