Does Planet Fitness Have a Sauna?
Planet Fitness does not have saunas at any of its standard locations. This is a deliberate business model decision — the chain focuses on affordable, judgment-free gym access for casual exercisers. Saunas require significant construction, ventilation, and maintenance investment that conflicts with their low-overhead, low-price model.
What Type of Sauna Does Planet Fitness Have?
Planet Fitness does not offer traditional, infrared, or steam saunas. Their Black Card membership tier includes access to HydroMassage beds (a massage chair using water jets) and red light therapy beds at some locations — these are sometimes confused with sauna amenities, but they are not saunas.
Planet Fitness Membership Cost and Sauna Access
Planet Fitness memberships start at $10/month (Classic) and $24.99/month (Black Card). Black Card members get HydroMassage and tanning access, but still no sauna.
Alternatives If Your Planet Fitness Doesn't Have a Sauna
Not every location is created equal — amenities vary by individual club, age of facility, and local franchise decisions. If your nearest Planet Fitness doesn't have a sauna, the best alternatives are:
- LA Fitness: Most locations have a dry sauna and/or steam room. Widely considered the most reliable sauna gym chain in the US.
- YMCA: Many branches have saunas — call your local Y to confirm. Day passes often available.
- 24 Hour Fitness (Sport/Super Sport): Upper-tier memberships include sauna access at most facilities.
- Life Time Fitness / Equinox: Premium chains that consistently offer sauna, steam, and sometimes cold plunge. Higher membership cost but excellent facilities.
- Day spa or Korean spa: $20–50 day pass for unlimited sauna access without a membership.
See our full find a sauna near me guide or our gyms with saunas near me directory.