Spa Hotels in Bath

Bath has been a centre for spas and bathing since Roman times due to its natural, mineral-rich thermal springs. This long history is the reason why Bath was awarded a second UNESCO inscription in 2021 as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe.

Many of Bath's luxury hotels offer their own in-house spas, with relaxing treatments and other impressive facilities. Make the most of your trip to Europe’s oldest spa town with a stay at a one of the city’s fabulous spa hotels.

In the city

The Gainsborough is the only hotel spa in the UK that gives guests access to natural thermal waters. Choose from three thermal pools, an ice alcove, saunas, steam room and a relaxation terrace, plus 11 treatment rooms for ultimate five-star rejuvenation.

The Royal Crescent Hotel manages to fit an extensive range of spa facilities into historic Georgian buildings and grounds, including an indoor heated pool, vitality pool with massage jets, Himalayan salt-infused sauna, and herbal steam inhalation room.

Swim laps in the heated indoor pool at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, or relax in the outdoor hydrotherapy pool, set among seven acres of gardens. There’s also a sauna, salt infusion room, sensations shower, ice room and aroma steam room await.

Enjoy country house luxury within walking distance of the city centre at The Bath Priory, home to the only L'Occitane spa in the UK, while The Spa at No.15 has several treatment rooms, including The Copper Room with its huge round copper bath for two, where couples can enjoy side-by-side treatments.

Country house hotels

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is housed in an 18th century Palladian mansion, surrounded by 500 acres of peaceful parkland and landscaped lawns, making it an ideal rural retreat. The spa complex has eight state-of-the-art treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, an ice bar, experience showers, plus five thermal cabins. You’ll also a 20-metre indoor swimming pool with a roaring fireplace feature spanning its length – perfect for the winter months.

Homewood is a stylish and quirkily decorated Georgian mansion with a range of spa facilities, include an indoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub with views over the stunning valley.

The manor house at the Woolley Grange Hotel dates back over 350 years but is full of modern luxuries, including a 12-metre indoor swimming pool, plus a sauna, steam room and relaxation area. There's also a heated outdoor pool which guests can use in the summer months.

For a true rural escape, The Newt in Somerset has acres of gardens, orchards, lakes and woodlands, as well as a spa with indoor-outdoor pool, steam room, sauna and treatment rooms. There's also a Medieval Herb garden where you can enjoy relaxing spa treatments, or have a washdown in the hammam.

View our full list of spa hotels in Bath below, and take a look at our Special Offers to see exclusive spa packages and deals.

Ten of the best spa hotels in Bath

Restore yourself to full splendidness at one of Bath's fabulous spa hotels.

Immerse yourself

A true centre for relaxation, Bath is one of the only places in Britain where you can bathe in natural hot springs. Whether it’s a spa day, wellness weekend or a longer retreat, it’s the perfect place for a relaxing break
Spa offers & packages

Everyone deserves to be pampered every now and then, and with these offers and packages you'll feel extra special.
Day spas

Set some time aside in your sightseeing schedule to experience Bath’s spa culture at a day spa or indulge at a luxury spa hotel.
Spa heritage

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