4 Person Saunas and Large 5–6 Person Saunas

A 4 person sauna is where a home sauna starts to feel like a room rather than a cabinet, and 5 or 6 person saunas are the usual choice for apartment amenities, gyms and hotels. This collection gathers 61 large saunas: 18 low-EMF carbon cabins, 16 far infrared, 10 full spectrum, 6 red light therapy saunas, 6 outdoor saunas, 4 US-standard models and one traditional sauna.

Sizing a large sauna

Exterior widths run from 150 to 200 cm (about 59–79 in). A useful rule of thumb is around 60 cm (24 in) of bench per seated person, so a four person sauna often uses an L-shaped or two-tier bench rather than one long row. Corner models such as the MS-FS56 4-Person Corner Full Spectrum and Carbon Infrared Sauna fit the angle of a room. For 6 person sauna dimensions, compare interior bench length, depth and ceiling height on each product page, and check the sauna dimensions guide for bench heights and layouts.

Power and circuit

Because of these loads, 58 models list a 220–240V build; 48 also list 110–120V. Every large sauna needs a dedicated circuit, so check the figures in the power calculator and have an electrician size the breaker.

Cedar sauna or hemlock?

Red cedar is listed on 53 models and hemlock on 49. A cedar sauna has a warm reddish color and a natural aroma, and cedar is the usual wood for outdoor builds. Hemlock is pale, even-grained and nearly scent-free. Read red cedar vs hemlock for a deeper comparison.

Indoor, outdoor and heater options

• Infrared: carbon fiber is the most common heater (36 models), followed by full spectrum (18), red light panels (6) and ceramic (5).
• Traditional heat: 6 models use an electric stove and 2 a wood-burning stove, mostly in the outdoor line.
• 4 person outdoor sauna: barrel and cabin designs such as the MS-OD05 4-6 Person Panoramic Outdoor Barrel Sauna; see outdoor saunas.
• Certification: 52 models list CE and ETL; 4 list FSC-certified wood.

Buying a sauna for the home or for a business

The price of a large home sauna depends mainly on capacity, wood, heater type and how much is customized; we quote per order. For hotels, gyms and spas, see the commercial saunas collection.