Golden Designs Arlberg 3 Person Traditional Outdoor Sauna (GDI-8103-01) review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 8, 2026 · 
9OF 10
Excellent
Heat 1.75 · Specs 2 · Price per person 1.75 · Warranty & returns 1.75 · Owner reviews 1.75 · How we score
Verdict
Scores 9/10, tied for 9th of the 25 outdoor saunas we track. At $7,999 it works out to $2,666.33 per seat, which is above the median of $1,878 per seat for non-barrel outdoor saunas.
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You might send it back: returns carry a fee of 20%, while 16 of the 25 outdoor saunas charge none
- Price
- $7,999
- Heat
- Electric heater
- Seats
- 3
- Max temp
- 190°F
- Warranty
- Not stated
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · all from goldendesignsinc.comHeat and power
Power240 V / 40 A (heater), 120 V / 15 A (lights, music); consult certified electriciangoldendesignsinc.com
Build
DimensionsWith canopy: 84.1 × 73.6 × 97.4 in (W × D × H); without: 63 × 56.7 × 97.4 in; interior 59.2 × 53.2 × 78 ingoldendesignsinc.com
Buying
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Warranty, returns and shipping
WarrantyNot stated
5 yrs heater/electronics, 1 yr wood; outdoor use voids.
Returns30 days · 20% fee
Cancel in 24 h; 30 days by RMA, original box; 20% fee + 2-way freight.
ShippingSee below
Ships in US; 9 boxes, 925 lbs.
Warranty: 5 yrs heater/electronics, 1 yr wood; outdoor use voids. Returns: Cancel in 24 h; 30 days by RMA, original box; 20% fee + 2-way freight. Shipping: Ships in US; 9 boxes, 925 lbs. Source: goldendesignsinc.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Source: goldendesignsinc.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Compared with similar outdoor saunas
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Golden Designs Arlberg 3 Person Traditional Outdoor Sauna (GDI-8103-01)THIS MODEL
Heat: Electric heater · Warranty: Not statedScore 9/10
$7,999
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dundalk LeisureCraft Canadian Timber Georgian Cabin (CTC88W) | $7,616 | Heater sold separately | 6 | 5 years | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Redwood Outdoors Extra-Wide Outdoor Barrel Sauna - 6 Person | $7,885 | Electric heater | 4–6 | 1 year | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
| Golden Designs Arlberg 3 Person Traditional Outdoor Sauna (GDI-8103-01)THIS MODEL | $7,999 | Electric heater | 3 | Not stated | 9/10 |
