Macdonald Bath Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Thermae Bath Spa

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Property entrance
Reception
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
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

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

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Courtyard Double)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Classic Twin)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (The Presidential Suite)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 64.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bath

Heart of Bath.At this Bathwick hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal and The Holburne Museum. Great Pulteney Street and Recreation Ground are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bath Abbey - 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
  • Royal Crescent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Curfew Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boater, Bath - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chez Dominique - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Barley - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bath Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Thermae Bath Spa
Macdonald Bath Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A health club, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Macdonald Bath Spa. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Bath hotel is smoke free.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1876
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Macdonald Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Pratichya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay easy access to town and parks, room requires updates ( carpet, heating, tiles in bathroom).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel which was well located within the town centre. My partner and I didn't get to use the facilities as much as we had hoped, but we still had a great time, and the spa facilities were the highlight for my partner!. The only downside for me was the size of the gym, which I had hoped would have been be bigger, as everything was crammed on top of each other. Luckily, I was able to use the gym at a quiet time, but I can imagine it would be difficult to move around during peak times.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Antony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service particularly at breakfast was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great all round stay

Great location and fantastic gym and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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