Golden Designs Catalonia 8-Person Far Infrared
Retailer price at Select Saunas, last checked 3 Nov 2026. Price may vary. Stock status not shown on the listing.
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Our take
The Golden Designs Catalonia 8-Person Far Infrared is a 8-person infrared cabinet for indoor use, sold by Select Saunas for $9,999 when we last checked on 3 Nov 2026. Among 120 infrared indoor saunas we list, its spec score ranks 116 of 120, and its price compares with a $3,349 median for the group.
Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit. Budget for an electrician and, where required, a permit. Its published size leaves about 5.7 sq ft of footprint per seat.
Strengths
- Strong heat for its type
Trade-offs
- Priced high for its specs: $9,999 against a $3,349 median for infrared indoor saunas
- Snug: about 5.7 sq ft of footprint per seat
- Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by a licensed electrician
- Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated
- Maximum temperature not published
Good fit for
- Households of up to 8 at a time
Consider another option if you're
- Homes with no room in the panel for a new 240V circuit
- Anyone who wants hot stones and steam: this is infrared, with gentler air heat
- Anyone planning to install it outside: it isn't rated for outdoor use
- Tight budgets: similar saunas have a median price of $3,349
Specifications
| Brand | Golden Designs |
|---|---|
| Model | Catalonia 8-Person Far Infrared |
| Type | Infrared · indoor cabinet |
| Price | $9,999 last checked 3 Nov 2026 23 PureTech carbon panels; wheelchair-accessible door |
| Seller | Select Saunas (affiliate link) |
| Seller's list price | $10,398, as shown by the seller |
| Availability | Stock status not shown on the listing |
| Shipping | Not published |
| Seats | 8, per the maker |
| Exterior W × D × H | 87 × 75 × 87 in source |
| Footprint | 45.3 sq ft |
| Interior size | Not published on the listing |
| Heating | Far infrared panels |
| Maximum temperature | Not published |
| Electrical | 240V, 30A · watts not published source |
| Connection | 240V 30A dedicated circuit (electrician install) |
| What that means | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Wood | Canadian hemlock |
| Warranty | 5-year limited source |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor |
| EMF | Under 3 mG at 2–3 in from panels (seller claim; the title says under 2 mG, no test report linked) |
| Listed features | Bluetooth, Color lighting |
Interior size, heater model (for infrared) and the largest delivered piece aren't on the seller's listing. Check with the seller before you buy.
Rating breakdown
How its Basic spec rating breaks down by category, each compared with similar saunas. Full method.
| Construction & durability | Not published, left out |
|---|---|
| Value | Basic |
| Heating | Excellent |
| Warranty & support | Fair |
| Installation | Basic |
| Features | Not scored |
| Appearance | Not rated yet |
| Space & capacity | Basic |
Dimensions and installation
- Power. Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit (240V, 30A · watts not published). Have a licensed electrician confirm your panel and wiring before you order.
- Floor space. The maker doesn't publish clearances here, so Make Sure It Fits assumes 3 in at the sides and back: plan on about 93 × 78 in of floor.
- Ceiling. At 87 in tall plus our 6 in allowance above, you'd want a ceiling of at least 93 in. Confirm with the manual.
- Doorways. The listing doesn't give the largest delivered piece, so measure your narrowest door or gate and ask the seller.
Warranty and support
5-year limited. source Orders, delivery and warranty claims go through Select Saunas, the seller, and Golden Designs, the maker. Read the written warranty before you buy, because outdoor use and self-installation can change the terms. Our warranty guide lists the questions to ask.
Check current price & availability
Retailer price at Select Saunas · last checked 3 Nov 2026 · price may vary
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Sources
Price, size, power and warranty come from the seller's listing here, last checked 3 Nov 2026. Prices change often; the seller's page is the final word. Recall status: not part of the 17 Sept 2026 CPSC sauna recall, the recall we checked. We haven't tested this sauna in person. Electrical details are preliminary and don't replace a licensed electrician.
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