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Macdonald Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room (Courtyard) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Bar

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

Room options

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Courtyard Double)

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Classic Twin)

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 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 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.
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 hot 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
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

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 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel little things need looking at

Im a little sad that this amazing building is let down by a few minor things, which considering this is a 5 star hotel is dissapointing. The room: The towel rail did not heat up, one of the electrical sockets in the room did not work. The room otherwise was lovely. The bar: We stayed on wednesday and thursday. When we attened the bar we were dissapointed to find it had run out of most of the beers and baileys. We were informed that they had a wedding the previous weekend. Surely the bar should have been re- stocked. The fire alarm went off 3 times during pur stay, twice after 11pm. Food: The cooked breakfast was not brilliant (apparently it is award winning), and the toast was burnt on both mornings. The location is great for walking around Bath centre. The gardens are amazing too. These may seem silly things but when staying a in a 5 star hotel you expect more and its the finer details that matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

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

Disappointed With Hotel

Not a 5 star hotel! Needs alot of TLC inside the hotel, including the spa and swimming pool area. Breakfast was very poor quality and they had run out of bread on our secound morning, so they couldnt offer toast, and on the third morning they had run out of salmon. Gardens of the hotel are kept lovely, credit to the gardener, just a shame the hotel isnt maintained like this. Overall was very disappointed with hotel, but Dispite this we still had a lovely time in Bath
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I spent one night at this delightful hotel, and we absolutely loved it! The pool, the variety of sauna rooms, and the exceptional hydro pool made our stay incredibly relaxing. Our experience at the Macdonald Spa Hotel was nothing short of amazing. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable visit. Our room was spacious, and the bed was extremely comfortable, making for a perfect night's sleep. This hotel was worth every penny, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and rejuvenating getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

8/10 Good

Alb

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples night away

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only one person at reception made it slow
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi

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

10/10 Excellent

MRS SUZANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Building and grounds are stunning, reception not so helpful, appliances didn’t function correctly, was not as expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

4/10 Poor

Marina

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor and just tired

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice building and grounds, but tired inside and in need of some senior staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Christchurch

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

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good location, poor experience

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025