SunRay Saunas

SunRay Saunas: Indoor, Outdoor, Infrared and Traditional

SunRay Saunas is a sauna brand based in Richmond, Virginia, that makes infrared and traditional saunas. Topture carries SunRay's indoor and outdoor models, infrared and traditional, single-person up to four-person, plus a small barrel lineup, so you're not picking from a thin selection of two or three models.

SunRay sits firmly in the value-to-mid tier. Construction is honest (kiln-dried Canadian hemlock or red cedar, tongue-and-groove walls, glass doors, factory-finished benches), and the pricing is accessible relative to the boutique brands. If you're shopping your first sauna and want a complete, ready-to-assemble package without stepping up to the $10K+ range, this is the range to start with.

Infrared or Traditional? Pick the Heat Style First

SunRay's lineup splits cleanly down the middle. Their indoor infrared models use carbon FAR infrared panels built into the walls, floor, and benches. Heat-up takes 10–15 minutes, the cabin runs at 120–140°F, and the panels warm you directly rather than heating the air. That's the appeal for people who find Finnish-style saunas too intense, or who want shorter sessions during the work week.

Worth knowing upfront: SunRay's infrared saunas are FAR-only, not full-spectrum. They don't include near or mid-infrared emitters, and there's no published independent third-party EMF test report the way some boutique brands provide. SunRay rates the carbon heaters in its indoor models as ultra-low EMF based on their own internal testing. If lab-verified EMF data is non-negotiable for you, that's something to weigh.

Their traditional steam saunas pair with a Harvia electric heater (about 3kW to 6kW depending on the model) and lava-rock stones you can pour water over for löyly. Cabin temps run 170–195°F, SunRay's manuals give heat-up times to 165°F of roughly 15 to 60 minutes depending on the model, and the experience is the classic Finnish one. Dry-then-wet heat, real steam, and the option to dial intensity up by adding water. If you grew up around Finnish or Eastern European sauna culture, this is the side of the catalog you'll want.

Indoor or Outdoor? Match the Sauna to Your Space

The indoor infrared lineup includes the Sedona (1–2 person), Sierra and Evansport (2-person), Aspen and Savannah (3-person), and Sequoia, Roslyn, and Bristol Bay (4-person corner). These slot into a basement, spare room, or finished garage. SunRay's spec sheets list 120V for these indoor infrared models, each on a dedicated outlet; the product page gives each model's requirement.

For indoor traditional, the catalog covers Aston (1-person) through Charleston and Tiburon (4-person), with Baldwin, Rockledge, Hampton, Westlake, and Southport filling the middle. Every traditional indoor model is hardwired 240V and needs a licensed electrician. Not optional, not a corner to cut.

Outdoor is where SunRay's backyard catalog gets interesting. The outdoor infrared models (Burlington, Grandby, Cayenne, plus the newer Logan and Pacific) ship with metal composite roofs and sealed weatherproof cabins so they hold up to four-season weather. Outdoor traditional includes the Bristow, Eagle, Waverly, Freeport, Seneca, and Denali cabin models, plus a small barrel lineup. The Solace, Aurora, Oasis (canopy), and Galley fill out the barrel sauna side.

Hemlock vs. Red Cedar: How to Choose the Wood

Every SunRay is built from either Canadian hemlock or Canadian red cedar, never both within the same model. The wood choice is locked per model, so it shapes your shortlist before you pick a size.

Hemlock is the lighter-toned wood with a tighter, more uniform grain. It's nearly scent-neutral, which matters if you're sensitive to smell or sharing the cabin with someone who doesn't love cedar. It's the more common choice across SunRay's indoor infrared and traditional models, and it keeps the price more accessible. The Evansport, Aspen, Baldwin, and most outdoor models use hemlock.

Red cedar is darker, with that classic warm sauna aroma that intensifies when the cabin heats up. It's naturally rot-resistant, which is a real consideration for outdoor saunas in humid climates. The Sierra, Sequoia, Roslyn, Bristol Bay, and Savannah infrared models are cedar, as are the Charleston traditional model, the Denali and Seneca outdoor cabins and the entire barrel lineup. If aroma is part of the appeal, go cedar. Cross-shop our other cedar sauna options if you want to compare across brands.

Sizing Your SunRay

SunRay's "person count" is generous on the spec sheet. A 2-person model fits two adults comfortably, but three is tight. A 3-person model handles two adults plus a kid, or two adults with elbow room. The 4-person Charleston, Tiburon, Sequoia, and Roslyn give you proper bench space for a couple plus friends, and Bristol Bay's corner design slots into a square room without eating the full wall length.

If you're shopping for one person, the Aston (traditional) and Sedona (infrared) both fit a closet-sized space, roughly 36 by 36 inches. Browse our full 1-person sauna selection if footprint is the deciding factor, or jump to the 2-person size range if you want company.

What Ships, What You'll Add

Every SunRay ships as a panel kit. Indoor infrared models go together in 1–2 hours with two people and a screwdriver. The panels clip and bolt with pre-installed hardware. Indoor traditional models take 2–4 hours since you're also mounting the Harvia heater and stones. Outdoor cabins typically run a full weekend; outdoor barrels are stave-built and take 4–8 hours with a level base prepped in advance.

SunRay's traditional saunas and some outdoor infrared models need a dedicated 240V circuit installed by a licensed electrician; the indoor infrared models run on a dedicated 120V outlet. Every product page lists exact amperage and voltage so your electrician can quote accurately. Breaker size, conductor size and circuit configuration must be taken from the installation manual for the specific model. Our step-by-step electrical breakdown covers what to expect before you call anyone.

Where Can You Buy SunRay Saunas?

Topture is an authorized SunRay Saunas retailer and sells SunRay's indoor and outdoor infrared saunas, its indoor and outdoor traditional saunas, and its barrel saunas. SunRay orders ship free within the contiguous U.S., and financing is available at checkout. The full home sauna collection includes Topture's other brands if you want to cross-shop SunRay against SaunaLife, Dundalk, or True North before deciding.