Few things say 'summer holiday' quite like a trip to the seaside - adding spa treatments to sun, sea and sand is the perfect combination for rest and relaxation.
From Miami Beach vibes to being at one with nature, here are some of our favourite coastal spa breaks as part of our Summer Edit.
A beachfront belle of a boutique hotel, No.42 Margate is part of the GuestHouse Hotels collection, located in the characterful old town quarter of Margate, and is perfect for romantic breaks but also welcomes families with beautiful, considerate details.
Overlooking the water, the stylish hotel has multiple restaurants and is complete with their Field Trip Treatment Rooms for pampering and relaxation using eco-luxury products.
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 families, 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.
Effortlessly stylish, this ultra contemporary hotel with its fantastic spa likes to bring the outside in. You’ll need all day in the spa to make the most of its facilities; from its Cornish sea salt steam room to a large hydrotherapy pool, relaxation in true luxury is on hand.
There’s a large treatment menu to choose from including signature spa treatments, as well as a deep relaxation room for afterwards, unless that is, you want to end your day in the barrel sauna overlooking the sea.
This coastal, Cornish spa has the added benefit of wide sea views, giving you a deep sense of fresh air and space. There are many experiences to choose from, with holistic therapists guiding you through personalised massage or mind-slowing meditation. The Sensory Garden is especially healing, offering seven stages which draw on the sights, sounds, aromas and textures of nature.
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.
For a modern getaway with vintage Miami vibes, The NICI is a dreamy destination perched on Bournemouth’s West Cliff. An award-winning hotel with sea views and easy access to miles of sandy beaches, it's fun, flirty, romantic, welcoming and classy all at once. Inside, the five-star hotel gives coastal chic a whole new meaning, inviting you to enjoy life sunny side up in The South Beach Restaurant & Bar, from flat whites in the morning to cocktails at night.
THE NICI Spa is all about modern, luxury wellbeing, with state-of-the-art sanctuary facilities and unique experiences from the 18-metre indoor pool to the OTO CBD and Evolve Organic Beauty spa treatments. One of our favourite features for summer, however, is the 30-metre outdoor pool surrounded by loungers, pretty gardens and sea views.
This family-run spa hotel is in one of the most inspiring locations you could ask for, enjoying spectacular views of the famous vertical cliff, Huntcliff and the dramatic North Sea. In Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, it's a welcoming retreat for families, couples, surfers, dog walkers and more, serving up local food including a popular fondue complete with Terry's chocolate orange, brownies, and chunky shortbread fingers.
Just moments from the beach, The Spa Hotel Saltburn has an intrinsic sense of wellness to it. Experience fitness in the form of a lesson at nearby surf schools or head out for an invigorating walk along The Cleveland Way. At the hotel itself, you can then seek to rest and restore, with treatments from Elemental Herbology, and specialist skincare line, Environ, whether you want non-surgical, anti-ageing skin rejuvenation or a holistic massage.
A five-star boutique hotel and spa in the heart of Jersey’s seaside capital, St. Helier, The Club Hotel and Spa is in one of the best locations for exploring the island, within walking distance of beaches, shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel is a world of luxury, complete with its Michelin Star Bohemia Restaurant and a roof terrace where you can dine under umbrellas and olive trees, enjoying relaxed lunches and afternoon teas.
The spa is just as decadent as the rest of the hotel, with a saltwater pool and thermal suite, as well as a beautiful outdoor pool and rooftop terrace. When it comes to treatments no luxury is spared, with therapies using Decléor products, and a bespoke Rasul room where you can enjoy both mud and chocolate therapies in the heated chamber.
Located next to the breathtaking North Wales Coast, you will feel like you’ve entered a remote haven at this hotel, despite being close to the lovely sightseeing opportunities that Snowdonia has to offer.
Aside from golf, dry skiing and whitewater rafting nearby, in the hotel itself, the Marina Spa presents the perfect excuse to relax with a loved one. All treatments begin with a consultation, meaning each one is bespoke for you and using gorgeous ESPA products, will leave you feeling fabulous.
A grand Dame of a hotel, you’ll lap up the luxury of this seaside treasure, also known as 'The White Palace' for its impressive facade. The Grand Hotel's five-star grandeur belies its friendly approach, offering rest and relaxation in a location once graced by the likes of Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and the composer Debussy, who wrote his symphony 'La Mer' here in 1905.
Wellbeing experiences invite you to spend time in the indoor and outdoor pools, rejuvenate in the whirlpool, and have a treatment or two. It's also worthwhile taking a coastal walk to the celebrated Seven Sisters cliffs.
Set amongst the natural beauty of the South West, The Cornwall Hotel & Spa is a restful retreat that's close to the coast and surrounded by 43 acres of parkland. Complete with rooms in the 19th-century manor as well as self-catering lodges in the grounds, it's perfect whether you're on a romantic break, a family holiday or a getaway with friends.
Nestled among the trees of this St Austell estate, The Cornwall Spa, is a contemporary haven for health, wellbeing and pampering. There's an infinity pool, gym, tennis courts, and a steam room, and treatment rooms where therapists use a combination of Caudalie and Natural Spa Factory. Complete the experience with time in the relaxation room or a smoothie in the walled garden.
Recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, there aren’t many hotels that have their own beach where you can ride a horse, but in fairness, there aren’t many hotels like Trump Turnberry. Located on the rugged west coast of Scotland, the legendary Trump Turnberry, has been welcoming guests since 1906, with lavish interiors and magnificent views of the resort’s championship links golf course towards the Isle of Arran and beyond.
The Spa at Trump Turnberry is the cherry on top of the luxury experience. Relax with views of the Irish Sea in the spa, which includes a 20-metre pool, or work up a sweat in the Life Fitness studio. Then experience a collection of therapies using the ishga range of organic Scottish seaweed skincare products, all of which aim to repair, moisturise, and revitalise the skin.
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