Ad Best home infrared saunas UK 2026: 8 cabins compared, from £1,349
Plug-in and outdoor infrared saunas from UK retailers compared on price, wattage, footprint and power supply, with the electricity cost of a 30-minute session. Prices checked 10 November 2026.
Quick answer
Two-person indoor infrared cabins cost £1,349–£2,999 at the UK retailers we checked in November 2026, and most of them run from a normal 13A socket. The Kajo 2 (£1,595, 1,900W) and CenturaHeat Double (£1,349, 10A plug-in) were the lowest-priced two-person models; Holl's Purewave Evo 2 (£2,999) has the longest timber warranty at 10 years. At the current Ofgem price cap of 26.32p per kWh, a 1.9kW cabin running flat out for 30 minutes uses about 25p of electricity.
Infrared cabins use heating panels instead of a stove and stones, run at lower air temperatures than a traditional sauna and, in most cases, plug into a household socket. That makes them the simplest way to get a sauna into a spare room, garage or garden room. We compared eight from four UK retailers. We haven’t tested them; specs are as published.
| Model | From | People | Heat | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajo 2 full-spectrum infrared (2 person) Steam & Oak | £1,595 | 2 | 1,900W full-spectrum infrared; about 60°C max | Standard 13A plug |
| CenturaHeat Double 2 person glass infrared Pro-Line Direct | £1,349 | 2 | Infrared panels | Plug-in, draws 10A |
| SaunaPlunge Dales Glow indoor infrared (2 person) Outdoor Living 365 | £1,995 | 2 | Carbon infrared panels (wattage not stated on the listing) | Retailer says it may plug into a household socket or need a dedicated circuit depending on configuration |
| Polar Recovery Nova 2 person infrared Polar Recovery | £2,299.99 | 2 | 1,600W carbon infrared; 30–65°C range stated | 220–240V; indoor use only |
| Holl's Purewave Evo 2 infrared Steam & Oak | £2,999 | 2 | 2,250W (quartz and magnesium infrared emitters); 40–60°C | Standard 13A socket |
| Kajo 1 full-spectrum infrared (1 person) Steam & Oak | £1,395 | 1 | 1,200W full-spectrum infrared; about 60°C max | Standard 13A plug |
| Kajo 3 full-spectrum infrared (3 person) Steam & Oak | £1,995 | 3 | 2,600W full-spectrum infrared; about 60°C max | Standard 13A plug |
| SaunaPlunge Yorkshire Cabin outdoor infrared (2 person) Outdoor Living 365 | £2,900 | 2 | Infrared panels, 2,220W rated | Standard 13A supply per the retailer (have an electrician check the outdoor socket) |
Electricity cost per session
This is the worst case: the panels on at full rated power for 30 minutes, at the Ofgem price cap of 26.32p per kWh. Thermostats cycle the panels once the cabin is warm, so you’ll usually use less. For a pre-heat, add the extra minutes at full power.
| Cabin | Rated power | 30 minutes at full power |
|---|---|---|
| Kajo 1 | 1,200W | about 16p |
| Polar Nova 2 | 1,600W | about 21p |
| Kajo 2 | 1,900W | about 25p |
| SaunaPlunge Yorkshire Cabin | 2,220W | about 29p |
| Holl’s Purewave Evo 2 | 2,250W | about 30p |
| CenturaHeat Double (10A draw) | about 2,300W (our estimate from 10A × 230V) | about 30p |
| Kajo 3 | 2,600W | about 34p |
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The shortlist
Low price, full spectrum, 13A plug
Kajo 2 full-spectrum infrared (2 person)
From £1,595 at Steam & Oak
£1,595. Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Heat
- 1,900W full-spectrum infrared; about 60°C max
- Power
- Standard 13A plug
- Size
- 1200 × 1050 × 1900mm
- Build
- Hemlock, 6mm tempered glass front
- Warranty
- 12 months
A two-person hemlock cabin with a 6mm tempered glass front and 1,900W of full-spectrum panels, priced at £1,595. It plugs into a standard 13A socket and tops out at about 60°C. The warranty is 12 months, shorter than some rivals.
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
Lowest price for two people
CenturaHeat Double 2 person glass infrared
From £1,349 at Pro-Line Direct
£1,349 (listed as reduced from £2,367). Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Heat
- Infrared panels
- Power
- Plug-in, draws 10A
- Size
- 1200 × 1050 × 1900mm
The cheapest two-person cabin we found, at £1,349 (listed as reduced from £2,367). It’s plug-in and draws 10A, according to Pro-Line Direct, with the same 1200 × 1050mm footprint as the Kajo 2 and Dales Glow.
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Optional assembly service
SaunaPlunge Dales Glow indoor infrared (2 person)
From £1,995 at Outdoor Living 365
£1,995 (listed as reduced from £2,500). Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Heat
- Carbon infrared panels (wattage not stated on the listing)
- Power
- Retailer says it may plug into a household socket or need a dedicated circuit depending on configuration
- Size
- 1200 × 1050 × 1900mm
- Build
- Canadian hemlock
A Canadian hemlock two-person cabin with carbon panels at £1,995. Outdoor Living 365 offers free delivery and optional fixed-price installation. The listing doesn’t give a wattage and says the cabin may plug in or need a dedicated circuit depending on configuration, so ask before ordering.
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
Free installation this month
Polar Recovery Nova 2 person infrared
From £2,299.99 at Polar Recovery
£2,299.99 sauna only. Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Heat
- 1,600W carbon infrared; 30–65°C range stated
- Power
- 220–240V; indoor use only
- Size
- 190 × 100 × 120cm (H × W × L)
- Build
- Hemlock
- Warranty
- 2 years
A 1,600W hemlock cabin with a 30–65°C range, Bluetooth speakers and a 2-year warranty, at £2,299.99. Polar Recovery was including installation free in November 2026 (UK and Ireland). It’s for indoor use only.
- The retailer was offering free installation in November 2026 (UK and Ireland).
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
Longest timber warranty
Holl's Purewave Evo 2 infrared
From £2,999 at Steam & Oak
£2,999. Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Heat
- 2,250W (quartz and magnesium infrared emitters); 40–60°C
- Power
- Standard 13A socket
- Size
- 130 × 110 × 190cm
- Build
- FSC-certified spruce, 8mm safety-glass door
- Warranty
- 10 years on wood, 2 years on electrical parts
A slightly bigger two-person cabin (130 × 110cm) in FSC-certified spruce with an 8mm safety-glass door and 2,250W of quartz and magnesium emitters. It runs at 40–60°C from a 13A socket. Holl’s gives 10 years on the timber and 2 on electrical parts.
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
Smallest footprint
Kajo 1 full-spectrum infrared (1 person)
From £1,395 at Steam & Oak
£1,395. Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 1 people
- Heat
- 1,200W full-spectrum infrared; about 60°C max
- Power
- Standard 13A plug
- Size
- 900 × 900 × 1900mm
- Build
- Hemlock, 6mm tempered glass front
- Warranty
- 12 months
A one-person cabin on a 900 × 900mm footprint, about the size of a large shower enclosure, at £1,395. 1,200W, 13A plug.
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
Three people, still plug-in
Kajo 3 full-spectrum infrared (3 person)
From £1,995 at Steam & Oak
£1,995. Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 3 people
- Heat
- 2,600W full-spectrum infrared; about 60°C max
- Power
- Standard 13A plug
- Size
- 1550 × 1100 × 1900mm
- Build
- Hemlock, 6mm tempered glass front
- Warranty
- 12 months
The three-person Kajo (1550 × 1100mm) uses 2,600W and still runs from a 13A plug, at £1,995.
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
For the garden
SaunaPlunge Yorkshire Cabin outdoor infrared (2 person)
From £2,900 at Outdoor Living 365
£2,900. Price checked 10 November 2026.
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Heat
- Infrared panels, 2,220W rated
- Power
- Standard 13A supply per the retailer (have an electrician check the outdoor socket)
- Size
- 1200 × 1050 × 1900mm
- Build
- Thermo-treated spruce
An outdoor-rated infrared cabin in thermo-treated spruce. It’s rated at 2,220W and listed as running from a standard 13A supply, though the retailer says a qualified electrician should confirm your outdoor socket is suitable. At £2,900 it costs more than the indoor cabins, but less than most traditional outdoor saunas once you include electrics.
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Specs are as published by the retailer. We have not tested this product.
Things to check before buying
- Power. A 13A socket can supply roughly 3kW. All the plug-in cabins here are well under that, but avoid extension leads and share the circuit sensibly. Outdoors, use a weatherproof, RCD-protected socket.
- Space and access. Cabins arrive as flat panels. Measure doorways and stairs as well as the floor, and allow clearance around the cabin for ventilation as the retailer specifies.
- Warranty. Ranges from 12 months (Kajo) to 10 years on timber (Holl’s). Read what’s covered.
- Indoor or outdoor. Indoor cabins aren’t built for damp or weather. Polar Recovery says the Nova must stay indoors.
On health claims
Infrared sauna listings often describe health benefits. We don’t repeat them: we can’t verify them, and UK advertising rules require strong evidence for health claims. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or have an implanted device, ask your GP before using any sauna.
Frequently asked questions
Can an infrared sauna plug into a normal socket?
Many can. The Kajo range (1,200–2,600W), Holl's Purewave Evo 2 (2,250W) and CenturaHeat Double (10A) are all listed as plug-in on a standard 13A socket. Some cabins need a dedicated circuit, so check the listing. A 13A socket can deliver about 3kW, so a cabin over that needs its own circuit.
How much does an infrared sauna cost to run in the UK?
Multiply the rated wattage by the time it's on and your electricity price. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem cap, October–December 2026), a 1.9kW cabin running at full power for 30 minutes costs about 25p, and a 2.6kW cabin about 34p. Thermostats cycle the panels once the cabin is warm, so real use is usually lower than full power.
How hot does an infrared sauna get?
The cabins in this guide quote maximum air temperatures of roughly 60–65°C: about 60°C for the Kajo range, 40–60°C for Holl's Purewave Evo 2 and 30–65°C for the Polar Nova 2. A traditional sauna typically runs at 65–100°C.
Can I put an infrared sauna in the garden?
Only if it's built for outdoor use. Polar Recovery says the Nova is indoor-only. Outdoor-rated infrared cabins such as the SaunaPlunge Yorkshire Cabin use treated timber and weatherproofing, and cost more than an equivalent indoor cabin.
Sources
We read each of these on or before 10 November 2026. Retailer links in this list are plain links, not affiliate links.
- Steam & Oak: Kajo 1 full-spectrum infrared
- Steam & Oak: Kajo 2 full-spectrum infrared
- Steam & Oak: Kajo 3 full-spectrum infrared
- Steam & Oak: Holl's Purewave Evo 2
- Pro-Line Direct: CenturaHeat Double 2 person glass infrared
- Outdoor Living 365: Dales Glow indoor infrared 2 person
- Outdoor Living 365: Yorkshire Cabin outdoor infrared 2 person
- Polar Recovery: Nova 2 person infrared
- Ofgem: energy price cap unit rates, 1 October to 31 December 2026