There is nothing quite like throwing your worries and cares aside for the day and concentrating purely on yourself. Or maybe you want to treat a loved one to a much deserved session of pampering and rejuvenating and dinner after! Whatever the reason, we have uncovered some of the best spas in Edinburgh for those times when only a spa day will do…
Norton House Hotel Spa
Located just a short drive from the centre of Edinburgh is Norton House Hotel and Spa.
The country retreat which was built in 1840 is set within expansive grounds and lush parklands, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind, especially if you indulge in a spa day or treatment at their stunning spa facilities.
With 8 treatment rooms and a great selection of treatments, including leading names such as Elemis and Ishga, guests are spoilt for choice. Enjoy a few laps in the indoor pool, rejuvenate in the hydrotherapy pool, sweat it out in the sauna and steam rooms and chill out in the Amber lounge and relaxation room.
Location: Ingliston, Newbridge, EH28 8LX
The Spa at The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel & Spa
Spa days, or for those in need of greater relaxation, spa breaks can be enjoyed at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel’s spa and health club. With an indoor heated pool, indulgent treatments and a glass of fizz on arrival it’s the perfect place to ease into relax mode. The state of the art gym is also available for use for those guests who enjoy a work-out before they indulge in a bit of down-time.
Location: 81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AU.
Melrose Spa
Located within the Radisson Blu hotel on the iconic Royal Mile, Melrose Spa is a tranquil haven set amongst the bustling Old Town. The spa offer first class spa packages and specialises in Elemis face and body treatments, all with the aim of helping you to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. The team at the Melrose Spa are welcoming and friendly, helping you feels calm and pampered from the get go. Every spa package includes full use of the spa facilities so you can really fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Location: Melrose Spa, Radisson Blu Hotel, 80 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH
Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh
Open until 8pm, seven days a week The Guerlain Spa is the next level in city centre spa facilities. Located in the beautifully grand Caledonian Hotel, like the hotel, the spa offers top notch luxury spa experiences that promise to transcend the limits of your imagination. Everything is designed to maximise your comfort and wellbeing, from the custom-built cabin treatment rooms to the exclusive use of Guerlain products and techniques made famous at L’institut de Beauté in Paris. FYI, this is the only Guerlian Spa in the UK so not to be missed!
Location: Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian, The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB