Kelo Spa & Steam

Located just outside Boston in Newton Highlands, Kelo Spa & Steam offers an authentic Finnish and Eastern European-inspired banya experience centered around a traditional wood-fired sauna built from imported polar pine logs sourced from Lapland, Finland. The intimate facility focuses on contrast therapy, combining intense dry heat, herbal steam, and cold plunges in a relaxed social atmosphere. Guests can enjoy traditional sauna rituals such as Platza (venik whisking), body scrubs, foam washes, and cold immersion therapies.

Visitors frequently describe the spa as clean, welcoming, and community-oriented. While relatively small compared to large Korean spas, Kelo provides a boutique sauna experience with attentive staff, a comfortable lounge area, and a curated food and beverage menu featuring fresh juices, tea, coffee, wine, beer, champagne, and light snacks. Regular guests often create a friendly, social environment, particularly during men’s admission days.

Spa Amenities

• Authentic Finnish Kelo sauna built from imported Lapland polar pine logs

• Traditional wood-burning sauna heaters

• Herbal steam room

• Ice-filled cold plunge barrels

• Cold shower stations

• Relaxation lounge

• Outdoor seating area

• Robe, towel, and slipper service

• Fresh juice bar

• Tea and coffee service

• Beer, wine, champagne, and prosecco available

• Traditional Platza (venik whisking) treatments

• Body scrubs

• Foam wash treatments

• Salt and honey glazing treatments

• Dead Sea mud treatments

• Private group reservations available

• Complimentary toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers