TOP RATED SPA BREAKS IN SCOTLAND
Spas can be a great place to go to get away from the stresses of everyday life. Whether you’re looking to relax, reenergise or be rejuvenated there is bound to be a treatment that’s right for you.
Taking a spa break is a great idea as it gives you space to quiet your mind, reconnect with your body and be kind to yourself which many of us often don’t get the chance to do. Many of the top hotels in the country have a full function spa with full treatments allowing you to get away from what is causing you stress for a few days. The entries in this list were provided by the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
THE GAILES HOTEL & SPA (IRVINE)
Nestled in the heart of Ayrshire, at The Gailes gives guests the chance to explore the great outdoors with the many beach walks and Ayrshire cycle paths nearby. The family owned Hotel is renowned for its welcoming staff and exemplary service to ensure guests enjoy a most memorable stay.
The brand new Si! Spa allows guests to be immersed in a stunning spa that places their wellbeing and rejuvenation at the centre of everything. The combination of heat, water and peace of mind allows guests to embark on a journey to escape and rediscover.
Guided entirely by your personal needs, each of their treatments are unique in every sense, making use of nature’s most powerful and effective actives and oils, coupled with innovative techniques from their expert therapists.
They were the winners of the ‘Best Spa & Leisure Hotel’ category at the Prestige Hotel Awards 2022 and were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
SCOTLANDS SPA HOTEL (PITLOCHRY)
Scotlands Spa Hotel is located in the heart of the beautiful Victorian town Pitlochry and is the perfect destination for a tranquil getaway, a weekend break with friends or a romantic escape. Located just off the main A9 road and around 25 miles north of Perth, Scotland’s Spa Hotel offers a wide range of modern facilities.
Everything they do builds on their reputation as one of the finest hotels in Pitlochry and one of Scotland’s hidden gems.
They have three treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gym and an indoor heated pool. Guests are invited to take advantage of our all our facilities, to help relax and enjoy their well deserved break. Each of their guests receive complimentary access to their leisure facilities. If you are looking to relax even more indulge yourself with some much-needed pampering with our tempting menu of great-value spa treatments carefully selected for guests to enjoy.
They won the Best Spa Hotel Award at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
CAMERON HOUSE (LOCH LOMOND)
This 5 star resort on Loch Lomond offers luxury rooms, suites and an award winning spa surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The Cameron Spa offers options for afternoon trips or a full day indulgence with their highly qualified therapists ensuring guests are more relaxed and rejuvenated than when they arrived.
They make sure guests get the most of a state of the art hydro and thermal facilities including the roof top infinity pool. They have a VIP couple’s room with mineral bath, steam room and a relaxation suite.
The café spa is designed to compliment guests trip to the spa with a calming and relaxed décor. Their menu has plenty of healthy, tasty and delicious choices to provide the wholesome goodness the body needs. This includes a range of wraps, salads and energy rich fruit juices.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
ARDOE HOUSE HOTEL & SPA (ABERDEEN)
The Ardoe House Hotel and Spa offers everything that is expected from a 21st Century 4 Star Hotel combined with Traditional Scottish Hospitality set in 30 acres of picturesque gardens just 3 miles from Aberdeen City Centre.
They are experts in relaxation and making sure guests feel refreshed and distressed. A rejuvenating spa package is all about making time in a place dedicated to the guests needs.
Their spa days include unlimited use of the Ardoe Health Club, complete with fitness studio, 18 metre heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Bath robes, towels and slippers are provided for guests comfort.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
DALMAHOY HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB (EDINBURGH)
Set on 1,000 acres of parkland, this luxury 4-star hotel in a Baronial Manor House is only a few miles outside of Edinburgh, a staycation at Dalmahoy allows guests to have the best of both worlds – a country retreat and city break rolled into one. Amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, an 18m indoor pool; kids play park and tennis courts.
Their lovely leisure area allows guests to fell the stress slip away whether they book a beauty treatment or enjoy a leisurely swim in their heated pool. Guests can feel completely zen after a yoga class and soak up the heat in their relaxing sauna or stem room.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
LOCH FYNE HOTEL & SPA (INVERARAY)
This hotel is a great place to explore the west coast of Scotland with sweeping views of the stunning waters of Loch Fyne and over the hills. This provides the perfect backdrop to rest and unwind in their beautiful spa and guests can treat themselves to some signature treatments personally tailored for us by ishga Skincare.
The hotel’s therapists use ishga seaweed based products from the Hebrides in all their luxury treatments. Their salt room allows guest to take in the air and has been known to improve health conditions by calming and detoxifying the immune system. Benefiting the mind and soul as well as the body it reduces stress and increases energy levels.
Their Swan Neck Jets is a high pressure water jet that massages the head, neck and shoulders to aid muscles and banish fatigue.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
STOBO CASTLE (PEEBLES)
Nestled among the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside, Stobo Castle offers excellent service, fine food, elegantly trained staff and above all, the ability to find peace in a frenetic world. Their in-house spa experts research and embrace the very latest in spa trends and technology to ensure we deliver the ultimate in luxurious treatment experiences allowing guests to take a moment to disconnect from the stresses of daily life.
Stobo has one of the most advanced hydrospas of its kind. Features include airloungers designed to give an air massage along the full length of your body, an airpad supplying millions of bubbles to give an invigorating and refreshing standing massage, plus two giant water fountains to deliver a deep neck and shoulder massage.
Their dedicated Relaxation Suite is open to guests and members with comfortable loungers and peaceful music – a serene environment in which to simply chill out and be calm or to rest following a treatment. They’ve won several accolades including Best Luxury Destination Spa of the Year 2021 – Global, Best Luxury Countryside Spa of the Year 2021 – Europe and Global Spa of the Year 2020.
They were also a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
THE SPA AT LOCHSIDE (NEW CUMNOCK)
Set on the banks of Loch of the Lowes, with the Afton Hills as a backdrop, Lochside is a truly magnificent hotel with incredible views of the surrounding Ayrshire countryside providing the hotel with individuality that changes with the seasons.
With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Lochside House Hotel Spa & Lodges, which sports wraparound terraces, landscaped gardens, ESPA luxury spa and renowned Afton restaurant where guests can enjoy relaxed dining, drinking and afternoon teas.
They offer packages to suite suit every need whether a fun loving girls day out or a romantic couple retreat our spa will leave guests feeling refresh and relaxed after enjoying a treatment or time in our thermal suite. ESPA therapists combine traditional holistic therapies with modern day techniques and the purest natural ingredients to create truly unique treatments that deliver beautiful skin and a renewed sense of inner calm.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
GLEDDOCH GOLF & SPA RESORT (GLASGOW)
Gleddoch is an independently owned hotel resort, beautifully located overlooking the Clyde Estuary and is one of the most prestigious spa hotels in Scotland. The staff goes above and beyond to provide an exceptional service tailored around the individual guest, combined with beautiful, contemporary rooms and a variety of first-class facilities.
No expense has been spared in developing their award winning Imperia Spa which comes with soul stirring views towards Ben Lomond giving an experience like no other. Their highly trained therapists use only the best ELEMIS and ishga products to deliver a full range of body treatments to ensure every guest leaves pampered.
Their Imperia Spa facilities includes a 17 metre indoor heated pool, heated loungers, steam room and couples treatment. All of these facilities are complementary for guests who are staying overnight.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
INGLEWOOD HOUSE & SPA (ALLOA)
Set in 25 acres, this stunning Jacobean mansion house has been sympathetically transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel and spa, near Stirling. It is the perfect destination for weddings, relaxing spa breaks, romantic weekends, conferences and other events or celebrations.
Their state of the art gym includes everything needed for a full body work-out. Using TECHNOGYM equipment including treadmills, exercise bikes, cross trainers, a range of weight machines and exercise mats.
Following your work out or if you wish to just relax, you can now enjoy the heat experience of our sauna and steam room and one of our tiled hotbeds.
Whether you are meeting up with friends or waiting for an appointment, why not make use of our exclusive Spa Lounge. Our spa lounge also serves hot and cold drinks, small snacks and freshly made cakes.
Despite only being 10 minutes outside Stirling and 40 minutes outside Glasgow or Edinburgh it is a great escape from the stresses of the major cities.
They were a finalist for Best Spa Hotel at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022.
The Spa hotels in this Rated were featured in no particular order. The purpose was to highlight not rank.
