Need some zen in your life? These Harrogate massages will hit the spot.
The perfect massage is deeply personal. Luckily, Harrogate’s spas and salons are ready to help you chill out, your way. From stress-busting full body treatments to bone-cracking Thai massages, all those pesky niggles will be pampered into the past. Want an excuse to treat yourself? Look no further.
The Treatment Rooms
No two massages are the same at The Treatment Rooms, where tailored sessions rule the roost. Simply pick a slot from 25 up to 90-minutes long, then let their attentive therapists know what you need. You’re in control.
Reflexology with guided meditation? Knot-easing deep tissue? Head massage in heavenly silence? Talented staff are happy to guide you through the options, or simply follow your lead. No cookie cutter services here.
Needless to say, you’re taken care of every step of the way. From the glam flower-festooned entrance to the spotless treatment rooms, this is indulgence on an entirely bespoke scale.
Address: 18A Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5HB.
Price: From £35 to £90.
We tried: A 55-minute head, neck and shoulder massage which hit all our favourite spots.
Book it: beauty-thetreatmentrooms.com
Heal Spa
Less of a Harrogate spa and more of an all-round wellness destination, Heal is part-spa, part-cafe and part-gift shop. But this is no identity crisis. Heal’s wide appeal is deliberate and promises one hell of a pamper.
On the first floor, boho-style treatment rooms offer everything from Indian head massages to muscle-toning body masks. Oliver, the co-owner, is a trained podiatrist. Unsurprisingly, the Foot Spa Therapy will have you walking on air.
Downstairs, rustic accents and vibrant tiled floors make Heal’s cosy cafe a home-away-from-home. No need to speed off once your massage has finished. Linger a while and toast your treatment with some of the best coffee in town.
Address: 6 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2TF.
Price: From £35 to £75.
We tried: Foot Spa Therapy, with a coffee ground scrub that left our legs smelling delicious.
Book it: healspa.co.uk
Thai Garden Massage
Ready to stretch, bend and pop your pains away? Thai Garden Massage is the real deal, offering achy residents of Harrogate the chance to experience the ancient (and powerful!) art of Thai massage.
From her peaceful garden studio, owner Paphanin begins every session with a consultation. She’s a master of her craft. Once she knows your issues, she’ll get to work teasing out tension. No wishy-washy massage strokes in sight.
Filled with joint stretching and muscle manipulation, you’ll feel brand new in no time. However, if you’d prefer to start with something more soothing, Paphanin is also trained in Swedish massage. An excuse to make a return visit, perhaps?
Address: Warren Lodge, Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2AT.
Price: From £35 to £85.
We tried: 45-minute Thai massage finished off with a bonus hydro-massage (don’t worry, you won’t get wet!).
Book it: thaigardenmassage.co.uk
HG Beauty and Body
Give your body the love it deserves at HG Beauty and Body, where owner Clare brings a technical twist to all her massages. After two decades in the biz, she gets results, whether that’s banishing stress or soothing away sore joints.
This is certainly an expert set-up. But relaxation doesn’t play second fiddle. Her handpicked menu spans therapeutic scalp massages and luxurious cacao treatments, as well as more advanced Jing Method massages.
Inside, the treatment room is simple, welcoming and professional through-and-through. Make the most of Clare’s extensive knowledge and ask for product recommendations. Why should the pampering end when the massage does?
Address: 46 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1DL.
Price: From £30 to £80.
We tried: An attentive therapeutic back massage, with great advice on our problem areas.
Book it: hgbeautytherapy.co.uk
Turkish Baths Harrogate
Escapism starts the moment you step inside Harrogate’s Grade II-listed Turkish Baths. Far more than just a massage, this unique spa invites you to wind down the Victorian way – surrounded by Italian mosaic and intricate Islamic arches.
The treatments are similarly impressive. From a gently exfoliating Himalayan salt massage to a body wrap rich with Tuscan thermal waters, this is relaxation on an international scale. There’s a reason why it has stood the test of time.
For the full shebang you’ll need to add a Turkish Baths pass onto your treatment. But once the massage is complete, you’ll be glad to extend the experience in the spa’s stunning heat chambers and plunge pool. Bye bye, toxins!
Address: Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2WH.
Price: From £42 to £108.
We tried: Himalayan salt massage – invigorating and calming in equal measure.
Book it: turkishbathsharrogate.co.uk
Yorkshire Centre for Wellbeing
Need a Harrogate massage that nurtures your emotional and physical needs? Yorkshire Centre for Wellness promises just that. Primarily a family-run yoga studio, the centre also offers holistic treatments rich with Ayurvedic techniques.
Head and full-body massages incorporate the Kansa Wand, a 5,000-year old wood-and-metal tool to help rebalance both skin and energy. Or, indulge in a Rose Quartz massage to lift your spirit – luxury Neal’s Yard products included.
For a full spiritual overhaul, combine your massage with guided meditation, reiki or crystal healing. In short, a session here goes far beyond the superficial, all run from a handsome home studio on the prestigious Duchy Road.
Address: 40 Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2ER.
Price: From £72 to £130.
We tried: Ayurvedic Head Massage with the Kansa Wand – great for skin as well as relaxation.
Book it: yorkshirewellbeing.co.uk
Rudding Park
For five-star extravagance, Rudding Park is your go-to. Located on the south-side of town, this award-winning spa and hotel is the perfect choice for special occasions. It’s pricey, yes, but you won’t find luxury like this anywhere else.
Classic deep-tissue massages are available. However, it’s the more unusual options that set this Harrogate spa apart. Slather on mineral-rich mud in fangotherapy, or smooth away stiffness using pioneering golf ball trigger therapy. Seriously.
And the treats don’t end there. Opt for a 45+ minute massage and you’ll get to chill out in the spa’s Escape Zone for half an hour afterwards, complete with heated loungers, meditation headsets and video mood walls.
Address: Rudding Lane, Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JH.
Price: From £125 to £160.
We tried: De-Stress and Energise Massage which left our skin positively glowing.
Book it: ruddingpark.co.uk/spa
Simply Siam
If you want a Thai massage in Harrogate town centre, one place tops the list. Simply Siam is a stonking spot to treat yourself. Traditional to a tee, you’ll kick back on padded floor mats surrounded by Thai fabrics and flickering lanterns.
These massages are typically deep tissue, but you’re welcome to choose a pressure to suit. Aromatherapy oils and balms can also be customised. Even Thai herbal balls can be used to ease your weary bones.
Why not get your other half involved with a couples massage in the spa’s double room? Or, keep the spare set of hands all to yourself with a Four Hands Massage, delivered by two masseuses simultaneously. Talk about lavish.
Address: 1 Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1UF.
Price: From £30 to £115.
We tried: A medium-pressure, authentic Thai massage that left us feeling light as a cloud.
Book it: simplysiam.co.uk
The Ottoman Rooms
Tucked away inside The Phoenix Lounge beauty salon, The Ottoman Rooms is an oasis of calm just minutes from Harrogate railway station. Founder, Sam, is an all-round therapist and her massages are hard to beat.
After working in luxury hotels around the world, Sam draws from top international practices. There’s bamboo cane massage to knead your knots into oblivion, plus a Bali-inspired dancing hands massage.
The highlight, however, is a two-hour full body Soul Sensation massage with eastern techniques and aromas from Pinks Boutique. Pick your preferred blend (Escape, Detox, Invigorate or Relax) then prepare for indulgence overload.
Address: 73 Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1ST.
Price: From £35 to £105.
We tried: A ‘Detox’ Soul Sensation, with soothing lemongrass and mandarin oils.
Book it: theottomanrooms.co.uk
