SunRay Aurora 2-4 Person Outdoor Barrel Sauna | Red Cedar
SunRay Aurora 2-4 Person Outdoor Barrel Sauna | Red Cedar
- Regular price
- $5,290.00
- Regular price
- $7,935.00
- Sale price
- $5,290.00
- Unit price
- per
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Read the full price match terms →- A cedar barrel with two facing benches
- SunRay's 5 by 6 ft barrel with a 51 in room
- A delay timer set up to 8 hours ahead
Curbside delivery, insured in transit
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How does delivery work?
How does delivery work?
Free shipping to the contiguous 48. On every SunRay sauna, by freight from Richmond, Virginia. The estimate on each product page is in business days.
Freight to the curb. A kit of panels or barrel staves, in cartons on a pallet. The freight company calls to book a window, someone signs, and residential deliveries come on a lift gate truck. Plan for two or more people.
Hard to reach addresses. If a truck cannot reach you, a smaller vehicle may cost extra, and we tell you before the delivery is booked.
When it ships. In-stock saunas usually leave SunRay's warehouse within 1 to 2 business days of SunRay receiving the order, and you get a tracking email when it leaves.
If it arrives damaged. Note it on the delivery receipt before signing and photograph it. Refuse a punctured or crushed pallet and call us while the driver is there; for minor damage, call before the driver leaves. Report anything found after unpacking within 48 hours.
Where we ship. The contiguous 48 states. We do not ship SunRay to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
Not included: the electrical work and the assembly. A licensed electrician hardwires the Harvia heater on a traditional sauna to 240 V. Professional setup and assembly is available on the indoor saunas, and by quote on the others.
What does the warranty cover?
What does the warranty cover?
Structure: 10 years. The wooden panels, floor, ceiling and glass, from the original date of purchase, for the parts needed to repair a defect. If a structural defect cannot be fixed with a part, SunRay may send a replacement sauna; assembling it is then your cost.
Parts and electronics: 1 year. Every other part, including the heater and the electrical components. Parts replacement only: labor for fitting a part is not covered.
Not covered. Alteration, neglect, misuse, freight damage caused by the carrier, accidents and acts of God. Surface cracks and minor blemishes in the wood are natural, not defects. Report delivery damage within 48 hours, before assembly.
Two conditions decide most claims. Residential use only, because a commercial setting voids the warranty. And installed, run and maintained to the instructions: indoor saunas stay indoors, and an outdoor sauna without a weather cover needs its exterior resealed every year.
Who is covered. The original customer at the original delivery address. The warranty cannot be transferred.
Ask before a repair. Get SunRay's written consent before any repair you expect to be reimbursed. SunRay decides the cause of a fault and whether to repair or replace.
Who handles it. We are a factory-authorized SunRay dealer and file the claim for you. Call us with your order number, the model and photographs.
What if I need to return it?
What if I need to return it?
20 days from the ship date. New, unassembled and resalable; the ship date is in your tracking email. We handle the return, so you do not contact SunRay.
Unassembled means returnable. In its original packaging and crate with the manuals and accessories. A sauna that has been assembled, wired in or heated cannot go back.
What a return costs. A restocking fee of 20% of the purchase price may apply on a change-of-mind return. There is none on a documented freight damage claim.
Who pays the return freight. You do on a change of mind. We cover it when the cause is shipping damage or our error.
Original shipping. We never deduct the original shipping from your refund.
Damaged on arrival. A different and faster process. Note it before signing and photograph it. Refuse a punctured or crushed pallet and call us while the driver is there. Report anything found after unpacking within 48 hours.
Cancelling before it ships. No fee before we place the order with SunRay. After that an administrative fee of up to 5% may apply, and we waive it whenever we are not charged. If we miss our own ship date, you cancel with no fee.
To start a return. Call us for a Return Authorization number before anything ships back. Refunds go to the original payment method within 7 business days of the return being received and inspected.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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The short answer
The SunRay Aurora 300SH: a 2 to 4 person cedar barrel sauna with facing benches
Five feet long and six across, the Aurora puts two cedar benches face to face with a 6 kW Harvia electric heater and its stones at the far end. SunRay seats two to four people in it, and a person on their own has a whole bench.
For a backyard deck, a patio or a covered spot indoors, it is the next size up from the Solace in SunRay's barrel line, the one that turns a sauna for two into one for friends. Browse all our barrel saunas.
Who it fits
Two to four
Benches on both sides of a 51 inch long interior, with backrests.
The heat
Stones you pour on
A 6 kW Harvia heater with stones: dry heat, or steam from a ladle of water.
The build
Thick red cedar
Western red cedar staves 1 3/8 inches thick, banded in metal under a shingled roof.
Watch
Watch the SunRay Aurora in SunRay's barrel sauna film
SunRay's own one minute film covers the Solace, the Aurora and the Galley together, with a note that the size varies by model.
Filmed on a finished barrel standing on a pallet, it starts with the curve of the shingled roof and the black cradles beneath, then turns to the front: a tall glass door with a long pull handle and a small window on either side. Inside, the camera finds two benches running along the sides and facing each other, the layout the Aurora uses, with the heater in its wooden frame between them at the back. It lingers on the white dome light, a small black unit on the back wall above the heater, and the round thermo-hygrometer.
Fit
SunRay Aurora dimensions: about 5 by 6 feet for up to four people
The Aurora's footprint is 72 by 61 inches, per SunRay's 2026 data sheet. Inside, 51 inches of length gives each of the two facing benches room for two people.
| Exterior | 72 W x 61 D x 76 H in, on the cradles |
|---|---|
| SunRay size | About 5 ft x 6 ft |
| Shipping weight | 690 lb |
| Interior | 69 W x 51 D x 69 H in |
|---|---|
| Seating | Two to four adults |
| Benches | Two, facing, with backrests |
Two benches, two ways to use them
With benches down both sides, four people sit two and two, knees toward the middle, and the heater is shared from the back wall. With two people aboard, each has a bench to themselves; SunRay's own description points out the extra room to stretch out when you sauna alone. The interior is 12 inches longer than the Solace's, so each of the two facing benches is longer: room for two people per side.
The heat
SunRay Aurora heater: a 6 kW Harvia with sauna stones
The barrel manual rates every SunRay barrel at 6,000 W, and the Aurora's heater is a 6 kW Harvia electric unit standing in a wooden frame at the back wall.
Steam from a ladle
Pour water over the hot stones and the steam rolls back over both benches; leave the ladle in the bucket and it stays a dry sauna. The stones, the wooden bucket and ladle, and a thermo-hygrometer are all in the box.
From cold to ready
SunRay's manual gives about 30 minutes for the heat-up, after which the heater cycles on and off to hold the thermostat setting. The top of the range is 170 F, the maximum SunRay states. Sessions, the manual says, should stay at 30 minutes or less.
A delayed start
According to SunRay, a delay timer is built in, so the start can be set up to eight hours before you want to use it.
To compare the heater with others on its own, look through our electric sauna heaters.
Construction
What the SunRay Aurora barrel sauna is made of
Most of the strength is in the barrel itself: thick cedar staves fixed to a frame and pulled tight by metal bands.
Western red cedar, 1 3/8 inches thick
SunRay specifies solid western red cedar for the staves, in lumber 1 3/8 inches thick, and joins them with what it calls ball-and-socket construction. Every third or fourth stave is screwed to the frame through holes drilled at the factory, and stainless steel hardware holds the rest together.
Bands, cradles and roof
Metal bands wrap the barrel and tighten with latch bolts. The barrel rests on solid support cradles, and shingle tiles screw on over the top as the roof.
Inside the door
A flat floor kit levels the floor, the benches carry ergonomic backrests, and a dome light hangs on the back wall. The door is tempered glass, with a window on each side.
The one maintenance rule
If the Aurora stands outdoors with no weather cover, SunRay's warranty requires the exterior to be resealed every year so the wood does not deteriorate.
More saunas built for the yard: our outdoor saunas and traditional saunas.
Before you order
Getting ready for a SunRay Aurora: base, power, people
Settle these before the order ships and the barrel can go up on the day it arrives.
- The baseA concrete pad, a wood deck or patio pavers, level and solid, 72 by 61 inches or larger. SunRay's manual rules out setting the barrel straight onto the ground
- Damp groundIf moisture can reach the floor, lay a moisture barrier or floor separator first, as the manual asks
- Power240 V, on a dedicated circuit, hard-wired by a licensed electrician who works from the heater manual and the National Electrical Code
- HandsAt least two to three adults for the build, per the manual
- AccessStaves and panels come off the truck at the curb. Measure the gate or side path to the yard
- Local rulesPlacing it outside? The building department, and an HOA if there is one, can say whether a backyard sauna needs a permit and what setback from the property line applies
Running cost
How much electricity a SunRay Aurora uses
The inputs: the 6 kW heater, and the June 2026 US residential average from the EIA Electric Power Monthly, 18.34 cents per kilowatt hour. Your bill has your own rate.
A 90 minute evening
$1.65
Warm-up plus two rounds on the bench: 9 kilowatt hours at full power.
Twice a week for a year
$172
104 evenings of 90 minutes: 156 hours, 936 kilowatt hours.
Each of four, per evening
41 cents
The 90 minute evening split four ways.
These assume the heater never rests. In practice it cycles once the barrel is at temperature, so the real cost is lower; a cold night outdoors stretches the warm-up and pulls it back toward these figures.
What you get
The SunRay Aurora package, and what you provide
The kit is complete down to the shingles and the ladle. The base, the circuit and the crew come from you.
Required before it runs
- A level, solid baseConcrete, decking or pavers, never bare earth
- A dedicated 240 V circuitInstalled and connected by a licensed electrician
- At least two to three adultsThe manual's assembly crew
Optional
- Professional Setup & AssemblyQuoted for your address; ask us. How the outdoor sauna assembly service works
| Shell | Western red cedar staves, front and back walls, metal bands, latch bolts, support cradles |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle tiles |
| Interior | Flat floor kit, two benches with ergonomic backrests, dome light |
| Front | Tempered glass door, door handle |
| Heat | 6 kW Harvia electric heater, stones, wooden stove frame |
| Extras | Bucket and ladle, thermo-hygrometer, sand timer |
Assembly
Assembling the SunRay Aurora barrel
One SunRay manual covers every SunRay barrel. For the Aurora it means two to three adults at least, and a build that grows from the base up.
Lay the bottom supports on the prepared pad and check them for level. A metal strip goes over the supports, about 39 inches from the left end, and the bottom wood panel sits centered on them, with eight slats set to its left and right. Screw the back wall sections together and stand them, do the same with the front wall, and set the middle strip of the roof.
Now the curve fills in. Stave by stave the sides go on, screwed to the frame every third or fourth stave where the factory has drilled. Close the metal bands and draw them tight with the latch bolts. Inside, the floor goes down, the bars on the back wall are tightened, and the bench supports carry the two benches and their backrests. Outside, screw the shingle tiles to the roof, then fit the door handle, build the stove frame and attach the accessories.
Last, mount the dome light on the back wall and clip its white wire around the edge to the heater, for your electrician to connect.
Delivery day
SunRay Aurora barrel sauna delivery to your curb
Free freight to the lower 48, delivered to the curb on a lift gate truck once the freight company has called to agree on a window. Delivery estimates in the buy box are in business days.
Before the truck
Pad finished, helpers lined up, and someone home who can sign.
While the driver waits
Inspect each carton and the pallet. Photograph anything crushed, torn or wet and write it on the receipt.
Opening up
Check the glass door and a sample of staves before you clear away the packaging.
Returns. A barrel can come back within 20 days from the date it ships, unassembled and in its original crate. If you change your mind, you pay the return freight and a 20% restocking fee may apply; the original shipping is never deducted. Read the SunRay return policy before you start one.
Reference
SunRay Aurora 300SH 2 to 4 person barrel sauna specifications
| Exterior | 72 W x 61 D x 76 H in |
|---|---|
| Interior | 69 W x 51 D x 69 H in |
| Seats | 2 to 4, benches facing each other |
| Heater | 6 kW Harvia with sauna stones |
| Circuit | 240 V, on a dedicated circuit, hard-wired by a licensed electrician |
| Maximum | 170 F, as SunRay states; heat-up about 30 minutes |
| Timber | Western red cedar, 1 3/8 in |
| In the kit | Stones, bucket and ladle, thermo-hygrometer, sand timer, dome light |
| Shipping weight | 690 lb |
| Warranty | Structure 10 years; heater and electrics 1 year, parts |
Full specification tables
| Across | 72 in |
|---|---|
| Front to back | 61 in |
| Height on the cradles | 76 in |
| Interior | 69 W x 51 D x 69 H in |
| SunRay size | About 5 ft x 6 ft |
| Seating | Two benches facing each other, ergonomic backrests |
| Shipping weight | 690 lb |
| Foundation | Concrete pad, deck, pavers or other solid surface; moisture barrier where damp |
| Heater | 6 kW Harvia, stones, wooden frame at the back wall |
|---|---|
| Supply | 240 V dedicated circuit, sized by the electrician from the heater manual and the NEC |
| Maximum | 170 F, as SunRay states |
| Heat-up | About 30 minutes |
| Delay start | Up to 8 hours, per SunRay |
| Model | 300SH |
|---|---|
| Joints | Ball-and-socket |
| Hardware | Stainless steel; metal bands with latch bolts |
| Roof | Shingled |
| Floor | Flat floor kit |
| Door and windows | Tempered glass door, one window either side |
| Placement | Indoors or outdoors |
| Build crew | At least two to three adults |
| Shipping | Free curbside freight, lower 48, lift gate truck |
| Warranty | Structure 10 years; heater and electrics 1 year, parts only; home use |
The range
How the SunRay Aurora compares with the other SunRay barrels
Same cedar, same 6 kW heater, same 72 inch width. The barrels differ in length, front to back.
| SunRaySolace | SunRayAuroraYou are here | SunRayGalley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | 2 | 2 to 4 | 4 |
| Length, front to back | 49 in | 61 in | 74 in |
| Interior length | 39 in | 51 in | 64 in |
| Width and height | 72 and 76 in | 72 and 76 in | 72 and 76 in |
| Harvia heater | 6 kW | 6 kW | 6 kW |
| Shipping weight | 650 lb | 690 lb | 750 lb |
The Aurora is the barrel for groups of up to four on a 61 inch pad. The Galley is 13 inches longer than the Aurora overall and 13 inches longer inside, for four people with more room. The Solace is the two person barrel.
For SunRay's cabins and infrared models, see every SunRay sauna side by side.
Warranty
SunRay Aurora barrel sauna warranty terms
The SunRay Saunas Warranty Certificate sets the cover, and SunRay confirmed in writing that it is the version in force.
| 10 years | Wooden panels, flooring, ceiling, glass; repair parts |
|---|---|
| 1 year | Heater and electrical components; parts only, labor not included |
| Outdoors | Exterior resealed every year when there is no weather cover |
| Owner | Original customer, original delivery address, home use; cannot be transferred |
Surface cracks and minor blemishes in the wood do not count as defects. SunRay decides the cause of any fault and must agree in writing before a repair you expect to recover; where parts cannot fix a structural defect it may replace the sauna, leaving the owner to assemble the new one. Use in a business, carrier damage, alteration, misuse and installation outside the instructions void the cover, and the interior should be cleaned only with a water soluble cleaner for unfinished wood. Our SunRay warranty page summarizes it, and we will send you the certificate.
Buyer questions
Questions about the SunRay Aurora 2 to 4 person barrel sauna
What are the SunRay Aurora dimensions?
SunRay's 2026 data sheet gives 72 inches across, 61 inches front to back and 76 inches high. Inside it is 69 inches across, 51 long and 69 high. SunRay describes it as a 5 by 6 foot barrel; plan for 61 inches.
How many people can use the SunRay Aurora?
SunRay rates it for two to four adults, on two benches that face each other along the sides. Two people get a bench each; four sit two per side.
What heater is in the SunRay Aurora?
A 6 kW Harvia electric heater with stones, in a wooden stove frame at the back wall. SunRay's barrel manual lists 6,000 W, and the stones, bucket and ladle are included.
What wiring does the SunRay Aurora need?
A dedicated 240 V circuit, hard-wired by a licensed electrician who sizes it from the heater manual and the National Electrical Code. Outdoors, plan for the run from your panel to the pad.
How long does the SunRay Aurora take to warm up?
About 30 minutes, per SunRay's barrel manual; allow longer in cold weather. SunRay states a maximum of 170 F and suggests sessions of no more than 30 minutes.
Can the SunRay Aurora go indoors?
Yes. SunRay lists its barrels for indoor or outdoor use. Indoors it needs a solid, level floor, the same dedicated 240 V circuit and a ceiling above its 76 inch height.
What warranty comes with the SunRay Aurora?
SunRay covers the wooden panels, floor, ceiling and glass for 10 years and the heater and electrical parts for 1 year, parts only, for home use by the original owner. Outdoors without a cover, the exterior must be resealed every year.
How does the SunRay Aurora arrive?
On free freight to the lower 48, unloaded at the curb from a lift gate truck after the freight company books a window with you. Someone signs, damage goes on the receipt, and you move the parts to the pad.
One last thing
Room for four: order the SunRay Aurora
Got a level 72 by 61 inch base and a way to bring 240 V to it? Then the Aurora is ready to go in your cart above. If anything about the site is uncertain, call us and we will talk it through.
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