Spa Days & Spa Breaks in Harrogate

The charming town of Harrogate enjoys a great location between the city of Leeds and the lovely Yorkshire Dales. As well as offering a wonderful base for a short break, Harrogate is home to some superb spas. Here, we look at what some of the best spas Harrogate and the surrounding area have to offer for your next North Yorkshire spa day or overnight spa break.

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Stanley House Hotel and Spa Hydro Pool Night

Luxury Spa

Customer Rating: 5/5

Blackburn, Lancashire

Stanley House Hotel and Spa

This 17th-century manor houses an award-winning luxury spa that’s one of England’s finest, designed for complete and utter indulgence

6 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Indoor thermal hydro-pool
  • Herbal sauna
  • Finnish sauna
  • Aroma steam room
  • Salt infusion room
  • Sensation showers

From £59.00 per person

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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa Hydro Pool

Customer Rating: 5/5

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa

Getting away from it all has never been easier thanks to this truly beautiful Lancashire retreat

7 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor/outdoor hydro-pool
  • Bio-sauna
  • Rock sauna
  • Aroma steam room
  • Steam room

From £38.00 per person

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The Manor House Hotel & Spa Pool Area

Luxury Spa

Customer Rating: 5/5

West Auckland, County Durham

The Manor House Hotel & Spa

Enjoy a spa break in a charming village

11 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Heated indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Relaxation areas
  • Gymnasium

From £35.10 per person

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Pace Health Club and Nu Spa Pool

Customer Rating: 5/5

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Pace Health Club & Nu Spa

It's reassuring to know there is plenty of indulgence to be found in the heart of the city

6 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Gym
  • RBG Bar and Grill
  • Comfortable lounge area

From £30.00 per person

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Sawcliffe Manor Country House External Sauna

Customer Rating: 5/5

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Sawcliffe Manor Country House

Offering a wholesome, natural spa experience set on a historic family farm, Sawcliffe Manor Country House has luxe features that include:

8 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Exclusive-use Natural Spa
  • Iglucraft sauna
  • Wooden hot tub
  • Copper milk hot tub
  • Relaxation room
  • Foot spa

From £59.00 per person

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Malmaison Manchester Treatment Room

Customer Rating: 5/5

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Malmaison Manchester

The glorious Malmaison Manchester is the epitome of luxury

5 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Sauna
  • Relaxation room
  • Chez Mal Bar
  • Chez Mal Brasserie
  • NOTE: This venue offers treatment rooms, sauna & relaxation room but NO other spa related facilities

From £84.00 per person

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Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly Thermal Suite

Customer Rating: 4/5

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

A large hotel with an equally large range of amenities, the Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly is perfect for those who love peace and quiet in the heart of the city

8 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Thermal suite
  • Rock sauna
  • Steam room
  • Relaxation room
  • Experience shower
  • Ice fountain

From £79.00 per person

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The Lowry Hotel Exterior at Night

Luxury Spa

Customer Rating: 4/5

Salford, Greater Manchester

The Lowry Hotel

Green Spa

Innovative and energetic, you’ll revel in five-star luxury at Manchester’s iconic The Lowry Hotel, thanks to:

6 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Relaxation room
  • Gymnasium
  • The River Restaurant
  • The Lowry Lounge and Bar

From £80.00 per person

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Rena Spa at The Midland Hotel Pool

Luxury Spa

Customer Rating: 5/5

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Rena Spa at The Midland Hotel

A wonderful facility that's oozing with elegance , Rena Spa at Leonardo The Midland Hotel is a Manchester retreat that deserves to be on every must-visit list

14 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Relaxation pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Alder-wood sauna featuring a Himalayan salt block wall
  • Salt infused aromatherapy steam room
  • Lifestyle shower
  • Relaxation area where guests can experience true escapism when they curl up and hide away in one of our four gorgeous relaxation pods

From £85.00 per person

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DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel Swimming Pool

Customer Rating: 5/5

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park

The fabulous Sheffield Park offers a number of excellent features to be enjoyed, including:

16 Packages Available at this Spa

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Marco Pierre White Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar

From £49.00 per person

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Stanley House Hotel and Spa

Blackburn, Lancashire
From £59.00 per person

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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa

Bolton, Greater Manchester
From £38.00 per person

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The Manor House Hotel & Spa

West Auckland, County Durham
From £35.10 per person

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Pace Health Club & Nu Spa

Manchester, Greater Manchester
From £30.00 per person

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Sawcliffe Manor Country House

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
From £59.00 per person

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Malmaison Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
From £84.00 per person

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Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester, Greater Manchester
From £79.00 per person

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The Lowry Hotel

Salford, Greater Manchester
From £80.00 per person

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Rena Spa at The Midland Hotel

Manchester, Greater Manchester
From £85.00 per person

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DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
From £49.00 per person

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Five of the best spa hotels in Harrogate and North Yorkshire

If you’re seeking a spa hotel in Harrogate or the wider North Yorkshire region, here are just five we think you might like.

  • The Harrogate Spa at DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa: Ideally located on the edge of the town, the Majestic certainly lives up to its name! The imposing building, which dates back to 1889, has been brought up-to-date, offering excellent facilities and a great base for a Harrogate spa getaway.
  • Rudding Park Hotel & Spa: One of our exclusive luxury spas, Rudding Park enjoys a lovely countryside setting just a few miles from the centre of Harrogate. Explore the 300 acres of grounds and take advantage of the extensive facilities, which include golf courses, beauty services, and a cinema, as well as the fantastic spa.
  • The Bridge Hotel & Spa: Located around 10 miles from Harrogate in the lovely market town of Wetherby, the Bridge Hotel is housed in a former 17th-century coaching inn. The restful spa boasts a great range of thermal facilities, while the great on-site dining and comfortable bedrooms make this a great choice for a relaxed Yorkshire spa getaway.
  • Aldwark Manor Estate: Benefitting from a great location between Harrogate and York, Aldwark Manor is an impressive country estate that offers the chance to combine sightseeing with some spa downtime. Enjoy the lovely grounds and the superb facilities, which include a swimming pool, thermal suite and 18-hole golf course.
  • Swinton Estate: Boasting a stunning location in the pretty Yorkshire Dales, the regal Swinton Estate is housed in a 17th-century castle and surrounded by 200 acres of parkland, making it the perfect backdrop to a spa escape. As well as the town of Harrogate, the hotel is well-positioned for exploring the cathedral city of Ripon.

Five treatments to enjoy at a Harrogate spa

Many of our Harrogate spa days and breaks feature the choice of one or more luxurious spa treatments. Here are a few you might like to try:

  • Massage: A popular choice among spa-goers, a relaxing massage is a real indulgence. There are lots of types of spa massage available, such as the soothing back, neck and shoulders massage and the full-body massage.
  • Facial: Another popular spa treatment, a tailored facial can work wonders to rejuvenate your skin and address any specific issues, such as dull or ageing skin. Some packages feature facials that use products and techniques from leading spa brands, such as ESPA.
  • Manicure or Pedicure: A great choice for spa-goers who are maybe a little anxious about having a massage or facial, a luxurious spa manicure or pedicure is a lower-key treat. Some packages offer the shorter file and polish, which has fewer stages but can still give your fingers or toes some much-needed love.
  • Body scrub or polish: These decadent treatments are offered with certain Harrogate spa packages. Sometimes used as a complement to a massage, the body scrub or polish employs a gentle and natural exfoliant to smooth away dead skin cells to leave your skin radiant and glowing.
  • Rasul (or Rhassoul) mud: This is a great non-therapist treatment that is sometimes offered as part of a couples’ spa day. The treatment takes place in a dedicated steam room that includes plenty of nourishing, purified mud which you slather on, and a shower with which to rinse it off.

Things to see in Harrogate

So what else can you enjoy on your Harrogate spa getaway? Here are some of the area’s most popular attractions.

Valley Gardens: Harrogate is known for its beautiful floral displays and you can see some great examples at these lovely Grade II listed gardens. Extending across 17 acres, the gardens are a great place to take a picnic and enjoy a relaxing stroll.

Ripley Castle and Gardens: Around three miles from Harrogate, you can find this stunning castle, which offers tours (on a seasonal basis). The castle is set amid some lovely grounds, which include the Walled Gardens, Ripley Lake and the deer park, which is home to 1,000-year-old oak trees.

Harrogate Royal Hall: Built in 1903, this ornate Grade II listed performance hall and theatre is a true Harrogate landmark. The venue stages shows and events throughout the year, so if you’re planning a stay at a Harrogate spa hotel, you might like to see what’s playing or book one of the guided tours.

Bettys Harrogate: No visit to Harrogate would be complete without a look inside this famous tea room, which first opened in 1919. You can enjoy a cup of tea or simply browse the tempting treats available in the adjacent shop and maybe take home one of the famous Fat Rascals (large scones!).

Is Harrogate a spa town?

Harrogate is known as a spa town, where people once flocked to enjoy the healthful, sulphur-scented mineral waters. The first mineral spring was discovered in 1571, and in the 19th century, the town capitalised on the popularity of the supposed healing power of the sulphur water by building grand hotels and entertainment venues for the growing numbers of visitors.

You can learn more about Harrogate’s rich history as a spa town at the Royal Pump Room Museum in the Montpellier Quarter. Formerly a spa building, the Royal Pump Room opened in 1842 to people who wanted to socialise over a glass of sulphur water. The healing mineral waters fell out of favour in 1948, with the establishment of the National Health Service, which made healthcare widely available.

Fortunately, nowadays, visiting a Harrogate spa promises a far more pleasurable experience than drinking sulphur water!

Ready to book your next Harrogate spa day or spa break? Browse our selection of packages and book online today. You can also check out our latest spa deals for discounts and 2-for-1 offers.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a spa day in Harrogate?

Our spa days in Harrogate range from about £40 to over £150, depending on the venue and package, so we’re sure to have some great options to suit your budget.

Do I need to bring anything to my spa day in Harrogate?

You should bring swimwear for using the communal facilities, plus workout gear if you want to use the gym. We suggest wearing comfortable clothes and bringing a smarter outfit if you plan to dine in the hotel or have a drink at the bar. Other items we suggest popping in your bag are a book for relaxing poolside and a bottle of water so you can keep hydrated. We offer more advice in our guide, What do I wear to a spa?

How long will my spa day be?

A full spa day generally features an arrival time of 9am or 10am, with guests able to enjoy the facilities until 5pm or 6pm. Any included treatments will be booked within this time. Half days will have a morning, afternoon or evening arrival time, offering about four or five hours’ spa access. It is important to confirm the arrival time ahead of your visit.

Are there any packages or deals I can make the most out of?

We feature a wide range of spa packages in Harrogate and wider North Yorkshire. Spa day packages feature access to the leisure facilities, plus other inclusions, such as treatments and dining options. Our spa break packages also come with accommodation and, usually, breakfast. For our latest discounted packages, take a look at our Harrogate spa deals.