Clearlight Saunas

Clearlight is a California-based infrared sauna company offering premium indoor and outdoor sauna models across full-spectrum and far-infrared collections, with options ranging from compact one-person cabins to larger multi-person saunas.

Best for

Buyers looking for a premium infrared sauna with low-EMF heating, full-spectrum options, smartphone control on selected models and extensive residential warranty coverage.

Brand overview

Is Clearlight a good sauna brand?

Clearlight is a premium infrared-sauna specialist with a residential lineup built around two distinct indoor ranges plus dedicated outdoor models. Sanctuary saunas use full-spectrum infrared, while Premier models focus on far infrared. That separation makes the catalog easier to compare than a broad multi-format sauna lineup, but buyers still need to decide which infrared approach, capacity and wood finish best fit their space and budget.

Current residential sauna pricing documented for this profile runs from $5,499 to $9,899. The lowest current price is the Premier 1 in Basswood, while the highest is the Sanctuary Retreat in Mahogany. Clearlight also offers custom sauna projects, but custom pricing is not included in the published residential model range below.

Our take

Clearlight makes the most sense for buyers specifically shopping for a premium infrared sauna rather than a traditional heater-and-stone sauna. The strongest reasons to compare it are the clear distinction between full-spectrum and far-infrared lines, indoor and outdoor options, multiple wood choices on most indoor models, and unusually long published residential warranty coverage.

Buyer fit

Who Clearlight is best suited for

Best for
  • Buyers specifically looking for a premium infrared sauna rather than a traditional Finnish-style sauna
  • Shoppers comparing full-spectrum and far-infrared heating within one established brand
  • Buyers who want compact one-person models through larger multi-person cabins
  • Homeowners who want indoor or purpose-built outdoor infrared sauna options
  • Buyers who value long published residential warranty coverage
  • Shoppers who want Basswood or Mahogany choices on many indoor models
Avoid if

Clearlight is a focused infrared brand, so it is less suitable for buyers whose priority is a traditional high-temperature heater-and-stone sauna.

  • You specifically want a traditional Finnish-style sauna with an electric or wood-burning rock heater
  • You want a low-cost entry-level infrared cabin
  • You want a barrel sauna or broad traditional outdoor cabin catalog
  • You want every wellness add-on bundled into the base sauna price
  • You do not want to compare electrical requirements, capacity and wood finish before ordering
Brand assessment

Strengths & Considerations

Clearlight's position is built around a focused infrared catalog, premium pricing and long residential warranty coverage.

Strengths
  • Established infrared-sauna company history dating to 1997 through Sauna Works
  • Clear separation between Sanctuary full-spectrum and Premier far-infrared sauna lines
  • Residential models spanning one-person through larger multi-person capacities
  • Dedicated Sanctuary Outdoor models for buyers who need an outdoor infrared installation
  • Basswood and Mahogany options on most indoor residential models
  • Published lifetime coverage for indoor residential sauna cabins and factory-installed controls, wiring, heaters and audio, subject to the written warranty terms
Things to consider
  • Clearlight is an infrared-sauna specialist, not a traditional heater-and-stone sauna manufacturer
  • The documented residential sauna range sits firmly in the premium price segment
  • Current sale pricing changes by model and wood finish, so the same model can have more than one price
  • Outdoor cabin warranty coverage is shorter than indoor residential cabin coverage
  • Labor coverage is limited geographically to the United States and Canada under the published warranty
  • Optional wellness upgrades and accessories can increase the final project price
Before you buy

Confirm these details before ordering

These are practical checks we'd recommend before placing an order. Requirements vary by model and installation.

Confirm whether you want Sanctuary full-spectrum infrared, Premier far infrared or a Sanctuary Outdoor model.

Confirm the exterior dimensions, interior capacity and required clearances for the exact model.

Confirm the electrical circuit and voltage requirements for the selected sauna before installation.

Confirm whether Basswood or Mahogany is available for the model and how that choice changes the current price.

Confirm which optional upgrades, accessories or wellness features are included versus sold separately.

Review the current written warranty, delivery requirements, return terms and installation responsibilities before ordering.

Product range

Understanding the Clearlight sauna lineup

Clearlight’s residential catalog is easier to understand when you separate it into three groups: Sanctuary indoor full-spectrum saunas, Sanctuary Outdoor full-spectrum saunas and Premier far-infrared saunas. The main decision is therefore heating type, installation setting and capacity rather than sorting through a long list of individual models.

Current documented residential pricing runs from $5,499 to $9,899. Prices can vary by model, wood finish, promotion and optional upgrades.

01 Full spectrum

Sanctuary Indoor

Clearlight’s main premium indoor range, using full-spectrum infrared heating across several cabin sizes with Basswood or Mahogany available on most models.

Heating Full-spectrum infrared Format Indoor Current range $6,999–$9,899
02 Outdoor full spectrum

Sanctuary Outdoor

Purpose-built exterior infrared saunas for buyers who want Clearlight’s full-spectrum heating in an outdoor installation rather than an indoor cabin.

Heating Full-spectrum infrared Format Outdoor Current range $8,699–$9,799
03 Far infrared

Premier

Clearlight’s far-infrared residential line, with one- to three-person cabins and a lower entry price than the Sanctuary full-spectrum range.

Heating Far infrared Format Indoor Current range $5,499–$7,199
How to read the catalog

SanctuaryIndoor full-spectrum infrared

Sanctuary OutdoorOutdoor full-spectrum infrared

PremierIndoor far-infrared saunas

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Pricing note

Prices and promotions vary by model, wood finish and date. Use the documented range as orientation, then confirm the exact configuration, optional upgrades, delivery, electrical requirements and current selling price before ordering.

Key models

Five Clearlight reference points worth knowing

These selections show how Clearlight's heating type, capacity, installation setting and price change across the residential catalog. They are editorial reference points rather than hands-on performance rankings.

01

Premier 1 Basswood — $5,499

The lowest current documented price in Clearlight's residential cabin lineup and the compact entry point into the Premier far-infrared series.

02

Sanctuary 1 Basswood — $6,999

The one-person entry point into Clearlight's Sanctuary full-spectrum indoor range.

03

Sanctuary 3 Basswood — $7,799

A mid-range Sanctuary reference point for buyers who need more interior space than the compact one- and two-person models.

04

Sanctuary Outdoor 2 — $8,699

The lower-priced of Clearlight's two documented dedicated outdoor infrared sauna models.

05

Sanctuary Retreat Mahogany — $9,899

The highest current published residential sauna price in the documented lineup used for this profile.

Support & warranty

Clearlight warranty overview

Indoor residential cabinLifetime

Published coverage for the Clearlight sauna cabin, subject to the written limited warranty.

Factory-installed componentsLifetime

Published coverage for controls, wiring, heater components and audio on residential saunas.

Indoor residential labor7 years

Labor coverage applies in the United States and Canada under the published terms.

Outdoor residential cabin5 years

Outdoor cabin coverage is shorter than the indoor residential cabin warranty.

Sauna Works' published limited warranty lists lifetime coverage for indoor residential Clearlight sauna cabins, factory-installed controls and wiring, heater components and audio components. Indoor residential labor is listed at seven years in the United States and Canada.

Outdoor residential sauna cabins are listed at five years, while factory-installed controls, wiring, heater components and audio retain lifetime coverage. Outdoor residential labor is listed at five years in the United States and Canada.

Warranty coverage is subject to the full written terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations. Non-factory-installed components, options, parts and accessories may follow separate manufacturer or quoted warranty terms.

Alternatives to compare

Other sauna brands to consider

Premium infrared alternative

Health Mate

One of the most relevant alternatives for buyers already committed to infrared rather than traditional sauna heat. Health Mate also occupies the premium residential infrared market, making it a natural comparison for shoppers weighing established infrared specialists.

Broader infrared alternative

Enlighten Sauna

Worth comparing if you want to stay with infrared but prefer a broader mix of indoor, outdoor and hybrid configurations. Enlighten gives Clearlight buyers another premium-oriented path without moving into a conventional heater-and-stone sauna.

FAQ

Clearlight Saunas questions

Is Clearlight a good sauna brand?

Clearlight is best suited to buyers specifically shopping for a premium infrared sauna. Its residential lineup covers full-spectrum Sanctuary models, far-infrared Premier models and dedicated Sanctuary Outdoor saunas, with long published warranty coverage on residential cabins and factory-installed components.

How much do Clearlight saunas cost?

Current residential sauna prices documented for this profile range from $5,499 for the Premier 1 in Basswood to $9,899 for the Sanctuary Retreat in Mahogany. Current sale prices vary by model and wood finish and may change with promotions.

What is the difference between Clearlight Sanctuary and Premier saunas?

Sanctuary is Clearlight's full-spectrum infrared line, while Premier is its far-infrared residential line. Clearlight also offers separate Sanctuary Outdoor full-spectrum models.

Does Clearlight make outdoor infrared saunas?

Yes. The residential catalog documented here includes the Sanctuary Outdoor 2 and Sanctuary Outdoor 5.

Where is Clearlight located?

Clearlight's showroom and administrative offices are listed at 1077 Eastshore Highway in Berkeley, California.

What warranty does Clearlight provide?

The published Sauna Works limited warranty lists lifetime coverage for indoor residential sauna cabins and factory-installed controls, wiring, heater components and audio components. Indoor residential labor is listed at seven years in the United States and Canada. Outdoor residential sauna cabins are listed at five years, with separate terms and exclusions applying.