Close to Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa, Macdonald Bath Spa provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Vellore Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Bathwick, a neighborhood in Bath, Macdonald Bath Spa is near a train station. Roman Baths and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Thermae Bath Spa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Recreation Ground or Twerton Park. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Bath travel guide
Sydney Road, Bath, England, BA2 6JF
What's nearby
Kennet & Avon Canal
1 min walk - 0.1 km
The Holburne Museum
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Roman Baths
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Thermae Bath Spa
15 min walk - 1.3 km
The Recreation Ground
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Bath Spa Station
19 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS)
51 min drive
Restaurants
The Bridge Coffee Shop
11 min walk
Solina
11 min walk
Opa
15 min walk
The Boater
12 min walk
Antica Restaurant
11 min walk
About this property
Macdonald Bath Spa
Luxury hotel near Roman Baths
Thermae Bath Spa is located near Macdonald Bath Spa, which provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Vellore Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and concierge services
A porter/bellhop, newspapers in the lobby, and wedding services
Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Bath Spa?
As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Bath Spa on Nov 22, 2026 start from P9,338, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Macdonald Bath Spa pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for GBP 30.20 per night.
What time is check-in at Macdonald Bath Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Macdonald Bath Spa?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Macdonald Bath Spa located?
Located in Bathwick, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal, Roman Baths, and Thermae Bath Spa. Sydney Gardens and The Holburne Museum are also within 5 minutes. Bath Spa Station is 19 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 19 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Macdonald Bath Spa Reviews
7.8
Good
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Cheeky parking fee for people staying at the hotel , although spa visitors can have 4 hours free ? .
You would think residents would get a little more respect
Lovely pool and fitness amenities, gym was well appointed but could be bigger. The rooms were glorious and comfy, though the bathrooms aren’t well thought out. The dining room was pretty woeful, not well maintained (grubby in places), and though the staff were mostly helpful and obliging, service leaves much to be desired and the food was ordinary at best, quality questionable and option were meagre.
We spent 10 minutes here - was a surprise for my partner . But we both got a surprise at the disgusting room we was allocated .
Still awaiting a refund
Pictures tell the story room 118
5 star hotel really ??????
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
David
Sep 18, 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful venue with limited hot water, poor lighting and marginal wi-fi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marie
Sep 16, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The bedroom was clean, not as much as the bathroom though. We had a good night sleep and rested well which was the most important for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Gillian
Sep 13, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed many years back,when the hotel was owned by Rocco Forte(my husband had a nice chat with Adam Faith ,the actor and 1960’s pop star,a couple of times during our stay back then).There is sadly no comparison to back in the day.
The Hotel desperately needs a complete overhaul of all the bedrooms and bathrooms,the sinks and baths have badly chipped enamel, the window frames are rotten.Our bed was so badly made,it looked slept in,and we actually ended up asking for a different room,as having noticed urine from a previous occupation around the floor of the toilet pan . Also no phone to speak to reception,so my husband had to keep going down to the desk.
It is actually very sad to see this beautiful building,set in gorgeous grounds,so run down. Hall and reception area is tip top ,belying the upstairs bedrooms .Breakfast was very good,and staff were lovely,on the positive side. What a shame,is all i can say,for this wonderful building,set in the gorgeous city of Bath .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good
Anthony
Sep 3, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The spa was needs a complete revamp
The steam room had tiles missing on the seating area , the swimming pool areas were tired and were not cleaned properly
The restaurant for breakfast : the tables were not cleared after each course and the dirty plates just piled up on the table
When we entered the bedroom there was an empty beer glass under the bedside cabinet it was still there when we checked out
The stay was ok but in my opinion fell well short of a 5 star hotel
Very disappointing for a hotel at this price point
We paid almost £400 for one night in a Deluxe Garden View room. At that price, I don't think it is unreasonable to expect the facilities advertised with the room to actually work.
The air conditioning did not work and the room was extremely hot. We reported it on the evening we arrived but were told there were no other rooms available, so we had little choice but to spend the night in an uncomfortably hot room.
What made the situation considerably worse was the way it was handled the following morning. When I raised it at reception, I was initially told that the hotel did not advertise air conditioning and that they had asked for references to air conditioning to be removed because they could not guarantee it.
I then showed the receptionist the Hotels.com listing on my phone, which clearly stated that the room had air conditioning. At that point she took a photograph of the listing and acknowledged that they had apparently been trying to get references to air conditioning removed.
That was particularly frustrating. If the hotel knows it cannot reliably provide air conditioning, rooms should not be sold on the basis that air conditioning is one of the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Steve
Aug 15, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely place but feels a little dated in places, particularly the room we stayed in which needs a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Na
Aug 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My friend drove us to the hotel and helped us check in. He parked for about 20 minutes, and when we asked the front desk how long we could park for free, she didn't know. My friend have to paying about £2.20 for help us check in .
The room is very hot.
Wasn’t the best no body wash, mold in the shower no one greeting you long line to speak to the desk. Rude staff at breakfast and long wait, property was not very well maintained
Beautiful location. One of most expensive hotels and lovely se ting and hotel plus gardens. Let down somewhat by outsourcing some services and understaffing. Some tired fixtures and fittings. Parking in particular is badly served. Why charge for parking? And why for guest to then register with outside agency to pay? Crazy.
Lovely staff, great rooms, pool was lovely but busy. The biggest single let down was breakfast. It was OK nothing special but charging £4 for a speciality coffee and then £6 to upgrade your breakfast for a come of extra bits was just cheap and penny pinching.
I typically spend 100+ nights a year in hotels from 3* to 5* and the breakfast thing stuck out out bad.
The room was a little dated, but very comfortable and lots of space, aircon was lovely in the warm weather and mini fridge was handy.
Spa was nice, although pool was very busy not great for lane swimming. Variety of saunas and steam rooms was good and the outdoor area was really nice although busy.
Only had a quick lunch, service was fairly slow having to find staff a few times before we were given menus or had orde taken. Sandwiches were very good, although expensive for what they were, we chose to go I to bath for meals during the rest of our stay.
Overall a really nice hotel, the people on the desk were very helpful and friendly, helped us out a few times when in need.
I was left somewhat frustrated to pay £16 per head for breakfast for 3 people - total £48. I ordered the larger cooked breakfast and was then asked to pay an extra £6. The bigger breakfast had an egg and a pice of black pudding. This has left a negative feeling of what was an otherwise excellent stay at the hotel.
Absolutely fantastic stay. The staff were so helpful and friendly and really attentive. The rooms were lovely, clean and a great size. The spa facilities, although in slight need of a refresh (as in a few tiles were missing), were an absolute highlight and actually larger than we were expecting. The hotel was also in a great location about 10-15 minute walk into town. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would love to stay again.
Room was not clean on arrival with Malteser and popcorn wrappers in draw. Mirrors not clean on sliding wardrobe and bathroom needed to be cleaned around toilet room, with a constant tap drip! Staff were excellent when approached! The ladies in the Spa were all very good as well as the bar staff!