Lion Quays Resort

Sticking to your fitness goals while you’re on a decadent spa break can be a tough sell. But the state-of-the-art gym at Lion Quays Resort will make you want to take a break from all the splurging, pampering and treating yourself. No, really! 

The air-conditioned gym is kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment, including a fully interactive indoor cycling studio. Build some muscle in the Technogym free weights area, or take part in a fun group class in the spacious studio. But will you choose Zumba, Body Pump or a spot of Yogalates?

If you fancy a bit of vitamin D while you workout, the hotel has plenty of ways to sweat in the sunshine. Sporty types can hit the tennis courts for a friendly game, or just lace up your trainers and go for a leisurely canalside stroll towards Llangollen.

Ultra-indulgent spa breaks need ultra-indulgent eating and drinking options to match. Luckily at Lion Quays Resort you’ll find the food is every bit as fine as the thermal experiences.

If you’re here for a spa package, afternoon teas, lunches and grazing boards are served in the spa lounge where you can eat without having to get dressed. Just watch out for crumbs in your robe!

Over at the leisure club, the relaxed setting of Cafe Ash is the place to sip on a post-spa cappuccino and nibble on a fresh sandwich.

Fancy something a bit more à la carte? The hotel’s Waterside restaurant is well worth getting dressed up for. Modern and sociable, there’s a traditional menu and extensive drinks list. Dine in style indoors or enjoy head out to the terrace - nothing beats a meal served up with fabulous canalside views. 

There is, and it’s a beauty. Don’t forget to pack your swimming costume because this Grecian-style 25m pool with its bubbling poolside jacuzzi is so inviting. Atmospherically lit, this relaxing haven also has daybeds where you can curl up with a book after your swim.

Of course! Lion Quays Resort has 82 luxurious bedrooms which make extending your spa day into a spa stay a real temptation. Choose from room categories that range from Classic, Superior, Deluxe, Canalside Feature rooms and Suites.

Whichever room you choose, a good night’s sleep is guaranteed thanks to Hypnos beds complete with cashmere pocket mattresses and crisp white sheets. Each room comes with a huge TV, Era organic eco friendly toiletries and complimentary Marlish Spring Water.

For spa packages, arrival times vary, so please check your booking confirmation. If you’re here on an overnight stay, check-in to the hotel is at 3pm. On your day of departure, check-out is at 11am. 

For overnight stays, you can use the leisure facilities before you check-in on your day of arrival, and right up until 4pm on the day of departure. 

Is it in Wales, or is it in Shropshire? Lion Quays Resort gives you a great flavour of both! That’s because you’ll find it just north of Oswestry in Shropshire. This ancient market town is almost entirely surrounded by Wales, but is in actual fact in north west Shropshire.

Lion Quays itself is picturesquely situated on the Llangollen Canal, the only UNESCO World Heritage site to sit in two different countries, Wales and England. Near the Welsh border and close to Shrewsbury, Chester and Manchester it’s the ideal location for those who love to combine a pampering break with a little sightseeing.

Lion Quays Resort has a home-from-home feel and as such there’s no strict dress code. Having said that, you may feel more comfortable going smart-casual if you’re dining in its elegant Waterside restaurant.

It is. While treatments at the spa are for those aged 16 and over, children are welcome at the hotel, with family and interconnecting rooms that let you all spread out. Kids can splash in the pool on weekdays from 10.30am to 11.30am and 2pm to 6pm and between 10am to 4pm on weekends (times may vary during school holidays).

There’s plenty of family-friendly activities nearby. Little explorers will love Chirk Castle, a magnificent mediaeval fortress just four miles away. Or take animal-mad little ones to Chester Zoo. It’s 30 miles away but, with thousands of animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens, it’s well worth going out of your way for.

The hotel has bedrooms with partially modified accessible features, ground floor access and lifts to all public areas. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor and wheelchair access to reception, restaurant, and the bar. Please note that the spa is accessed by a covered walkway, a short distance from the accommodation.

Sorry. While dogs can join you on the outdoor terrace dining areas they can’t stay overnight in the hotel (with the exception of service dogs). 

No, but if you like to pamper and putt, you’re in the right place. Henlle Golf Club is just a minute’s drive from the Lion Quays Resort. And, if you fancy a walk through the countryside, it's a short ten-minute walk from the hotel’s front door. Set in over 130 acres of Georgian Parkland, natural lakes and pools make for some tricky tee shots.