What to expect

Welcome to our place

Our atmosphere

Once you step inside, you'll realize we're a bit of a small place. We like to consider ourselves a very cozy and homelike atmosphere where everything is very casual. If you've never been to a jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouse) before, just expect everyone around you to be extremely comfortable. It may be a little shocking at first if you see more of someone than you're used to seeing on a daily basis, but everyone here knows that we are just a place to relax and unwind. Make yourself at home!

A little about the owners

Makaloa Sauna is a Korean-owned mother-daughter operated establishment, alongside a family friend. We took over the change in ownership in December of 2023, and have been learning something new every day! We want nothing less than to give you a good experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and appreciated, and will do what we can to have you leave feeling that way.

The steps

Grab some bathroom slippers

Leave your outside shoes in the shoe shelf at the front and pick a pair of slippers to wear inside. You can wear your bathroom slippers in the shower room and throughout the rest of the sauna.

We'll give you towels

We give you a gown to change in to, a hair towel, a body towel, and a small towel for sitting or drying. If you need, we also have shower mitts and exfoliating towels to wash with. Just ask!

Dress down

We'll give you a locker key where you can store your items and lead you to a changing area. If you would like some extra privacy in the changing area, we also have a restroom to change into your gown in.

Hit the showers

You can then head to the shower room and wash up before soaking in the tubs and relaxing in the saunas. We have complimentary soap, shampoo, and conditioner to wash with, but you are welcome to bring your own, too!

If you get a ddae scrub

Tell us how you would like your scrub to go. Would you like it firmer or more gentle? To soften you skin for a thorough exfoliation, soak in the hot water tub for about 15 minutes. Let us know when you're ready!

Enjoy yourself

Upon admission to the sauna, you are free to stay and enjoy the saunas and tubs for as long as you like, up to 5 hours. You'll be able to use our seating area for a little snack or drink, and we also have a darkened part of the common area where people like to take a nap. Bring a book, a friend, or your phone, get cozy, and hang out for a bit.

Need something?

We love to help. If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask us. We are a very casual environment, and sometimes we may look busy, but we'll make time to get you what you need if we have it. We have complimentary water to the side, and we offer snacks and drinks to order while you spend time with us.

For getting a dry massage

Tell us your needs

We can figure out the best massage for you if you're unsure what to get. We are happy to accommodate your needs and preferences, so don't be afraid to tell us exactly what you want.

Preparation

Once we have figured out what massage best suits your needs, we will lead you to our massage room where we will then lay down a sheet and you can dress down. We provide for you a gown or towel to wear for your comfort.

Communication

Our masseuses are great, and they want you to have a good experience. However, sometimes there may be some difficulty with language, so if you would like some assistance with communication, just ask us and we can pass the information between you and your masseuse to make your experience as satisfactory as possible. We also have AC upon request.