When it comes to holidays with the kids, Cornwall can’t be beaten. But with stunning beaches, castles to explore, and countless fun activities, it’s easy to forget to pamper yourself. The town of St. Ives is one of the most beautiful towns in Cornwall and is perfect for some quality me time and a relaxing spa day. With excellent restaurants and fantastic local attractions to explore, St. Ives is frequently voted one of the country’s best seaside towns, and it’s also home to some excellent wellness spas for some professional pampering and rejuvenating self-indulgence. A St. Ives Spa Day will leave you reinvigorated and ready for another day exploring the rock pools on the beautiful beaches in Cornwall. Here are the best spas in St Ives:
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HAR Spa, The Harbour Hotel, St. Ives
With incredible views across Porthminster Beach, The St. Ives Harbour Hotel and its HARSpa are perfect for a St. Ives spa day. Regulars and locals can take advantage of a HarSPA membership, offering unlimited access to the well-being spa and gym. Short-term visitors to St. Ives can luxuriate in their fantastic spa days.
The spa’s swimming pool has set times for children’s swimming in the morning and the afternoon, and the spa is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The spa and leisure facilities are free for all guests, and you can complete your day of relaxation and decadence with a lovely Cornish cream tea in the Harbour Kitchen. The Harbour Hotel’s spa is perfect for relaxing your body and mind with various indulgent treatments.
Harbour Hotel guests can use the pool and sunbeds free and also get a discount on treatments. If you’re not a guest at the hotel, you can still book a treatment or spa day.
UNA Spa, UNA St. Ives Resort, St Ives
Set in the Cornish countryside, behind Carbis Bay, is the Una St. Ives Resort and its excellent UNA Spa. The spa’s quality facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a Jacuzzi, in addition to a large heated outdoor swimming pool, a shallow children’s pool, and a well-equipped gym.
After a day enjoying one of the many day trips from St. Ives, it offers the perfect tonic to relax and revitalise your body and mind with luxurious treatments available in the spa until 6 p.m. Non guests can still use the facilities if they book a spa day.
Membership is available in limited numbers. Members can also enjoy lovely food and an afternoon tea with a 10% discount at the on-site UNA Kitchen restaurant.
C Bay Spa, The Carbis Bay Hotel, Carbis Bay, near St. Ives
The Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate sits a stone’s throw from the golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach and is the home of the C Bay Spa. Hotel guests use the spa facilities, and membership plans are also available. This stunning beachfront spa is one of the best spas in England and is the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself to a relaxing body massage in a private room.
A dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool with mesmerising panoramic ocean views or a soak in a private hot tub by the beach will make your visit memorable and relaxing. Children may use the outdoor pool during specified times only, and the Estate also features a hair salon and a fitness suite. Non-guests can still book a spa day.
The Cornish Beauty Rooms, St. Ives
Cornish Beauty Rooms is set in the heart of St. Ives, a short walk from the beaches and St. Ives Harbour. They offer a comprehensive range of luxurious treatments, from eyelash extensions to full massages. If you need a bit of pampering, or the weather hasn’t been perfect during your stay, you can take advantage of their spray tan and sun bed options.
A couple of hours’ pampering with a facial or a manicure in the treatment rooms at the Cornish Beauty Rooms may be just what you need.
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