With a stay at Macdonald Bath Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, within a 5-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Kennet & Avon Canal. .This luxury hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from University of Bristol.
What's nearby
Bath Abbey - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Roman Baths - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Thermae Bath Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
University of Bath - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Royal Crescent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Bath Spa Station - 19 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
The Curfew Inn - 11 min walk
The Boater, Bath - 12 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 13 min walk
Chez Dominique - 11 min walk
The Barley - 5 min walk
About this property
Macdonald Bath Spa
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and bars
Macdonald Bath Spa offers 131 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and bidets.
This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Stay in one of 131 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Vellore Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Vellore Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Drawing Room - This bar overlooks the garden. Open daily.
Colonnade Bar & Louge - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Rotunda Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
3 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Colonnade Bar & Louge
Drawing Room
Rotunda Bar
Vellore Restaurant
Things to do
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
7 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 buildings
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1876
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15 per night
Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool from 8 AM to 11 AM, and 3 PM to 6 PM, and must be accompanied by an adult. Times may vary during school holidays.
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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Macdonald Bath Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Hotel was clean and well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor pool and sauna/steam room facilities. Check in and out was straightforward. Grounds were lovely. We didn’t have dinner at the hotel but it is well situated and easy walking distance to the centre. Breakfast was disappointing as took over half an hour to come, was not very big (mushroom was only half a slice!) and toast had gone cold as was served when we sat down so had to ask some more. Staff were attentive and professional. Room was a good size and clean, bed was very comfortable, but no control over room temperature and the interconnecting door to the next room meant we could hear their telly and conversation. Overall a pleasant stay.
It is a lovely hotel with comfy beds and a spacious en suite.
Friendly, helpful service. A short distance from the centre of Bath. This is easily walkable though a lovely park.
I’ve given 3* because of a few things. It’s extremely short staffed. The staff that are there though in the breakfast room and reception are very good trying to keep up.
The rooms and the spa need a refurbishment. A little bit dirty, My mattress topper had a huge stain when I pulled the sheets back.
The lounge areas, reception and outside space is beautiful and I love the grandeur. I’ve stayed here many times in the past, but it just feels like it lacks some sort of management. I understand it’s probably not affordable to refurbish the place but maybe room by room doing a paint job would help.
This was my third stay here and unfortunately it has got worse with every stay. We were shoved at the end of the main building in a room that was cold, smelt musty and just not comfortable. I complained and the staff were more than accommodating but the alternative rooms weren’t much better even the suite which was old and not as good quality. The whole place is a bit run down and in need of refurbishing. The bed was uncomfortable and it felt like it was dipping. It’s a shame as the hotel is ideally situated and a nice building.
The location of the hotel and hotel itself were good but a few experiences during our stay lowered the rating.
Firstly received a WhatsApp message directly from the hotel on the day of arrival saying check in was from 3. Arrived a 3 for check in to be told the room wasn't ready and the room would be ready until 3:30, I was told the hotel was busy thus causing the delay. Don't send a message the day before then saying 3.
When we came back to check in at 3:30 the queue was 20 minutes long to check in. Not a good start.
Room was a good size, but a big crack in the sink. Also opened the window but would close again.
Spa facilities were good.
Breakfast was ridiculous waited in a long queue. Eventually seated and then waited 45 minutes to be served a very average breakfast. Toast never arrived. Continental breakfast was very poor with no bread to go with cheese and meats. It was the same at every table.
On check staff did not even ask how our stay was.
Nick
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Pratichya
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay easy access to town and parks, room requires updates ( carpet, heating, tiles in bathroom).
Lovely hotel which was well located within the town centre. My partner and I didn't get to use the facilities as much as we had hoped, but we still had a great time, and the spa facilities were the highlight for my partner!.
The only downside for me was the size of the gym, which I had hoped would have been be bigger, as everything was crammed on top of each other. Luckily, I was able to use the gym at a quiet time, but I can imagine it would be difficult to move around during peak times.
We stayed over 2 nights. The hotel doesn’t look like 5 stars at all. The bathroom was dirty. Bath blocked with full of hair, Room very old, not nice smell. Waiting for our older one hour. I don’t recommend.