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Washington Baths

Bathhouse in Portland, ME. About 14 miles from Freeport.

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Type
Bathhouse & contrast therapy
Address
145 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Phone
(207) 253-1555
Website
washingtonbaths.com
Rating
4.5 out of 5 on Google from 171 ratings, as of November 2, 2026

What it offers

Only features we found stated by the venue or its listing, website checked November 2, 2026. Missing from this list does not mean missing from the venue.

Hours

Mondaynoon to 9 pm
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursdaynoon to 9 pm
Fridaynoon to 9 pm
Saturdaynoon to 9 pm
Sundaynoon to 9 pm

Hours as listed on Google, November 2, 2026. Holidays, private events and seasons change them; check before you go.

What a bathhouse is

A wellness bathhouse or contrast-therapy club pairs hot rooms (sauna, steam) with cold plunges and often warm pools, in a designed space you book by the session or by membership. Some run guided sessions; most are co-ed with swimsuits.

  1. Finnish sauna
    160 to 200°F, air, low humidity
    160 to 200°F, air, low humidity
  2. Cold plunge
    39 to 59°F, water
    39 to 59°F, water
Typical temperatures, from cold plunge to Finnish sauna. Each venue sets its own; check the numbers posted on site.

What to bring

  • A swimsuit (most are co-ed)
  • Flip-flops
  • A water bottle
  • Your booking confirmation

Etiquette

  • Shower before the pools.
  • Keep the cold plunge short at first and get out if you feel unwell.
  • Respect quiet zones and phone rules.
  • Rest between hot and cold rounds.

General guidance for this kind of venue, not this venue's own rules. Read more: sauna etiquette by type, sauna safety.

Nearby alternatives

  1. Village Sauna

    Traditional sauna

    58 Lighthouse Circle, South Portland

    2 miles away in South Portland

    5.0 on Google (6)

  2. Rove Sauna

    Traditional sauna

    134 Black Point Rd, Scarborough

    Private rooms

    7 miles away in Scarborough

    5.0 on Google (40)

  3. Unwind Nordic Spa

    Bathhouse & contrast therapy

    95 Desert Rd, Freeport

    Cold plunge, Hot tub or warm pool, Day pass or drop-in

    14 miles away in Freeport

    5.0 on Google (65)

  4. Timberstone Sauna

    Traditional sauna

    184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

    14 miles away in Freeport

    5.0 on Google (5)

  5. NuYou Sauna

    Traditional sauna

    5 Orchard Rd, Standish

    15 miles away in Standish

    5.0 on Google (21)

  6. Drÿppe Sauna and Cold Plunge at the Brewster House

    Bathhouse & contrast therapy

    180 Main St, Freeport

    Cold plunge

    15 miles away in Freeport

    5.0 on Google (15)

Where this comes from

Source: the venue's Google Maps listing (category "Public sauna"), checked November 2, 2026, and the venue's own website. We list it as a bathhouse because of its name describes a bathhouse or a sauna and cold plunge venue. Ratings are Google's, shown as a count only; we do not copy reviews. Prices are not shown because they change; see the venue's site. Is something wrong, or has it closed? Email contact@saunasnear.com and we will fix it.