A spa break can offer some much-needed peace and tranquillity to our hectic lives - and thankfully, Merseyside has plenty to choose from.
Despite Liverpool being a bustling and lively city, it's also a tremendous place to relax and recuperate for a pamper. From posh hotel treatments to quieter, hidden gem spots, we're spoilt for choice to say the least.
From Moroccan themed spas to romantic places to visit, we've narrowed down some of the best spas to visit in our region. Just in time for Christmas, a spa break is always a good idea for yourself or a loved one to end the year right.
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Maya Blue Wellness
Located in Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Maya Blue Wellness is home to professional therapists with a range of different signature treatments on offer. Whether you want to unwind in the hydrotherapy pool, or have a go at the experience shower, there's plenty of relaxing treatments you can choose from.
Packages to choose from include the 'Simply Maya' priced at £80pp which includes two of the following 25 minute treatments: Includes two of the following 25 minute treatments:
- ESPA Lift & Firm eye treatment,
- ESPA Personalised Express Facial,
- ESPA Personalised Back, neck & shoulder massage,
- ESPA Body Scrub.
Plus 1 hour thermal access.
Thornton Hall
Take a trip to Thornton Hall on the Wirral where you can enjoy an array of different packages suited to your needs. Facilities include the pool, styled upon a Roman Bath and 20 metres in length, as well as an outdoor Hydro Spa Pool, an outdoor Barrel Sauna and an outdoor area with sun loungers for when the weather is good.
Also included in the spa is a 'Thermal Zone' which includes a sauna, steam room, snow cave, Himalayan salt wall and an experience shower - all designed to exhilarate your body's senses for muscle rejuvenation. Thornton Hall also offers visitors a mud therapy suite, a tranquillity suite, a gym and a brasserie if you're feeling peckish.
Find out more about Thornton Hall spa treatments here
Lush spa
A trip to Lush Liverpool is good enough, with over 4 floors and labelled 'the biggest Lush in the world'. One of these floors is dedicated to the 'Lush spa'.
Visitors can soak in mineral filled baths soaked in natural oils and fragrant flower petals, or relax into a deep-tissue massage to really unwind. The store promises to give visitors a 'multi-sensory' experience focusing on touch, sound, smell, taste and sight.
Lush offers treatments for two if you fancy a pamper with a loved one. Find out more about spa treatments available at Lush here.
Chill Out Spa
Located in Knowsley, the Chill Out Spa is a quieter retreat with the following pamper options:
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Integral treatment room power showers
- Tranquillity lounge
- Coffee bar
- Woodland walk
- Light refreshments/snacks
- St Tropez tanning facilities
- Car parking complimentary
Packages include the 'Luxury Spa Experience' priced at £140pp. The package includes four treatments for 140 minutes, a light lunch, use of the tranquillity lounge, and complimentary use of towels and a robe.
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
If you're wanting to escape the busy city, Formy Hall Golf Resort & Spa offers weekend packages and day trips. There are an array of different packages to choose from at the spa, including a 'Rest and Recover Spa Day' priced at £99 per person, or spa breaks including a night away for £200+ per person.
Facilities include:
- Spa bath
- Ice fountain
- Laconium Cabin
- Relaxation areas
- Changing rooms
- Experience showers
- Himalayan salt sauna
- Rasul mud steam room
- 20m heated indoor swimming pool
- Thermal Heaven – steam room, heated relaxation beds, sauna
- 10 lavish therapy and treatment rooms, including 3 couples treatment rooms
The Municipal Hotel Spa
Located in the absolutely stunning new Municipal Hotel, visitors can also enjoy a spa experience during their stay. Featuring a sauna, steam room, plunge bucket, experience shower and laconium, the spa has 4 deluxe treatment rooms offering a range of treatments.
Using luxury brands such as ELEMIS and Grown Alchemist, treatments are available from 10am-6pm. There is also a deluxe manicure and pedicure station if you're wanting to feel extra pampered.
Hope Street Hotel
Voted the UK's 'best city spa' in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2023 is Hope Street Hotel. Nestled in the city centre, the hotel spa has plenty of different relaxing facilities.
There are an array of different treatments to choose from for your face, body, feet and hands. The 'thermal journal' includes a 15-metre pool with underwater music, a courtyard vitality pool, herbal sauna, ice bowl and water drench, Himalayan salt sauna, aroma steam room, experience showers and tepidarium.
Packages include £200 for a 'full day spa' which includes one 90-minute treatment of your choice, and all day in the thermal journey with lunch. A half day spa trip is priced at £140 which includes two 25-minute treatments and lunch.
For the evening, prices start from £90 for a twenty minute treatment with a mezze board and prosecco from 5pm-8pm.
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