You can only find a gay sauna in Miami in limited numbers, as the offer is spread over a few fixed addresses. In South Beach, the sauna of the Hotel Gaythering is the most famous: a men-only wellness area with a dry sauna, steam room and whirlpool, which belongs to the hotel and is more relaxed than a classic cruising sauna. If you are looking for the typical Bathhouse experience, you are more likely to head towards the mainland. The largest facility in the city is the Club Aqua Miami on Coral Way, with a gym, steam room, whirlpool and a heated outdoor pool. Day passes and longer memberships are common there, and there are also theme evenings.
The area around Fort Lauderdale, about an hour's drive north, offers much more choice. There are several established saunas, including the spacious The Club Fort Lauderdale with an outdoor pool and the long-established Clubhouse II, which has been in existence since the 1970s. If you are traveling from Miami, you should plan to get there, because the offer is broader and the scene is more active. Before visiting, pay attention to access rules and opening hours, as these are handled differently depending on the house and season. The following tips will show you which address is suitable for which occasion.