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White Iron Beach Resort is a private sauna — typically reserved for a single group at a time.

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How is the sauna at White Iron Beach Resort heated?

The sauna at White Iron Beach Resort is Electric-heated.

What is White Iron Beach Resort's SaunaScore?

White Iron Beach Resort scores 2.0 out of 10 on GoToSauna's SaunaScore, our proprietary sauna quality rating.

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White Iron Beach Resort Ely — Finnish Sauna Since 1917 on White Iron Lake | GoToSauna

White Iron Beach Resort

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White Iron Beach Resort

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Ely, United States0

Basic sauna2.0 out of 10

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White Iron Beach Resort

White Iron Lake, Ely, Ely, United States

Basic sauna2.0 out of 10

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Sauna Details

Heating: Electric
Sauna type: Hotel
Opening hours: Opening hours
Cancellation policy: Flexible

Updated June 13, 2026

About the Hotel

White Iron Beach Resort on White Iron Lake near Ely has operated continuously since 1917, making it Ely's oldest resort. 26 cabins on a pristine lakefront. Finnish-heritage communal sauna tradition with lake swimming — the classic Northern Minnesota experience. Sandy beach and BWCA-adjacent wilderness setting.

Location

White Iron Lake, Ely, 55731 Ely, United States

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How is the sauna heated?

Electric.

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

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