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Cornwall, where the sun shines almost all the time and the landscape is blessed with hundreds of golden sand beaches, is arguably the best place in the UK for a spa break. Picture cliff-top hot tubs where you can watch the sun kiss the ocean at sunset, wake up to sunrise beach yoga, or feast on some of the finest food in the country.
Alongside these indulgent spa experiences, Cornwall’s stunning coastline has some of the best beaches in the UK, perfect for outdoor travellers looking for a beach escape outside of the spa. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly beach or surf spots, our Best Beaches in Cornwall Guide will help you find the perfect spot to soak up the sun on the sand.
Here, you'll find some of the best spa breaks and spa hotels, often with sweeping coastal views, relaxing treatments, and activities designed to help you disconnect from everyday life. These spa breaks are perfect for a weekend spa break or a longer getaway.
These are 12 of the best spa hotels in Cornwall that we have visited and stayed at. From luxury spa hotels in Newquay to family-friendly retreats. These spas combine relaxation, luxury, and breathtaking scenery, making them perfect for your next Cornwall spa escape.
If you’re planning a visit to Cornwall, don’t miss our other essential Cornwall guides like the Ultimate St Ives Guide, Newquay Food Guide, and Best Tidal Pools in Cornwall for insider tips on the best spots to eat, stay, and explore.
Tips for booking your spa experience in Cornwall
BOOK EARLY
Many Spa experiences in Cornwall fill up fast on weekends and school holidays. It’s worth booking several months in advance for the best availability, and it also depends on the capacity of the spa.
CHECK AGE RESTRICTIONS
Many spas in Cornwall have specific age restrictions, which is important to check before booking. If you’re looking for a more peaceful or romantic experience without kids or younger guests, opt for an adults-only spa.
Look for Deals and Offers
Several hotels offer lower rates or extra perks midweek. Follow the social media pages for spa hotels you’re looking to stay at to keep up to date with the latest deals and offers.
COMBINE WITH A STAY
Spa and accommodation packages usually offer the best value. Combining your spa day with an overnight stay allows you to fully relax and unwind without having to go home, making the most of enjoying the facilities without feeling rushed.
The Best time to book a Spa Experience
While Cornwall’s summer months typically bring the best weather for outdoor activities, spring and autumn are the best times to book a spa experience. These seasons offer fewer crowds and better deals, although summer still has the most pleasant weather.
For a cosy, relaxing experience, consider booking a winter spa visit. Enjoy watching the stormy waves outside while taking advantage of even better prices and the feeling of having the spa almost all to yourself!
The Scarlet Hotel (Adults Only)
Location | Mawgan Porth near Newquay
Perched dramatically above the cliffs, The Scarlet is an adults-only eco hotel with an award-winning spa featuring tented treatment rooms, an outdoor natural pool, cliffside hot tubs, and Ayurvedic therapies. It’s a serene, sustainable haven designed for pure coastal relaxation and calm.
The cliffside hot tubs are particularly popular because of their dreamy location over Mawgan Porth beach. Book in advance, especially if you want one for sunset.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at The Scarlet Hotel
AVERAGE COST | From £290/night including spa access
The Headland Hotel & Spa
Location | Newquay
The Headland stands grand, splitting Fistral and Little Fistral beaches, famous for playing the part of the hotel in The Witches movie.
The Headland is a grand Victorian hotel that offers a new world-class spa, which only opened in 2019 with hydrotherapy pools, a Cornish salt steam room, saunas, and luxurious GAIA treatments. With stunning views over Fistral Beach, it blends classic elegance with modern wellness in a spectacular coastal setting.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at The Headland Hotel
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £95 | Rooms from £250/night
St Michael’s Resort
Location | Falmouth
St Michael’s Resort features Cornwall’s largest hydrotherapy pool, plus outdoor saunas, a relaxation room, and a vast treatment menu using natural, locally inspired products.
We enjoyed staying in one the the resort’s Spa Garden Lodges, which included an outdoor shower, roll top bath and wonderful garden views. The resort also offers fitness classes and healthy cuisine, making it perfect for a complete mind and body reset.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at St Michael’s Resort
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £99 | Rooms from £180/night
Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
Location | Carbis Bay
Made famous as the host hotel for the G7 summit in 2021, Carbis Bay Estate is the epitome of coastal luxury. The spa offers indulgent treatments and quite possibly the best massage we’ve ever had.
The facilities at C Bay Spa are second to none, with the outdoor heated pool being the jewel in the crown, boasting breathtaking, uninterrupted views over Carbis Bay. It’s a serene, five-star escape perfect for a luxury spa break by the sea.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £75–£280 · Rooms from £220/night (seasonal rates may vary)
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa
Location | Mawgan Porth
This family-friendly clifftop spa offers a Nordic-inspired sensory spa garden, which we absolutely loved. The sensory spa garden is a journey of sorts, taking you through different treatments and water exposures. This left us feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated and would highly recommend this experience.
Bedruthan Hotel is a warm, welcoming space ideal for guests with kids. There are sea view rooms looking over Mawgan Porth beach and is the perfect relaxing getaway with creative, coastal energy.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at Bedruthan Hotel
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £75 | Rooms from £170/night
Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa (Adults Only)
Location | Newquay
With uninterrupted views of the world-famous Fistral Beach, this adults-only hotel features a stylish spa with a vitality pool, eucalyptus steam room, and GAIA treatments.
Fistral Beach Hotel is a sleek, modern spa retreat perfect for couples or surfers in need of rejuvenation. With its location so close to Fistral, it is worth combining a surf lesson with the relaxing facilities of the hotel.
You can read about our experience of staying at Fistral Beach Hotel.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at Fistral Beach Hotel
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £95 | Rooms from £160/night
Una St Ives Spa
Location | Carbis Bay
This contemporary spa offers a 15-metre indoor pool and an outdoor heated lido. Other facilities include a steam room, sauna, and a broad selection of Elemis therapies.
The real highlight of our time at Una St Ives was the fantastic afternoon tea, which we still consider one of the best we’ve ever had in Cornwall. Located near St Ives, it’s a tranquil base for both pampering and exploring Cornwall’s art and coastal culture.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at Una St Ives Lodges
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £70 | Lodges from £220/night
Polurrian on the Lizard Spa
Location | Mullion, Lizard Peninsula
Enjoy panoramic ocean views while you unwind in the outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, or indulge in a relaxing treatment in the spa. Polurrian offers luxury spa treatments using Elemis products in a spectacular Lizard Peninsula setting, ideal for nature lovers and coastal adventurers.
One of the highlights of staying at the Polurrian was having exclusive access to the No Smoke electric buggy, which we took down to Kynance Cove!
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at the Polurrian Hotel
AVERAGE COST | Taster Spa days from £55 | Rooms from £160/night
Watergate Bay Hotel
Location | Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay is one of our favourite places in Cornwall. It is an excellent place to surf, especially for beginners. Watergate Bay Hotel is also one of our favourite hotels we’ve ever had the joy of staying at. We stayed in one of the newly opened beach lofts overlooking the beach. We had a wonderful sunset that evening that we still dream of!
Watergate Bay Hotel includes a 25 m infinity pool, sea-view hot tub, Finnish sauna, and land & water massages, facials, and manicures. Ideal for surfers, foodies, and wellness seekers, this spa blends active relaxation with gourmet dining from Cornwall-born Michelin head chef Chris Eden.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at Watergate Bay Hotel
AVERAGE COST | Spa days from £60–£80 | Rooms from £250/night
SeaSpace Aparthotel
Location | Porth, Newquay
A modern coastal aparthotel offering self-catering studios and apartments with sea views, complemented by a health club featuring an indoor Art Deco–style pool, hot tub, gym, fitness classes, and even surf lessons.
Great for families, couples, and digital nomads. The hotel also has access to well-being partners who can offer a variety of treatments to further enhance your stay
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at SeaSpace Aparthotel
AVERAGE COST | Health club/spa from £30 per session | Rooms from £100/night
Kudhva
Location | Tintagel
Tucked away in a disused quarry above the North Cornwall coast, Kudhva offers a truly off-grid, wild and disconnected escape. Kudhva has very limited phone signal and encourages you to turn your phone off and enjoy the best of Cornish nature.
While strictly not a spa, Kudhva has the makings of a fantastic wild spa escape, from swimming under a waterfall, wood-fired hot tubs, off-grid glamping and unique somatic retreats. This is a nature lover’s dream, minimalist, raw, and beautifully disconnected from the world.
Don’t forget to read about our escape to Kudhva!
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at Kudhva for an off-grid experience
AVERAGE COST | Cabins from £150/night
Jubilee Pool
Location | Penzance
This iconic Art Deco lido is the UK’s largest saltwater pool, holding some 5 million litres of water. The pool is filled by the surrounding ocean at each high tide and is usually a few degrees warmer than the ocean. Jubilee Pool also has a naturally heated geothermal pool.
Offering 28-30 degree warm swims year-round. There is also access to a sauna and a variety of activities, including yoga and aquafit.
WHERE TO STAY
✨ Book your stay at The Artist Residence Penzance
AVERAGE COST | Pool entry from £7 | Geothermal pool £16 for non Cornish residents
