The Best Hotels With Hot Tubs to Book in Cornwall, England

Grab yourself a drink and slip into the outdoor hot tub at Lower Barns, on the edge of St Austell. It’s in a sunny spot at the end of the terrace, proving an ideal place for a sundowner. Two suites in this boutique bolthole – Cranny and Nook – also have private hot tubs. Spa treatments feature out-of-the-ordinary touches – think rose-petal soaks for your manicures and Japanese shiatsu massages.

Fancy wallowing in a Cornwall accommodation with a hot tub overlooking the sea? That’s what’s on offer at the chic Gannet Inn; as a guest, you’ll also get to use the C Bay Spa at sister property Carbis Bay Hotel. The private jacuzzi is on the deck outside the couples massage room. There’s much on offer in the rest of the spa, too, with an outdoor heated pool, a hydropool and dramatic views across the sub-tropical gardens and sea.

Retreat from a chilly, windswept walk around St Breock Downs – home of the largest prehistoric standing stone in Cornwall – to the warm waters of the hot tub at Hustyns. Set within the hotel gardens, the spa has facilities including a gym, a 66ft indoor pool, a sauna and steam room, plus low-lit treatment rooms. Book in for a detoxifying seaweed body wrap or a deluxe manicure. Everyone from pregnant women to teenagers (aged 13-17, accompanied by an adult) is catered for here.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Cornwall, Carbis Bay has a high-end hot-tub game to match. For the ultimate experience, book one of the on-site Beach Lodges, which have private jacuzzis in lush gardens overlooking the sea. Alternatively, head to the C Bay Spa, where there’s a hot tub you can book for private use, also with sea views. Don your fluffy robe and pad between the fire-heated relaxation lounge, outdoor barrel sauna and relaxing hydropool.

The bubble pool is just one of many features of the fabulous spa at the Cornwall. There’s also an infinity pool with views towards the pretty walled garden, a dry sauna, an aromatherapy steam room and a fitness suite. Treatments are also available – we love the sound of the De Vigne massage, which will leave you smelling like jasmine and orange blossom. Ideal after a day exploring the nearby Lost Gardens of Heligan, one of the best things to see and do in Cornwall.

Down in Falmouth, St Michaels Resort has a revamped spa boasting a bespoke hydrotherapy pool, indoor and outdoor saunas, 10 treatment rooms and the first Cornish sea salt steam room in the world. You could happily spend your whole stay inside its serene walls, but the hotel also offers outdoor classes, including beach yoga and military-style boot camps. There’s also a health club with a gym, a 56ft pool, an additional sauna and steam rooms.

High on a hill overlooking the water, this Cornwall hotel with a hot tub has a spa with a family-friendly feel. Parents can book little ones into the creche while they enjoy a pamper, or swim and chill out with the kids on the terrace. The hot tub is outdoors and has uninterrupted sea views, ideal for easing aching muscles after a day hiking on the South West Coast Path.

Visitors to St Ives can indulge in the hot tub at Tregenna Castle. It’s inside the cosy on-site spa, which also has a steam room and sauna. The two treatment rooms have a grotto-like feel, with stone walls and flickering candlelight. Therapists use Thalgo natural marine products, with everything from tailored facials to algae back treatments and hot-stone massages on offer.

Step inside the spa at Bedruthan and you won’t want to leave. It has stellar views over Mawgan Porth beach and a luxurious hydropool from which you can enjoy it. Let the jets knead away your tensions, then head into the eucalyptus steam room or cedar-wood sauna. Outside, the Sensory Spa Garden takes inspiration from the elements, with hot tubs, salt scrubs and a firepit where you can relax with your feet soaking in a steamy foot bath. Bliss.