Macdonald Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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Property entrance
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Reception
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Sydney Road, Bath, England, BA2 6JF
  • The Holburne Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Recreation Ground
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pulteney Bridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Courtyard Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Classic Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (The Presidential Suite)

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Bath Spa

5-star hotel in Bathwick
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges, and a health club are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 spa 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 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 spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
In addition to a full-service spa, Macdonald Bath Spa features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Victorian hotel also offers a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Macdonald Bath Spa is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
For more details, 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

Property 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sujad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Grand hotel in large grounds. Perfect base to explore Bath. Hotel a bit tired overall. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Spa small and functional but also could do with renovation. Breakfast was acceptable but poorly organised with staff struggling to cope. Overall a pricey hotel living on past reputation and in need of a good overhaul to justify pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel, good staff. Internet conection rubbish despite staffs continuing efforts to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suite and peaceful. Good parking but quite a walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very welcoming friendly staff. The hotel was very beautiful and to a nice standard. The only thing is some of the soa facilities like the outside jacuzzi, are in need of repair as dirty walls and broken or shabby furnishings. The changing rooms didn’t have straighteners which was surprising! So if these things were improved upon the guests would rate the hotel much higher. !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful. Highly recommended. Excellent staff.
Amazing experience with the hotel and the spa itself. Olde Worlde and the service by all the staff was first class. Always on hand. Hotel was very clean and tidy. Wife found it a little chilly though. The only downside was the cost of the food and drinks! Astronomical! Decided to eat and drink elsewhere after that, but apart from this, it was an excellent experience. Would 100% recommend a stay, apart from the food and drink prices!! (The food was excellent though - fine dining at its best!). Please could you put sugar in the rooms please.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Israt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location in Bath for the views
Fantastic location, comfortable room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

{•M¡lky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible. It room was wonderful but then I ordered same services. It took them 5 selected rings to answer the phone. I ordered a the burger and cheese plater. It came and it was cheese cake. The and chips were cold. Then i rang back to change it to a cheese plater. After 1/2 and hour later the phone rang and was a woman who is room service. It took an hour to my cheese plater. Then the the fallowing morning I didn’t have bath towels !!! So I went with no shower. I went down for breakfast. It was a queue at the breakfast by the door. The waiters doesn’t seem nice and was run off their feet. It took them half a hour to the coffee. It came from the waiter a cup no saucer and changed it with my cup. And it didn’t have milk. it ordered the egg Benedict. It was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jake

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked a room at this hotel as we were looking forward to using the spa facilities. Check in took a very long time but we were able to use the spa before check in. The spa had good facilities but it was very dated and needed some TLC. For instance the door to the outside pool was falling apart, tiles in the pool were coming off and in general it needed to be modernised. The majority of the rooms are in a new build wing next to the historic rooms, which we were not expecting. The room was dated and needed work doing to it. The bath was chipped, marks on all walls and dated furniture. Breakfast was good and value for money. However again the room needed repairs. The gardens are beautiful and there are a range of facilities to use outside of the room. In summary, we had a good stay but the hotel could be modernised and repaired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeetender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A domino effect of poor management. The resort lists 'air conditioning ', but our room's air conditioner was broken. The window would only open 3 inches and if the heavy draperies were closed, no air would circulate. Reception asked repairman to come to our room. When we returned, 3 hrs later, air still broken and a fan had been placed in our room. It was still uncomfortably warm. Reception's only choice was to offer a room with no hot water, and continue to go back and forth. The option to sleep in one room and bathe in the other. Said second room was in a separate bldg, up a lift, down 1 and 1/2 stairs. Many consequences....facing drizzle, forgetting meds in the other room, both of us having to shower around same time. On second day our keys did not work for the distant room. Twice! Breakfast was also a big disappointment, but compared to room fiasco, it pales. Bottom line: if a hotel lists having air conditioning, it should only rent out those rooms with air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Harley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location and building but once you step inside the overwhelming feeling is the place is badly rundown and in need of a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mixed review
Hotel bedrooms lovely. Great beds, linen and towels. Worth staying at this hotel for the rooms and facilities in the room. Breakfast the worst service and food I have had in a hotel of this quality for a long time. The staff in the restaurant rude and not interested. On the flip side both receptionist very accommodating and helpful and a real asset to the hotel team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site however it is in need of a serious upgrade. Grounds are impressive and it’s well situated. Drawing room is lovely for tea however there is a huge TV by one of the windows blocking the view, very out of place. Staff are very pleasant but the operation seems a little disorganised. Vellore restaurant is not good, staff are doing their best but the food was not fresh and fell well below expectation with the price tag example, curry was £30 , rice was not fresh and the curry lacked depth of flavour (possibly from a jar). Spa has a variety of options (steam, sauna, outdoor jacuzzi). Massage was excellent. Signs up for hotel guests to bring towels from their rooms, gives it a cheaper feel. Investing in new/bigger towels and gowns would improve the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As regulars, we love the setting and architectural splendour here. The spa is good. The food, however, is disappointing. Breakfast could be improved with quality bread and hotter cooked food. Pastries quite limited and fruit quite basic. We recommend cooking some bacon to crispy, replacing the bread which is the worst we’ve had in a hotel. The stunning lilies in the reception need care as pollen was dropping-it stains any material it contacts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, stayed here a fair few times over the years and never had a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looks good on the surface.But disappointing. Avoid
Looks good on the surface. However the service is poor. Every request we had we had to ask twice for. They messed up our breakfast order every day, reception didn’t book our meals as requested. Our TV remote didn’t work, when asked for a replacement they didn’t do it, then when asked again the new remote didn’t work. The spa is tired. They didn’t offer towels at the spa. Luckily we were staying there so went back up to our room for towels. Other guests were told towels would arrive by a certain time. But they didn’t, they were left dripping in the changing rooms. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024