Our saunas reach between 80–90°C, so we recommend only spending as long in the heat as you feel comfortable – for most people this is between 5–10 minutes.

A bucket and ladle are on hand to drizzle water over the sauna stones to create steam — the all-important Finnish “Löyly”! Once you’re hot enough, head outside and cool down under the cold shower or bucket shower, rest on the deck, and repeat!

A sauna assistant will be on hand to give you a brief introduction, manage the sauna stoves and answer any questions.

There are two wood-fired saunas in converted horseboxes with space for up to 8-10 guests on site.Both saunas have two tiered benches — lower for a more relaxing heat, higher for a more intense heat. Our wood-fired stoves are topped with volcanic sauna rocks and a water cup is provided for creating steam. Smoked glass doors provide privacy whilst giving a subtle view of the surroundings. There is ventilation in the floor of one sauna and ventilation holes with sliding doors in the other. There is also a timer in one sauna and not in the other.

On site you’ll also find:

• A cold plunge pool and cold showers for cooling down between rounds
• Outdoor seating for relaxing between heat and cold sessions
• One large communal changing room and 4 individual changing rooms
• Secure lockers for your belongings (locks and keys on wristbands provided on site)
• Our own toilet a short walk away on the pier
• A small selection of spare towels and sea shoes in case you’ve forgotten yours

Please note: on quieter days we may only fire up one sauna to ensure the most efficient use of wood. If this is the case you may be asked to use whichever sauna is running that day — we hope you understand!

• Swimwear (please avoid metal fastenings)
• Two towels — one small to sit on in the sauna, one larger for drying off
• A water bottle — you’ll want to stay well hydrated! We have drinking water on site to refill
• Flip flops, crocs or beach shoes for moving between the sauna and shower
• A warm layer for between sessions or for afterwards on cooler days

Please remove all metal jewellery and avoid wearing glasses or bringing your mobile phone inside the sauna — metal and glass can overheat and become uncomfortable.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your session to get changed and receive a brief introduction from your sauna assistant. If you are a regular, please check in with the sauna host firstly before changing and going into the saunas.

Our saunas operate at between 80–90°C and are monitored by our sauna assistants at all times. Temperature gauges are visible inside and staff are always on hand to assist. Listen to your body and avoid overexertion — if you feel too hot or light headed, step outside, cool down and rest before going back in.

Please ensure you have read our terms and conditions before booking, particularly if you have any underlying health conditions.

Children aged 8 and above are welcome at Samphire Sauna. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian on a 1:1 ratio at all times.

For communal sessions, yes — you may be sharing with up to 7 other people in a session, with a session limit of 8 people.

Communal sessions are a wonderful way to connect with new people and make new friends!

For private sessions, the sauna is exclusively yours for the duration of your booking – for up to 4 people, unless otherwise arranged.

Coming soon — ‘Quiet communal sessions’ for those who prefer a more relaxed experience.

We do occasionally have availability for walk-ins — check the board outside the pier on arrival to see if there are spaces. You’re also welcome to DM us on Instagram @samphire_sauna to check availability before making the trip. Please note our online booking system closes 12 hours before each session.

On rare occasions, due to adverse weather conditions such as extreme winds, pier closures or special events, your booking may need to be rescheduled. We will always endeavour to let you know as early as possible if this is likely.

If we are open no refunds are given for rain, sleet or snow — these are some of the best times to sauna!

Soft drinks and snacks are welcome on site, but please no food inside the saunas. We have free drinking water available to refill your bottle throughout your visit.

Yes – we stock a beautiful range of exfoliating and hydrating body scrubs and face masks, made locally by Natural Skin Care Deli with scents specially designed by us. Available in full pots or single servings — you can add these to your booking online when you reserve your session, or purchase on site on the day.

Please contact us as soon as possible if you think you’ve left something behind — we keep lost property on site for 2 weeks before donating to charity. We also post unclaimed items on our Instagram stories every fortnight, so it’s worth keeping an eye out there too.

Samphire Sauna is located on the iconic Hastings Pier on Hastings & St Leonards Seafront.

By train: Hastings and St Leonards Warrior Square stations are both approximately a 10 minute walk from the pier. By bus: Buses 98 and 99 stop nearby. By bike: Bike locks are available outside the pier entrance. By car: Parking is available on White Rock Road and St Margarets Road.

Yes — you can reschedule your session yourself up to 48hrs before a session by scrolling to the bottom of your original confirmation email and clicking the orange “reschedule” button. Please note you cannot cancel your own session — cancellations need to go through our team to process any refunds. Please see our cancellation policy below.

• 5 days or more before your session: full refund or credit to rebook
• Less than 48 hours before your session: unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund or reschedule
• Between 48 hours and 5 days: please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help

To cancel or make changes to your booking please contact us at hello@samphiresauna.co.uk as soon as possible.

• Up to 4 guests: book one private session online in the usual way
• 5 guests: book one private session and let us know — we’ll send a payment link for the £10 surcharge for the fifth person
• 6–8 guests: book both saunas to give your group exclusive use of the whole site. You can do this online by booking each sauna separately
• 9–10 guests: book both saunas as above and let us know — we’ll send a payment link for the additional £10 extra person surcharge
• Larger groups: email us at hello@samphiresauna.co.uk and we’ll discuss the options with you

We can also arrange longer sessions for larger groups — please enquire directly for available times.

The lead booker is responsible for ensuring all members of the group have read and agreed to our terms and conditions prior to the session.

We are committed to making access to our sauna as easy as possible for everyone who wants it. If you are on a low income and feel you cannot afford our prices, please get in touch directly by email at hello@samphiresauna.co.uk or DM us on social media — we’ll always do our best to work something out.

Your belongings can be stored securely in our lockers — waterproof boxes with locks and keys on wrist bands provided. Items are left at your own risk.

We offer a Regulars Pass — ideal if you’re local or visit Hastings regularly.

Simply buy a pass upfront and use your sessions whenever you like within 6 months. Passes are available for both off-peak (Mon–Fri) and peak (Sat–Sun) sessions so you can choose what suits your lifestyle.

1hr Communal Pass:

• 10 x Off-Peak sessions (Mon–Fri): £130 (£13 per session)
• 10 x Peak sessions (Sat–Sun): £150 (£15 per session)

1.5hr Communal Pass — coming soon:

• 10 sessions: £200

Pass holders can bring a maximum of one guest per session — this uses two sessions from your pass (one for you, one for them.)

Passes are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase and can be purchased via our booking page (link). 

Passes are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Yes! Our gift vouchers make a perfect present for anyone who deserves a little rest and relaxation by the sea.

Gift vouchers are available to purchase online and are redeemable against any of our sessions. They are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are sent digitally via email with a unique redemption code. Physical vouchers are also available for collection from our office during operational hours on the pier – perfect if you’d like to present it as a gift in person. We also have some lovely additional gifts like body scrubs and mud masks, you can add to your recipients session, should you so wish.

Please note: gift vouchers are redeemable against sessions only and cannot be exchanged for cash. For our Regulars Pass gift voucher – this is valid for 6 months for the date of purchase.