Hotel Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

Sydney Rd, Bath, BA2 6NS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 5092 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
5,092 reviews

Comfortable, spacious hotel in large grounds. Clean, helpful staff, good access to City.

Rupertcharkham United Kingdom

Excellent Hotel!! Facilities were great, staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout. Food delicious and choice was plentiful. The room was lovely everything I needed. And facilities were superb! Overall fabulous stay and I would recommend to family and friends

Zoe United Kingdom

Car Park included. Especially as a central City location

Ian United Kingdom

very friendly helpful staff - starting with reception. rooms were very comfortable and clean. Hotel was immaculate inside. We played board games in the cosy bar and breakfast had a good selection and was fresh. I would go again.

Julie United Kingdom

Breakfast was outstanding. We were a group of 7 all with differnt requirements and the staff were wonderful, taking care to get each order right. The spa was wonderful and the outdoor pool a real bonus, alhtough the spa in general could do with some updating and tlc. Bedrooms very spacious, however bathrooms need some updating and tlc

Lynda United Kingdom

Everything was perfect, beautiful breakfast and comfortable room. Swimming pools are lovely.

Helen United Kingdom

My husband and I were up early on New Years Day and the dining room manager wished us Happy New Year and and extra free cappuccino for being the first guests of the new year. I thought that was a lovely way to start the year - thank you!

Amanda United Kingdom

The staff at this property were delightful, nothing was too much trouble and they anticipated and responded to stuff quickly and efficiently, particularly the Spa Manager who handled a issue my daughter had very. Thank you. The breakfast was excellent and despite the hotel being very busy the service and food quality remained 5*

Anna United Kingdom

spacious room with suite , outside hot pool , surprise birthday treat and one of the staff john , amazing breakfast

Dan United Kingdom

Good facilities in the Spa. All very clean with helpful staff.

James United Kingdom
8.1
Very Good
5,092 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Comfortable, spacious hotel in large grounds. Clean, helpful staff, good access to City.”
    Rupertcharkham Rupertcharkham United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent Hotel!! Facilities were great, staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout. Food delicious and choice was plentiful. The room was lovely everything I needed.”
    Zoe Zoe United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Car Park included. Especially as a central City location”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very friendly helpful staff - starting with reception. rooms were very comfortable and clean. Hotel was immaculate inside.”
    Julie Julie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was outstanding. We were a group of 7 all with differnt requirements and the staff were wonderful, taking care to get each order right.”
    Lynda Lynda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was perfect, beautiful breakfast and comfortable room. Swimming pools are lovely.”
    Helen Helen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “My husband and I were up early on New Years Day and the dining room manager wished us Happy New Year and and extra free cappuccino for being the first guests of the new year.”
    Amanda Amanda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff at this property were delightful, nothing was too much trouble and they anticipated and responded to stuff quickly and efficiently, particularly the Spa Manager who handled a issue my...”
    Anna Anna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “spacious room with suite , outside hot pool , surprise birthday treat and one of the staff john , amazing breakfast”
    Dan Dan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good facilities in the Spa. All very clean with helpful staff.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money 7.3
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi 7.3
Low score for Bath

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Set in beautiful gardens, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel features a spa and award-winning restaurant. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bath Abbey.

The bedrooms have private bathrooms with free toiletries and bathrobes. With luxury marble and mahogany decor, rooms have satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Many have scenic garden views.

With fountains, ponds and a terrace, Bath Spa Macdonald Hotel also has a spa, which features a swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, candlelit treatment rooms and fitness center.

The Vellore Restaurant is set in the former ballroom of the grand property, and serves an innovative British menu and world wine list. The Alfresco Restaurant and Terrace offers fruity cocktails and wonderful views.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bath center, Macdonald Hotel Bath Spa is surrounded by the beautiful Somerset countryside. Bath’s Roman Therme Spa is a 15-minute walk away.

Please add description: Located in a separate wing of the hotel and accessed via courtyard gardens. The elegant room includes a comfortable bed, flat-screen satellite TV, desk and safe. The en suite marble bathroom is fitted with a bathtub, toiletries and hairdryer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 13, 2009
 Hotel chain/brand: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Free parking
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 5,092 reviews
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.4
    Wellness area, Pool
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money 7.3
    Extra charges
  • Location9.0
    Central location
  • Free WiFi 7.3
Low score for Bath

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  • Rupertcharkham United Kingdom

    “Comfortable, spacious hotel in large grounds. Clean, helpful staff, good access to City.”

  • Zoe United Kingdom

    “Excellent Hotel!! Facilities were great, staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout. Food delicious and choice was plentiful. The room was lovely everything I needed. And facilities were superb! Overall fabulous stay and I would recommend to family and friends”

  • Ian United Kingdom

    “Car Park included. Especially as a central City location”

  • Julie United Kingdom

    “very friendly helpful staff - starting with reception. rooms were very comfortable and clean. Hotel was immaculate inside. We played board games in the cosy bar and breakfast had a good selection and was fresh. I would go again.”

  • Lynda United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was outstanding. We were a group of 7 all with differnt requirements and the staff were wonderful, taking care to get each order right. The spa was wonderful and the outdoor pool a real bonus, alhtough the spa in general could do with some updating and tlc. Bedrooms very spacious, however bathrooms need some updating and tlc”

  • Helen United Kingdom

    “Everything was perfect, beautiful breakfast and comfortable room. Swimming pools are lovely.”

  • Amanda United Kingdom

    “My husband and I were up early on New Years Day and the dining room manager wished us Happy New Year and and extra free cappuccino for being the first guests of the new year. I thought that was a lovely way to start the year - thank you!”

  • Anna United Kingdom

    “The staff at this property were delightful, nothing was too much trouble and they anticipated and responded to stuff quickly and efficiently, particularly the Spa Manager who handled a issue my daughter had very. Thank you. The breakfast was excellent and despite the hotel being very busy the service and food quality remained 5*”

  • Dan United Kingdom

    “spacious room with suite , outside hot pool , surprise birthday treat and one of the staff john , amazing breakfast”

  • James United Kingdom

    “Good facilities in the Spa. All very clean with helpful staff.”

Property questions and answers
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  • If I book this will I need to pay extra to use the spa facilities?
    Good morning, it is not extra for the spa only for the treatments as when you stay in the hotel you get full and free access to the spa and leisure area
    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Garden View • Answered on January 27, 2020
  • Can you use the facilities before you check in to your room?
    Yes, you have full access to our facilities from 12pm on the day of check in
    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Garden View • Answered on February 6, 2020
  • I have 2 small well behaved dogs. Are they allowed in any of the public rooms? Also is it possible for me to eat in a public room with the dogs, for example in the bar? I know that they are not allowed in the restaurant or spa/swimming pool area.
    We accept dogs in our colonade area where we also serve food and drink all day.
    Answered on December 3, 2020
  • Hi. Do you have to prebook the pool? If so, how long are the time slots? Thanks
    Dear Guest , Should you wish to book time slots for our Spa, please contact our leisure team at leisure.bathspa@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Kind Regards, MacDonald Bath
    Answered on April 19, 2021
  • Hello we are looking to book for a few nights do you Allow dogs ?
    Hello, Yes, we allow dogs, dogs are charged at £20 per night per dog.
    Answered on December 20, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Holburne Museum of Art
    0.3 miles
  • Sydney Gardens
    0.3 miles
  • Bath Golf Club
    0.4 miles
  • Sham Castle
    0.4 miles
  • Henrietta Park
    0.5 miles
  • Beazer Maze
    0.6 miles
  • Pulteney Bridge
    0.6 miles
  • Guildhall market
    0.6 miles
  • Victoria Art Gallery
    0.7 miles
  • Parade Gardens
    0.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Bath Abbey
    0.7 miles
  • The Roman Baths
    0.8 miles
  • Bath Spa Train Station
    0.8 miles
  • The Circus Bath
    0.9 miles
  • University of Bath
    1 miles
  • Royal Crescent
    1 miles
  • Oldfield Park Train Station
    1.6 miles
  • Lacock Abbey
    9.9 miles
  • Bristol Temple Meads Station
    11.1 miles
  • Cabot Circus
    11.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Avon
    1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Bristol Airport
    15.8 miles
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    35.9 miles
  • Cardiff Airport
    43.1 miles
How to get to Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel from Bristol Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Vellore Restaurant

    Food: British, Scottish, Seafood, Local

    Menu: À la carte

    Colonnade Restaurant

    Food: British, Scottish, Seafood, Local

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Free parking
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Aerobics Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor Free!
  • Open all year
Pool 2 – outdoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
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Check-in

From 3:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib by request
Free
5 years old
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night
6 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Spa treatments are available at an additional fee and must be booked in advance. Spa facilities including the pool are limited and need to be booked prior to arrival at the hotel to avoid disappointment.

Children up to 16 years old can use the swimming pool between 8:00 to 11:00 and 15:00 to 18:00 within the designated children's lanes and must be accompanied by an adult. Children do not have access to the Thermal Suite and Hydro Pool.

- Hotel Residents: access to the leisure facilities are allowed from 12:00 on the day of arrival until 11:00 on the day of departure. An exception to this is if you have a spa treatment booked before 12:00 on day of arrival or 11:00 on day of departure.
- Day spa guests: access to the leisure facilities are allowed up to a maximum of 90 minutes both before and after spa treatments.

For rates dinner-included rates, a GBP 30 voucher per person for dinner will be provided.

Please note that dogs are permitted in ground-floor rooms at a charge of GBP 20 per room per night. This includes the use of a dog basket and dog bowl. Guide/Service dogs are free of charge.

FAQs about Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

  • Room options at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel by:

    • Car 50min

  • Check-in at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Guests staying at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Bath.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Vellore Restaurant
    • Colonnade Restaurant

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel on this page.

  • Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Waxing services
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty services
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Makeup services
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Aerobics
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Indoor pool (year-round)
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The prices at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.