Classic Swedish massage
BasicA full-body massage with medium pressure. Good for desk workers and first visits.
- 30 minutes€26
- 60 minutes€45
- 90 minutes€62
Massage and sauna · Kilkenny · 9 Mill Quay
Massage and sauna
on Mill Quay
Eight kinds of massage from €24, and a two-hour sauna session for €16. A Finnish sauna at 90 °C, a steam room, an infrared cabin and a relaxation room with ten loungers.
We can also book you in for tomorrow by phone: your number here
Treatment rooms
Five rooms, one of them a double
We leave fifteen minutes between bookings, and the massage time shown is time on the table.
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8
kinds of massage
From 30 to 90 minutes, prices from €24
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€16
sauna session for 2 hours
Robe, towel, slippers and tea included
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5
treatment rooms
One of them a double
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2 h
to confirm your booking
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About the studio
Five rules we stick to
The studio has five treatment rooms, separate changing rooms and an upstairs sauna area with a relaxation room. We let no more than 14 people into the sauna area at a time.
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Fifteen minutes between bookings
The time shown is time on the table, not including changing. That's why appointments don't run late and nobody waits in the corridor.
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A consultation form on your first visit
One page: injuries, operations, pregnancy, allergies to oils and medication. So on your first visit, please arrive twenty minutes early.
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You set the pressure
We agree the pressure at the start and can change it at any time during the massage. Just say — the therapist won't ask every five minutes.
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Quiet in the sauna area and the relaxation room
Phones stay in the lockers in the changing room. Calls and photos only at reception.
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No selling after your treatment
We won't try to sell you creams or courses. If you ask, we'll advise you; we won't bring it up ourselves.
Time on the table
60 min
For a 60-minute massage, allow 90 minutes for the whole visit, including changing and resting.
Facilities
- Changing rooms with lockers — separate for women and men, with showers and hairdryers.
- Robe, towel and slippers — included with every treatment and sauna session.
- Relaxation room with ten loungers — herbal tea and water as much as you like.
- Double treatment room — for couples massage with two therapists at once.
- Accessible toilet on the ground floor — step-free entrance from the street.
Prices
Types of massage, times and prices
Prices are final and include oil, robe and towel. Monday to Thursday, for treatments starting before 14:00, there's 10% off all massages.
Deep tissue sports massage
FirmWorking the deeper muscle layers and the tendons. We recommend a day off training afterwards.
- 45 minutes€39
- 60 minutes€49
- 90 minutes€68
Aromatherapy massage
GentleSlow strokes with a blend of oils you choose before the treatment.
- 60 minutes€52
- 90 minutes€72
Back, neck and shoulders
ShortFocused on the neck, shoulders and between the shoulder blades.
- 30 minutes€24
- 45 minutes€33
Hot stone massage
WarmingStones at 55 °C combined with an oil massage of the back and legs.
- 75 minutes€66
- 90 minutes€76
Reflexology
No oilPressure work on the feet and calves. No need to undress — just take your shoes off.
- 30 minutes€27
- 50 minutes€42
Pregnancy massage
From 13 weeksLying on your side, with supports. From the thirteenth week of pregnancy.
- 50 minutes€44
Couples massage
Two therapistsTwo tables in one room, with two therapists at the same time. The price is for two people.
- 60 minutes€96
- 90 minutes€132
Mon–Thu before 14:00
−10%
The off-peak discount applies to all massages. It can't be combined with a pass.
Massage extras
- Salt back scrub, 15 extra minutes€9
- Honey wrap, 20 extra minutes€12
- Sauna session after your massage, 90 minutes€12
- Extend any massage by 15 minutes€11
- Double room for one person€6
When we'll postpone a massage
In these cases we won't give a massage, and we'll move your appointment with no cancellation fee. Just call reception.
- A temperature, an acute infection or diarrhoea.
- A recent injury, an open wound or a skin condition in the area to be massaged.
- The first trimester of pregnancy.
- Within 48 hours of drinking a lot of alcohol.
- After an operation, before the time set by your doctor.
Oils and allergens
- Neutral base — sweet almond oil, so it contains nuts.
- Nut-free — jojoba oil; mention it when you book, no extra charge.
- Lavender blend — almond oil and lavender essential oil.
- Citrus blend — almond oil, orange and lemon essential oils; stay out of direct sun for 12 hours afterwards.
- Pine blend — almond oil, pine and eucalyptus essential oils; not suitable if you have asthma.
We can show you the ingredients of any oil on the bottle at reception. We don't use essential oils for pregnancy massage.
Sauna area
Sauna, steam and relaxation
The area is upstairs and shared by women and men; swimwear is worn. You can come just for the sauna, without a massage. Minimum age 15.
90 °C
Finnish sauna
10% humidity, seats 8, recommended 8 to 12 minutes
45 °C
Steam room
100% humidity, seats 4, recommended 10 to 15 minutes
55 °C
Infrared cabin
20% humidity, seats 2, recommended 20 to 30 minutes
12 °C
Cold plunge
120 cm deep, with steps and a handrail; dip for 10 to 30 seconds
Sauna infusions are daily at 17:00 and 19:00 and last 10 to 12 minutes. They're included. On Wednesdays from 9:00 to 13:00 there's a quiet session with no infusions.
Sauna prices
- 2 hours€16
- 3 hours€21
- After a massage, 90 minutes€12
- Private hire of the whole area, 2 hours, up to 6 people€78
- Swimwear hire€4
- Extra towel€2
Includes a robe, a large towel, slippers, a locker and herbal tea. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing. The area holds 14 people.
Finnish sauna
90 °C, eight places on the bench
Shower first, wear swimwear, and sit on a towel that covers your whole body.
Sauna etiquette
Rules for the sauna area
The rules apply to everyone equally, and staff make sure they're followed. If they're broken repeatedly, we'll end your session without a refund.
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Shower before every round
Always shower and dry off before going into the sauna or steam room, and always wear swimwear.
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A towel under your whole body
Always put a large towel on the bench, under your feet too. You'll get one when you arrive.
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No jewellery or watches
Metal gets very hot in the sauna and can burn. Leave jewellery, watches and glasses in your locker.
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Only staff pour water on the stones
Don't pour water on the stones yourself. Don't go in or out during an infusion.
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Rinse before the plunge
Always rinse off before the cold plunge. Keep your head above the water; no jumping.
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Quiet and phones
Keep your voice down in the sauna area and the relaxation room. Calls and photos only at reception.
A recommended round
| Step | Time |
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| Shower and dry off | 2 min |
| First time in the Finnish sauna | 8 – 12 min |
| Cool down in the shower, then the plunge | 1 – 2 min |
| Rest in the relaxation room | 15 min |
| Drink water between rounds | 200 – 300 ml |
Three rounds like this fit comfortably into a two-hour session. We don't recommend more than three.
When not to use the sauna
- With a temperature, an acute infection or an open wound.
- When pregnant, or after drinking alcohol.
- On an empty stomach, or straight after a hard workout.
- With a heart condition, unstable blood pressure or after recent surgery, check with your doctor first.
- Children under 15 aren't allowed in the sauna area.
Passes
Passes and the wellness card
We sell passes at reception, paid in cash or by card. Validity runs from the day of purchase, and there's no activation fee.
Sauna · 5 sessions
Sauna five-pass
€68
instead of €80 · valid for 6 months
- Five two-hour sessions
- Transferable to someone else
- €5 extra to extend to three hours
- We print your remaining sessions at reception
Massage · 5 sessions
Massage five-pass
€205
instead of €225 · valid for 6 months
- Five 60-minute massages, based on the €45 Swedish massage
- For a dearer massage, you pay the difference as per the price list
- €17 extra to extend to 90 minutes
- Priority booking seven days ahead
Sauna and massage · monthly
Monthly card
€89 / month
no tie-in · cancel by the end of the month
- Unlimited sauna sessions
- One 60-minute Swedish massage a month
- 10% off further massages
- An unused massage doesn't carry over to the next month
How passes work
- Where to buy — at reception, in cash or by card; businesses get an invoice.
- When you book — tell us you have a pass; we deduct the session before your treatment.
- No tie-in — cancel the monthly card at reception by the end of the current month.
- Extending validity — once, by two months, for a €9 fee, before it runs out.
- Can't be combined — with the off-peak discount or a gift voucher.
Corporate and group bookings
For businesses, we can prepare named or transferable passes, on one invoice with seven-day terms. 5% off from five passes.
- Private hire of the sauna area for a group of up to six.
- Booking three treatment rooms at once, by arrangement.
- We handle invoice details at reception or through the form below.
Unused sessions expire when the pass does, and we don't refund them. Passes and the monthly card can be transferred to someone else — just tell reception.
Gift vouchers
Vouchers for an amount or a treatment
We issue vouchers on the spot at reception. They're valid for 12 months from the date of issue and carry a number, which is all you need to give when you book.
Gift voucher
€30 · €50 · €80 · €100
Valid for 12 months
Printed, in an envelope
Issued on the spot
- For an amount — any value from €30, and it can be used over several visits.
- For a specific treatment — a 90-minute aromatherapy massage, for example; if we change our prices in the meantime, the voucher still covers it in full.
- Sauna for two — two two-hour sessions, €32.
- Corporate orders — from five vouchers, we issue one invoice and hand them over in envelopes.
How to use a voucher
Use your voucher when you book, not at reception when you leave. You can just read us the voucher number over the phone.
If the treatment costs more than the voucher, you pay the difference on the day. If it costs less, the balance stays on the voucher until it expires.
Vouchers can't be exchanged for cash or used to buy a pass. We can't extend them once they've expired.
Order a voucher
your number here
Your visit
Five steps from booking to leaving
On your first visit, please arrive twenty minutes early for the consultation form; after that, ten minutes is enough.
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Booking
Through the form below or by phone. We confirm within two hours during opening hours.
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Arrival
Arrive ten minutes before your appointment. At reception you'll get a locker key, a robe and a towel.
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A quick chat
The therapist asks about sore spots, injuries and the pressure you'd like. It takes about three minutes.
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Treatment
The time shown is time on the table. You can change the pressure at any point during the massage.
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Rest
After your massage we recommend fifteen minutes in the relaxation room. Water and herbal tea are unlimited.
How much time to allow
| Treatment | Whole visit |
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| 30-minute massage | 50 min |
| 60-minute massage | 90 min |
| 90-minute massage | 120 min |
| Massage and sauna | 3 h |
| First visit | + 10 min |
Practical tips
- Have your last big meal at least two hours before your treatment.
- After your massage, drink at least an extra litre of water during the day.
- After a deep tissue massage, muscles can be tender for two days — that's normal.
- If anything feels uncomfortable, say so straight away, not at the end.
- No need to bring slippers — you'll get a pair when you arrive.
Preparation
What to bring, and what we provide
You don't need to bring anything for a massage — the robe and towel are included. For the sauna area you need swimwear, or you can hire it for €4.
Bring
- Swimwear for the sauna area — if you forget it, you can hire some for €4.
- A hair tie — handy for long hair in the sauna and during a massage.
- A list of medication — especially blood thinners and blood pressure medication; the name is enough.
- Parent or guardian's consent — for visitors aged 15 to 18, on their first visit.
- Your gift voucher number — if you'd like to use it and don't have it with you.
We provide
- A robe, a large towel and slippers — included with every treatment and sauna session.
- A locker with a key — in the changing room, for your phone, jewellery and watch.
- Shower gel, shampoo and a hairdryer — in both changing rooms.
- Water and herbal tea — unlimited in the relaxation room.
- The oil of your choice — neutral, or one of three aromatherapy blends.
What to wear
You keep your underwear on during a massage, and you're covered with a sheet the whole time; only the part being worked on is uncovered. We don't recommend contact lenses in the steam room. After an oil massage, dark clothes are a better idea, as oil soaks into light fabrics.
What to leave at home
Please don't bring food in; the relaxation room is for drinks only. Drinks in glass bottles don't belong in the sauna area. We recommend leaving valuables at home — the lockers lock, but we can't be responsible for what's in them.
Booking
Choose a treatment and time
You see the price straight away, including extras and the off-peak discount. Your booking doesn't commit you, and we confirm by phone within two hours during opening hours.
Opening hours
Opening hours
The last massage starts 90 minutes before closing, and so does the last sauna entry.
You'll find the opening hours in the table below.
| Monday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 19:00 |
On 24 and 31 December we're open until 14:00, and we're closed on 25 December and 1 January. Other bank holidays, including St Stephen's Day, have Sunday hours.
Off-peak prices
Monday to Thursday, for treatments starting before 14:00, we take 10% off the massage price. The discount is applied automatically when you book and at reception.
- 60-minute Swedish massage, Tuesday at 11:00€40.50
- 90-minute deep tissue massage, Wednesday at 13:30€61.20
- The same massage on Friday at 18:00€68.00
How busy we are through the week
- Quietest — Monday to Wednesday mornings; you can usually book for the next day.
- Busiest — Thursday and Friday from 16:00; we recommend booking a week ahead.
- Saturday — the sauna area is busiest between 15:00 and 18:00.
Getting here
Address, parking and entrance
The entrance is on the river side of the building, under the first window with a dark frame. No need to look for a bell — the door is open during opening hours.
By car and parking
- Six spaces in the courtyard — free for clients, entrance from the side street.
- Street parking — pay and display from 8:00 to 18:00, first hour €0.60.
- Park-and-walk car park — 400 metres away, free, weekends too.
By public transport and on foot
- Bus stop, 200 metres — about three minutes' walk along the quay.
- Railway station, 1.5 km — about 18 minutes on foot.
- Bike rack — by the entrance, covered by a camera.
Accessibility and finding your way round
The entrance from the street is step-free. Reception, three treatment rooms and the accessible toilet are on the ground floor. The sauna area and relaxation room are upstairs and can only be reached by stairs; there's no lift in the building.
If you need a ground-floor room, put it in the note when you book and we'll reserve one.
Address
9 Mill
Quay
Kilkenny · entrance on the river side · the courtyard with parking is off the side street
Terms
Cancellations, lateness and payment
A booked appointment means the room and the therapist are reserved just for you. That's why we have rules that apply to everyone equally.
Cancellation fees
| When you cancel | We charge |
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| More than 24 hours before | €0 |
| 12 to 24 hours before | 50% of the price |
| Less than 12 hours before | 100% of the price |
| Not turning up without notice | 100% of the price |
- Illness — with a temperature or an infection, we'll cancel free of charge even at the last minute. We don't ask for a doctor's note.
- Running late — the time comes off your treatment, and the price stays the same. After twenty minutes, the appointment is lost.
- Moving your appointment — once free of charge, if you let us know at least 24 hours before.
- Cancellation on our side — if a therapist is ill, we'll offer another time plus a free sauna session.
Payment methods
- Cash — at reception after your treatment.
- Card — terminal at reception, no minimum amount.
- Bank transfer — for corporate orders and five or more vouchers, seven-day terms.
- Studio gift voucher — use it when you book.
- Pass — we deduct the session at reception before your treatment.
We don't take a deposit when you book, except for private sauna hire and couples massage, where the deposit is 30% of the price. You always get a receipt, with company details on request.
House rules
- Photos and calls only at reception.
- Swimwear in the sauna area, after a shower.
- No alcohol on the premises, and we won't treat anyone under the influence.
- Minimum age 15; under 18 with a parent or guardian's consent.
- No animals, except guide dogs.
FAQ
What people ask most often
If your answer isn't here, call reception or use the form at the bottom of the page.
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
You need to book for a massage — a free table without a booking is rare. You can come to the sauna area without booking, but it holds 14 people and is full on Saturday afternoons. If you're only coming for the sauna, call half an hour before to check there's space.
What should I bring, and what do I wear for a massage?
You don't need anything for a massage. The robe, large towel and slippers are included; you keep your underwear on, and you're covered during the massage — only the part being worked on is uncovered. For the sauna area you need swimwear, or you can hire it for €4.
Can I use the sauna without a massage?
Yes. A two-hour session on its own costs €16, and three hours €21. The area is shared by women and men, and swimwear is worn. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing.
Is massage suitable during pregnancy?
We offer pregnancy massage from the thirteenth week, lying on your side with supports. We don't massage in the first trimester. If there are complications, we'll ask for your doctor's approval. We don't recommend the sauna during pregnancy.
How early should I arrive?
Ten minutes is enough. On your first visit, allow twenty minutes for the consultation form. The treatment time shown is time on the table, so arriving late shortens your massage if the next slot is booked.
What's the minimum age?
Massage and the sauna area are for ages 15 and up. Under 18, we need a signed consent from a parent or guardian, brought on the first visit. We don't massage younger children.
Can I use a gift voucher for a pass?
No — vouchers can be used for massages, sauna sessions and extras, but not to buy a pass or the wellness card. Any unused value stays on the voucher for its twelve-month validity and can be used on your next visit.
Can two of us come and be in the same room?
Yes — we have a double room, and couples massage is done by two therapists at the same time: 60 minutes for €96 and 90 minutes for €132, for both of you. For this booking we take a 30% deposit, as it ties up two therapists at once.
How do I cancel or move an appointment?
Call reception on your number here or write to us using the form at the bottom of the page. Up to 24 hours before, cancelling or moving is free; after that, the cancellation terms above apply.
Careers
We're hiring
We post filled and open positions as they come up. If you're interested in something other than the roles below, get in touch anyway.
Massage therapist
Full-time or part-time, with the rota planned a month ahead. You'll need a recognised massage qualification, such as ITEC or CIBTAC.
Receptionist
Part-time, afternoon shifts and weekends. Working with the booking diary, the phone and the till.
Part-time sauna attendant
Mornings, three days a week. Checking the facilities, restocking towels and robes, and preparing infusions.
In the form at the bottom of the page, tell us which job you're interested in and when suits you for a short meeting. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Contact
Write or call
Calling reception is quickest. If you'd rather write, use the form alongside.
- Address
- 9 Mill Quay, Kilkenny
- Reception
- your number here
- Bookings
- By phone or through the booking form
- Vouchers and businesses
- Through the form alongside, topic “Gift voucher” or “Corporate order”
- Careers
- Through the form alongside, topic “Careers”
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:00–21:00 · Fri 9:00–22:00 · Sat 10:00–20:00 · Sun 12:00–19:00
your number here
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