Easter by the sea: Coastal spa escapes for a restful day or break

Coastal spa breaks

For those looking to stay somewhere truly special over the Easter Bank holiday, few locations breathe new energy into mind, body, and soul quite like the British coast. Thankfully, some of our favourite spa hotels are situated close to the UK's exceptional beaches and coastline, giving you the chance to turn a mini break into a meaningful getaway brimming with spa, sea, sand, and maybe even a little sunshine.

Field Trip Spa at No.124 GuestHouse, Brighton

No.124 Brighton is in one of the most coveted locations in Brighton, right by the seafront and within easy reach of top attractions and the buzzing atmosphere the area is known for. Perfect for a romantic break or a getaway with your best friend, enjoy stylish rooms and suites, exceptional food, and a spa experience that's all about the treatments. For those who want to workout, dive into the ocean or take a jog by the beach, then unwind in style with eco-luxury treatments and rituals.

Bembridge Coast, Isle of Wight

An adult-only Isle of Wight escape favoured by the late Queen Mother, Bembridge Coast is part of the Warner Group of hotels, famous for their hospitality and their wide ranging entertainment and activities. Perfect for groups of friends and couples, spend days on the beach, in the spa, strolling along seafront promenades or enjoying everything from a cinema room to tea and gin tasting.

Fowey Hall, Fowey

Part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, Fowey Hall is known for its family-friendly approach, from children’s activities to flexible mealtimes, spa treatments for children, and a crèche and babysitting service so that luxury spa facilities and treatments can be enjoyed while little ones are taken care of. All of that is wrapped up in a Queen Anne mansion with views of the sea, and all just a short stroll from Readymoney beach.

Scarlet Hotel, Mawgan Porth

Perhaps the UK's most famous eco sanctuary, and a pioneer in sustainable, luxury wellness, The Scarlet is an adult-only escape located on the rugged Cornish clifftops of Mawgan Porth. Built to honour and give back to nature, every element helps you reconnect with yourself and the world around you. The only sound is the crashing waves of the Atlantic, design is contemporary and tranquil, and amongst it all the Scarlet Spa is an integral part of your stay, offering unique facilities including an outdoor natural reed pool, a clifftop sauna, and Ayurvedic spa treatments.

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

A grand Dame of a hotel, you’ll lap up the luxury of this seaside treasure. Its five star grandeur belies its friendly approach to ensuring your stay leaves you refreshed, relaxed and as in love with the seascapes as you are with each other. The hotel has a beautiful outdoor and indoor pool to enjoy, plus a well equipped gym and a host of idyllic spa treatments to prepare you for your evening’s romantic dinner.

Day spa trips by the coast

Day spa trips to the seaside are a really lovely way to supercharge relaxation over the Easter weekend, whether you're driving from home or you're already on a holiday with friends and family and fancy booking some last-minute pampering. It can also serve as the perfect rainy-day activity if the weather takes a turn!

Lincombe Spa at Lincombe Hall Hotel, Torquay

A pristine manor house surrounded by elegantly manicured gardens, Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa in Torquay is south Devon’s adult-only hotel for stress free indulgence. Perfect for babymoons, intimate celebrations or simply just because, the hotel is a short walk from Torquay marina where you can stroll by the water, or a short drive to the pristine beaches of the South Hams. Meanwhile, dining is an exercise in local specialties, from cream teas to seafood, and the spa is the pièce de résistance - sparkling new and with everything you could hope for.

Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay

Located on the clifftops, Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to relax after a few hours of surfing or hiking along the coast. The spa is set over two floors and is a perfectly formed, adult-only retreat. On one floor, the swimming pool sits under a domed, starlit ceiling complete with underwater music and massage cannons. It is surrounded by a steam room and a spa bath. On the other floor there are nine treatment rooms including one dual room as well as a relaxation lounge. The hotel's Dune Restaurant is also a treat for local fare and sea views.

Harbour Hotel St Ives, Cornwall

Steps from the seashore and all its beauty, you’ll be enchanted by the coastal views and salty fresh air afforded from so many vantage points in the hotel. The sea theme is carried into the spa, with a lovely pool and hot tub as well as luxury body and facial treatments, which include a signature sea salt body exfoliation, all designed to leave you feeling revitalised and gorgeous.

Harbour Beach Club, Salcombe

Quite literally a stone's throw from the beach in one of the UK's most popular seaside towns, Harbour Beach Club at South Sands is part of the luxurious Harbour Hotels group. The spa is perfectly formed for rest and relaxation, with a 12-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, indoor relaxation room and outdoor terrace lined with sun loungers. Enjoy the wellbeing juice bar, TempleSpa and Elemis spa treatments, and head for a coffee or herbal tea afterwards at the hotel restaurant - grab a window seat for the ultimate view.

Source Spa and Wellness at Saunton Sands Hotel, Saunton

With pristine sands stretching as far as the eye can see, the Source Spa is a treat for the senses. Set within the Saunton Sands Hotel, the eponymous beach sits right below the hotel gardens, and the Art Deco hotel makes the most of those views of the sea and world biosphere dunes at every opportunity. The Source Spa is a three-floor haven of soulful tranquility, featuring a marine-inspired thermal suite, two large swimming pools - one indoors and one outdoors, and gorgeous Kerstin Florian treatments.