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Macdonald Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Interior detail
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Sydney Road, Bath, England, BA2 6JF
  • Place, The Holburne Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Pulteney Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Recreation Ground
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Double)

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Deluxe Garden View Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 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

  • The Holburne Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Pulteney Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Recreation Ground - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Roman Baths - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Opa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boater - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Pulteney Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Antica Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bath Spa

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 & Lounge - 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 & Lounge
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We visit annually McDonalds Spa in Bath for a 3-4 day stay for the past 5 years and has always been amazing. This time was very different, my daughter went for a shower at 10 pm but there was no hot water, no phone in the room, so used mobile to call reception, tried 3 times no answer. Hot water was fixed next day. Both twin beds needed to be remade due to the insert being only a single in a double cover and was all on one side that was tucked under the bed, again tried to call reception no answer. Housekeeping was lacking due bed issue and non replacement of tea & sugar and not taking away dirty dishes of general wiping done of areas. There seemed less staff and spa staff are contracted rather than employed by the hotel. Spa experience was no as special as usual. My daughter had reaction on her skin after advising that she has sensitive skin, but uses the Rose Elemis products these were not used.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gauree

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, amazing facilities but breakfast could use some adjustments
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ding

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice polite Reception team and Spa Team.. Lovely comfortable bed , pillows & duvet..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was great, room was nice, dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel has great character and presence. Getting a tad tired overall but remains our Bath hotel of choice for location, spacious rooms and spa facilities, especially the outdoor spa pool which is most relaxing. Easy parking, healthy and pleasant walk in Bath and local restaurants have choices for all tastes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to stay here for 2 nights. Situated near the heart of Bath, the buildings and grounds strike quite the majestic impression. Parking is relatively close to the reception area which provided a grand entrance. I was politely checked in to a decent sized room which was well decorated and included a fridge. The bathroom was especially impressive with a very good shower and bath. I also took advantage of the gym set up. It was well equipped with enough cardio machines as well as work stations, cables, benches and a good dumbell rack enough to allow for a comprehensive resistance training workout. The king sized bed allowed for a tremendous and well-needed sleep. The only blot on this accommodation landscape was the breakfast experience. The first morning was especially disappointing. I went for the full cooked breakfast. The ingredients did not seem of a good quality with some items overcooked and the bread quite stale. The worst was the apple juice which was diluted beyond recognition. The second morning I played it safe with a sandwich with natural yoghurt fruit and orange juice which was a lot better. If the breakfast was worked on then I would be quite confident in giving it a full 5 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Clieo-Rosellie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The level of cleanliness was unfortunately really poor. The toilets (in room and in the communal areas) had not been cleaned properly, there was mould in the bathroom and hair on the bedroom floor. The ‘spa facilities’ are also not well maintained. Disappointing for what the hotel is marketing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

amrik

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sanjiv

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had no heating. The bed creaked. There were very points so charging phones etc was a challenge. Also no room service because it was new year's eve!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deboragh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was really really cold and the service was really slow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Got to reception at 3:15pm was told can’t check in until 3:30pm. Sat down and at 3:25pm there was a touch of queueing people who had obviously all been told the same thing. Waited 20mins in the queue to finally check in. We booked this hotel for the spa experience. The outdoor heated pool and one of the sauna were both out of order. All the other facilities in the spa were extremely busy because everyone checked in at the same time. Spent 20mons in the spa before giving up.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rameen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with high-quality facilities. The room was spacious, comfortable.A very enjoyable and relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ketan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
First time staying at this hotel after 10years and it’s a huge decline from back then. No longer a 5star hotel more a 3.5/4star. The front desk staff (Rory L’estrange) was terrible - lacking any customer service skills or warmth. Breakfast was slow and limited options, quality again a huge decline.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room, excellent facilities, good food and fine wine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel from start to finish. The staff cant be more friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and fresh looking with robes and slippers provided. A bottle of water is also provided on arrival alongside biscuits, teas and coffees. Lovely cooked breakfast in the morning. Bath main town is a short walk away (15 / 20 mins) but be aware that there is a steep hill returning back to the hotel if walking that might be a challege for those less mobile. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expected more from a 5* hotel. Sofa bed wasn't made so we had to ring reception for spare pillows and duvet. It was quickly sorted but we felt like our son wasn't accounted for. The spare bed was very uncomfortable and you could feel every spring underneath. Aircon wasn't working so we weren't able to adjust the temperature, our bedroom was freezing in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025