Does Anytime Fitness Have a Sauna?
Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour gym franchise with over 5,000 locations globally, making it the world's largest fitness franchise by location count. Because each club is independently owned and operated by a franchise partner, amenity offerings vary substantially from one location to the next. Sauna availability is not a guaranteed feature across the chain — some clubs have them, many don't, and there is no corporate mandate that requires franchisees to install or maintain sauna facilities.
The short answer: your Anytime Fitness may have a sauna, but you need to verify before assuming. The good news is that it's easy to check, and the section below walks you through exactly how.
What Type of Sauna Does Anytime Fitness Have?
When Anytime Fitness locations do have saunas, they are typically small dry heat saunas (Finnish-style) accommodating 2–4 people. Some newer or recently renovated clubs have added infrared sauna cabins as a standalone amenity. Steam rooms are less common at Anytime Fitness than at larger chains like LA Fitness.
The quality and condition of the sauna varies significantly by franchise owner investment. A well-maintained Anytime Fitness sauna can be an excellent perk — uncrowded, easy to access at off-hours (since the club is open 24/7), and included in the standard membership. A poorly maintained one in an older club might be closed more often than it's open.
Urban locations in competitive markets and newer franchise builds are more likely to include sauna facilities than suburban clubs or older locations that predate sauna becoming a standard expectation.
How to Check if Your Specific Location Has a Sauna
There are three reliable ways to find out whether your nearest Anytime Fitness has a sauna:
- Call the club directly: The fastest and most reliable method. Ask specifically: "Do you have a dry sauna or steam room available for members?" Not "Do you have sauna amenities?" — be specific so you don't get a vague answer.
- Check the club's page online: The Anytime Fitness gym finder lists amenities for each location. Look for "Sauna" in the amenities list on the club's individual page.
- Check Google Maps: Search for the specific location, then scroll to the "Amenities" section in the Google Business Profile. Sauna is often listed there if the club has one.
Anytime Fitness Membership Cost and Sauna Access
Anytime Fitness memberships typically range from $30–55/month depending on location and current promotions. There is generally one standard membership tier — unlike LA Fitness or 24 Hour Fitness which have tiered pricing with amenities unlocked at higher tiers. At Anytime Fitness, if the club has a sauna, it's included in the standard membership fee. There is no separate "premium" tier required to access sauna facilities.
Initiation fees of $40–100 are common, though clubs frequently run promotions waiving the initiation fee. Month-to-month and annual contract options are both typically available. Most clubs offer a free guest pass or trial period — use this to visit and verify the sauna situation before committing.
Is Anytime Fitness a Good Gym Choice for Sauna Access?
Anytime Fitness is an excellent gym for 24/7 access, convenience, and price — but it's not a reliable choice if guaranteed sauna access is your primary requirement. The franchise model means you're gambling on your specific location's investment level.
If sauna access is important to you, a better strategy is to first verify whether your local Anytime Fitness has a sauna, then join if it does. If it doesn't, the alternatives below are more consistent options. If you're moving to a new area and need reliable sauna access, LA Fitness and YMCA locations are safer bets.
Where Anytime Fitness shines for sauna users: 24-hour access means you can use the sauna at 6 AM or 10 PM without crowds. Since these clubs are smaller than big-box gyms, the sauna is often empty — a significant advantage over a crowded LA Fitness sauna at peak hours.
Alternatives If Your Anytime Fitness Doesn't Have a Sauna
If your nearest Anytime Fitness doesn't have a sauna, these alternatives are worth considering depending on your budget and priorities:
- LA Fitness: The most consistently sauna-equipped major gym chain in the US. Most locations have a dry sauna and a steam room. Memberships run $35–45/month. See our full LA Fitness sauna guide.
- YMCA: Many branches have saunas, particularly larger community centers. Day passes ($10–20) are available for non-members. See our YMCA sauna guide.
- 24 Hour Fitness Sport/Super Sport: Upper-tier location types include sauna access. Good if you need 24/7 access with reliable sauna. See our 24 Hour Fitness sauna guide.
- Life Time Fitness / Equinox: Premium chains with excellent sauna and steam facilities. Memberships run $100–200+/month but facilities are top-tier.
- Day spa or Korean spa: $25–60 day pass for unlimited sauna access without a gym membership. A great option for occasional sauna use without commitment.
See our full sauna finder guide or our gyms with saunas directory for more options in your area.