Ireland

Luxury spa hotels in Ireland for a girls’ weekend break

Nothing says ‘girls weekend away’ quite like a night or two in one of Ireland’s best luxury spa hotels, whether it’s a big birthday bash, low-key hen party or maybe even a Mother’s Day surprise.

After all, what could be better than grabbing a couple of girlfriends and enjoying a well-overdue catch-up over facials, sumptuous afternoon tea and a few (too many) glasses of bubbly?

We’ve handpicked our favourite spa hotels in Ireland that are sure to fit everyone’s tastes and budgets, and in all four provinces so you never need to travel too far, so there’s no excuse not to finally #treatyoselves.

A spa hotel with an outdoor hot tub perfect for a weekend of pampering

Say bonjour to this gorgeous French-château-style spa resort, nestled in a spectacular 550-acre country estate just 40 minutes from Dublin.

The K Spa covers 20,000 sq ft with seven luxe treatment rooms, a Hammam, outdoor hot tub, Vichy shower and Rasul chamber. Enjoy a seaweed hot stone massage or go full-on Ariel with a Mermaids Purse Body Wrap.

Afternoon tea is served in the elegant Chinese Drawing Room. The three-tiered silver stand boasts freshly baked scones topped with jam and cream, pastries and finger sandwiches, and of course tea and coffee. Yum!

The K Club

Top rated
Straffan
9.2 Excellent (546 reviews)

A spa hotel for a girly getaway that’s just a half an hour from Dublin

You girls deserve some TLC away from the city, so check out this fab golf resort and spa hotel set in 400 acres of rolling countryside, just 30 minutes from Dublin.

The cosy spa at Druids Glen Resort is softly lit and with the gentle aroma of essential oils, it’s the perfect place for you and the gals to unwind. When you’ve finished your massages, why not visit the Jacuzzi, plunge pool or steam room?

Treat yourselves to a seasonal afternoon tea in the conservatory, as the hotel teams up with local suppliers to serve the freshest produce; the autumn menu features tasty special creations like warm blackberry bread.

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort

Top rated
Cunnamore Point
9.4 Excellent (835 reviews)

A spa hotel with a sleek rooftop cocktail bar that’s ideal for a girls weekend

Fancy a slick urban retreat for your next girls spa weekend? Then look no further than the sleek and chic Marker Hotel in Dublin’s trendy Docklands district.

The cocoon-like spa is clad in charcoal Kirkstone and luxurious walnut floors, and features a huge Jacuzzi, as well a sauna, eucalyptus-scented steam room and impressive 23-metre long infinity pool.

The rooftop bar and terrace is the best place to unwind after your treatment, of course with a cocktail in hand! Sit back in the sophisticated lounge area and take in the stunning cityscape with your favourite people by your side.

Anantara The Marker Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the world

Top rated
Dublin
9.6 Excellent (2346 reviews)

A spa hotel with an outdoor rock pool for an over-due catch-up

Overlooking the spectacular Ardmore Bay, this modern, deluxe spa hotel channels some serious boutique vibes as well as boasting unrivalled sea views.

The spa’s piece de resistance is a toss-up between the two outdoor stone baths where you can breathe in the fresh sea air, the spectacular 15m indoor infinity pool or the natural outdoor rock pool.

Afternoon tea is an elegant affair, with an emphasis on local produce – think Yawl Bay Crab with lemon and scallion or organic West Cork smoked salmon with cucumber. Who could say no to that?

A spa hotel serving delicious afternoon tea for you and the gals

Right, it’s time to grab the girls and head to this contemporary spa hotel in Cork city, where you can enjoy gorgeous riverside views alongside your well-deserved R&R.

The thermal suite at The Kingsley features a hammam, Finnish sauna and spa pool, as well as aromatherapy steam baths and tropical rain showers. We recommend going all out with a champagne and caviar body wrap, because why not?

Afternoon tea is served in the K Lounge, the relaxed and stylish lobby that looks out onto the picturesque River Lee. Why not go all out and treat yourselves to some bubbly as well? (We won’t tell).

Hotel The Kingsley

Top rated
Cork
9.2 Excellent (2056 reviews)

An exclusive 5-star spa hotel for a next-level girls reunion

This spa hotel is one of Ireland’s most popular 5-star resorts thanks to its incredible setting on the shores of Loch Léin, and should definitely make your list.

You and the girls MUST check out the beautiful spa with its ice fountain, outdoor vitality pool, indoor infinity pool and crystal steam rooms – you can thank us later.

The restaurant at The Europe has a terrace for al fresco dining, where food is cooked right in front of you by award-winning chefs, and there’s also a cheese platter that is just begging to be paired with a bottle (or two) of great wine.

The Europe Hotel & Resort

Top rated
Killarney
9.6 Excellent (1160 reviews)

A spa hotel with a special gin menu you and the girls will love

Overlooking Loughrea Lake, this stylish and modern spa hotel is one of the loveliest in Ireland, and located in one of our all-time favourite Irish cities.

The spa at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is an oasis of calm, featuring five luxury treatment rooms, experience showers, an ice fountain, samarium, steam room, sauna, and even a dark and light relaxation room.

You and the gang will love the rooftop garden with its panoramic views of Loughrea Lake and the mountains beyond. With chic wooden decking, a spectacular gin menu and afternoon tea, you won’t regret visiting.

Lough Rea Hotel And Spa

Top rated
Loughrea
8.8 Excellent (1048 reviews)

A spa hotel with a vintage-inspired afternoon tea you and the girls won’t be able to resist

With views over Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay’s islands and the Nephin Mountains, this four-star spa hotel in Westport has you and the girls written all over it.

The spa facilities at Knocranny House Hotel & Spa are second-to-none, with a luxe vitality pool, mud chamber, monsoon shower, herbal sauna and selection of scented steam rooms.

Afternoon tea in La Fougére restaurant is a real treat, with a nod to the old-world glamour of the 1920s and 30s movie-industry. It’s the only way to wrap up a spa session, darling.

Knockranny House Hotel & Spa

Top rated
Westport
9.1 Excellent (2883 reviews)

A spa hotel serving tapas alongside your R&R with the girls

This contemporary spa hotel overlooks the River Shannon in the lively Athlone town centre, an ideal base for your girls weekend away.

The first-rate spa at Sheraton Athlone features three feature pools, a Rasul chamber and eight contemporary suites where you can enjoy holistic treatments like an Indian head massage or reflexology.

The Sheraton Bar is the perfect place for a spot of afternoon tea, tapas or a delicious cocktail, and guaranteed to take your girls weekend of pampering to the next level.

Sheraton Athlone Hotel

Top rated
Athlone
9.0 Excellent (2325 reviews)

A spa hotel in Ireland where you and the girls can snuggle in front of the open fire with a cocktail

This modern and funky spa hotel, Hillgrove Hotel Leisure & Spa, is a great spot for you and the girls to enjoy some down time.

Whether you fancy checking out the Rasul chamber, herbal sauna and monsoon showers or the pedi spas, outdoor hot tub and tanning room, there’s something for everyone!

Then check out the stylish afternoon tea with a modern twist in the Toulouse-Lautrec Lounge, a spacious open-plan lounge with a private bar and warm inviting fireplace.

Hotel Hillgrove Leisure & Spa

Top rated
Monaghan
8.8 Excellent (593 reviews)

A spa hotel with a 44,000 sq foot wellness centre where you and the girls can unwind

Set on a magnificent 1,300-acre country estate on the outskirts of Cavan town, Farnham Estate is one of Ireland’s most popular golf and spa hotels, and it’s easy to see why.

The 44,000 sq ft spa shares the same designer as the Waldorf Astoria in New York, so you know that the infinity pool, aroma steam bath, amethyst-salt inhalation room and Finnish sauna are second-to-none.

Underneath Farnham House is the Wine Goose Cellar Bar, an atmospheric bar that’s the perfect venue for you and the girls to enjoy some wine tasting thanks to its extensive wine list, or even a relaxed dinner.

Hotel Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort

Top rated
Cavan
9.2 Excellent (2438 reviews)

A spa hotel with a deluxe dance studio where you and the girls can throw some shapes

Set in 12 acres of grounds in the Holywood Hills overlooking Belfast Lough is the beautiful 19th-century mansion Culloden Estate and Spa.

The spa features a marble eucalyptus steam room, hot tub and even a deluxe dance studio, if you and the girls feel like working up a sweat before going for a refreshing dip in the pool.

Indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea in the cosy Crozier lounge and catch up with the girls in comfort by the open fire. You could even take it to the next level and upgrade with a glass of Prosecco or champagne!

Culloden Estate & Spa

Top rated
Holywood
8.8 Excellent (722 reviews)

A spa hotel with a 12-person hot tub perfect for having the chats

Set on 163 acres of green parkland along the North Antrim Coast, just 30 minutes from Belfast, this gorgeous country house hotel is perfect for a night away with the girls.

You’ll love the cocktail and gin bar at Galgorm Resort & Spa with its views of the River Maine, serving one of the most extensive and exclusive gin menus in the country, as well an innovative array of classic and bespoke cocktails. Stay at the weekend and enjoy the velvety vocals of the resident swing singer.

Pamper yourselves in the hotel’s incredible thermal spa village with the infinity hydrotherapy pool, snow cabin, Celtic sauna and 12-man outdoor hot tub, next to the beautifully landscaped Spa Garden with olive trees from Tuscany.

Galgorm

Top rated
Ballymena
9.5 Excellent (1047 reviews)

A spa hotel with a vitality pool overlooking the Irish sea for a girls trip with a view

Nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and overlooking the Irish Sea, the spa hotel Slieve Donard Resort is set in six acres of immaculate private grounds.

Catch up with friends by the fire as you tuck into a delicious afternoon tea, facing the sea and mountains. Special occasion? Upgrade to the sparkling afternoon tea and enjoy some prosecco along with your cakes and sandwiches.

The spa boasts a stunning 20 metre pool, as well as a vitality pool, both of which enjoy the magnificent views of the coastline. Then treat yourselves to some pampering in the amethyst steam room, rock sauna and drench showers.

Slieve Donard

Top rated
Newcastle
9.0 Excellent (2487 reviews)