How do you use a hotel spa in Ordu?
You don't have to be a guest to use a hotel spa; you only need to book an appointment and come. Beatus Spa's location inside the Radisson Blu Hotel Ordu is open all year, and a bathrobe, slippers, towel and single-use underwear are provided.
To picture the flow, think of the visit step by step:
- Booking. Give the day, time and number of guests by WhatsApp or phone. We don't have an online booking system.
- Arrival. The International SPA Association (ISPA) suggests arriving about 30 minutes before your session, so check-in and getting ready aren't rushed.
- Changing and showering. Take your bathrobe, leave your belongings and shower before you enter the wet area.
- Hot areas. Use the ones you choose from the pool, sauna, steam room and hammam, in order.
- Massage or body care. Move on to your booked session, and tell your specialist your pressure and area preferences out loud.
- Rest. Drink water, sit for a few minutes and move out of the heat slowly.
- Leaving. Dress without hurrying; if it's a cold, windy evening, give your body time to adjust before going outside.
Every step is optional. You can come only for the pool, only for the hammam or only for a massage. We explain the general logic of a hotel spa in our first-time hotel spa guide.
What is a Finnish sauna, and how does it differ from a steam room and a hammam?
A Finnish sauna is a traditional sauna that works in a wood-lined cabin with dry, high heat, where moisture can be added by throwing water on hot stones. According to InfoFinland, the temperature in a Finnish sauna is usually between 70 and 90 °C, and the steam that rises when water is thrown on the stones is called "löyly". The same source also notes that Finnish sauna culture has been recognised by UNESCO as an element of intangible cultural heritage.
At the Ordu location, the sauna is a Finnish sauna. You can tell the three hot areas apart like this:
| Finnish sauna | Steam room | Turkish bath (hammam) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air | Dry and hot | Hot and very humid | Hot and humid |
| General build | Wooden benches and cabin | Enclosed room full of steam | Kurna and a heated surface |
| How it's used | You sit; go in for short rounds | You sit | Warming up, scrub and foam |
| Time | Keep it short | Keep it short | Varies with the ritual |
The heat and humidity in the table are general descriptions; ask the spa for the temperatures and settings at this location. Our sauna vs steam room vs hammam guide compares the three in detail, so we don't repeat it here.
What is a Turkish bath?
A Turkish bath is a traditional building made up of a cold room, a warm room and a hot room, where wet heat and washing with a scrub and foam come together. An example from Ordu's own history shows this layout: the Ordu Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism writes that the 16th-century Eskipazar Büyük Hamam in Altınordu has "three sections: cold, warm and hot", that its outside is built of rubble stone and its inside of smooth-cut stone, and that it uses a dome and a vault. Hotel hammams are usually smaller and newer buildings, but the logic is the same. For terms, see our Turkish bath glossary.
In which order do you use the indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hammam?
There's no single right order, but the general rule is to raise the heat gradually and cool down after each hot area. The Ordu location's special feature is the indoor pool overlooking the Black Sea: you can use it both before warming up and for resting.
Two example orders:
- An evening that begins with the pool: a slow swim or a rest at the edge, then the Finnish sauna, cooling down, the steam room and finally the hammam. If you have a massage, take it after the hammam or leave it until last.
- An evening that begins with the hammam: a shower first, then the steam room and hammam, followed by a light rest in the pool. In this order the massage comes after the hammam.
Whichever order you choose, Harvard Health Publishing's general sauna precautions apply: stay no longer than 15 to 20 minutes, avoid alcohol before and after, cool down slowly afterwards and drink water after each sauna. Whether you arrive in outdoor clothes or come straight down from your hotel room, a light shower before the hot areas is good manners.
The rules for using a pool (showers, caps, swimwear, children) are covered in our hotel pool etiquette guide, so we don't repeat them here.
Massage after the hammam, or hammam after the massage?
Most people prefer a massage after the hammam, because moving to a massage with a warm body feels easier. The reverse is also possible and is a matter of preference.
A practical rule: if you want to wind down at the end of the day, take the hammam first and the massage afterwards. If you want the massage as a break during the day, take the massage first and think about a short sauna or pool afterwards. Don't go into any of them straight after a heavy meal.
Our massage page lists durations and descriptions. For example, the Relaxing Massage is 40 minutes with a slow rhythm and light pressure, the Beatus Signature Massage is 55 or 90 minutes, and the Deep Tissue Massage is 55 minutes. Among the hammam rituals, the Pasha Hammam is 40 minutes, the Scheherazade Hammam 55 and the Sultan Hammam 80. Not every option on the menu is offered at every location, so we suggest asking when you book which ones are offered at Ordu. This is for planning, not a promise of results.
We can't promise anything general about choosing your massage specialist: preferences vary by location, so please call the spa.
What should you bring to the spa in Ordu, and what is provided?
A bathrobe, slippers, towel and single-use underwear are provided at the location. If you'll use the pool, bring your swimsuit; you can also bring your own personal items.
A checklist:
- Swimsuit and a change of clothes. Something comfortable to wear after the pool.
- Water bottle. It's easy to forget fluid loss in the hot areas.
- Leave valuables behind. Leave jewellery and unnecessary valuables in your hotel room or at home.
- Heavy food and alcohol. Avoid them before and after the hot areas.
- Clothing. You'll find how to dress for a massage in our what to wear for a massage guide. The preparation list for the hammam is in our what to bring to a Turkish bath guide.
On safety in hot areas, InfoFinland says to leave the sauna if you feel weak or unwell, and not to go into a sauna if you have a fever or are ill. Know your own limits with heat. If you're pregnant, have a health condition or are sensitive to heat, check with your doctor first and tell your specialist at the start of the session. Step out of the hot area the moment you don't feel well.
How do a single hammam and the fitness centre work?
A single hammam means the location has one hammam section, not two separate ones for women and men. Our Ordu location is like this; at our Trabzon and Sapanca locations, the hammam is separate for women and men.
We can't say here who uses a single section, at what times and in what arrangement, because that can change from one location and one day to another. When you book, tell the spa your preference and how many of you are coming, and ask how it is used. Getting this in advance avoids surprises, especially for couples and families.
The fitness centre and trainer support
The Ordu location has a gym and trainers. In the fitness centre, trainers prepare a personalised programme for cardio, strength and flexibility work. A fitness programme is a separate matter, and you don't have to add it to a spa visit.
If you're planning exercise and the spa on the same day, the general order is training first, then cooling down, and only then the hot areas. Take care not to go into the heat straight after training; rest for a while and drink water first. Our first-time gym guide has starting tips. Ask the spa about gym membership and conditions of use.
How do you plan an evening spa session in Boztepe?
Leaving a spa session in Boztepe for the evening lets you enjoy a daytime city outing at ease. For Boztepe, the Ordu Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism and the Culture Portal say the hill is about 450 metres above the sea and 6 kilometres from the city centre, and can be reached by an asphalt road or by cable car.
City sightseeing isn't the subject of this article; we have gathered Boztepe, coastal and highland options in our things to do in Ordu guide. Here is just a note on timing: according to the Turkish State Meteorological Service's 1959–2025 measurements, the average number of rainy days in Ordu is about 13.5 to 15 a month from December to March, and October has the highest average monthly rainfall of the year, at 131.2 mm. On a rainy day, a spa evening with an indoor pool is a sensible plan B in place of an outdoor plan.
How does the Ordu location differ from Trabzon and Sapanca?
The clearest differences are the pool type and the hammam arrangement. The table is based on the confirmed facilities of our locations.
| Radisson Blu Ordu | Radisson Blu Trabzon | Wellwood Sapanca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammam | Single hammam | Separate for women and men | Separate for women and men |
| Sauna and steam room | Finnish sauna and steam room | Sauna and steam room | Sauna and steam room |
| Pool | Indoor, with a sea view | Outdoor and indoor | Outdoor |
| Gym | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIP room | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Operation | All year | All year | All year |
If you're planning the Black Sea line together, you can see our locations on our Black Sea spa page; for route ideas, see our Trabzon, Uzungöl and Ordu route. For more on pools, see our pool page.
How do you book at the Ordu location?
Appointments are made by WhatsApp or phone; the call card at the top of the page shows the Ordu location's number. Opening hours and details are on the Ordu location page. On weekends and holiday periods, it's easier to book during the day.
In your message, it's enough to say the day, time, number of guests and the service you'd like. Don't send health information by message; tell your specialist at the spa.
