National Spa Week: the best spas and wellness centres to visit in Bristol on Tripadvisor - how to book

National Spa Week is just around the corner as people from all over the UK rush to support their local spas and wellness centres. Luckily for the people of Bristol, the city is a hub for all the best places to relax and unwind.

After what has been a stressful year due to a crippling cost of living crisis, as fuel prices have reached record highs, grocery shopping is as expensive as ever and energy bills are skyrocketing. Bristolians need the time to take a step back and prioritise self care more than ever.

You could be on the hunt for a nice and calming steam bath or a massage to relieve you of all your tension and anxiety. Maybe you just need a simple facial or waxing, all of these services will be offered by your local spa in Bristol.

Due to the luxury that surrounds an experience at a spa or a wellness centre, it is vitally important to customers that you visit somewhere that is reliable and that offers the best and most relaxing services. Finding the one in Bristol is no mean feat.

BristolWorld has taken a look at Tripadvisor to offer its readers good advice and point them in the right direction towards some of Bristol’s best and highest-rated spas and wellness centres. Here is everything you need to know.

Top 5 spas in Bristol according to Tripadvisor reviews

Ton Poh Thai Spa and Wellness

• Where: First Floor 757/759 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol (BS16 3UP)
• Opening times: 10am to 8pm (Mon-Sat), 11am to 6pm (Sun)

What customers are saying: “Well worth the trip - wonderful staff, very nice and clean environment, professional and respectful. Even brought us hot tea after our treatments”.

“First time here. My husband and I had a lovely massage. Staff were very professional and friendly. Will be back very soon”.

“Just what I needed - Booked last minute foot and aromatherapy Thai massages and they were amazing, just what I needed. Lovely staff too. I can see why their rating is what it is, I would definitely recommend!”.

To book a time and treatment at Bristol’s Ton Poh Thai Spa and Wellness, visit the official website. For more information, visit the spa’s Tripadvisor page.

Lido Spa

• Where: Oakfield Place, Clifton, Bristol (BS8 2BJ)
• Opening times: 8:30am to 9pm (Mon-Sat), 9am to 6pm (Sun)

What customers are saying: “It was like stepping back in time when you walk through the doors. The facilities are very good with a pool, steam room. sauna and a spa pool. The breakfast was superb with fresh juices and I had the fresh smoked kippers. A must visit when in Clifton.”

“The massage and facial were amazing with the perfect balance of silence and checking the pressure was good. The meal too was excellent. We had a swim, massage and meal package.”

“The facilities are excellent, whether you want to swim (at any pace), use the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, or any combination of those! It wasn’t too busy when we went on a Saturday morning. I will go again.”

To book a time and treatment at Bristol’s Lido Spa, visit the official website. For more information, visit the spa’s Tripadvisor page.

Holistic Therapy Clinic

• Where: 629 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol (BS16 3BA)
• Opening times: 8am to 4:30pm (Mon-Sun)

What customers are saying: “Amazing experience. A great, relaxing massage. Just what I needed. I will certainly be returning again!”

“Fantastic massage. The venue was really nice and clean and the room was relaxing. Overall a superb experience and one I would highly recommend”

“Thank you for sorting out my very tense shoulders and neck. Felt so much better. Very professional and friendly service.”

To book a time and treatment at Bristol’s Holistic Therapy Clinic, visit the official website. For more information, visit the spa’s Tripadvisor page.

Bristol HarSpa

• Where: 55 Corn Street, Bristol (BS1 1HT)
• Opening times: 6:30am to 10pm (Mon-Fri), 7am to 9pm (Sat), 8am to 9pm (Sun)

What customers are saying: “Had a very relaxing spa day. Sophie was a complete pro...very solid deep tissue massage, great listener, truly works you into a relaxed zone.”

“Such a relaxed afternoon having a gorgeous facial with Sophie and just chilling out in the spa. Very relaxing space - I’ll be back soon.”

“Stayed at this hotel and used the complimentary Spa during the stay…staff were very professional and helpful, paid for a massage this was one of the best I have had.”

To book a time and treatment at Bristol’s HarSpa, visit the official website. For more information, visit the spa’s Tripadvisor page.

Bristol Float Center

• Where: 42-43 College Green, Bristol (BS1 5SH)

What customers are saying: “I’ve been here twice now and find the whole experience gorgeous and quite profound actually. I definitely would love to go more.”

“I have floated 4 or 5 times here now and adore it. Wasn’t sure after the first float, it took me a while to get into. Really welcoming team.”

“This is an amazing experience for those seeking some deep relaxing time out in this crazy world! The feeling is unique and I would do it again! It’s very clean, easy access and earplugs are available as well as a cushion! I can’t wait to go again.”

To book a time and treatment at Bristol’s Bristol Float Center, visit the official website. For more information, visit the spa’s Tripadvisor page.