Infrared Sauna in Johannesburg: Private Sessions, Prices & What to Expect

Looking for an infrared sauna in Johannesburg? You can book a private infrared sauna session at the Botthms Wellness Hub, at Randpark Golf Club in Randburg. A 30-minute session is R175 walk-in or R150 for members, you have the cabin to yourself, and you book a time slot online, so there is no waiting for a shared gym sauna to clear.

What is an infrared sauna?

A traditional sauna heats the air to around 80–100°C, and the hot air heats you. An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to warm your body more directly, so the air stays at a gentler 45–60°C. You still sweat heavily and your core temperature still rises, but most people find it easier to breathe and easier to stay in for a full session.

Regular heat exposure is one of the better-studied wellness habits: it is linked to better cardiovascular markers, better sleep and feeling recovered after hard training. Unlike cold, heat does not appear to blunt the adaptations you train for, so it is safe to use straight after a session. For the full evidence, read our guide to infrared sauna benefits.

Private sauna vs a gym sauna

• —Private: you book the cabin for your own session, so it is just you, not a shared bench with strangers.
• —Booked, not queued: pick a time slot online and it is ready when you arrive.
• —Infrared, not hot-rock: a lower air temperature that most people find more comfortable for a full 30 minutes.
• —Part of a recovery hub: ice baths, compression boots, red light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen are a few steps away, so you can stack sessions.

What to expect from a session

• —Arrive hydrated. You can sweat 500 ml to 1 litre in 30 minutes, so drink at least 500 ml before and after.
• —The first 10 minutes are a warm-up while your core temperature rises; the main work happens after that.
• —Leave your phone outside. Heat above 40°C can damage electronics and batteries.
• —Get out any time you feel uncomfortable. The benefit levels off past about 45 minutes, so there is nothing to gain from forcing it.

Infrared sauna prices in Johannesburg

At Botthms, a 30-minute private infrared sauna session is R175 walk-in or R150 for members. Session packs bring the per-session price down further, and the sauna is built into several of our guided protocols: Flush (compression boots then sauna, R300), Prime (boots, red light, then sauna, R425), Renew (boots, ice bath, then sauna, R445) and Contrast (two rounds of sauna and ice bath, R595).

Sauna and ice bath: contrast therapy

Contrast therapy alternates heat and cold: a block in the sauna, a few minutes in the ice bath, then back into the heat. Many people use it as a reset after a hard week or a long day at a desk. Our Contrast protocol runs 15 minutes of sauna, 3 minutes in a 10–12°C staff-guided ice bath, 12 more minutes of sauna and a final 3-minute plunge.

Where to find us

The Botthms Wellness Hub is at Randpark Golf Club, Setperk Road, Randburg — close to Randpark Ridge, Ferndale, Northcliff, Cresta, Fourways and Roodepoort, and easy to reach from the rest of Johannesburg. We are open Monday to Friday 06:00–18:00 and Saturday 07:00–13:00.

Book a private infrared sauna in Randburg, Johannesburg. 30 minutes, R175 walk-in or R150 for members.

Frequently asked

Where can I do an infrared sauna in Johannesburg? At the Botthms Wellness Hub, Randpark Golf Club, Randburg. Sessions are private and booked online.

How much does an infrared sauna session cost in Johannesburg? R175 walk-in or R150 for members for 30 minutes at Botthms, with packs and memberships lowering the per-session price.

Is the sauna private? Yes. Each booking is a private session in the cabin — no shared public sauna.

How long should I stay in an infrared sauna? 30 minutes is the standard session. Stay only as long as you are comfortable; the benefit levels off past about 45 minutes.

Can I use the sauna after training? Yes. Unlike an ice bath straight after strength work, heat does not appear to blunt training adaptation.

Who should not use a sauna? If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or low blood pressure, or are unwell, check with your doctor first, and tell our team before your session.

Written by the Botthms team.