Spa trips are the perfect opportunity to refresh and rejuvenate oneself for a few stolen hours or for a whole weekend away. Whether you are searching for a romantic retreat, girls’ getaway or you are just yearning for a much needed pamper session, we have you covered with a premium selection of spas that will leave you feeling like gods and goddesses.
Find your tranquillity by the sea in this natural haven where the spa is overlooking Ardmore Bay. There is much to offer here but the real selling point has to be the in the infinity pool where the breath-taking views pan out on to the water. As you float around in the large indoor pool the floor-to-ceiling windows create a sense of unending space merging into the background of the Irish sea. Continuing outside the natural outdoor rock pool, heated Jacuzzi and the stone baths allow you to breath in the fresh sea salty air and what better way to feel at peace then being in the surroundings of nature. The treatments including the hot towel scalp ritual, peat for the feet and the cliff complete body use organic ingredients melting your stress away. This dreamy hotel’s prime location means that the wellness outside the spa doesn’t end there. Before your experience or once you’re finished, you can partake in activities such as exploring the costal hikes, sea cliffs, caves and sea stacks.
Awarded ‘Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa’ in 2021 for the 6th year in a row by World Spa Awards, Ashford Castle spa most certainly has earnt a spot on our list. As soon as you drive up to the hotel the grand castle situated in the spectacular 350-acre estate will already have your jaw dropping. This five-star luxurious spa focuses on essential ancient wisdom with modern expertise where history is infused within their treatments and experience. The five beautiful treatment rooms, including one couples room, offer treatments such as regenerating facials and refreshing scrubs to detoxifying wraps, and aroma and marine therapies. The essence infused steam room & lifestyle showers are designed with stone heated seats and walls with intense steam heat, and an infusion of eucalyptus. The relaxation pool invites you to find tranquillity with its seated jet, unique seashell chandeliers and the ‘Tree of Life’ mural topping the whole experience.
This hidden sanctuary nestled within the forest is truly an experience like no other. The idea is that you are taken on a two-hour trail between a series of cabins in the forest each with their own unique spa experience.  The Finnish sauna, ending with a plunge into the lake, will revive you helping you to emerge renewed and invigorated. The floating room, with its subdued lighting and Epsom salts in the water, will create a weightless sensation in which you can release and rebalance helping to relieve muscular pain and tension. Heather, Rosemary and Birch, which is found locally, is shown to naturally invigorate the respiratory system and the sensory experience at the herbal sauna does exactly that. Unwind, sit back and strip back to your true organic self where you can feel at one with nature in the dark wooden interior as you glance out into the picturesque tree tops. The hot tub allows you to soak up the peaceful surroundings and sooth yourself as you gaze out onto the lake. Finally, enter the relaxation room, with the forest views and woodfired scents, taking your time to read, sip on some tea, nibble, keep toasty around the fireplace or simply admire the large glass window onto the forestscape. Additionally, if you are looking to stay a little longer then you can also book a romantic stay such as the midweek star and spas package to enjoy a twilight filled night with a loved one.
If you are staying in Dublin and need a trip away from the bustling city then this one is a great choice for you. Located just 40 minutes away by car from the city centre of Dublin the Powerscourt Spa will whisk you away to countryside heaven. Allow your mind unfurl and soak up the Wicklow Mountains views as you sink deeper into a state of calm. The sleek 20 metre Swarovski crystal lit indoor pool oozes opulence. This spa offers a wealth of treatments including the inner calm massage, Espa body wrap, natural face lift and rather interesting treatments such as the gharieni spa wave system. Natural beauty requires inner calm and this scenic sanctuary away from the city will certainly do that for you.
In the vibrant city of Cork if you are looking for a breather to pamper yourself, then this boutique run hotel spa certainly imbues you with calm. The bespoke treatments here are all about you with the therapist’s taking into consideration your needs and desires. Enjoy classic massages as well such as the Indian head massage, Elemis deep tissue massage and the full body massage there is lots of variety for you to endure. Furthermore, the focus on female wellness with specialized treatments for pregnancy care and perimenopause/menopause and the importance of their staff being trained in therapeutic massage for clients with cancer extenuate just how purposeful their treatments are. The facilities include indoor swimming pool overlooking the beautiful enclosed walled garden, steam room, sauna and an outdoor jacuzzi. Overall, this is the perfect place to find a little bit of inner peace within the city but they recommend you to book your Spa experience at least 4-6 weeks in advance as it is so popular.
This one is for the design aficionados where this Gothic-inspired Muckross Park Spa is the epitome of monastic elegance. Designed to reflect the unique nature of our surroundings the spa is beautifully crafted with arch ways and statues surrounding the vitality pool a temple built for wellness. The facilities at the spa include the large 12 meter vitality pool where the warm balmy water soothes your aches and the adjoining jacuzzi which reduces muscle tension and activates your circularity system. Furthermore, the herbal sauna uses a higher humidity than conventional saunas helping to clear the body of toxins and improve circulation alongside the steam chamber which is said to improve your sleep. The outdoor hot tub is rather impressive with views overlooking Killarney National Park and the Blue Pool River. After your treatments you may wish to use the tropical shower with its Cold Caribbean Mist and Atlantic Rain seasonal fragrances to enhance your overall visit.
This spa’s decadent luxury is simply one of the finest spots to be pampered in. Inspired by the idyllic woodland location perched along the River Maine, this Natural beauty will certainly evoke your inner calm. The facilities go beyond the ordinary here and are rather unique including saunas, snow cabin, celtic sauna, river house relaxation space and eco-friendly riverside bathing tubs, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, the famed Vitality Pool, cabanas, salt Cave and experience showers. And it doesn’t end there, the spa boasts 11 treatment rooms designed to provide a sumptuous spa experience. Looking to pamper a loved one well look no further as the spa has some amazing packages such as the nightfall experience, the forest bathing experience and the refocus and rebalance experience. To end your visit, make sure to visit the botanical palm house situated among the olive trees and try one of the bespoke cocktails.
ESPA at the g presents you with the only 5-star spa in Galway. If you find yourself in the city for business or for leisure this is ideal for a professional pamper. The lavish contemporary interior, dimmed lighting, and the aesthetic mood lighting surrounding the hydro pool creates a secluded environment to cocoon yourself from the outside world. Step into the thermal Suite before treatments where you’ll find the revitalising vitality hydro pool, a soothing crystal steam room, lifestyle rain showers, a rock sauna, a cooling ice fountain and a number of tepidarium heated loungers. The treatments focus on the body, massages, wellness with even a particular focus on male and maternity treatments. Upstairs, the airy naturally-lit glass pavilion overlooking the bamboo terrace is the perfect place to sit back and relax after treatments.
How could we not leave this one out when the Monart Spa has been named in the top 1% of all 5 star hotels in the world by Tripadvisor 2020. The spa, situated in the lush countryside in County Wexford, is rather popular with Irish footballers and their partners and other Irish celebrities. At the heart of the spa is the thermal area where you will find the salt grotto, aromatic steam room, finnish sauna, outdoor log cabin sauna with ice bucket shower, mud chamber, hydrotheraphy pool and there is even heated benches and footpaths. The treatments are endless, with a rather extensive section on just facials. There is shop so you can take any key Monart Spa products which you have tried home with you. It is also important to note that Monart provides specialised retreats throughout the year such as yoga retreats, amazing specialised massages, Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes.
