If your spa, hotel, gym or wellness studio wants to add dry salt equipment, the first decision is not which brand to buy. It is which format suits the building and the experience you want to offer: a purpose-built room, a self-contained booth, or a combined salt and infrared sauna.
Each has different trade-offs in floor area, guest capacity, staffing, construction and servicing. This guide compares the practical options using products in the SimWellness commercial halotherapy collection. Dry salt services should not be presented as treatments for specific medical conditions.
Option 1: A purpose-built commercial salt room
A dedicated salt room gives an operator more freedom over the layout, seating, finishes and atmosphere. A commercial halogenerator supplies dry salt aerosol; decorative salt panels or lamps do not perform the same function.
A room can work well when the property already has a suitable space to convert and wants flexibility in the guest experience. The additional work is significant: the supplier and project team need to agree on room enclosure, ventilation, equipment location, electrical supply, cleaning routines and safe access.
For equipment, compare the HaloFX commercial halogenerator with the HaloGX PRO. The right model depends on the actual room, not simply the highest published coverage number. Read the halogenerator comparison before choosing equipment.
Option 2: A self-contained salt booth or cabin
A prefabricated unit can reduce the amount of dedicated room construction, although delivery access, electricity and assembly still have to be planned. It also provides a more defined capacity and guest environment than a room designed from scratch.
HaloUNO: one person at a time
The HaloUNO is a one-person booth aimed at more compact settings. The product specification lists an external size of approximately 39 inches wide, 47.2 inches deep and 87 inches high, plus extra left-side access for the halogenerator. It lists a 110 V / 15 A outlet and includes equipment such as seating and a HaloMini.
Check the total installed footprint, rather than placing the external dimensions directly against a wall. Consider whether the one-person booking model fits the property's schedule and guest experience.
HaloSTAR: a two-person format
The HaloSTAR is a two-person cabin. Its listed footprint is approximately 52 inches wide by 48 inches deep, at 77 inches high, with additional access space required to the left. The product is described with a built-in halogenerator system and cabin features including audio and lighting.
A two-person layout can support different booking patterns from a solo booth, but may need more floor area, electrical planning and delivery access. Verify furniture and equipment inclusion before ordering.
Option 3: A salt-and-infrared sauna
A salt sauna is a different product category from a passive decorative salt room. The HaloSauna combines dry salt with far-infrared heating and has one-, two- and three-person configurations. Its modes include salt only, heated salt, infrared only and combined operation.
The HaloSauna PRO extends the range to four-person configurations. Check heater load, exact selected capacity, controls and manufacturer-stated clearances, especially for commercial use. Do not assume that adding a separate halogenerator to an unrelated sauna provides the same integrated operation.
For a conventional infrared-only comparison, see the existing infrared versus traditional sauna guide.
What about a salt-and-red-light cabin?
If a business wants to compare multiple equipment types in one footprint, the HaloRed Legacy combines salt equipment with red and near-infrared light panels. The HaloRed O2 adds an oxygen concentrator to its specified configurations. These products introduce different electrical, ventilation and operational questions from salt-only cabins.
For a direct model comparison, read HaloRed Legacy vs HaloRed O2. Product features are not a substitute for a clinical suitability assessment, and any medical or therapeutic claims require appropriate substantiation.
Compare the actual project—not just the hardware
| Decision | Dedicated room | Booth or cabin | Integrated salt sauna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | Flexible, site-designed | Defined model footprint | Defined cabin size plus service access |
| Construction | Often more site work | Model and site dependent | Electrical and heat requirements matter |
| Capacity | Defined by room design and equipment | Specified by model | Specified by cabin configuration |
| Equipment | Separate room and halogenerator | Check included generator | Check integrated salt and heater controls |
A simple selection framework
- Start with available space. Measure width, depth, height and delivery route, and leave working clearance.
- Choose the booking format. One person, two people, small groups or flexible room-based sessions may imply different equipment.
- Confirm utilities. Check voltage, circuit, ventilation and whether additional preparation is needed.
- Confirm responsibilities. Ask who handles freight, assembly, installation, training and ongoing support.
- Model realistic operations. Include staff time, cleaning, maintenance, guest turnover and local demand in the budget.
Questions to ask before ordering
Is a salt wall the same as a salt therapy booth?
No. A salt wall is generally decorative. Dry salt therapy equipment requires a compatible active system.
Are prefab booths always easier to install?
Not always. They can reduce custom room construction but still require adequate access, electrical supply, setup and manufacturer-prescribed clearances.
Can I buy by the number of people alone?
No. Capacity is one input; verify the exact dimensions, delivered components, power supply and daily operating requirements.
Browse the commercial halotherapy equipment collection or start with our commercial salt-room planning checklist to prepare a practical shortlist.
