Acres of beautiful countryside? Check. Robes and flipflops galore? Check. The smell of essential oils everywhere you go? Check.
.. Yes, the Galgorm Hotel’s Thermal Spa Village has all the expected bits and bobs on a spa tick list.
Nestled in 450 acres of gardens just 45 minutes outside Belfast , its popularity could be down to the huge number of steam rooms, saunas and hot tubs available to the spa-lovers and newbies who come every year. Or perhaps it’s due to the incredible scenery on offer – after all who doesn’t love to chill in an alpine style steam cabin before taking a dip in an outdoor heated vitality pool, while a beautifully picturesque river runs alongside you..
. Currently the best UK Spa according to the AA Hotel Spa Awards due to its ‘exceptional and exemplary spa standards and outstanding wellness experiences’, as well as being Conde Nast’s Best Destination Spa 2024, there’s no doubt that the Galgorm has a luxury 5-star reputation. But does it live up to it? Well.
.. yes.
And a teeny tiny bit no. Let’s get to the yes-factor first. Facilities aside, the jewel in Galgorm’s crown is it’s location.
With beautiful woodland and the glorious River Maine as a backdrop, there’s not much to complain about. The spa is set across three main zones – the Riverside Garden, the Walled Garden and the Alpine Garden – each having a number of steam and sauna facilities, as well as hot tubs, pools, and ‘private’ options, in keeping with their themes. For.