Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent spa facilities
Great value for money
Cons:
Comfy beds
Breakfast timings issue

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
The room was very clean and had all I needed.
Service
9.01
Staff were all helpful and kind; very friendly efficient hotel.
Location
8.55
Great location right on the Commons and about 15 minute walk from the town centre.
Room Quality
8
The room was excellent, though beds not very comfy.
Amenities
8.53
Facilities are great; wellness suite is relaxing.
Value for Money
8.49
The price is very reasonable for an overnight stay and spa experience.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Breakfast was not as good as experienced elsewhere.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall satisfied experience with no major complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:17

Property Description

Luxurious Country Mansion Setting
The Spa Hotel, a refined country mansion near Tunbridge Wells Rail Station, offers a serene retreat within 14 acres of lush gardens. Guests can indulge in the swimming pool, sauna, and a range of beauty treatments.

Wellness and Fitness Amenities
With 2 gymnasiums, a steam room, and a tennis court, The Spa provides ample opportunities for guests to stay active and rejuvenate. The facilities cater to both fitness enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation.

Elegant Dining and Event Spaces
Indulge in modern British cuisine at The Orangery restaurant or explore the all-day menu. The hotel also boasts versatile banqueting and conference facilities, perfect for hosting events of various sizes.

Experience luxury and tranquility at The Spa Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable retreat.

Important information:

This property recommends that all spa treatments are booked in advance of arrival to avoid disappointment. Please contact the spa direct using the contact details on your booking form.

All rooms now have air conditioning.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 14 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2874 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
B
brianmI990JG Family London, England
6
Nearly but certainly not quite 4-star
Pros:

My brother kindly gave my wife a Voucher for 2 to their "Chapel Down Afternoon Tea" to celebrate her recent 80th birthday. They offered to join us to make a nice family outing. The good news is that the food offering was largely first class. Hot arancini balls to start, followed by warm scones and generous servings of clotted cream and strawberry jam, then superbly fresh finger sandwiches with interesting fillings and finally a selection of four cakes each. Tea could be chosen from a detailed menu but Earl Grey was fine for me.
The disappointing aspect was the room. Orange and brown upholstered chairs, fake wood tables, no sign of crisp white table cloths or napkins, tables covered in previous guests cutlery and plates. More school canteen than 4-star hotel (previous owners The Goring Family would be horrified). My own grouse was that all the Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the hotel were all reserved and unusable but without a single vehicle occupying these valuable spaces. If this is the hotel policy, then it should be advised to prospective guests on booking so that we too can have the chance to make a reservation - as it happens my brother and I both have Blue Badges and as he is particularly immobile, a park space near the hotel would have been very welcome.
The other concern related to the hotel admin. They phoned me three times in the previous 48 hours to confirm my booking and then staff had difficulty producing our bill on departure.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
S
Scarlett couple gb
10
5 star!
Pros:

Great spa, beautiful room on top floor, delicious breakfast and wonderful service from the staff!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
S
Steve couple gb
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
G
Graham solo_traveller gb
7
Good value option for area
Pros:

Breakfast service was very good

Cons:

Bar food in the evening

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
L
Lydia solo_traveller gb
8
Very nice spa hotel
Pros:

Beautiful grounds at the back. The room was comfortable and well equipped with a very clean bathroom. The spa was nice with a good sized pool, big steam room, mixed sauna plus a women's only sauna in the changing room. The walk across the common to town was convenient. Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was generous. I'd definitely stay again.

Cons:

The Sunday Full English buffet wasn't great - should have ordered from the menu instead as this was good the previous day (and was available, though with a 15 - 20 minute wait). Spa changing room was a bit small and dated - became crowded and not easy to get changed afterwards. It's a shame the new spa with extra facilities isn't included with regular bookings.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
J
Jez solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good standard room for the price, very clean. Family run hotel beats the big chains.

Cons:

Small basic TV

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
D
Dr.Peter solo_traveller de
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
J
Jill extended_group gb
10
Well worth a visit - fab hotel and staff throughout.
Pros:

Lovely clean generous sized rooms. Very comfortable bed and spacious room.
Reception staff and housekeeping staff very helpful.
Breakfast was lovely - buffet for pastries, cold meats, yogurt and cereal. Plus a menu with lots of choices. Staff very courteous and helpful.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
A
Anne extended_group gb
8
Fine place to stay in Tunbridge Wells
Pros:

There were plenty of facilities and staff were helpful. We only stayed overnight for a wedding so didn’t use the facilities.

Cons:

The bathrooms are old and a bit tired. There was a loud air conditioning unit outside our window. At check out the staff tried to charge us late check out while we were checking out early!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
D
Daisy couple gb
8
Pros:

Great stay - Nice room. Was gice4n a free upgrade which was nice.

Cons:

Shower wasnt great.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
9
Overall lovely.
Pros:

Great ambience downstairs with the background music
Staff lovely
Nice decor
Location
Option of spa facilities
Bar

Cons:

Noise - after travelling over 6 hours, we where desperate for a good night sleep only to discover an event on that was underneath (near) to our room so could hear the music continue until 12pm…obviously not late but not convenient when your over tired with plans the next day- maybe guests should be told on arrival or automatically allocated a room in a quieter area if they are not participating in the hotel event!

The window blinds have chains so high I could barely reach to close them, especially the bedroom one that has a table in the way, luckily my husband could reach.

(Only mentioning these things because it asks).

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
R
Rickards solo_traveller gb
10
Effortlessly relaxing
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
C
clarepC6064QH Couples
10
The Orangery Restaurant
Pros:

My husband and I chose to have Sunday lunch in The Orangery restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant has a light and airy outlook over the beautiful grounds, the menu was varied and the service was superb. When the food arrived, it was absolutely delicious and portions were generous given it was a fixed price menu. We were looked after by Maisie who was incredibly helpful especially as I am a vegetarian. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she is a superb representative of the hotel. Would thoroughly recommend eating here; we have done so several times previously and never been disappointed. Today's visit was made extra special due to the service so many thanks, Maisie.

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
C
Chris extended_group gb
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Amelia solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Amazing breakfast, beautiful grounds and great room.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
G
Graham solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
H
Hogg solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
W
Wayne couple gb
7
Overall lovely stay amazing massage lovely staff food was lovely
Pros:

The building and grounds are beautiful
The entrance is impressive

Cons:

The beds were quite hard as was the pillows
The mind the step signs could be more visible

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Alistair couple au
10
Cons:

Very small room for an international traveller for a two day stay

2026-06-01 via Nuitee