Thermae Bath Spa

I had a thoroughly positive experience at this facility. The premises are well-maintained and efficiently organized. The multi-level structure includes a heated swimming pool on both the ground floor and the rooftop, offering a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The sauna rooms, located on the middle level, are clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend the two-hour spa treatment—it was both enjoyable and deeply relaxing, and a perfect way to unwind. Phone is not allowed inside the picture are from the nice building cross the road.

What a fantastic experience at Thermae Bath Spa! We booked a twilight for two well in advance of our visit to Bath. We had no wait, robes and towels supplied, lockers, and showers available. The pools were all enjoyable and the rooftop pool had exquisite views! Our visit was in April during a sunny day/twilight. So glad we didn't miss an opportunity to enjoy a spa day. We went into the dry and steam saunas, relaxation room, and ice bath. This was our very first stop during our stay in Bath and it really set the tone. Everyone was friendly and helpful at the spa. We ended our evening at the cafe with the sharing platter, soup and drinks. Could not think of a better way to spend our first evening in Bath. No phones allowed! This helped us to immerse ourselves in the experience ♥️

If I could give 2.5 stars, I would. It was underwhelming as a spa. The pool, steam room, and sauna were not hot enough. Robes and towels were provided, but no footwear. Also, swim suits required (which is not my preference in a spa). You make a booking, and you’re allowed in 2 hours inside. I would suggest going early morning. Our booking was at 9:30, and by the end of the booking (basically after 11), the place got so packed we decided to leave early. Very mediocre experience.

Booked the Twilight for 2 package and visited on Thursday night. Overall very good experience and great value for the price, and we found the facilities to be rather well-maintained. Both the Minerva Bath (on the LG floor) and the Rooftop Bath were lovely, and the water was warm enough but not too hot. We visited on a very sunny day which brought the experience to a whole next level. The sharing platter, soups, and drinks at the café after the 2-hour spa session was also nice.

I visited the hot spring in Bath today and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it. I paid £42.50 for just two hours and that’s a lot of money, especially considering that in Germany you pay a third of that for the whole day in an amazing sauna! Two hours is not enough to relax; you’re constantly watching the clock. The pools were only around 35°C, which is basically like a children’s swimming pool — definitely not what I expect from a hot spring. A real onsen experience is 40°C or hotter. Also, it’s not textile-free like it normally is in Japan. Everyone wears swimwear, so it doesn’t feel authentic at all. It was loud inside, people were talking constantly, and nobody sat on towels, which felt unhygienic. The “ice room” was just a warm room with melting ice, The shower walkway was a joke: one cold, three warm showers, and always crowded (because there were only 3 other showers). The only good part was the infrared room, but even there, several lights were broken. No cold bath either, which is essential in any real spa experience. And you’re forced to lock your phone, which makes no sense since you’re not even naked. In the end, it’s overpriced, overrated, and feels more like a tourist trap than a relaxing spa. Wouldn’t go again, but for a one time experience you can do it, since it is the only „real“ hot spring in UK.

I’d love to be able to give this place a better review but, despite no mention of it on the ‘Opening Times’ page online, and claiming to being open until 9:30pm on weekdays I arrived just before 7pm and was told last entry is at 6:30pm. Baffling considering there are 2-hour sessions on offer and the advertised closing time. Word to the wise, if you’re interested in a twilight spa session I’d aim to arrive at lunch or maybe just after breakfast to ensure maximum chance on entry...

Such an iconic thing to do imo! You really get this experiential “taste” of whatever it “might” have been like in a social bath in the AD in Rome or something?! It was very relaxing, very unique to anything I’ve experienced… funny thing is there’s a ton of “not very good” reviews out there about it and my boyfriend and I were SO worried, but decided to take the chance! So worth it! Please note we went on a weekday at 13:30 so maybe that had to do with offering a decent level of crowd and easy management? But can’t say What I loved - phone free space, so many various types of saunas and therapeutic pools, great showers for a finishing clean, robes and towels provided

I was gifted the Twilight Package for 2 consisting of 3hrs in the spa in total including a meal in the restaurant. This was my 1st visit to such a spa and I was astounded. Whilst it was a gift I had checked the price and the value for money was excellent. The rooftop pool is stunning but I would caution you not to neglect the pool in the basement, far and away my favourite. Very clean and well looked after throughout. When I booked I was advised the meal in the restaurant was a light meal. It didn’t disappoint but for two grown men it was definitely sufficient as a lunch style meal. I cannot recommend this venue enough. No phones allowed so I am afraid I cannot post any pictures but this really adds to the ambiance of what is an incredibly relaxing place.

This is how I spell Aaaaah: T-H-E-R-M-A-E-B-A-T-H-S-P-A If you've toured Bath's historic Roman Baths you may have developed a hankering to experience the city as the ancient Romans did. Thermae Bath Spa is as close as you can come these days but thankfully it satisfies the desire. Though the spa offers the expected facials and massages they also have a 2-hour deal that'll get you into those naturally-heated waters containing 42+ minerals. Even better, there's no sulfuric smell as can often be found in natural baths. For a cost of £41 apiece (£46 on weekends) you can pre-book a two-hour time slot here, giving you access to all of the common facilities which include: * Open Air Rooftop Pool * Minerva Bath + Whirpool + Hot Bath * Wellness Suite (Roman Steam Room, Georgian Steam Room, Infrared Room, and Ice Chamber) * Secure lockers, towels, showers, robe, and changing room . I'll admit to spending the majority (all?) of my time in the Open Air Rooftop Pool. The combination of the view, the chill wind, and the warm waters was positively enchanting. But all of the other features here are also created using the same waters which emanate from beneath the town. Thermae Bath Spa is an adults-only experience and though one reviewer here reports it being crowded, dirty, and unorganized, my experience was the polar opposite; none are words I'd use to describe any part of the place. Other stuff: * Walk-ups are allowed but only if there is room available so best to reserve in advance. * Bring a swimsuit and flipflops. * To ensure privacy, all phones are placed in secured containers at time of entry and not removed until exiting. Not seeing a single phone for a few hours proved rather wonderful. * Stop in at the cafe and they'll add 30 minutes to your stay. Pay your cafe bill as you exit the facility; no need for cash or cards inside. If I'd gone to Bath and failed to visit Thermal Bath Spa I'd have left disappointed. I left here in a blissful state, serenely pleased to have experienced the waters of Bath.

My daughter & I spent the day here & had a horrible experience. It felt very unsanitary and dirty. No one was required to shower before entering the spa rooms or pool. The pool was like an overcrowded cruise ship. There is no shade whatsoever and nothing to do, but stand around. You were given one robe and one towel. All the towels and robes hang on hooks touching each other which was really unsanitary. We could not find fresh towels and had to walk down several flights of stairs to the receptionist and asked for towels. There is also a very odd smell inside the spa. Very pungent. There is nowhere to relax or lounge around. The outdoor area has very uncomfortable metal stools and zero shade. Zero ambience. There are no comfortable chairs any place. There is a Sauna, a public shower area, a steam room that smells really weird and another steam room which is lukewarm. And there is this weird room where you lay and look at fake stars on the wall. The chairs are sweaty and oily from people sitting in them and there are, only six chairs. We also got massages. This is where we really wasted our money . The therapist told me that she was going to rub on me and then I would hardly feel anything. I told her I signed up from massage and she said that this was the massage... so far 50 minutes she rubbed oil on my body with zero pressure. At some point it was so light it tickled. It was absolutely ridiculous. The biggest waste of money I've ever spent at a spa in my entire life. I asked her to please use more pressure and she told me that she was not allowed to. It's also good to know that the entire place is coed. The changing rooms, locker rooms and entire spot area. There was a man blowing his nose in the shower right in front of me. All his snot going onto the ground. I have never experienced anything like this before. Have been to spas all over the world and had amazing experiences. I feel like I wasted a day of my European vacation and hundreds of dollars.

WILDY expensive for a crowded, dirty, unorganized place. its giving YMCA public pool. spent over £300 to get a facial with my partner which is honestly ridiculous as ive gotten better facials for a quarter of the price. still was nice but no extractions? its a £125 facial, i'd expect a little more than just applying creams. on top of it all, after our treatments we were both given different directions as to relocating one another so we were lost and seperated for several minutes. theres a no phone policy so finding each other was extremely difficult, especially since the staff was so rudely unhelpful. also the sight of everyones bare feet along with staff and maintenance mens outside shoes touching the same floor is just gross to me.

Absolute must do in Bath! Your skin will thank you for it. Over 42 minerals in the warm water, you get to float around in. We took the two hour package, which lets you visit all the levels, the big pool, the saunas, ice baths, and the cafe and the rooftop pool. We started at the big pool on the first level. Lovely, clean area, lots of space for everyone, and I loved how the water softens your skin. Then we moved to the saunas of which there were several different ones, all heated differently. We did the infra red and the charcoal. Then we moved out to the rooftop, which was amazing, on a Sunny day in Bath, you have a great view and your in a heated pool. Life isn't bad! I didn't get bored here, you just look out at the views, from all the different areas, and then when it was time to go, you go back to the changing rooms and claim your stuff and head out! They have showers and all the necessary things you need to take a shower too. Honestly though you'll want that mineral salt to stay on your skin so I don't recommend showering as you'll lose it all. They have a great in and out system, providing, flip flops and robes, and your own personal locker for your belongings. They do check in your phones though at check in which is understandable as the whole place is very wet! So no pictures! But you do have to go and check it out. Loved our time here.

This is not your typical spa and nothing like I've ever experienced before. I can see why people for millennia have bathed in the warm thermal waters from this spring as I felt like a million dollars later that day. I purchased the two hour pass for £40 which gave me access to a large warm pool with hot tub like areas and a huge rooftop pool overlooking the city. I also had access to saunas, steam rooms (two types), ice-room, and got and cold showers. The lockers and showers are open to everyone with privacy cubicles for changing. While the views are amazing and the facilities are beautiful, don't come here if you're looking for your next Instagram post as cameras are not allowed (they give you a pouch which locks your phone away). This really allows you to focus on relaxing vs getting that perfect shot with your friends and it also respects everyone's privacy.

If you are looking for relaxation - this is not it. There were FAR too many people there. Wasted valuable time searching/waiting for a changing room, the open-air heated pool was rammed with people, barely any space in any of the wellness experience rooms (sauna/steam room etc). Because there are so many people, there is absolutely no chance of relaxation. I was looking forward to the celestial room, but there were only 5 or 6 'beds' and every 2 seconds the door opened with people looking to come in. In addition, 2 hours is nowhere near enough time. By the time you've got changed and wandered up and down 3 or 4 flights of stairs to each area, then take off 20 minutes to make sure you can, shower, find a changing room and get dressed before your time is up, you've probably got an hour to experience the pool, the outdoor spa and the wellness experience rooms. You get an extra 30 minutes if you buy something from the shop but the whole place just reeked of greed. I would have been happy to pay a little more to have fewer people there and have 3 hours to enjoy the whole place properly instead of clock watching.

Lovely and relaxing. There's much to do on each floor, I especially enjoyed the aroma therapy massage, at first I didn't think it would do much because of how light it was but my quality of sleep drastically improved. I was so relaxed afterwards and the rooftop bath was wonderful and warm. They have different saunas and one really helped with my breathing, it was all brilliant.

We extended our stay in London and decided to rent a car and visit Stonehenge and the town of bath to see the ancients baths. Doing a little research, I was pleasantly surprised to find a spa where you could still soak in the thermal waters! My hubby and I scheduled a 2 hour visit at Thermae and it was absolutely delightful!! The facilities are super clean, they put everyone's phones in a locking pouch upon arrival, the various pools, saunas, steam rooms, etc. we're large and inviting, and the celestial room was super cool!! Next time we're in England, I think we'll book a hotel room in Bath for several days and go here every day. Everyone should experience this!!! I wish I could post a pic...but

First time at a spa in Europe and I do have to say that this was a pretty interesting experience. In Asia, the spas are typically all nude and there's a wide variety of healing pools which was what I was expecting at Thermae but that was not the case at all. Thermae essentially has 2 large pools (upstairs and downstairs) and then a bunch of different steam rooms in the intermediary floors as well as a massage area if you so choose. You get 2 hours to explore the whole place including showering off and changing, which at first doesn't seem like a lot but is most definitely is as your skin may not like you if you do any more than that. Here are some of my unexpected experiences: - These were the hottest steam rooms I have ever been to, I literally couldn't see my hands that were right in front of me. Contacts were a bit useless right there and then. - The large pools had so many people and I was surprised that there were no seats in the pool. A lot of people were hanging out in the middle which was a bit awkward at first but I guess you get used to it. - Also I thought it was interesting how you directly walk into the lockers and changing rooms. I thought it was a weird design at first but I quite liked it at the end as it made everything very convenient. By the way, getting the tickets might be the most difficult part of this whole experience. I tried to call them and email them beforehand for the tickets but they didn't respond to any of my inquiries. We resorted to going there earlier in the morning and was able to get a pretty early time-slot although you are not really able to choose when you get to go. For instance, going at 9:30am to get a time slot may result in a noon appointment which was what happened to us. Overall, very interesting experience at Thermae. Would I do it again? I'm not quite sure because it really isn't the most Covid safe thing you can do right now, I don't think they even check if you're vaccinated or not. But it was a good experience that I will remember for a long time.

Bathe as the Romans did! A great experience. Lots of different levels to enjoy. They say you have 2 hours but it is suggested. The cafe is great too. The sandwiches were tasty with some cider. In terms of the actual spa experiences, there was an upper deck pool, a lower Athena (Minerva) pool, as well as wet and dry saunas. Overall, the experience was great. £22 or 26 for a pair of swim trunks.

I went here a couple of weeks ago with my husband. We made an appointment in advance, which I believe is required during COVID. We also scheduled massages. The massages were great. I would give them 5 stars alone! Both of us like different styles of massages and our therapists listened to what we each wanted. The treatment area is nice and feels luxurious. The facilities in the rest of the spa that everyone has access to isn't nearly as nice as the treatment area. It felt like any more people would have been really crowded. I can't imagine what it's like when they don't have their numbers restricted during covid and I wouldn't want to know! The pools themselves are very nice. The water is warm and comfortable. But the locker rooms and showering areas are small and cramped. Plus you only get one towel and one robe to wear the whole day. So if you want a dry or clean towel for after your shower then you're out of luck.

One of the main attractions in Bath! Located right next to the ancient Roman baths complex, Thermae allows anyone to sign up for a 2 hour slot in the baths, pools and steam rooms. We waited in line before opening to reserve a spot for later in the day. There are no reservations for the standard 2 hour access to the spa. I think massages and treatments are pre booked. During check in, the staff gave us a wristband that serves as the key to the lockers and tab for the cafe, towel, flip flops and a robe. Then we headed to the locker rooms to change. I loved the steamy rooftop pool which overlooked the surrounding streets. One of the middle floors has several different steam rooms, infrared rooms, ice room, and hot and cold showers. It was so fun to be able to try each of the rooms during the two hour period. The bottom floor has another, large pool with spaces to buy spa treatments. I came out feeling relaxed a rejuvenated after several tiring days of travel. I wish I had something like this back home. No pictures, cameras, phones allowed throughout the spa.

Super disappointing! This was nothing more than a Las Vegas pool without alcohol. People wrestling in the water and jumping in. The staff did absolutely nothing to stop them. Both pools were the same. Overcrowded, loud and uncomfortable. It was not at all relaxing and not worth the entrance fee.

i have been to the bath spa a number of times over the last 10-15 years but the last two times were disappointing. you can't take your phones in so I can't provide pictures but the ice room now just seems to be a giant problem ice container which everyone is supposed to just jam their dirty hands in and grab ice from. there is no scented cold mist or whatever the verbage states outside the room. the room which is supposed to look out onto gardens now have mostly tatty light boxes were images once were and have now been scraped off. shower buttons were literally hanging off the walls by their electrical wires. no longer do you get slippers (oh the economy!), many of the jets weren't working. I took my friend for her birthday but I think this will be my last visit. Maybe spend time fixing the broken bits rather than buying expensive pouches to lock your phone away.

My wife and I flew into London in the morning and then drove to Bath. We were exhausted and tired from the long flight and drove. This was a great relaxation and stress relief. Staff was friendly and explained how it worked. The roof top pool was nice but the selling point was the lower pool and different saunas. A must use for any vacation in the area. Maybe even two or three times.

Is the Thermae Bath Spa an absolute *must* when visiting Bath? I'm not sure. I don't think this will make or break your trip, but if you find yourself with a couple free hours then you should for sure come over and play around for a bit. It's unlike anything I'd ever done before. Admittedly: you should probably have a reservation. They can only let in x-amount of people at a time. I came midday, midweek and the only reason I got in unannounced was because I was a party of one. Everyone else around me was being turned away or asked to come back later. I did the Thermae Welcome at The New Royal Bath for £36 - a two hour "spa session", use of towel, robe, and slippers. You head into the changing rooms, pick a locker to tuck your stuff away at, and then do whatever you want for those two hours. PRO TIP: leave your towel in your locker, I carried mine with me and it was SOAKED by the end. I started at the Minerva Bath; it's a large indoor bath (pool) with jets, a whirlpool, and a little lazy river that's fun to be whisked away in. I spent the bulk of my time bopping around the Wellness Suite located on the second floor. There's the Celestial Relaxation Room (it's five tiled lounge chairs in a warm room with a galaxy like atmosphere and screen playing different music - when it's full, it's full, and people are mostly napping in here so it's always full), the Ice Chamber (it's a room with an ice trough where you can scoop handfuls to rub all over your body), the Infrared Room (stadium style seating; plop in front of a heater panel and let the penetrating waves of light beam into your muscles... not gonna lie, I hung out in here a lot more than I expected I was going to), Georgian Steam Room and the Roman Steam Room (these get SO steamy [and stifling hot] that you won't actually be able to see anything, and that makes it all the funnier especially sitting amongst strangers... I liked the Roman one more because it was bench seating [and smelled nicer], where the Georgian one had individual seats), and of course the Experience Showers (rain shower heads, colored lighting, and ambient sounds). I ended my time at the open-air rooftop pool. This was one of the busiest areas, and I can see why - the naturally warm, mineral-rich waters outside amongst all that bath stone is pretty hypnotizing. The views aren't as stunning as I thought they'd be (like they are atop the Abbey, for example), but there's still something special about swimming in the middle of such a magical city.

The line was worth the wait, but I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking in advance! Head to the rooftop pool first and work your way down the floors. You cannot be disappointed. There is something for everyone.

If you already have a swimming pool back at home it's not worth it! massage treatment is not included and you cannot take pictures on the roof top wish I knew before buying this and wasting my time. Over all this is a good treatment it's just there is an extra costs for the massage :( which is what I was looking forward too. And the guy upstairs kept harassing me to not have my phone out even though I just had it in my pocket. Rude AF! And he was just following me and looking at me it was annoying this was a guy who was working the roof top. I get it I would never record others but the reason he started harassing me I did wanted to sneak a pic of the view before going in the pool area so it was literally at the stairs, but if you're planning to take pics of yourself in the roof top it is NOT Allowed idk how some people manage to do it but after experiencing this I was treated unfriendly I normally have great experiences but this was not a good one and I'm sad because it was a treat for myself for my bday oh well we learn. But yeah not worth it if you're trying to get a picture of the roof top and if you already have a swimming pool back at home.

Really enjoyed it! Before I visited Bath, I googled it a bunch and one of the most intriguing photos I saw over and over was of the rooftop pool that looked out on the historic buildings. The photos don't lie, it really is that amazing and cool. I made a point of reading a bunch about Thermae Spa to find out prices, best times to go, etc... We drove into Bath and went on a Thursday late afternoon. We arrive around 4:30pm and there was no line. From what I read, there is often a line, but with the unusually warm weather, they said it wasn't very busy, so we were able to walk right in. We paid for 2.5 hours of Spa and pool time and it was worth it, but not cheap. We also rented towels but not slippers and robes. The changing area is unisex but there are secluded rooms you can change and then your wrist band gives you access to a locker that easily fits all your clothes and a bag. Don't bring luggage here as there is nowhere to store it. We changed and headed to the downstairs pool. The lower level pool was lovely. It had currents that pushed you around, noodles you could use to effortlessly float with, and a pool within a pool that had lots of bubbles at times (timed bubbles on/off).I enjoyed that pool and could have spent hours in it. It never felt over crowded. We then went to the rooftop pool. WOW. The view is fantastic, the water is warm, and it's a popular pool. Just look at the photos and you'll see why people go here. Relaxing on a sunny warm day with super modern meeting old world Bath was amazing. Both pools have _very_ easy entry in and out that mobility impaired people will even have an easy time with. Gradual large steps with big handrails. The aromatherapy chambers were cool. There is a floor with a large room with 4 distinct chambers of aromatherapy. Each one has its own scents and in the middle of the four was a huge ceiling waterfall shower (on a timer). I really like the eucalyptus chamber but didn't love any of the others. The rooms were essentially saunas, with a certain scent and color. You can spend as little or as much time as you want on each floor and most people go back and forth from floor to floor. There are stairs and elevators. I loved my experience there, so why not 5 stars? Bathrooms and showers are located on a different level than changing rooms. Weird. The cost isn't cheap and I didn't feel like the options were at all explained. I'm glad I looked online a lot before going to the counter, because the guy at the counter just asked for some money and sent us on our way. I wish we had been given all the possible options. I would recommend this place and as you'll read from others, if you book a treatment, you don't have to wait if there is a line. OR you can be really lucky and go when there isn't a line.

Very much underwhelmed by this place. The idea of natural hot springs is amazing but once met with the high school locker room setting and absolutely no relation room, you'll find yourself wishing you had skipped it. Get a day pass for the pools and definitely skip the spa services if you're looking for real pampering.

As a spa, it would get just 3-stars but as an experience (and for the price) it's worth 4-stars to me! We were able to spent 4 hours here. The open air rooftop pool was where we spent most of our time. The view is breathtaking and even with the rain, it was totally worth it. I wish the water was a little warmer. The aroma steam rooms & waterfall shower were interesting. I didn't spend that much time there but my friends did. Price: 2-hour spa session £25.00 4-hour spa session £35.00 Tip: if you took the train into Bath, be sure to mention it at the front desk or print your 2-for-1 coupon ahead of time (http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=5162). "...each participant will receive a '4-hour spa session' at Thermae Bath Spa for the price of a '2-hour spa session'." Extras: Towels £3 Slippers £2.50 Robes £4 It's recommended that you rent/use their stuff. You don't want to carry around wet towels all day and it's much more relaxing to have a robe to walk between each floor of the spa and keep your towel dry for the shower. Note: the shower is probably the worst part of the spa. There are 4 or 5 stalls, no doors, and co-ed area and not much soap/products. I don't regret not going on the Roman Spa Museum tour and spending the time and money here.

A modern day Roman bath house? Check! After taking a tour of historic Bath, we decided to walk down the street to the current day spa. I'm not going to lie, I was slightly hesitant to go here as I thought it was expensive, however my husband really wanted to see it and we decided to go as an early bday gift to him. As my husband says, "people have been using this tourist trap since 70AD, so it must be worth it". And it was! I enjoyed it so much more than I thought I would! Being the only natural hot springs in the U.K., it makes this place special. The entrance fee gives you access to the entire spa for two hours. We started at the rooftop hot springs that had amazing views of the city! Especially at night! They also have a hot springs on the lower level. My favorite area was definitely the sauna. It was super relaxing, and they have an ice/snow room for you to cool off in. There was also an oddly enjoyable space room. Yes, space as in outerspace. Completely dark room with stars lighting up the ceiling and a TV with pictures of galaxies and relaxing music. Super cool! Could it was the fact that we had been traveling for 12 days that made this experience super fun and relaxing? Maybe. But I don't care, it was worth every penny!

We booked a spa/hotel deal through Duke's and were very much looking forward to the spa part only to find ourselves so busy up until our last day in Bath. Worked out perfectly to help sore walking muscles. We found the spa very relaxing and comfortable. Nothing was too crowded or full and patrons were respectful of moving through different spaces to allow a nice flow for everyone. My only minor issues were in one steam room, the oil fragrance was so strong mixed with the steam that it immediately sent me into a coughing fit. I lasted less than a minute in that room as I simply could not breath. Second, I wish one of the thermal pools was kept at a warmer temperature. Both were warm but I heard several other patrons express the same wish for them to be just a bit hotter.i don't know if that's possible but it was a common point among our discussions.

We are americans vacationing in UK. We read about this award winning day spa described as a superb example of blending past,present and future ... and as the only place in Britain where you can bathe in natural thermal waters, just as the Romans did 2,000 years ago. For curiousity sake our whole family dared try it. We werent disappointed. We are giving it a 5star rating. The thermal water is very soothing/relaxing. Theres no chemical smell of sulfur or chlorine at all . So natural or you can call it organic. Also we enjoyed the Wellness Suite , complete with ice chamber and infrared sauna. It is very clean and the staff are very nice. You can buy your swimsuits there or bring your own. They will provide white robe and towel, and slippers. The slippers are yours to keep. We went around 10:00am on a friday and it was not crowded ...

Waste of time. Spent $100+ on two days passes and could get in because of a 90 minute line. Tourist trap to avoid! No refunds... wonderful.

My husband and I were in Bath for our honeymoon and decided to try the twilight package at Thermae. First, they market it as mineral waters with healing properties. The water was typical chlorinated pool water. If you can get over that, the rest is amazing. The rooftop pool gave you gorgeous views of Bath. The food at the cafe was amazing, a dish and beverage were included with the package. When you check in at reception they give you a wrist band with your dining time so you don't have to worry about waiting for a table. When you arrive to the cafe they give a dry bath robe so you're not dining wet. After dinner we tried the aromatherapy rooms. My only complaint here is the room that is supposed to be arctic cold is just a tub of ice chips in a room with blue uplighting. The pool on the lowest floor has a lazy river current that didn't seem to work too well, so we did spend most of our time on the rooftop watching the sun set.

If you perceive this location as a relaxing spa, you're going to have a terrible time. If you think of Thermae Bath Spa as a typical European tourist attraction, then you won't be as disappointed. If you make a reservation for one of their treatments, you can actually skip the long queue which wraps around the whole building (boasting a 90 minute wait). Unfortunately, the treatments book up quite quickly, so I highly recommend booking them in advance. The facilities are quite limited in their offerings: Two pools (one on the rooftop), two steam rooms, one random light room and a 'sauna.' I put the sauna in quotes as it wasn't much of one, but more a room with heat lamps installed on the walls. The rooftop pool is obviously the main attraction, with views that go for miles (quite picturesque). However, the pool is quite packed, and you can't really move around without bumping into someone. It's quite gross if you think about it, all these people jam-packed into a super warm pool. Overall, given how small Bath is, I think Thermae is worth popping in during your stay. However, level-set your expectations and wear comfy shoes for standing in that queue!

Absolutely delightful experience. Really helpful guides to each room available everywhere. Me and my partner went to the Roman Baths first for an extra hour on our visit which I highly recommend for nice long soaks. Even in rainy weather the rooftop is absolutely divine as you can get a great view of the city. I'll definitely be returning for another absolutely necessary day of relaxation on my vacation.

After a few hours of walking around The Roman Baths Museum and the city square there is nothing better than visiting Thermae Bath Spa. The roof pool was what caught our eye so we got the package that gets you access to the roof pool, a indoor poor and then a steam room. First off you can "rent" towels, robes and I believe slippers. We just got towels and that worked fine. You can also swap them out for dry towels you just have to ask one of the attendants. There is a coed locker room that has stalls to change into. There are smaller lockers and larger lockers we were able to fit all of our clothes and my medium sized purse in the smaller lockers but the larger one appeared to easily fit a backpack. There is an elevator but the stairs were faster. We stopped by the steam room first. There are four enclosed steam rooms that can fit a good amount of people. They have different scents/steam types like mint and jasmine, I'm over simplifying the scenes but you get the idea. In the center of that room is a large shower to cool off, which you will need because those rooms are intense. My husband and I are not sauna people so we didn't stay more than 5 min or so. None of them were super packed so that was nice. Then we moved to the indoor pool which was our favorite. It was very laid back and there was enough of a current where you could grab one of the floating noddles, they are all over the pool/room and then just float around. There are chairs and cubbies along the walls to store your towels and robes. I don't recommend bringing any phones into the pool areas as there is a good amount of moisture in the air. The roof pool was nice but it was by far the busiest area and the pavement around the pool was super hot. Plus it was so sunny up there I had to go back and get my sunglasses.We ended up spending about 20 min there before moving back down to the indoor pool for a bit longer. All in all it was super relaxing. There is a restaurant there but we were full from lunch so we didn't check it out. A nice thing though is that your locker key is in the form of a rubber bracelet (similar to a live-strong bracelet) and it has a chip in it that allows you to go to the restaurant and charge food and you pay when you leave.

Beautiful facility, but spread out and gets overcrowded at peak times. Lockers on one floor, showers, toilets and amenities spread between five floors. One elevator was broken so one had to walk up and down the stairs constantly.

This place was ok as long as you aren't expecting a relaxing spa experience. We went as soon as they opened in the morning. The first hour was pretty lovely, as it wasn't too crowded and the people were in the same spa frame of mind. That quickly changed in the second hour...it was so noisy in every area that it wasn't relaxing (picture Vegas pool party without the alcohol). People were talking loudly in all of the wellness rooms, etc. I was ready to leave even though we had a half hour of time left. If you're wanting a true spa experience, spend the money on a hotel spa. If you're ok with loud chatter, then this place is ok.

My sweetheart of a mum booked us a trip here during our Christmas jaunt to England. It was the second time I've been to the spa (the first during mum's birthday 10 years ago), and it was just as lovely this time. Being used to spending 8hrs at Scandinave I was a bit surprised that we only got 2hrs in the baths, however we had a massage booked and had lunch, so ended up being there for almost 5hrs (lunch and treatments pausing your actual spa time). I'm not really sure how they keep track of how long you're in there, but we never felt rushed. The rooftop pool is really the main event here - you're in a luxury, modern pool looking out over the gorgeous old rooftops of Bath, and right out into the rolling countryside around. It doesn't get any better than that! The jets must be on a timer as they turned off and on fairly frequently. The water was a little chillier than I would have liked - it was a colder day - but when it started drizzling it was perfect! Nothing like getting lightly rained on when you're cosied up underwater. The different scented steam rooms are a great idea. I found some of them to be a little too hot, but the eucalyptus was absolutely my favourite. The rain shower in the middle was lovely, as were the cold showers on the outside, but I did find the space to be a little dirtier than I remembered. I understand it must be hard to keep a steam room mildew free, but it made me a bit uncomfortable to see it. The lunch we had was fantastic, really impeccable, and not too expensive either! The hot stone massage I had was fun and unique, very enjoyable. I liked the relaxation room afterwards, and the tea that was provided. A great experience overall - I'd definitely come back!

You can't help but feel like Daddy Warbucks when luxuriating in the ROOFTOP Hot Tub at Thermae Bath Spa! Besides the rich feeling of soaking in the naturally fed water, you also get a sweeping view of the grand city of Bath. After the disappointment at the Roman Baths, we immersed our selves in luxury to the highest degree at the Bath Spa. The price in 2008 was 22 pounds ($44 dollars) for a two-hour session. In hindsight I wished we had purchased the four hour session so we didn't feel so rushed. The price included access to three of the spa rooms but the highlight was certainly the hot spring fed pool on the roof of the building. We swam in the warm bubbling water and looked around at all the Gregorian architecture including the pretty Abbey neighboring us complete with flying buttresses. The steam rooms were another treat! The cylindrical chambers were filled with steam in the scent of eucalyptus or lavender. After one gets over the initial shock of walking into a solid wall of moisture and gains their bearings, your stress melts away and you can lay on the bench in utter relaxation! From Thermae's website, they describe the steam rooms having, "A central 'waterfall' shower, interspersed with fibre optic lighting, provides a variety of sensations from the lightest misting of water to an invigorating tropical shower." The Bath Spa is dripping with peaceful opulence. I can't recommend it and the city enough! The Gregorian architecture here is stunning. It was so mysterious walking around at night and seeing the old Roman and Gregorian architecture glowing against the inky sky. I really enjoyed the mystique of this darkened city and the heady feeling it gave me. If you're looking for a World Class Romantic Get Away---come here! Still don't believe me? Check out their image gallery. http://www.thermaebathspa.com/

Make sure to triple check the confirmation and then check again because apparently people on the phone can't decider the difference between this Sunday - meaning the Sunday on coming and next Sunday which would be the Sunday of the next week. We called on a Tuesday. We called ahead twice to confirm- only to show up with a confirmation for the week after. And this was not a cross in language as we called from the USA and Bathe speaks English too. So seems like the phone staff need help. It was to be a great day that was cut short by only using the facility. I think they gave us 10 percent off. Oh thanks - when you are on vacation and move your entire day around an event you don't want 10 percent. Also in question the management at the desk. Facility fine though and worth visit. Staff need a bath and a swap.

Thermae Bath Spa is a brand new spa. It has an open-air rooftop pool with bubblig seats ;-). The view of the city of Bath is amazing ! It's breathtaking! There are also four steam rooms and foot bath to massage your feet. Delicious... It's about £20 per person for 2 hours. You have to pay £2.50 more if you need a towel. It's THE thing to do if you need a day break! Enjoy...

This spa has cleverly capitalised on the fact that Bath has many visitors who come to Bath for the reason that Bath is called Bath. Apparently Bath is the only location in Britain to have natural thermal springs which is the very reason for the city's existence and at the core of its development throughout the centuries. Thermae Bath Spa is a beautiful modern spa complex, very attractively designed to fit in with the lovely architecture that Bath is famous for. There are several hot pools, including a rooftop pool with breathtaking views over the city (day and night). You can also indulge in a good range of treatments - body wraps, massage, floatation, facials, hot stone therapies. These are certainly not cheap but you get the feeling you'd get a very professional service. Generally a spa session in the New Royal Bath (which includes access to all additional pools and cafes, but not the Cross Bath) costs £22 for 2 hours. We only had an hour and half so we opted for the Cross Bath spa session for £13 each. The Cross Bath is a small private open-air pool seperate to the main building, with its own source of hot mineral waters. As most people end up going for the main baths, we were the only people in the Cross Bath, and the privacy of having our own spa was very exciting, and we were extra chuffed because we'd paid loads less than everyone in the New Royal Bath, and we didn't have to share! A great treat and a lovely way to get the real Roman feeling of bathing in Bath. Might be a really nice place to have a sort of hen party with girlfriends.

This ain't 2000 years old before you ask, apparently the plumbing has been adjusted in the last few months! Oh boy does it show as you cast an indulgent eye over the picturesque Bath vistas evaporating off the steaming rooftop terrace pool. Cosying up behind the 'pump' and austerity of Bath's prized Roman Baths, this complimentary thermal spa apparently combines 'past, present and future for a special spa experience'. Now whilst you won't find any frazzled Roman remains lurking in the sauna, you may encounter the odd, rotund American pervading your path to the Minerva Bath. At this point, grappling or wrestling is entirely permissible. When in Rome Thermae Bath Spa is a day spa where you can bathe in the warm, natural mineral-rich waters and choose from a range of spa treatments designed to ease the body and soothe the mind. A steep 22 of your English pounds warrants a two hour session (which rather nonsensically DOES NOT include a towel - add an extra 3 squid for this modest privilege), you can revel like the Celts and Romans and bathe in the juices of olive oil, scraping skin from your newly anointed skinwell almost!

We went here for a couple of hours yesterday. I'm probably not the target market for a place like this but I quite liked it. My main criticism is that 2 hours is the shortest amount of time you can go in for but if you don't have any extras you can only go in the main downstairs pool, the steam rooms, and the open air roof top pool. The steam rooms were great, except Gill couldn't really stand the heat so we didn't stay there very long. The downstairs pool was good as a starting point but got boring after half an hour, and the rooftop pool was cool, nice view over the town, but again 30 mins is enough. So we paid for at least half an hour we didn't need. But thats only a minor criticism and I felt refreshed and relaxed after my swim here.

This spa was quite an experience. I highly recommend you pre-buy your tickets online otherwise you run the risk of standing in line well over an hour if your not there first thing in the morning. Once they are at capacity, which doesn't take long with all the tourists, they only let people in as people come out. The spa is very well organized with a wristband system allowing you to leave all your things in a locker until you are done with your day. No photos are allowed in the spa. You also don't need to carry money to the cafe, you simply scan your wristband and pay when you check out of the spa. I would recommend wearing your swimwear to the spa under your clothes as well, saves you having to wait for a changing room. The spa is co-ed everywhere. There is no divided sections for men and women, everything is shared. The top floor of the spa, the rooftop, is where the main thermal pool is located. Sunglasses may be needed on a sunny day. There is another floor for special treatments and a hot bath available for people who have booked special treatments as well. The cafe food was not that great and overpriced but that was expected as it is a tourist place really. If I was a local I would only come in the off season because the spa gets very crowded in all areas. Or I would rent the private bath house across the road. The very bottom level has another thermal bath was a small float river and a circular tub where the bubbles come up giving you a nice feeling. Or stand under the water spouts for a back and shoulder massage. I recommend coming with a group of friends or significant other, I went alone and got quite bored with no one to talk to. Not one person spoke to me all day.. The nicest and most beneficial part of the spa is the aroma therapy steam rooms. I could have sat in there all day. There are four chambers with a different scent in each and a shower in the center of the room for in-between chambers. Its beneficial to your health, mind and spirit. You definitely cannot come to the city of Bath and not try out the modern bath house so make sure you give it a go!

Let's get something clear first - if you are looking for a genuine relaxing spa treatment, this tourist attraction is not for you. However, if you are looking for something to do in Bath, and you are ok bumping head to head and butt to butt half naked, then this place is for you. Secondly, since 2015, the package here has changed. Bathrobe, towel, and slippers are now free of charge if you book the spa, which means the cost for the spa has gone up - at minimum it's a two hour booking for 35 GBP a person. If you book their massage treatments, then you get the spa for free prior for two hours. You walk in after you pay, and they give you a bracelet that you have wear on you all the time. You use the bracelete to check in and go into the lockers. The bracelet will help you open and close the clockers and if you want anything extra, like food, you use the bracelet to tag what you purchased and pay when you check out. The locker room might be the worst part of the entire experience. It's huge and filled with lockers - it actually feels like you are changing in jail or a camp with people going in and out being in your way. It definitely was not relaxing. Once you are done with that portion, you shower and then have the remaining time between the two pools and the steam room. One rooftop pool and one basement pool. The rooftop one is pretty neat to go in the winter. The steam room has four giant pods, each pod with a different and way to strong aroma. There is no sauna. The whole thing felt quite unsanitary and our robes were stolen from the cubes we placed them in in the steam room. The water was great though, always at the perfect temperature My sweet boyfriend booked aromatherapy massage treatment for me here for my birthday and the 50 minute massage was actually pretty soothing, although not deep at all. We went early at 11am to the spa as my massage appointment was at 2pm and the pools were not that busy. By the time i went in my massage, my bf said the pools were elbow to elbow, and by the time we were out at around 3:30pm, the lobby was packed with people waiting in line to get in - so go early and not on a weekend. Overall it was a great experience, and you definitely feel like napping from the steaming.

Very modern facility. I agree with the other posts that is was more of a pool than a spa but even knowing that I would go again. I was chilled to the bone walking around Bath in January and the thought of bathing in warm thermal waters for a couple of hours at the end of the day was sublime....and visiting here did the trick. I was super impressed by the modern and clean facilities. The changing and locker room set up is great. Even though coed you wouldn't even notice. Loved the wristbands that controlled the lockers as opposed to having keys or numbers to remember. It was a little pricey....but I saw this more of a treat to myself on my trip.

I think this place, being the only natural mineral spa in all of England, may warrant a curiosity visit. However, as an overall relaxation destination, it tends to disappoint. (See reviews on TripAdvisor.) First disappointment was the charge of 9 pounds for towel/robe/slippers, on top of the 22-pound fee for 2-hour access to the two main pools and to the steam room area. (They throw in an additional 15 minutes for changing/showering/hair drying time.) You can always bring your own terry, if you knew this in advance. Second disappointment was the absolute crowd on a random Saturday. (The screams from silly girls getting hit by a cold shower spray and general socializing really reverberate all over the spa, regardless of whether you're in the outdoor pool, indoor pool, or the general steam area.) Third was the water temperature. Too tepid for my taste. I had to get out after 10 minutes to keep from shivering. All the pools are the same temperature, the attendant said, including the "silly" one called "Hot Bath" (which is only available to treatment patrons.) I couldn't get a massage appointment, but I'm thinking the "Hot Bath" would be more quiet than the other pools. The hot steam rooms were perfect to warm up again. One was only mildly-warm, and the over-heated people went there. I couldn't differentiate and pinpoint the specific notes that made up each aromatic steam room, even though they were supposed to be different, as posted. I was surprised -- and yet, not -- at the black mold growing between the glass panels of the steam rooms. I don't know what's up with some of these people. I'm minding my own business, eyes closed, in one tiny section of the pool, where I'm hoping to pretend to relax, when these amorous couples just bump into my splayed-out arm, essentially anchoring my arm to the edge of the pool -- and they remain there! (I had to hang on to the edge because the exchange of water in the Minerva Pool created a current.) I look around, thinking, "Hey! There's space there! And there! And there! Why here!?!?) Foot baths -- only way to soak any part of your body in hot mineral water. Small hair drying/mirror station before you exit the facilities. No sink to wash your hands before you leave, if you chose to use makeup and/or hair products before exiting. This space was designed for mass processing yet is still beautiful. I loved the views of the streets and other buildings from the rooftop pool.

I would not describe this as a "spa" but more a few warm pools with sub par treatments available. I had a "mum to be" = prenatal massage and my husband had a deep tissue massage. We both agreed that the pressure was way too light, despite asking our therapists to go deeper. It felt like lotion was just being rubbed on our bodies for 50 minutes. It was kind of like torture, as I just wanted to massage my own shoulder deeper when the therapist was putting lotion on them. I actually spent a few minutes after the massage just massaging all the spots more deeply that the therapist didn't get. Don't get a massage here if you want anything other then light pressure! The pools were loud and felt more like a "Vegas pool" atmosphere then a Relaxing spa. Shrieks and shouts are common place here, don't expect a relaxing atmosphere. My husband said the same of the steam rooms. Lastly, we did go on a Saturday afternoon, but it was so crowded there was someone an arms distance away in each pool we tried. Don't expect to have personal space! Maybe ask when their low volume times are before you go if you're interested in a more chill environment. In my opinion, a spa should be quiet, not crowded, and have a luxurious feeling to it. This "spa" was none of these things.

We came here on the easter weekend. After reading numerous reviews, I figured the best route is to book (at least 1) treatment, so you can skip the line. This worked out perfectly! When my bf and I arrived at the spa around 4 pm, there was a long line outside. We skipped the line, and went straight to the treatment desk, and got straight into the spa area. NO WAIT! YES! Totally a WIN! Frankly, if we had to stand in line for an hour, my bf would have been pissed and crankly and the spa experience would have tanked completely. The roof top pool was the best part. The air was chilly, but the water was warm. It's like the most amazing feeling. Hard to describe. The stream rooms were great - some was definitely hotter than others. Find one that fits your needs the most. Finally the massage itself was kind of crappy. Meh. But for 40 bucks, we bypassed the line completely + free robe / slippers/ towel (10 pounds otherwise) - was worth it. I like my massage kind of strong, and this one felt like people rubbing lotion on my back. Shrug, at least I felt moisturized. Tips: 1. Book in advance!!! Very full especially during bank holidays / easter.... 2. Free towels/ robe/ slippers if you book a treatment, don't bother to bring that crap.

We took advantage of the Twilight Package (nothing to do with the teen movie and novel about werewolves and vampires). The price includes 3 hours use of the facilities; rooftop heated pool, indoor heated pool, and steam rooms; robe, slippers, and towel as well as lockers and shower facilities. The package also includes a light meal in two cafe. It was pure bliss to relax in the heated pools and indulge in some aromatherapy steam rooms. There are four different chambers offering different scents. In the center of the room is a waterfall shower. Twilight package starts at 4pm, which is great. You get most of your sightseeing out of the way and spend your early evening relaxation before dinner. You can also book treatments for an additional cost.

Quite a good experience considering the price was £25 for 2 hours. There were a number of levels in which you can bounce around and enjoy some baths,saunas, pools, foot baths. I highly recommend you visit on a weekday as it seems it gets quite busy, and go with a loved one or friend as you notice everyone is in groups of two. The saunas were fantastic (there are four separate "pods" which smell of various natural oils), as were the the heated pools and view from the rooftop. There are some negative points. The dressing rooms are absolutely tiny and the locker I used was broken and would not allow me to retrieve my items. This then effected the wristband no longer allowing me out of the building. Quite bothersome. The water is also chlorinated and once I left felt like a sticky, dry, rats nest... disgusting. Also the drinking fountains, which are VERY important outside a sauna, were broken, and extremely difficult to get some water out of. The water was also disgusting. BRING A TOWEL. A good thing to do for a group of women on a Hen weekend or a lovely relaxing time with your partner.

It would be difficult for me to be more disappointed in our visit to Thermae spa. Clearly I didn't do my due diligence in my research. We spent a month in the UK and Ireland and the one thing my wife really wanted to do was go to Bath and we were excited to 'take in the waters' as they say. It was a Saturday afternoon so it was clearly very busy. The place was overrun with traffic and disgusting. We live in Los Angeles and go to day spas here quite often and this was not that. This was closer to a day club in a Las Vegas pool; all it needed was a DJ and alcohol. Relaxing and peaceful it was not and for 80 quid it was a complete waste of money for us. We left the roof spa within minutes and went to the various rooms. It was far too crowded and noisy. There were towels strewn everywhere and the place was a mess, loud and far too busy to offer any relaxation. We finally found a pool inside downstairs where we floated for a few minutes. It seemed the few adults there had all found there way to this quiet place. We were there for ten minutes or so until someone decided it was appropriate to cannonball into the pool. My wife looked at me and said "I'm good to go if you are". We were at thermae spa for less than thirty minutes total. If you are looking for a relaxing spa experience, go elsewhere.

I visited Thermae Bath Spa on a Thursday morning with two friends. We booked treatments about a week in advance (bamboo massage and thermae facial) and they were able to accommodate all of our treatments at the same time. Two of us had the same technician for both treatments (which meant we stayed in the same room the entire time) and the other one had two different technicians (which meant she had to change rooms). It was very nice to stay in the same room for both treatments. One negative to Thermae Bath Spa is that you cannot book treatments without booking the £26 two-hour roman bath package (which gives you access to the steam rooms and pools). After reading so many terrible reviews on the pools, we really only wanted to book the treatments and not use the steam rooms or pools but couldn't because it's required. The setup of the spa facilities is not sophisticated enough to allow people into the treatment areas (with access to the locker room) but limited their access to the pools and steam rooms). The bamboo massage was OK. I wouldn't book it again because even though it is described as a deep tissue massage and at times, felt like a deep tissue massage, I don't feel that any justice was done to my upper back and shoulders. The technician stated that the heated bamboo rods are designed to go deeper than a person's hands but I don't believe this. The massage started off with her whacking my legs, back, and arms with the bamboo sticks as though she were playing the drums. I confirmed with my mates that their bodies were also used as a drum kit during their massages. The facial was the best facial I have ever received. The color of my face was completely different after the facial than it was before the facial. What I didn't like about the facial is the strong sales pitch the technician gave me after the facial. I'm at the spa to relax - give me your recommendation for your £55+ lotions, cleaners, etc and let me be on my way. After all, I've only got two hours left of my spa day to use the pools and steam rooms. I really could have done without the sales pitch. We lucked out with our timing in that the pools were not overcrowded but they weren't necessarily empty either. When we arrived at 9am, we were able to easily find empty lockers and all of the changing cubicles were empty (the locker room is unisex). When we departed at around 130pm, most of the lockers were occupied, there was a wait for hairdryers and showers, and an even longer wait for the changing cubicles. I would NEVER go to this spa on a weekday afternoon much less a weekend. People have to be crazy to go here on a weekend and I fully understand why there are so many negative reviews about overcrowding. It's timing, people. Don't go to the spa over Easter weekend or when the kids are off school because you are going to have a terrible time. The facilities in general were spotless. Very, very, clean. I always say people walking around scrubbing, sweeping, and cleaning every square inch of the building. The facilities are also very modern and the views of Bath from the rooftop pool are incredible. The problem with the rooftop pool is that the water is barely luke warm. The steam rooms were great. Very clean and very steamy!

A good place for experience. Like several warm swim pools. The one on the roof was nice, with a good view. And when I went there yesterday. It seemed to be the coldest day ever. -2 degree outside and 36+ in water。。。

I went here with my husband, and after reading reviews we opted for the four hour package to float around since several people said 2 hours was not enough. I totally disagree. We had a lot of fun for two hours and then were definitely ready to leave. So! My advice is to spring for two hours, float around, and then go out for coffee at the Starbucks down the road. I thought the facilities were fun. This definitely isn't the blue lagoon, but it is very enjoyable to float around in an outdoor hot bath while seeing the rooftops of Bath and the cathedral spread out along the horizon. We were actually up there while it was snowing, and it was very picturesque. Love the minerva spa as well, it was a nice and warm change from the outdoor baths.