Who owns Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is part of the Macdonald Hotels group, which has a nationwide collection of destinations. The group is owned by the eponymous Donald Macdonald, who established it in 1990 and has expanded it to become the largest privately owned hotel group in the UK.

How do you get to Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is wonderfully located in the city of Bath, but offering plenty of space both for relaxation and for parking. Those travelling by car can reach it just off the A36 on Sydney Road. It is accessible by train just an hour and a half by train from London or 15 minutes from Bristol - Bath Spa railway station is a five minute taxi journey to the hotel. The hotel is also just 20 miles from Bristol Airport.

What is included in a Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel spa day?

What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel depends on the experience that you book. However, the spa is complete with a range of facilities and treatments. There is a gym, pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, massage shower, sauna, aromatherapy steam room, infrared heat cabin and ice room as well as a relaxation room. Therapists also use Elemis and Jessana by Jessica products in a range of face and body treatments. Therapists are also trained by Jennifer Young - offering therapies for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis.

What is near Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is wonderfully located for exploring the historic city of Bath - its heritage sites, it's shops and its restaurants. It's also a wonderful base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Favourite activities range from sunrise hot air balloon rides to paddleboarding on the Avon canal, visiting Stonehenge or exploring Longleat safari park. Closer to home, head to the Roman Baths - built in 70 AD or Holburne Museum.

When was Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel built?

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel sits within a beautiful Regency property which dates back to 1835. It was originally built as a private house for General Augustus Andrews. It first opened as a hotel in 1912 before it was taken over by the admiralty during the war, before being used as a school and a nurses' home. It underwent a huge renovation and became a hotel again in the 1990s under the Rocco Forte collection, before being bought by the Macdonald in 2006.

What amenities does Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel have?

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is blessed with tranquil gardens and an enviable location. The hotel has 129 rooms and suites enjoying blissful views, and there's an award-winning restaurant in the former ballroom. There's also a more relaxed space for food and drink on the terrace and teas and coffees in the drawing room, alongside two separate bar areas. The spa meanwhile, features a gym, pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, massage shower, sauna, aromatherapy steam room, infrared heat cabin and ice room as well as a relaxation room and therapies from Elemis and Jennifer Young - offering therapies for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis. In terms of accessibility, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel describes itself as fully accessible for wheelchair users. There are also two dedicated accessible bedrooms.

What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?

The hotel has an award-winning fine dining restaurant - Vellore - in the former ballroom. Lighter dishes are served at The Alfresco & Terrace, and there are two bars - the Colonnade and Rotunda.

How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?

The spa at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel has seven spa treatment rooms inducing a couples room and a manicure area for two people.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am - Late check-out is available subject to availability and for an additional fee. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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United Kingdom England South West Somerset Bath

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

from £73

per person

8.4 Very Good 238 customer reviews

Safe Hands For Cancer Accredited

Just a short stroll from Bath’s historic town centre, this well-appointed hotel is a sight to behold, with its elegant architecture, landscaped gardens and sumptuous style. Eat well in its award winning restaurant, watch the wildlife from the outdoor terrace or simply succumb to the ultimate relaxation in the spa. Here, you’ll be treated to state of the art wet facilities alongside an infrared heat cabin and relaxation room, all of which are at your disposal before or after a gorgeous spa treatment.

Spa and hotel facilities

Pool
Hot Tub
Sauna
Steam Room
Hydrotherapy Pool
Relax Room

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Spa breaks for 1 night

6 packages found

The Indulgent Spa Break for Two

from £163 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of two 25 minute spa treatments per person
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

You can swap your spa treatment for a Jennifer Young spa treatment at no additional cost, specially designed to be safe for anyone with, or recovering from cancer. Helping you to feel rejuvenated and a little more like yourself

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Spa Break for Two

from £103 per person

One night bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Up to 30% off

One Night Simply Escape Hotel Break

from £114.50 per person

One night bed and breakfast
Use of the spa facilities

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Essential Spa Break for Two

from £133 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Sunday Spa Retreat for Two

from £137 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Bottle of Prosecco
Use of the spa facilities
Late check-out on Monday
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment must be taken on Monday. Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Up to 30% off

One Night Deluxe Simply Escape Hotel Break

from £144.50 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Use of the spa facilities

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Ultimate Spa Break for Two

from £255 per person

Two nights bed and breakfast
£30 allowance per person towards dinner on the 1st night (food only)
Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Bottle of Prosecco
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Couture Touch - Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage Combo
Deluxe Manicure
Deluxe Pedicure

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Signature Spa Break

from £388 per person

Three nights bed and breakfast
£30 allowance per person towards dinner on the 1st night (food only)
Choice of two 55 minute spa treatments per person
Afternoon Tea on the 2nd day
Bottle of Prosecco
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Couture Touch - Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage Combo
Deluxe Manicure
Deluxe Pedicure

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

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Valid for 12 months
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Spa days

7 packages found

My Rest and Reset Spa Day

from £73 per person

Lunch
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Morning Retreat

from £93 per person

Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Lunch
Use of the spa facilities between 9am - 12pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Afternoon Escape

from £103 per person

Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the spa facilities between 12pm - 6pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Perfect Treat Spa Day

from £129 per person

Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Biotec Facial
ELEMIS Couture Touch - Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage Combo

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Men's Detox Spa Day

from £129 per person

Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person
Lunch
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

Men's ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
Men's ELEMIS Skin Energiser Facial
Men's ELEMIS Biotec Facial

*Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

My Signature Spa Day

from £176 per person

55 minute Deep Tissue Massage plus 25 minute Facial per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Total Time Out Spa Day

from £218 per person

55 minute Deep Tissue Massage plus 55 minute Facial per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Purchase a monetary voucher that can be redeemed at a later date.

Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
Schedule eVoucher

Enhance your experience

Here are some upgrades you can add when selecting a package above. More can be found during checkout.

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Afternoon Tea
Glass of Prosecco
Room Upgrade to Deluxe Room

This spa has earned Safe Hands for Cancer accreditation for completing adequate training, which has been approved by SATCC.

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Why people visit here

Hotel Spa Venue

The hotel offers a range of leisure facilities including a thermal suite as well as treatments from Elemis. Facilities include: pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, massage shower, sauna, aromatherapy steam room, infrared heat cabin and ice room.
Local Attractions

Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, the Fashion Museum, Theatre Royal Bath, and Victoria Art Gallery are amongst the city’s attractions.
Accessible Spa

There is ground floor entry to the spa with a lift to other floors, an accessible changing room, large treatment room including accessible shower, and an accessible pool area. Carers are invited to accompany guests and use the facilities free of charge.
Family Friendly

Please note that children are allowed to use the swimming pool at select times. Children’s swimming times are: 8.00am – 11.00am and 3.00- 6.00pm* Monday to Sunday. Children’s swimming times may vary during school holidays may vary. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult with every two children (under the age of 16) supervised by at least one adult.

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel frequently asked questions

Who owns Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is part of the Macdonald Hotels group, which has a nationwide collection of destinations. The group is owned by the eponymous Donald Macdonald, who established it in 1990 and has expanded it to become the largest privately owned hotel group in the UK.
How do you get to Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is wonderfully located in the city of Bath, but offering plenty of space both for relaxation and for parking. Those travelling by car can reach it just off the A36 on Sydney Road. It is accessible by train just an hour and a half by train from London or 15 minutes from Bristol - Bath Spa railway station is a five minute taxi journey to the hotel. The hotel is also just 20 miles from Bristol Airport.
What is included in a Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel spa day?: What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel depends on the experience that you book. However, the spa is complete with a range of facilities and treatments. There is a gym, pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, massage shower, sauna, aromatherapy steam room, infrared heat cabin and ice room as well as a relaxation room. Therapists also use Elemis and Jessana by Jessica products in a range of face and body treatments. Therapists are also trained by Jennifer Young - offering therapies for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis.
What is near Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is wonderfully located for exploring the historic city of Bath - its heritage sites, it's shops and its restaurants. It's also a wonderful base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Favourite activities range from sunrise hot air balloon rides to paddleboarding on the Avon canal, visiting Stonehenge or exploring Longleat safari park. Closer to home, head to the Roman Baths - built in 70 AD or Holburne Museum.
When was Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel built?: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel sits within a beautiful Regency property which dates back to 1835. It was originally built as a private house for General Augustus Andrews. It first opened as a hotel in 1912 before it was taken over by the admiralty during the war, before being used as a school and a nurses' home. It underwent a huge renovation and became a hotel again in the 1990s under the Rocco Forte collection, before being bought by the Macdonald in 2006.
What amenities does Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel have?: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is blessed with tranquil gardens and an enviable location. The hotel has 129 rooms and suites enjoying blissful views, and there's an award-winning restaurant in the former ballroom. There's also a more relaxed space for food and drink on the terrace and teas and coffees in the drawing room, alongside two separate bar areas.

The spa meanwhile, features a gym, pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, massage shower, sauna, aromatherapy steam room, infrared heat cabin and ice room as well as a relaxation room and therapies from Elemis and Jennifer Young - offering therapies for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis.

In terms of accessibility, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel describes itself as fully accessible for wheelchair users. There are also two dedicated accessible bedrooms.
What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?: The hotel has an award-winning fine dining restaurant - Vellore - in the former ballroom. Lighter dishes are served at The Alfresco & Terrace, and there are two bars - the Colonnade and Rotunda.
How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel?: The spa at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel has seven spa treatment rooms inducing a couples room and a manicure area for two people.
What time is check in/check out?: Check-in at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am - Late check-out is available subject to availability and for an additional fee. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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