Aura Organics Spa

There’s no gym at Aura Organics Spa, but that doesn’t mean you should leave your fitness goals at home. In fact, charge up your FitBit because there’s so much to see in the local area that there’s no excuse not to get your step count in for the day. 

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is right on the doorstep and this vast green space boasts picturesque trails, waterways, and sporting facilities. You can enjoy a power walk, go to the gym or have a swim at the London Aquatics Centre.

Stroll through the streets of Hackney Wick to admire the street art. Made up of murals, graffiti, and outdoor art installations, the area is home to numerous artists' studios and galleries, contributing to the lively atmosphere.

Browse Hackney Wick Flea Market to find some hidden gems amid the handmade crafts and vintage treasures, or take a canal-side walk. You can also extend your stroll to nearby Victoria Park, a large and picturesque green space with lakes, playgrounds, and cafes.

Food is a quintessential part of any spa experience, whether you’re in the mood for something healthy and wholesome or you fancy a treat that’s a bit more indulgent. While Aura Organics Spa doesn’t have a restaurant, you won’t go hungry (or thirsty) here. 

Some spa packages include treat platters, strawberries and chocolate, macarons, herbal tea and a glass of fizz or two. You’ll even find packages that include afternoon tea, with all the elements made by small independent local businesses. With scones, desserts and cakes, you can also choose from traditional, halal, vegan or dairy and gluten-free options.

For something more substantial, Hackney won’t disappoint. This trendy foodie paradise has streets lined with quirky independent restaurants, cafes and food stalls. Explore trendy eateries serving everything from artisanal coffee to international cuisines. Many places also offer waterside dining with scenic views.

There’s no swimming pool at Aura Organics Spa, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pack your cossie! Time in the warm and toasty hot tub is included with your pamper package, and you’ll have it all to yourselves for the time you’ve booked. So let the therapeutic jets work their magic on your muscles and relax, knowing that the herbal steam room and infrared sauna await.

No, there’s no accommodation on offer at this beautifully boutique day spa. But Hackney Wick is a bustling London neighbourhood with a number of major tourist attractions, such as Westfield Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. As such, you can take your pick from a number of hotels close by.

Yes, there are double treatment rooms where you can enjoy facials, massages, manicures and pedicures together. Perfect for friends, mums and daughters or couples, they let you reconnect as you unwind.

You’ll find Aura Organics Spa in vibrant Hackney Wick, one of London’s coolest neighbourhoods. A former industrial area, its warehouses have been transformed into trendy craft breweries and sourdough pizza places. But it’s not just urban cool. The area is surprisingly green, sandwiched between the vast open spaces of Victoria Park, Hackney Marshes and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Stroll through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and in 15 minutes you’ll be able to shop til you drop at Westfield Stratford. You could also take on the Orbit Slide – the longest and tallest tunnel slide in the entire world is also in the park. Or fill up your Instagram with pictures of the street art - the whole area is full of creative murals, but Bream Street, Fish Island and Smeed Road have some of the best. 

No. This adults-only spa welcomes guests aged 16 and over.

Yes it is. In fact, the spa is so pet-friendly it once played host to a fabulous kitty yoga session, which sounds like an absolutely purr-fect way to relax.

No, this is an urban retreat in the heart of London and as such, there’s not a golf course nearby. But if you’re here for a hen party or a birthday celebration, you’ll find plenty of intriguing ways to have fun after your spa session. How about a trip to Four Quarters East? Just a stone’s throw from the spa, it has some of the best retro arcade games ever made. It’s packed with lovingly restored vintage arcade games, including Pac-Man, Street Fighter and Sega Rally, along with beers, cocktails and pizza, too!