Whether you're looking to escape from the ordinary with a wonderful spa day experience with family and friends or you would like to treat yourself to a relaxing treatment then see our top picks for wellness experiences in Basingstoke and Deane.

Spa day experiences

Beechdown stands on a three and a half-acre site between Basingstoke town centre and the M3 motorway. In the Beechdown Spa you’ll find ‘The Sanctuary’ with every sort of thermal experience imaginable from saunas, steam rooms, foot spas, an abundance of heated loungers....and you can cool off in the ice-cold ‘Igloo’ or a cold drench shower. For those that prefer some activities, there’s an indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, and an array of exercise classes. There are different packages to choose from but as an example, the Classic Spa Day Voucher also includes a morning welcome drink and two-course lunch.

Situated on a picturesque farm in the heart of Kingsclere is Laurabella ‘The Barn’, a national award-winning spa and wellness centre offering spa days, specialist treatments and alternative therapies. There are several packages available including individual and group spa days, teenager parties and a spa stay in partnership with local hotel and golf course Sandford Springs. Spa days include use of the hot tub, infrared sauna and relaxation room along with a choice of treatments available. At Laurabella, other treatments include facials, massage, bridal make-up, sound therapy and acupuncture to name a few.

Nestled in a leafy area outside of Basingstoke town centre is Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa. This hotel offers packages for spa breaks, spa days and individual treatments. All spa breaks come with the full use of the hotel’s leisure facilities, dinner, breakfast, choice of add-on treatments and a complimentary robe. Day packages can include a light lunch or afternoon tea. Take some time out to rejuvenate your body in the modern gym, relax your mind with a treatment or take part in one of the many exercise classes including yoga and pilates-focussed classes in the mind and body studio. Also included in this hotel are three tennis courts and two swimming pools.

Enjoy a relaxing day package at The Apollo Hotel and unwind in the ‘Horizons Spa and Beauty Salon’ which includes an intimate pool, steam room and Scandinavian-style sauna and spa pool, complete with beauty and massage treatments available.  Use of the spa, gym and swimming pool is free with all overnight stays.

The Courtyard is a family run, Clarins accredited gold independent beauty spa based in Hatch Warren, Basingstoke. The list of treatments is vast including wellness, massage, hair removal and semi-permanent make-up. There are two pamper package treatments available, packages taken in the morning include a complimentary light lunch or if taken in the afternoon include complimentary cream tea.

Beauty and wellness

If you are looking for a relaxing treatment to make some time for you, Basingstoke Wellness, in Basingstoke town centre, offers pamper packages and a variety of treatments including massage, waxing and facials. Located around the corner is English Rose (Waxworks), a salon offering vegan, cruelty free products, facials and skincare treatments and advice. Unwind in the health suite at Basingstoke Sports Centre which includes a sauna, hot tub and steam room. Located just outside the town centre at Viables Craft Centre is Natural Beauty Basingstoke, a salon offering a wide range of traditional and advanced beauty treatments from nails to facials, using world-leading brands such as Demalogica and Decleor. At Basingstoke Leisure Park is the Aquadrome, with different membership options available to access facilities including gym, swim, workout classes and the use of the sauna, steam room and hot tub. At a countryside clinic in Dummer is Steph Oliver, Steph specialises in massage, face and skincare treatments. 

Pamper at home

If a pamper at home is more your thing, then don’t forget to check out The Borough Basket for products created by local makers and creators including:

• Bee Good - a small Basingstoke company producing quality skincare and wellness products based around the power of ingredients from the world of bees.
• See scents produce handmade products, packed full of carefully selected ingredients to maximise indulgence time. Vegan friendly, cruelty free and packaged in eco-friendly materials.
• A Basket of Bees produce natural skincare handmade with honey and beeswax from beehives located in Basingstoke including soaps, shower gel, skin cream and lip balm.

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Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. Whilst the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.

January 2024