Entry No. 30 — the Boston file — filed under: banya

Kelo Spa & Steam

A banya built from kelo timber — dead-standing pine logs harvested in Finnish Lapland, prized for their dense, resin-hardened grain — where a birch-whisk platza and honey-and-salt glazing sit alongside a cold plunge and steam room.

The move: Book the 3-hour general admission ($69 online), alternate the kelo sauna with the cold plunge as a pair, then splurge on the signature platza scrub together before the lounge's tea and snacks.

• 📍 Newton Highlands, MA
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Indoor or outdoor

Where: 1639 Centre Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Yelp

last checked: 2026-07-20