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Updated 30 Oct 2026 52 saunas compared Ordered by our published method
52 of the 140 saunas we list name cedar in their wood description. That doesn't always mean the whole sauna is cedar: 9 use it only inside. We show exactly what each listing says.
52 Saunas with cedar
$2,798 to $11,940 Price range
36 Cedar throughout
56 Hemlock saunas, for comparison
Why buyers ask for cedar
Western red cedar heartwood is rated resistant to decay in the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory's Wood Handbook , which matters most outdoors. It also has a strong smell some people love and others don't. Hemlock, the most common wood in our catalog, has little scent and usually costs less. Wood species isn't part of our scores. See what wood is best for a sauna .
The shortlist
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Finnmark · Infrared · indoor cabinet
FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person
Seats 1, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 37 × 38 × 78 in
Heating Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power 120V, 15A · 1,450 W Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters
Main compromise: No clear weak spot against similar saunas in the published specs
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Finnmark · Infrared · outdoor barrel
FD-6 Infrared Barrel, Cedar
Seats 4, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 75 × 79 × 75 in
Heating Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power 120V, 15A · 1,750 W Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 170°F
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $9,995 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
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Finnmark · Infrared · indoor cabinet
FD-2 Full Spectrum
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 48 × 44 × 78 in
Heating Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power 120V, 15A · 1,750 W Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the main heaters
Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit
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Finnmark · Hybrid · indoor cabinet
FD-4 Trinity 2-Person Hybrid
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 49 × 49 × 83 in
Heating 1.9 kW stove plus infrared panels
Power 120V, 15.9A · 1,900 W Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors, lifetime on the infrared heaters; Harvia stove under Harvia's warranty
Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit
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SunRay · Infrared · indoor cabinet
Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K)
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 48 × 45 × 75 in
Heating Far infrared panels
Power 120V, 15A · 1,665 W Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet
Main compromise: No clear weak spot against similar saunas in the published specs
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Finnmark · Infrared · outdoor barrel
FD-7 Infrared Barrel
Seats 4, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 79 × 75 × 75 in
Heating Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power 120V, 15A · 1,750 W Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 170°F
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $9,495 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
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Golden Designs · Traditional · indoor cabinet
Sundsvall 2-Person Traditional (GDI-7289-02)
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 60 × 46 × 83 in
Heating 6 kW electric stove with stones
Power 240V, 30A · 6,000 W Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 190°F
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
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Finnmark · Infrared · indoor cabinet
FD-3 Full Spectrum 4-Person
Seats 4, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 71 × 45 × 78 in
Heating Full-spectrum infrared panels
Power 240V, 15A · 3,150 W Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
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Golden Designs · Traditional · outdoor barrel
St. Moritz 2-Person Barrel
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 75 × 60 × 80 in
Heating 6 kW electric stove with stones
Power 240V, 30A · 6,000 W Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 190°F
Main compromise: Warranty shorter than most similar saunas: 5-year electronics, 1-year stove (structure terms not stated)
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Finnmark · Hybrid · indoor cabinet
FD-5 Trinity XL 4-Person Hybrid
Seats 4, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 75 × 64 × 83 in
Heating 4.5 kW stove plus infrared panels
Power 240V, 18.8A · 4,500 W Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors, lifetime on the infrared heaters; Harvia stove under Harvia's warranty
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
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Golden Designs · Traditional · indoor cabinet
Hanko 2-Person Traditional (Indoor)
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 64 × 48 × 78 in
Heating 6 kW electric stove with stones
Power 240V, 30A · 6,000 W Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 190°F
Main compromise: Warranty shorter than most similar saunas: 5-year electronics, 1-year stove (structure terms not stated)
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SunRay · Traditional · indoor cabin
Aston 200TN Indoor 2-Person
Seats 2, per the maker
Exterior W × D × H 54 × 36 × 80 in
Heating 4.5 kW electric stove with stones
Power 240V, 30A · 4,500 W Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $3,796 against a $7,947 median for traditional and hybrid indoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Which part is cedar
Cedar inside only (9) Sauna Price Type Setting Seats Wood Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person $4,695 Infrared Indoor 1 Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside Finnmark FD-2 Full Spectrum $5,995 Infrared Indoor 2 Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside Finnmark FD-4 Trinity 2-Person Hybrid $7,795 Hybrid Indoor 2 Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside Golden Designs Sundsvall 2-Person Traditional (GDI-7289-02) $6,099 Traditional Indoor 2 Red cedar inside, clear cedar outside Finnmark FD-3 Full Spectrum 4-Person $6,495 Infrared Indoor 4 Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside Finnmark FD-5 Trinity XL 4-Person Hybrid $8,995 Hybrid Indoor 4 Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside Golden Designs Hanko 2-Person Traditional (Indoor) $6,099 Traditional Indoor 2 Red cedar interior, Canadian hemlock exterior Golden Designs Forssa 3-Person Traditional (Indoor) $7,099 Traditional Indoor 3 Red cedar interior, Canadian hemlock exterior Golden Designs Kuusamo 6-Person Traditional (Indoor) $8,599 Traditional Indoor 6 Red cedar interior, Canadian hemlock exterior
Cedar throughout, per the listing (36) Sauna Price Type Setting Seats Wood Finnmark FD-6 Infrared Barrel, Cedar $9,995 Infrared Outdoor 4 Western Canadian cedar, 1.5 in staves SunRay Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K) $2,998 Infrared Indoor 2 Canadian red cedar Finnmark FD-7 Infrared Barrel $9,495 Infrared Outdoor 4 Thermally modified aspen staves, cedar frame and benches Golden Designs St. Moritz 2-Person Barrel $5,099 Traditional Outdoor 2 Pacific cedar SunRay Aston 200TN Indoor 2-Person $3,796 Traditional Indoor 2 Canadian cedar Maxxus S-Line 2-Person Full Spectrum, Pacific Cedar (MX-S206-01-FS-PC) $3,799 Infrared Indoor 2 Pacific cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft MiniPOD 4-Person (CTC77MW) $7,243 Traditional Outdoor 4 Eastern white cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Serenity Barrel 4-Person (CTC2245W) $7,444 Traditional Outdoor 4 Eastern white cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Granby Cabin 3-Person (CTC66W) $7,360 Traditional Outdoor 3 Eastern white cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Elation Barrel 4-Person (CTC2424W) $8,262 Traditional Outdoor 4 Eastern white cedar Maxxus Red Cedar 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS) $4,399 Infrared Indoor 2 Canadian red cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Luna 4-Person (CTC22LU) $8,678 Traditional Outdoor 4 Eastern white cedar SunRay Charleston 400TN Indoor 4-Person $4,598 Traditional Indoor 4 Canadian cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Serenity MP Barrel 4-Person (CTC2245MP) $9,292 Traditional Outdoor 4 Eastern white cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Harmony Barrel 4-Person (CTC22W) $7,200 Traditional Outdoor 4 Eastern white cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Tranquility Barrel 5-Person (CTC2345W) $7,800 Traditional Outdoor 5 Eastern white cedar SunRay Solace 200SH Barrel 2-Person $4,790 Traditional Outdoor 2 Western red cedar SunRay Galaxie HL400LX Indoor 4-Person $5,698 Traditional Indoor 4 Cedar (species not stated) SunRay Aurora 300SH Barrel 4-Person $5,290 Traditional Outdoor 4 Western red cedar SunRay Denali 400D5 Outdoor 4-Person $5,290 Traditional Outdoor 4 Canadian red cedar SunRay Oasis 300SC Canopy Barrel 4-Person $5,790 Traditional Outdoor 4 Western red cedar SunRay Galley 400SH Barrel 4-Person $5,890 Traditional Outdoor 4 Western red cedar Golden Designs Klosters 6-Person Barrel $7,099 Traditional Outdoor 6 Pacific cedar SunRay Sedona 1-2 Person Infrared (HL100K) $2,798 Infrared Indoor 2 Canadian red cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Georgian Cabin 6-Person (CTC88W) $8,933 Traditional Outdoor 6 Eastern white cedar SunRay Savannah 3-Person Infrared (HL300K) $3,496 Infrared Indoor 3 Canadian red cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Tranquility MP Barrel 6-Person (CTC2345MP) $9,506 Traditional Outdoor 6 Eastern white cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Georgian Cabin with Porch (CTC88PW) $9,880 Traditional Outdoor 6 Eastern white cedar SunRay Bristol Bay 4-Person Corner Infrared (HL400KC) $4,298 Infrared Indoor 4 Canadian red cedar SunRay Sequoia 4-Person Infrared (HL400K) $4,298 Infrared Indoor 4 Canadian red cedar SunRay Roslyn 4-Person Infrared (HL400KS) $4,298 Infrared Indoor 4 Canadian red cedar Dundalk LeisureCraft Georgian Cabin with Changeroom (CTC88CW) $11,416 Traditional Outdoor 6 Eastern white cedar Maxxus 3-Person Full Spectrum, Red Cedar (MX-M306-01-FS) $4,999 Infrared Indoor 3 Canadian red cedar Maxxus 3-Person Corner Full Spectrum, Red Cedar (MX-M356-01-FS) $5,399 Infrared Indoor 3 Canadian red cedar True North Quattro 5-Person Cedar Cabin $9,891 Traditional Outdoor 5 White cedar SunRay Seneca 300D5 Outdoor 3-Person $4,890 Traditional Outdoor 3 Western red cedar
Cedar as an option (7)
Check before you buy Read the wood line closely: 'cedar interior' and 'cedar' aren't the same. Ask which cedar species it is: western red, eastern white and others differ. If smells bother you, ask the seller about an unscented option. Compare cedar with the rest Matchup shows wood, warranty and price side by side.
Before you buy Check what your panel needs , installation cost and running cost . Still deciding on a type? Read infrared vs traditional and indoor vs outdoor , or see how the brands compare . A licensed electrician should confirm any wiring before you order.
Questions buyers ask Is cedar the best wood for a sauna? It's a popular choice, especially outdoors, because its heartwood resists decay. Hemlock and thermally modified woods are common too. We don't score wood species, because there's no published test that compares them fairly.
How many cedar saunas do you list? 52 mention cedar in their wood description, as of 30 Oct 2026.
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