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Top rated 9.1
The Grand, York ★★★★★
York
9.1Perfect7,520 reviews
An elegant 5-star hotel beside the station with a superb location, spacious rooms and attentive service.
From£168per night
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Spa Hotels in York
We reviewed 8 spa hotels in York across every price band and picked the 8 best for this page.
8 hotels
4 rated 8.5+
typical £149
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Top rated 9.1
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Spa retreat
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa ★★★★
York
8.1Great3,605 reviews
A countryside spa hotel near York with an indoor pool, sauna, and garden views — plus free Wi-Fi and parking.
From£140per night
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River location
Novotel York Centre ★★★★
York
8.3Great6,018 reviews
A 4-star stay by the river, with a pool, parking, and a 5-minute walk to the bus station.
From£110per night
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Racecourse View
Delta Hotels By Marriott York ★★★★
York
8.1Great5,518 reviews
A 4-star stay by York Racecourse with spacious, refurbished rooms and a popular spa.
From£100per night
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Country house spa
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa ★★★★
York
9.1Perfect863 reviews
A 4-star country house with a spa, pool, and acclaimed dining, just outside York's historic centre.
From£524per night
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Boutique Stay
No 1 By Guesthouse, York ★★★★
York
8.9Great1,580 reviews
A 38-room boutique guesthouse with a cellar bar, free parking, and a short walk to York Minster.
From£232per night
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Spa & Parking
Hedley House Hotel Wellness And Spa ★★★
York
8.7Great1,455 reviews
A York hotel that pairs a full spa with on-site parking and a breakfast guests repeatedly praise.
From£149per night
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City Centre Apartments
York Aparthotel ★★★★
York Aparthotel
8.8Great1,210 reviews
Central York apartments with kitchens and on-site parking, a 9-minute walk to the Jorvik Viking Centre.
From£149per night
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Pool & parking
Best Western Kilima Hotel ★★★
York
8.1Great1,412 reviews
A dependable York stay with a rare indoor pool and free parking, a 20-minute stroll from the minster and shambles.
From£54per night
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Spa hotels in York city centre
If you want to be in the middle of the action, city centre spa hotels put you within walking distance of York Minster and the Shambles. The Grand, York, is the most centrally located, right beside the station and the highest rated at 9.1. No 1 By Guesthouse, York, is a 4-star boutique option with a short walk to the Minster, while York Aparthotel offers self-catering apartments just 9 minutes' walk from the Jorvik Viking Centre. These properties tend to cost more — from £168 up to £232 — but you pay for the convenience.
Spa hotels near York Racecourse
The most direct search for spa hotels in York returns a mix that shows the city's range. The highest rated is The Grand, York, at 9.1, followed by Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, also at 9.1. For a balance of quality and value, Novotel York Centre offers a river location with a pool from £110, while Hedley House Hotel Wellness And Spa provides a full spa with parking from £149. If you want to be near the racecourse, Delta Hotels By Marriott York sits right by it, with rooms from £100.
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Frequently asked
Which spa hotel in York has the best rating?
The Grand, York, and Middlethorpe Hall & Spa are tied for the highest rating at 9.1, based on guest reviews. The Grand is central, while Middlethorpe is a countryside retreat just outside the city.
Are there any cheap spa hotels in York?
Yes, the cheapest option is Best Western Kilima Hotel at £54 per night, which includes a pool and free parking, about a 20-minute walk from the Minster. Hedley House Hotel Wellness And Spa offers a full spa from £149.
Which spa hotel in York is closest to the city centre?
The Grand, York, is right beside the station, making it one of the most central. No 1 By Guesthouse is also a short walk from York Minster, and York Aparthotel is 9 minutes from the Jorvik Viking Centre.
Is parking available at spa hotels in York?
Several offer free or on-site parking. Best Western Kilima, Hedley House, No 1 By Guesthouse, and The Parsonage Hotel & Spa all provide parking, which is valuable in a city where space is tight.
Spa Hotels in York
York's spa hotels span two very different worlds. In the city centre, you get the convenience of walkable access to the Minster and the Shambles, with properties like The Grand, York, sitting beside the station. Just outside the historic core, country-house escapes like Middlethorpe Hall & Spa and The Parsonage Hotel & Spa offer garden views and a quieter pace, while still being close enough for day trips into town.
The price range here is wide — from £54 at Best Western Kilima Hotel to £524 at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa — and it buys very different experiences. At the budget end, you're paying for a comfortable base with pool access. At the top end, you're paying for a full country-house spa experience with acclaimed dining. Most spa hotels in York fall in the 4-star bracket, and the average rating across the set sits at 8.5.
The bottom line
For travellers who want the spa experience without sacrificing city-centre convenience, The Grand, York, or No 1 By Guesthouse deliver top ratings and walkable access. If you prefer a countryside retreat, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers the most indulgent stay. Budget-conscious visitors should consider Best Western Kilima for its pool and low price. If you need something different — like more parking options, family-friendly facilities, or a central location without a spa — check out the dedicated pages for Hotels with parking in York, Family Friendly hotels in York, or Central hotels in York.