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Macdonald Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy
Reception
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service

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Sydney Road, Bath, England, BA2 6JF
  • Place, Roman Baths
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bath
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View (Standard Double)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Courtyard Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Classic Twin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (The Presidential Suite)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (The Belgrave and Cavendish Suites)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View (Deluxe Garden View Twin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Rooms)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Deluxe Garden View Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bath

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
  • Bath Christmas Market - 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

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 19 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boater - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ponte Vecchio - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪No 15 Great Pulteney - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Dominique - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Opium Bar - ‬11 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • 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

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1015 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. Have stayed here before 6 yrs ago and both times we have been very happy - rooms are of a higher standard in terms of size and decor with a generous & well appointed bathroom. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely hotel, needs a little more organisation.

Beautiful hotel set in a beautiful city. Food was very good but expensive. Unfortunately the only thing the hotel lets it's self down with is the waiting on staff especially at breakfast. It seems like they with don't have enough staff or no one has a set roll and everyone is running around like headless chickens. The Spa is beautiful and very relaxing, the rooms are very comfortable too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at this hotel, it’s walkable to all the attractions if you’re quite fit! At the top of a steep hill so a car is required if you’re not. Check in was 3.30, we didn’t get our keys until 4 which was slightly annoying. We went to get a drink at the bar but were told we couldn’t sit outside as there was a private function (also slightly annoying). Despite the minor niggles the room was lovely, spa is a bonus and I wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan, Smallwood

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is situated in a really good location to visit bath the old part of the property is very beautiful and the courtyard with music works well, but when it comes to staffing the hotel has real problems, not enough staff not trained staff and management not really managing this is from all departments from reception to room service even the bar and restaurant hopefully the hotel can improve with its staffing as this is the only letdown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Substandard

Very tired room, housekeeping not great, bathroom had mildew, bar and breakfast service was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Spa and changing rooms need updating or a thoroug

Stayed here several times, great location, pool changing rooms grubby. They now allow dogs, so woke to barking one morning .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was perfect from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute trip, very nice, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic Hotel this is, set in a beautiful hill side location with only a 10 minute walk in to Baths city centre. The staff at the hotel are amazing, always kind, friendly and efficient. We always pay a little bit more to have a garden view and wake up with the sun shining on our balcony. The food is excellent too. The full English breakfast is highly recommended and served in a beautiful room with grand pillars and doors that open out on to a terrace. The same with the evening meals too. We would especially like to thank the manager again for such good service at breakfast and also Gaille in reception who’s always exceptional. We can’t wait to visit again…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the hottest day of the year I was placed in a room where the air conditioning was not working: fear not, they gave me a fan that looked as though it had not been dusted since the 80’s when the rickety thing was bought! But what detracted from the warm air circulated around the room by the noisy relic was the springy uncomfortable mattress…seemingly purchased in the same decade. The room was not clean: a previous occupier’s pills lay scattered on the floor…and they left the gift of a long strand of black hair in the shower. Generous. Was breakfast the redeeming feature? No! Over-cooked eggs, under cooked hash brown, and deep fried sausage. Nothing about this start to the day screamed “Happy Friday”, more like “get out whilst you can”. Which I did!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

simon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very tired, could do with updating, B- fast service was so slow 25 minutes waiting for food, no plates or cups Swimming pool tiles missing and handrails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great location. Would recommend and stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a lovely time, our room was great. Breakfast really good. The spa was lovely although slightly tired in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Henrik Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic and luxurious relaxing place. Gardens are a treat with close 10min walking proximity to downtown Bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is wonderful with great attentive staff and amazing rooms. Charles the night porter is an amazing ambassador for the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely place but our room could have done with a refurb as some of the woodwork around the bathroom door had started to rot. The spa was amazing so we would stay again just ask for a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Maybe showing its age here and there. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and grounds. Rooms need a lot of updating especially the ripped curtains
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

s

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
A lovely hotel in a great setting, but a little rough around the edges in the rooms. And the long wait at breakfast, and the order when eventually it arrived was wrong and lukewarm. Not great. Some friendly staff on check in, and the concierge was great. But overall, not at the level you’d expect for the star rating and the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JAIDEEP

Liked: Staff & service
Whilst the exterior and the grounds were lovely, the rooms show the past glory of the hotel. The rooms are in need of modernisation. Net curtains would be beneficial for more privacy. Check-in was speedy with a friendly receptionist, as well as check-out. Breakfast was nice but could do with more variety, perhaps more youghurts and other cold cuts and breads. The host at breakfast was very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025