The happiest place in the UK? Britain’s hippest city? Take a bow Brighton, where over 90 percent of the city’s residents declare themselves happy with their lives. England’s premier seaside resort is also renowned for its diverse communities, quirky shopping areas, large cultural scene, and great places to get sunday roast. With so many things to do, it is no wonder that people are increasingly preferring to live in Brighton than London, which is a mere hour’s train ride away. Travelers will be charmed by the various entertainment options around the famous Brighton Pier and Royal Pavilion, and be intrigued by the odd wares on display at the shops in the alternative enclave of North Laine. Many of the best hotel accommodations face the sea, but here is a list of hotels with spas in Brighton.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to spa and wellness services. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Brunswick Square Hotel (from USD 80)
Brunswick Square Hotel is a charming 3-star accommodation that provides guests with comfy suites and apartments. There’s a spa with a sauna and a hot tub where you can take your time to unwind and detox. Beauty services are also offered here.
The on-site restaurant is where you can savor delicious breakfast every morning. Traditional English/Irish breakfast is served, vegan and vegetarian options are also available.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love activities, such as bird watching, fishing, and various water sports, that the hotel offers. Concierge and daily housekeeping services are provided for utmost convenience.
Brunswick Square Hotel
Address: 11 Brunswick Square, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1EH
2. The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel & Spa (from USD 143)
Great value for money, fantastic pricing for spacious rooms and full breakfast buffet included.
Comfortable and clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, easy access to the beach and city center.
Ideal location close to the seafront, easy access to attractions and public transportation.
Delicious and varied breakfast options, accommodating special dietary needs, fantastic dining experience.
Soothe your senses by taking advantage of the full spa services at The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel & Spa, a gorgeous hotel situated in a 200-year-old building. This boutique hotel offers hot tub and steam room facilities and provides guests with facials, massages, and beauty treatments. Couples can make the most of the hot tub for duos where they can unwind while enjoying refreshing drinks.
All these services can be availed of throughout the week between 9am and 9pm, except for Saturdays when the opening hours change to 10am.
3. Hotel Pelirocco (from USD 108)
Located by the seafront in central Brighton, Hotel Pelirocco is a townhouse hotel that features a PlayStation bar and spa treatment options for its guests. These treatments include full-body massages, couples massages, and back massages. The hotel also boasts boutique-style rooms that each feature a certain theme. These themed rooms take inspiration from op culture, glamour, and music and are furnished with a TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and free WiFi access.
The hotel is 2 minutes from the beach and is less than 1 km (0.8 mi) from Regency Square, The Old Market, and the Brighton Fishing Museum.
4. Hilton Brighton Metropole (from USD 140)
Overlooking the seafront, Hilton Brighton Metropole boasts a wondrous atmosphere that is complemented by its spa facilities. These facilities offer a variety of spa treatments that are sure to help any guest relax. Mixing original character with modern comforts, the hotel rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and ironing facilities. Some of these rooms also have a panoramic view of the sea. The hotel has two restaurants, a fitness center, and an indoor pool for guests’ leisure. To make the deal even sweeter, the hotel allows pets to be brought into the rooms.
The hotel is less than 1 km (0.8 mi) away from Regency Square, i360 Observation Tower, Churchill Square Shopping Centre, The Royal Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, and Brighton Dome.
5. Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront (from USD 260)
Many of Brighton’s attractions were built in the 19th-century Victorian Era when the arrival of the London and Brighton Railway saw the sleepy seaside village become a popular day-trip destination for Londoners. The most famous landmark is the 525-m (1,722-ft) Brighton Pier, built in 1899 as a theater and entertainment venue. Nowadays, it is more of an amusement park with fairground rides and roller coasters. It is nonetheless an unmissable attraction, and the Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront is situated just 400 m (1,312.34 ft) away from the pier. Enjoy the hotel’s guestrooms and restaurants with sea views, and indulge in the many spa treatment options provided by the on-site Pecksniff’s Pamper Studio.
6. The Grand Brighton (from USD 105)
The grand old dame of Brighton’s resort hotels, the Grand Brighton, was built in 1864 to cater to upper-class members visiting the seaside town, and used to boast the first lift built in the UK outside of London. There is plenty of old-style Renaissance-era charm on the premises, with the guestrooms decked in immaculate furnishings. You can enjoy uninterrupted sea views from its cocktail bar, or step out to stroll along the beach or the shopping streets of The Lanes. Don’t miss the luxurious Spa at The Grand, run by experienced and professionally trained therapists who provide spa treatments in calm and tranquil surroundings. These professionals make this hotel have one of the best spas in Brighton and Hove.
The Grand Brighton
Address: 97-99 King's Road, Brighton, England, GBR, BN1 2FW
7. Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa (from USD 176)
Reasonably priced with additional charges for spa and breakfast
Basement spa with pool, sauna, and jacuzzi. Complimentary room upgrade
Prime location on Brighton seafront, walking distance to major attractions
Top-notch breakfast and superb evening meals. Some additional charges for spa and breakfast
Shopping is one of the main reasons to visit Brighton, and the huge mainstream shopping area is around Western Road. Still, what differentiates Brighton from other British cities are its independent boutiques, many of which are found at The Lanes, a collection of narrow streets lined with antique and jewelry shops. You can easily spend a day exploring these shopping districts, and when you’re done, what better than to relax in a personal spa session at the Harbour Spa in the chic Brighton Harbour Hotel and Spa, just a few minutes’ walk from The Lanes. The subterranean spa includes a heated indoor pool, a gymnasium, a hydrotherapy pool, Scandinavian hot tubs, a steam room, and a sauna. These amazing spa facilities make Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa one of the best spa hotels in Brighton.
8. Metropole Court Apartment (from 148 USD)
Join the tourists and residents alike at the world-famous Brighton Beach, an 8.7 km (5.4 mi) stretch of sand and pebbles overlooking the English Channel. While it may not offer much peace and solitude, you cannot help but be charmed by the sheer fun on offer. Ride the quaint 134-year-old Volk’s Electric Railway running along the seafront, or scale the British Airways i360, an observation tower that glides up 450 ft (137 m) for panoramic views of the city. The Metropole Court Apartment is just a minute away from the i360, and each of its units is fitted with a bedroom, a living room, and a fully-equipped kitchen. If you really want to unwind in quietude, you can make use of the on-site spa and wellness center which has a hot tub and a sauna.
Metropole Court Apartment
Address: 122 King’s Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 2FA, United Kingdom (see map)
Price: from 148 USD
Star Rating: 4 Star
Travelers Review: Fabulous 8.6 (from 13 reviews)
9. Queens Hotel & Spa (from USD 112)
Besides the Brighton Pier, the other major landmark of the city is the gorgeous Royal Pavilion, built between 1815 and 1822, and used by King George IV as a seaside pleasure palace. Take a guided tour around the premises, where you can appreciate its Indian-themed exterior and Chinese-themed interior decor, and you’ll understand why it is often used as a romantic wedding venue. The Royal Pavilion is a five-minute walk from Brighton Pier as well as the Queens Hotel and Spa, conveniently located opposite the pier. Guests will enjoy panoramic views from the spacious sea-facing rooms, as well as the hotel spa which offers treatments such as back, neck, and shoulder massages with aromatherapy sea salt scrub.
10. Westbourne Hotel and Spa (from USD 58)
Music lovers will adore Brighton, which is filled with live music venues, pub taverns, and independent record shops. The city has produced successful musicians such as Fatboy Slim and British Sea Power, and there are plenty of nightlife hot spots in the city center where you can enjoy music of all sorts of genres. For record shops, check out Resident, voted England’s favorite indie record shop in 2011. The Westbourne Hotel and Spa is located near the St James’ pub crawl district, east of Brighton Pier, and features an eco-salon, which offers unisex spa treatments using vegan and organic products.
11. East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa (from USD 133)
Good value for spacious, clean rooms and lovely location.
Brilliant facilities including a pool, gym, and spa. Large parking area.
Lovely peaceful location with beautiful views of the countryside, near Uckfield and Glyndebourne.
Varied breakfast, good quality food, with some room for improvement in terms of options and temperature.
Away from the bustling city center, Brighton quickly gives way to the rolling Sussex countryside, where you can find luxurious retreats such as the 1,100-ac (445.15-ha) East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa. It is about a 30-minute drive from Brighton and has great leisure facilities as well as guestrooms, along with two top-notch golf courses. Each room has an LCD TV with satellite channels and a bathroom with a walk-in power shower. Enjoy fine dining amid great views of the countryside, or experience the relaxing spa packages amid the aromatherapy rooms and spa baths.
12. Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa (from USD 277)
Reasonable pricing for a luxurious old manor with modern spa facilities.
Spa offers a peaceful atmosphere, excellent pools, and a tropical rain shower. Grounds are stunning with forest walks.
Charming countryside location near a quaint village with pubs and restaurants.
Restaurant serves top-quality, varied cuisine. Breakfast is delightful with reasonable choices.
Another stylish retreat about a half-hour drive away from Brighton, the Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa is situated within a Tudor property and has 28 beautifully decorated guestrooms, each with its own individual styling. Set in eight acres of lush and tranquil grounds in the small town of Cuckfield, guests can enjoy outstanding spa treatment amid on-site facilities such as isopods, relaxation space, and swimming pools. If they so wish to get out and explore the West Sussex countryside, they can enjoy vineyards, gardens and the family-friendly Bluebell Railway, one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country.
Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa
Address: Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield
13. John Wayne Lodge (from USD 126)
Brighton may be the star attraction, but there are plenty of picturesque seaside towns along the southern coast of UK. For instance, the small town of Peacehaven, just six miles (9.7 kilometers) east of Brighton, is perched on a stretch of white chalk cliffs that offer dramatic vistas. For geography buffs, there is an obelisk that marks the point where the Greenwich Meridian crosses the English south coast. If you wish to be based here, the John Wayne Lodge offers comfortable guestrooms, private bathrooms and a shared kitchen. This homestay has a private beach area, a hot-tub spa, as well as bicycles for rental.
14. Cisswood House (from USD 119)
If you ever get tired of the non-stop entertainment around Brighton, there are plenty of gentle countryside towns to explore, most of them about a half-hour drive from the city. One of them is Horsham, a traditional market town in the town center which is popular for its independent retail shops, as well as its lush town park which has a leisure complex and a children’s playground. You can even opt to stay at the Cisswood House, a prestigious country house hotel about a 10-minute drive from Horsham. It features 51 immaculate guestrooms and a restaurant where you can enjoy views of the property’s landscaped garden. There is also an in-house beauty salon and a leisure club where you can enjoy spa services and facilities like a heated indoor pool, a sunbed, and a hot tub.
Cisswood House
Address: Sandygate Lane, Lower Beeding
Dizzying fun at resort city
How much fun can you handle? You may very well find out the answer in Brighton. From amusement parks to scenic beaches, from mainstream shopping malls to alternative independent shops, from beer-filled pubs to pulsating live music venues, this resort city has a dizzying array of entertainment lined up for you to savor. So book yourself a seaside hotel for a enjoyable stay, and unwind after a day of fun with soothing spa sessions for the perfect holiday.
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