Hikitalo Cardiff Sauna Village

CardiffLast checked 11 Nov 2026Unverified

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Community sauna in Cardiff

3 wood-fired saunas · 2 cold plunges · plunge buckets · 1 hot tub · sessions of 60 minutes

Run by William Jenkins

Independent operator, more than one siteNot yet claimed

Short walk from Cardiff Central. Central Quay car park is a 5-minute walk.

Community sauna village at Meanwhile House on Curran Embankment, opened April 2026. Three wood-fired saunas and three plunges (cold 6°C, ambient 12°C, hot tub 36°C), plus a lounge. Highly Commended by the British Sauna Society in June 2026. About 30 seats across the village for communal sessions.

Communal, women-only, mixed, private hire, aufguss and social sessions.

Booking is recommended. Walk-ins are taken if there is space.

The saunas

Sisu

Finnish

Wood-fired

Communal

Niksen

Finnish

Wood-fired

Communal

Cenefin

Finnish

Wood-fired

Communal

Cold water

Three plunges: cold 6°C, ambient 12°C, and a hot tub at 36°C. Overhead wooden plunge buckets available. Cold showers.

Cold Plunge

6°C

Ambient Plunge

12°C

Plunge Buckets

Hot tub

Hot Tub

36°C

What this place offers

Hot showers
Outdoor showers
Changing rooms
Lockers
Toilets
Cafe
Open fire
Lounge
Outdoor seating
Parking
Bike parking

Things to know

House rules

Swimwear is required.
16 for communal sessions. Ages 12–16 only on private hire, with an accompanying adult. Under 12 not permitted.
Dogs are not allowed.
Alcohol is not allowed.
Towels are not provided.
Booking is recommended. Walk-ins are taken if there is space.

Safety and access

Step-free access: no
Accessible changing: no
Accessible toilet: no
Pool hoist or ramp: no

Cancellation

More than 48 hours before: full refund or free reschedule. Less than 48 hours: non-refundable and non-transferable. No-show: no refund, plus a £10 per person fee. Met Office warning: 12-month voucher if requested before 16:00 the day before. If Hikitalo cancels: full refund or reschedule.

Sessions continue in poor weather if conditions are safe. If a Met Office warning is in place, guests can request a 12-month voucher by contacting Hikitalo before 16:00 the day before. If Hikitalo cancels, full refund or reschedule.

Memberships

Intro: 3 sessions for £30. 10-session bundles (from about £9 a session). Month-to-month memberships: £80 Unlimited or £40 Off-Peak. Student and key worker discounts. Gift cards from £16, usable at both sites. Embargo app loyalty: 5th session free after 4.

Where you’ll be

Meanwhile House, Williams Way, Curran Embankment, Cardiff, CF10 5DY

Parking: paid.

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Meet the operator

William Jenkins

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