The Malvern

Hotels
8.1 (857 reviews)
Grovewood Road , Great Malvern , gb

Free

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great facilities
Amazing staff
Lovely relaxing stay
Cons:
Damp room
Dirty conditions
Poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Multiple mentions of unclean conditions, including hair on the bed and poor state of the room.
Service
9.85
Overall positive feedback on staff interactions, with notable mention of helpful staff.
Location
8.85
Location mentioned negatively with views of an Aldi and a Premier Inn, but no major complaints about convenience.
Room Quality
5.85
Room conditions were poor, including dampness and faulty amenities.
Amenities
9.35
Good amenities like the spa were mentioned, but some areas need TLC.
Value for Money
7.85
General disappointment about the price relative to the quality of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Mixed reviews; food quality noted positively, but issues with breakfast supply.
Overall Experience
7.85
A mix of good and bad experiences, ultimately disappointing for an anniversary stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:55

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Wellness Facilities
Indulge in a world of relaxation at The Malvern's AA rated 4-star hotel. Immerse yourself in our state-of-the-art spa featuring ELEMIS and Biotec treatments, along with holistic therapies to rejuvenate your body and mind.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor the exquisite flavors at our brasserie and restaurant, offering locally sourced organic food.

Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind in the serene countryside just 45 minutes from Birmingham. Reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your senses at The Malvern.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury and tranquility at The Malvern.

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply and a deposit is required

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 857 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 9.85
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 5.85
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 7.85
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Barry couple gb
5
The Malvern is a spa with rooms rather than a Hotel.
Pros:

The staff was very friendly, and attentive. .

Cons:

The Malvern was a spa with rooms rather than a hotel. Not suitable for the tourist or travel weary, . The restaurant was mediocre, overpriced, limited menu and bland food. The rooms were certainly not executive, short on storage space and surface area and lacked adequate power points. The location wax also disappointing, in a industrial estate. Our concern was the
hospitality tray situatied in a cupboard, a fire hazard!

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Staff very polite and helpful.

Cons:

Bedroom too warm overnight. Air-conditioning noisy.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
7
Pleasant couple of days but will not return to this hotel
Pros:

Evening meals, quality and service were very good; breakfasts were good but items on buffet were not replenished regularly enough

Cons:

For a supposedly executive room, the bed was average size and the room was not large with very little shelf space for clothing, felt we were ripped off and would have had a similar or better room at a budget hotel (Premier Inn) fo half the price.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
M
Melinda couple gb
10
Perfect spa. Lovely staff
Pros:

So clean and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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David Paul couple gb
7
Always use the Malvern when attending the Malvern Shows at Three Counties. Usually very good stays
Pros:

Spa facilities excellent and staff really friendly and helpful especially within restaurant at breakfast. Rooms good size and in good condition.

Cons:

Issue with shower throughout stay, could never get a hot shower even though basin tap hot! Final night the TV was stuck 'ON' and Remote would not respond. Had to go down to reception for assistance who could only help by telling me to reach over the top of the TV to find an 'ON/OFF' switch!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
5
Didn’t live up to expectations so not value for money
Pros:

Location
Comfortable bed

Cons:

Bathroom was grubby-coffee on tiles, dust on floor, damp/mould on paint work & build up of hair/dirt on door hinges-not enough attention to detail paid to cleaning as you would expect for price of room
Unable to use spa facilities as communication from staff about this was confusing -one sent us to the spa, spa staff directed us to the website which showed no availability, then no spa staff present to book with, information about opening times unclear

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Anita couple gb
8
Good but could have been better
Pros:

Close to everything, restaurant was great

Cons:

Tea and coffee in room so old fashioned
Instant Coffee was very stale

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
S
Simone solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were so kind and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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DOUGLAS couple gb
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
J
Jenny solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Spa facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller gb
9
Fabulous stay, will be returning!
Pros:

The Malvern was beautiful and felt relaxing as soon as you walked in the door, it was clean and elegant. The rooms were a good size and all the staff were super friendly and very helpful!

Cons:

There was only a couple of things I think would have made the stay better…there were no sockets by the beds to plug in devices and phones. Also, myself and friend found the beds very uncomfortable, when you suffer with back/hip problems the beds were far to hard, used to having memory foam at home that helps with this. Think older customers would find the same

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Jackie extended_group gb
9
Such a relaxing short break, in a lovely setting overlooking the Malvern Hills
Pros:

So relaxing, staff are so friendly

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
6
665allik Solo travel
10
Downtime with facial Apr 26
Pros:

Spa whole aay.
Top notch facial with the bonus of a head massage from Natalia, nice ambiance. ALL team members friendly and attentive to my every need.
Tasty salmon eggs benedict for lunch, decent coffee.
Value wise OK as had 45 min treatment, £15 for lunch and £10 off Elemis.
Pool was a little cooler than usual, as there was a fault.
Poolside inside very busy from 3pm, cool cloudier day. I'd always choose the a.m. if going for half a day.

2026-04-07 via Tripadvisor
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diane couple gb
7
Not the stay we were hoping for
Pros:

Pool is lovely. Very warm. Room was quiet. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Position of hotel on an industrial estate. This isn't clear on the description. Also if you are not there for a spa day there is no comfortable lounge bar to get a drink during the day. We had to wait for our room in the 'grand lounge' where we were the only people dressed in outdoor clothes. Everyone else was in robes and flip flops. My husband felt a bit uncomfortable. We could see people having pedicures and foot massages. Don't think it's clear in the description that this is a 'spa' hotel and not really for people to stay just for a visit to Malvern ( we were going to a show).
The availability of plug sockets in the room was dire. There was a double plug behind one bedside cabinet but the phone and lamp were plugged in there ( had to pull the phone out). The other side had one single socket which was unusable as it was for a round prong plug. Definitely room for improvement.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jade couple gb
10
I will be back!
Pros:

Always amazing hospitality

Cons:

Clean and friendly

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
K
Kerry couple gb
6
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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christopher couple gb
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
J
Julian couple gb
5
Abandoned booking but rebooked in march 2026
Pros:

Had to cancel lift not operational

Cons:

Lift not werking

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Julian couple gb
7
Would stay again because spa and pool great
Pros:

It was two years since we were here and we noted some improvements in the facilities around the pool and spa areas. It’s clear the hotel has invested in the property. The bedroom we had was refurbished and was tasteful in decor. Everything worked ! However still only small tv on the wall shame it wasn’t upgraded to a larger flat screen ….

Cons:

Since our last stay the menu got changed in the restaurant. Personally we felt the food choice somewhat strange not haute cuisine and not pub style somewhere in the middle and not quite there

Felt quality not there and was disappointed. Quite pricey too.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee