The Hot Pod - Clonea

The Hot Pod - Clonea
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About

A wood-fired Nordic barrel sauna parked right on Clonea Lower Beach, offering sea-view heat therapy and wild swimming dips along the Waterford coast.

Things to Do

Beach Sauna Session (30 mins)

Book a 30-minute shared sauna session in the wood-fired barrel sauna, running at 85–95°C. Alternate between the heat and a cold plunge in the sea just steps away — the classic hot-and-cold therapy routine. Sessions seat up to 8 people. €10 per person. 16+ years only.

Wild Swimming & Cold Dipping

Clonea Lower Beach is perfect for a bracing sea dip between sauna rounds. The water is only about 30 metres from the car park — easy to dash from sauna to sea and back. High tide is best for swimming.

Private Group Hire

Book the entire sauna exclusively for your group. Private sessions can seat up to 10 people — ideal for birthdays, team outings, or a post-surf warm-up. Contact directly for groups larger than 6.

Full Moon & Special Sessions

The Hot Pod runs occasional full moon sauna evenings, yoga-and-sauna combos, and sound bath sessions. Check their social media or booking page for upcoming special events.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed Monday to Wednesday. Hours may vary seasonally — check the booking calendar for live availability.
  • Admission: €10 per person for a 30-minute shared session
  • Parking: Free parking at Clonea Lower Beach Car Park. The sauna is located within the car park itself, next to the toilet block.
  • Food: No on-site café or food at the sauna. Dungarvan town (approx. 5 km away) has plenty of cafés, pubs, and restaurants.

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