Barrel, cube or cabin sauna?
The short answer
Barrels are the cheapest traditional garden saunas, listed from €4,900. Cabins range widest, from €3,795 for a small one to €12,750 for a large premium one. Cubes are the modern option, from €7,500. Choose on looks, how many people and your space as much as price.
The three shapes
| Shape | Listed prices | Middle price | Looks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel | €4,900 to €9,800 | €7,250 | Round, rustic, timber hoops |
| Cabin | €3,795 to €12,750 | €8,600 | A small timber building |
| Cube | €7,500 to €12,750 | €9,800 | Square, modern, flat roof |
Barrel saunas
Barrels are the classic garden sauna shape. They come in lengths for 2 to 6 people, with spruce or thermally treated timber; thermo-treated wood costs more. The curved roof sheds rain, and the round inside means there's less space above head height to heat.
| Model | People | Seller | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce 160 GD barrel | 3–4 | Aquasun | from €4,900 |
| Solas barrel sauna | 2–3 | Timbertrove | from €5,729 |
| Thermo 160 GD barrel | 3–4 | Aquasun | from €5,750 |
| Thermo 250 GD barrel | 4 | Aquasun | from €7,250 |
| Hanscraft Barrel Sauna 225 | – | Spa Solutions Ireland | €7,700 |
| Hanscraft Barrel Sauna 300 | – | Spa Solutions Ireland | €9,500 |
| Thermo 280 GF barrel | 6 | Aquasun | from €9,800 |
Prices as listed on each seller's website on 17 October 2026, including VAT. "From" prices rise with options. Click a price to see the seller's page. How we price.
Cube saunas
Cubes suit a modern house and garden. They're boxier inside, which makes room for longer benches and bigger groups: the models we recorded seat 3 to 8.
| Model | People | Seller | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 160 GF | 3–4 | Aquasun | from €7,500 |
| Hanscraft Quadra X | – | Spa Solutions Ireland | €8,500 |
| Hanscraft Quadra XL | – | Spa Solutions Ireland | €9,800 |
| Cube 220 GF | 6 | Aquasun | from €11,500 |
| Cube 324 XL | 8 | Aquasun | from €12,750 |
Prices as listed on each seller's website on 17 October 2026, including VAT. "From" prices rise with options. Click a price to see the seller's page. How we price.
Cabin saunas
Cabins look like a small garden building, with a pitched or flat roof. Larger ones can include a changing room or porch, and some sellers offer a wood-burning stove instead of an electric heater.
| Model | People | Seller | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor 2-person traditional | 2 | Sauna Ireland | €3,795 |
| Emerald outdoor sauna | 3–4 | Timbertrove | from €4,649 |
| Lighthouse Sauna, natural cedar | 4–6 | Caragh Nurseries | €8,250 |
| Hiki S cabin | 2–3 | Aquasun | from €8,950 |
| Hiki L cabin | 4 | Aquasun | from €11,500 |
| Hiki XL cabin | 6 | Aquasun | from €12,750 |
Prices as listed on each seller's website on 17 October 2026, including VAT. "From" prices rise with options. Click a price to see the seller's page. How we price.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, a barrel or a cube sauna?
Barrels. In our records, barrel saunas are listed from €4,900 and cubes from €7,500.
Are barrel saunas good in Irish weather?
They are sold in Ireland for year-round outdoor use. Whatever the shape, check the timber, the roof covering and the warranty, and put it on a level base that drains well.
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