Is Lodge of Whispering Pines a private or public sauna?

Lodge of Whispering Pines is a private sauna — typically reserved for a single group at a time.

Does Lodge of Whispering Pines require booking in advance?

Yes — book Lodge of Whispering Pines in advance through the venue's booking partner.

How is the sauna at Lodge of Whispering Pines heated?

The sauna at Lodge of Whispering Pines is Wood fired-heated.

What is Lodge of Whispering Pines's SaunaScore?

Lodge of Whispering Pines scores 3.0 out of 10 on GoToSauna's SaunaScore, our proprietary sauna quality rating.

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Hotel with Sauna in Ely

Ely, United States0

Basic sauna3.0 out of 10

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Lodge of Whispering Pines

Ely, Minnesota, Ely, United States

Basic sauna3.0 out of 10

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Sauna Details

Heating: Wood fired
Sauna type: Hotel
Opening hours: Opening hours
Cancellation policy: Flexible

Updated June 13, 2026

About the Hotel

Lodge of Whispering Pines is an intimate lakeside cabin resort near Ely, Minnesota, in the heart of Finnish-heritage canoe country. A traditional wood-fired Finnish sauna sits directly on the lakefront for the classic hot sauna / cold lake plunge experience. Secluded Northwoods setting surrounded by pines, with proximity to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Location

Ely, Minnesota, 55731 Ely, United States

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Features & amenities

Wood fired

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Lodge of Whispering Pines is a hotel with a sauna in Ely, United States, with wood fired. It scored 3.0/10 on the SaunaScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sauna type does this hotel have?

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How is the sauna heated?

Wood fired.

What are the sauna opening hours?

Opening hours vary by day. See the Sauna Details section for the full schedule.

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