Once voted as the best place to live in Britain for three consecutive years, Harrogate is known for its healing spa waters. Its natural springs were first stumbled upon in the 16th century, resulting in an influx of visitors from neighboring areas seeking to improve their health and wellness. Today, Harrogate lives up to its township motto “a citadel famous for its springs” and has transformed itself into a tourist spot with luxurious amenities. It has become a charming and bustling town with shopping centers and restaurants while preserving its beautiful landscapes and public gardens. It also serves as a home for workers commuting to the cities of Leeds, York, and Bradford nearby. If you’re looking for a vacation with the ultimate pampering experience, check out these hotels with spas in Harrogate, UK.
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 March 23, 2024.
1. DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa (from USD 139)
This late 19th-century property features 8 acres (3.2 ha) of acclaimed gardens surrounding its hotel. Your relaxing vacation starts with your choice of luxurious and spacious double or king rooms. Start your day with the restaurant’s daily breakfast spread, which offers other gastronomic options and an extensive selection of wines. The spa in this hotel has a total of six beauty rooms for each treatment, offering a range of exfoliating body scrubs and soothing massages. You can take a dip in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna, and soothe your muscles in the exclusive steam room. A short 10-minute walk will bring you to the center of the spa town and Betty’s Tea Rooms, while a 3-minute drive brings you to the nearby Mercer Art Gallery.
2. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Harrogate (from USD 160)
Reasonable pricing for central location, with additional parking charges
Spacious rooms, large bathrooms, and comfortable beds with some minor maintenance issues
Conveniently located in the heart of Harrogate, near shops, parks, and dining options
Excellent breakfast, delicious dinner options, but some menu items may be unavailable at times
Experience the best of Georgian luxury in this hotel with its classic suites, each offering a relaxing stay. Other options include a double basement room with a private entrance and a lavish king suite with extra-long beds covered in Egyptian linens. With five treatment rooms, a steam room, a nail bar, and a tanning booth, you can pamper yourself with a range of holistic and wellness packages. After getting your salt scrub or healing body wrap, head down to the restaurant to experience the finest in French-inspired cuisines and wines. Despite the formal luxury, this hotel is pet-friendly as well. Cold Bath Road is a 3-minute drive away, while a 15-minute trip will bring you to RHS Garden Hallow Carr.
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3. The Grand, York (from USD 227)
This five-star hotel showcases an Old World brick facade that sets the foundation for its elegant services. Three different suites offer the foremost in luxury stays, with beds covered in Egyptian cotton, and you can upgrade to the classic and executive rooms for a more lavish experience. All rooms have complimentary access to the vaulted spa, which has a 14-meter (46-foot) swimming pool, whirlpool, Nordic dry sauna, and an aromatic steam room. This hotel is similarly known for its acclaimed culinary school, so rest assured your meals will be superb. Located right next to the popular City Wall Trail, you can also take a five-minute drive to view Clifford’s Tower.
The Grand, York
Address: City Centre, Station Rise
4. Wood Hall Hotel & Spa (from USD 262)
Premium pricing, worth the cost for first-class accommodation and service.
Beautiful spa, lovely pool, great gym, EV charger, peaceful surroundings, historic character.
Lovely, isolated location with stunning views, peaceful and idyllic surroundings.
Excellent dining experiences, superb breakfast, delicious and diverse menu options, accommodating staff.
This luxury hotel was originally built in the late 18th century as a country vacation home, and it today serves as a lavish getaway for those who are looking to treat themselves. With 44 rooms in the property, choose from a classic, executive, and deluxe suite. If you want to feel like royalty, you can request one of the luxury feature rooms for a truly castle-like experience. With a spa that offers a variety of indulgent therapies and treatments, you can plunge into the swimming pool or refresh yourself in the hot tub. The two treatment rooms and a steam room provide a pampering experience to enhance your well-being. This luxurious space is pet-friendly as well. Bramham Park is a 15-minute drive away and a 25-minute trip by car will bring you to Leeds or Harrogate.
5. Swinton Park Hotel (from USD 345)
Luxurious but pricey, with additional charges for spa access and breakfast.
Stunning spa, beautiful parkland, EV charging, board games, and billiards.
Idyllic estate with a deer park, lakes, and a nearby golf course.
Excellent dining options, though some found the prices high and menu descriptions complex.
Situated on 19th-century family estate grounds, this former ancestral home has 33 luxury rooms. The expansive estate features a spa that has an indoor heated pool, a hydrotherapy pool for relaxation, and an outdoor pool with all-natural water for therapeutic uses. An alfresco cedar hot tub in the pool garden and an outdoor sauna with a fire pit nearby are the perfect places to relax. The hotel has eight treatment suites, two couples’ suites, and three relaxation rooms with an aroma steam room, a salt room, and a Finnish sauna. You have full access to explore the countryside grounds near Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the Bird of Prey Center and the nearby rivers.
6. Grantley Hall (from USD 695)
This five-star hotel in Ripon is only a 25-minute drive from Harrogate. Here, you’ll have your choice between standard deluxe double rooms or the spacious and lavish executive rooms that have Italian marble bathrooms. For the foremost in luxury, you can upgrade to the presidential or royal suites, which offer views of the River Skells. Pamper yourself with spa treatments that range from de-stressing oxygen therapy to a full body scrub with an Amethyst gel wrap. Go for a swim in its 18-meter (59-foot) indoor pool and relax in the hydrotherapy pool or the alfresco cedar hot tub. Treat yourself further to a thermal experience in the sauna, steam room, or snow room. Afterward, have a nutritious meal in the spa lounge or any of the four onsite restaurants.
7. The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa - Skipton (from USD 290)
Set in thousands of acres of tranquil countryside, choose between country-inspired rooms that offer views of the estate and landscape, from a classic room to the spacious four-poster suite. Featuring an adult-only spa, it offers four therapy rooms, an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxation lounge with sweeping views of the countryside. Pamper yourself with facials, stone massages, and body scrubs. Within the estate, you’ll have your share of leisurely activities with outdoor tennis, clay pigeon shooting, and fly fishing. Skipton Castle is 8 minutes away by car and Harrogate is a 25-minute drive out.
8. Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa (from USD 145)
For your luxurious stay, choose from a signature boutique twin or double room, four-poster, or lavish suite with full access to the spa included throughout your visit. Pamper yourself with any of the spa’s services, which include seven treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, and a color therapy sauna. Relax in the steam room and whirlpool or plunge into the swimming pool. For afternoon tea, you can spend the day in the relaxation lounge or on the alfresco terrace. Don’t forget to try the local cuisine at the contemporary restaurant, and have a nightcap by the fireplace at the bar. Located in Leeds, this four-star hotel is 25 minutes away from Roundhay Park and 30 minutes by car from Harrogate.
Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
Address: 1150 Century Way, Thorpe Park
9. The Gamekeeper's Inn (from USD 209)
Excellent value for money with well-priced meals and accommodation.
Access to a pool, spa, and leisure facilities, cozy woodland pods, and modern, clean rooms.
Quiet, peaceful, and relaxing setting, close to Skipton with plenty of attractions and activities nearby.
Delicious and varied menu, exceptional breakfast, and good quality produce.
Your journey begins in one of the standard or deluxe bedrooms or you can better your experience by renting the luxury suites that have balconies. What makes this hotel unique is the two spacious lodges with a full kitchen that can accommodate up to six people, ideal for families or groups. This pet-friendly hotel also has a playground and outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling around Yorkshire Dales National Park. Your stay includes full use of the spa, which features a pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. This haven of relaxation is guaranteed to provide a day of pampering with full-body massages and rejuvenating facials, and special offers that include afternoon tea. Located in Skipton, this hotel is 20 minutes away from Parcevall Hall Gardens and a 40-minute drive from Harrogate.
The Gamekeeper's Inn
Address: Gamekeeper's Inn, Long Ashes Park Threshfield
10. Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club (from USD 87)
Situated on sweeping landscaped grounds, this sophisticated country getaway features traditional double rooms and luxury four-poster suites. To relax, you can plunge into the pool, soak in the whirlpool, or soothe your body in the steam room or sauna. Pamper yourself with exclusive full-service spa treatments that range from a massage, body scrub, or a facial. The hotel is a short drive to the bustling hubs of Bradford and Leeds, with Harrogate a 30-minute drive away.
Pamper yourself in Harrogate
Harrogate is a charming spa town that has become a favorite destination for travelers looking to indulge and pamper themselves. Its proximity to the cities of Leeds, York, and Bradford make it a perfect home base to visit the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for picturesque landscapes or want to indulge in a hot stone body massage, these hotels with a spa in Harrogate, UK, should help you start planning your ultimate getaway.
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