Whether it’s been a tough day, a tough week or even a tough year, you need to look after yourself. Times have been hard on us all, so what better way to feel refreshed than with a day pampering yourself at a Bristol spa? If your back is clogged up with knots or your hair’s seen better days, fret not! It’s time to give your body the care it’s been screaming out for with the best spas and beauty salons in Bristol.
1. Thermae Bath Spa
Is it bad we’re not starting with Bristol spas? One of Somerset’s most gorgeous spas, Thermae Bath Spa in the city of Bath, just 13 miles away, is like no other – the views of the city are unbelievably stunning. Relax in the Infinity Spa Pool, before a trip to the steam room or opting for a treatment. There are a number of relaxing beauty treatments to book, including massages, hot stone therapy, skin treatments and more.
Thermae Bath Spa, The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1SJ
2. Bristol Harbour Hotel
Enter the HarSPA at Bristol Harbour Hotel, and say hello to pure relaxation. Unwind in their lovely spa pool, followed by one of many treatments – where you can choose from facials, massages, beauty treatments and more. Plus, as well as the luxury spa, guests can also make use of their gym or take a moment away from reality in the steam room.
Bristol Harbour Hotel, 55 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
3. Bristol Lido
Up in Clifton is a restored Victorian swimming pool offering a day spa experience where you can treat yourself to a swim, massages, facials, holistic treatments and healing therapies, designed to help you leave feeling rejuvenated. The works! The Bristol Lido will hopefully help you forget the world you’ve left outside, and there are packages available for those who’d like to make a day of it.
Bristol Lido, Oakfield Place, Clifton, BS8 2BJ
4. Aztec Hotel & Spa
This 4-star hotel on the outskirts of Bristol offers luxurious, award-winning spa facilities. At Aztec Hotel & Spa, turn your spa days into spa breaks with four treatment rooms, a heated pool, sauna, steam room, swimming pool and whirlpool. Plus, pamper yourself at one of the bespoke nail stations with a glass of fizz afterwards and relax on the Lakeside Terrace.
Aztec Hotel & Spa, 110 Aztec W, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TS
5. The Treatment Room
A gorgeously decorated ‘oasis’ of beauty, The Treatment Room offers a wide range of treatments ranging from nail treatments, facials, acupuncture, waxing and brow shaping, and massages. It’s a haven for anyone in need of the full works. You’re sure to leave feeling like a brand-new you.
The Treatment Room, 341 Church Road, St George, BS5 8AA
6. PURE Spa & Beauty
Tucked away one of Bristol’s busiest streets, PURE Spa & Beauty provides pure escapism on Park Street. This newly refurbished spa is not only home to three treatment rooms but also a spacious beauty bar for manicures, pedicures and brow-taming. You can grab The Works Package (a 90-minute treatment) and reemerge feeling like a new you. Open six days a week, morning ’til evening, there’s always time to squeeze in a long massage or a quick wax.
PURE Spa & Beauty, 22 Park St, Bristol BS1 5JA
7. Kabuki
Super stylish and located in the Redland area, Kabuki is a salon that you can definitely relax in – with funky furniture, white backdrop and a boho vibe, this studio can only be described as ‘Instagrammer’s haven’. The salon specialises mainly in nails, so is perfect for anyone looking to give their hands and feet a bit of a makeover to show off in summer. Kabuki also has facials, make-up, massages, waxing and more on their menu if you’re looking for a bit of a pamper day.
Kabuki, 127 Coldharbour Road, Redland, BS6 7SN
8. Ton Poh Thai Spa
There are several traditional Thai spas in Bristol, but Ton Poh Thai Spa stands out among the best. You’ll experience enough peace and tranquillity to think you’re in Bangkok, not Fishponds. Inspired by Buddhism and Thai culture, with therapies that target the “body, mind and soul”, you can enjoy a range of massages.
Ths incluses classic deep tissue massages; Thai yoga massages that combine acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures; and aromatherapy oil massage that fuses Thai-style and Swedish-style massages. Make sure to check out the two-hour signature Ton Poh De-Stress Massage – “designed to melt away tension and revitalise your body and mind.”
Ton Poh Thai Spa & Wellness, 757a Fishponds Rd, Bristol BS16 3UP
9. The Hampton Spa
Escape the hustle and bustle of Bristol with a trip to The Hampton Spa at Redwood. Situated on beautiful grounds pick from a range of massages – from Indian head massage to a Swedish full body, aromatherapy or hot stone massage and more. Book in for a treatment and enjoy access to the spa facilities too, which include a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. If you’d really like to leave The Hampton Spa feeling reborn, why not check out the beauty salons too? For pedicures, manicures, waxing, hairdressing and more.
The Hampton Spa at Redwood, Beggar Bush Ln, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TG
10. Bristol Float Centre
So this isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, but it might be the wellness trick you need. Bristol Float Centre offers something called “floatation therapy” – a weightless experience where you step into a warm, soundproof pod and float in water. It’s apparently good for muscle relaxation, better sleep, and decreased stress. There are float sessions for singles and couples; open, semi-open and enclosed pods; while a pre-float Mobiliser session (which is sort of like an electric massage machine) only enhances the experience.
Bristol Float Centre, 43 College Green, Bristol BS1 5SH
Don’t you feel relaxed now? With so many spas and beauty salons in Bristol, there’s no excuse not to stay fresh at all times! Well, except for maybe money… Even so, you deserve to treat yourself now and again. TREAT. YO. SELF.