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GoogleSuch a relaxing experience! We can’t wait to come back
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Skaha Nordic Sauna & Ice Bath
4201 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 0K4
5.0(33 reviews)via Google
Up to 10 guests
Contrast TherapyPrivate RetreatHighly Rated on Google
About this spa
Tucked away in Penticton, this private Nordic retreat feels more like a carefully kept ritual than a typical spa visit. Guests come for the contrast therapy, moving from the warm glow of the Finnish sauna to the bracing ice bath and back again, with each round softened by thoughtful comforts like tea, snacks, robes, and a fire-warmed recovery lounge. The setting is quiet, polished, and impeccably clean, with a mountain-facing sauna window and a calm, garden-like atmosphere that makes the experience feel both restorative and a little unexpected. Skaha Nordic Sauna & Ice Bath is especially appealing after a long bike ride, a wine tour, or a demanding week, when the body needs a full reset. Couples, friends, athletes, and solo wellness seekers all seem to appreciate the same thing: the sense of privacy, the attentive hosting, and the unhurried flow from heat to cold to rest. With massage rooms, a relaxation room, and a tucked-away location that adds to its hidden-gem charm, it offers a deeply refreshing escape shaped by care, comfort, and quiet recovery.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Ice Bath
Massage Rooms
Private
Lake View
“We had a tremendous time here. Would highly, highly recommend it - it’s a bit of an unusual location for such an outstanding, relaxing spot. It’s a motel that has been tastefully renovated and this wonderful Nordic experience added in. It’s essentially a private sauna, ice baths, and a relaxation station (fire, tea, snacks). Would highly recommend getting the smores kit to enhance the fire experience. Just an awesome place to relax. Special shoutout to the live in caretaker - she was *wonderful*.”
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Business Info
Every day: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Amenities
Finnish Sauna
Ice Bath
Massage Rooms
Private
Lake View
Relaxation Area
Cold Plunge
Location
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Based on 29 reviews
Guests overwhelmingly describe Skaha Nordic Sauna & Ice Bath as a clean, peaceful, and surprisingly polished private wellness escape with standout hospitality and a deeply refreshing hot-cold routine.
What guests love
Private Nordic spa ritualExceptional cleanliness and careRelaxation after active daysThoughtful hospitalityUnexpected hidden gem settingComfort after the plunge
Best for
CouplesSolo wellness seekersGroups of friendsCyclists and active travelersBirthday or special-occasion guestsAthletes seeking recovery
Standout features
- Private sauna and cold plunge access
- Fire-warmed outdoor recovery lounge
- Tea, snacks, and warm drinks during the session
- Mountain-view sauna window
- Healing or meditation room for pre- and post-soak relaxation
AI-generated insights
Reviews
Google5.0(33)
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Greta Aguirre
GoogleWe had the amazing opportunity to visit this spa twice on our trip and we wished we squeezed in another one! We were given a tour before committing and all the ladies were such gracious hosts. If you are a guest of Lakeside Villa Motel you get a discount! It is well worth it. The facilities are properly sanitized after each guest. This spa was truly a highlight of our trip and could not stop telling our friends to do it as well. You walk in there feeling like garbage (because you had a fun night with your friends the night before) and you walk out of there feeling like a million bucks and ready for another fun night!
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Berta C
GoogleA Penticton Gem, the staff was very kind and attentive, easy to book, clean, and the overall experience was incredibly relaxing. I would definitely come back in the future!
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Mystique Sutton
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GoogleWe had a tremendous time here. Would highly, highly recommend it - it’s a bit of an unusual location for such an outstanding, relaxing spot. It’s a motel that has been tastefully renovated and this wonderful Nordic experience added in. It’s essentially a private sauna, ice baths, and a relaxation station (fire, tea, snacks). Would highly recommend getting the smores kit to enhance the fire experience. Just an awesome place to relax. Special shoutout to the live in caretaker - she was *wonderful*.
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