The Granite Spa

Fitness fanatic? While there’s no gym at The Granite Spa, it does have an infrared sauna which (according to its fans) is meant to rev up your metabolism and burn a fair few calories! 

If you prefer the real deal, Aberdeen is full of fitness facilities, and many of them let you buy a day pass to use them. For day passes to Aberdeen gyms, you should expect to pay between £9 for basic options, up £16 for something top-of-the range.

For example, just a mile and a half from The Granite Spa’s front door you’ll find Get Active at Jesmond. A day pass here costs £7.20, but it has an impressive 60- station gym, two fitness studios for classes and a dedicated immersive spin studio.

If walking’s more your style, 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. The Granite Spa is close to the River of Don, where you can take the Donside Heritage Trail to explore the river’s nature and rich history as you work up a sweat.

While The Granite Spa doesn’t have its own restaurant, this boutique bolthole does offer hot and cold refreshments to ensure you’re well-hydrated as you soak in the spa. In the mood for something a little more blonde and bubbly? You can bring your own bottle of fizz along to the spa sanctuary if you ask in advance - and a corkage fee applies.

When it comes to food, Aberdeen won’t disappoint. This windswept coastal Scottish city is home to a wide spectrum of global and local cuisines, as well as some of the best seafood in the country - you won’t have to go too far to dine on freshly-caught langoustines, lobsters and scallops.

Street food fan? Head to the food trucks parked up at Aberdeen Beach. Or pay a visit to buzzing Shiprow Village. Set on one of the oldest streets in Aberdeen, this former trade hotspot now houses fish markets, grocers and vintners, along with restaurants, bars and pop-ups.

There’s no swimming pool at The Granite Spa, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pack your cossie! Time in the two warm and toasty hot tubs is included as part of your pamper package, and you’ll also need swimwear to soak up the heat in the infrared sauna.

No, there’s no accommodation on offer at this beautifully boutique day spa. But Aberdeen is Scotland’s third largest city with a number of tourist attractions. As such, you can take your pick from a number of hotels, from the budget to the bank-breaking, close by. 

Yes, there is a double treatment room where you can enjoy luxurious rituals side by side. Perfect for friends, mums and daughters or couples, they let you reconnect as you unwind. Follow this with a trip to the spa sanctuary that includes hot tubs, the infrared sauna and rainfall shower to complete your intimate treat.

You’ll find The Granite Spa on Grandholm Crescent, in the highly sought after Grandholm Village development, just a few miles from Aberdeen city centre and the beach. Grandholm Village has a lovely, quiet location with easy access to beautiful walks along the River Don.

Just a ten-minute drive from both the beach and the city centre, a visit to The Granite Spa puts you in pole position when it comes to a spot of Aberdeen sightseeing. Wander along Union Street to gaze at majestic granite buildings or try to catch a glimpse of urban dolphins at the harbour. Stroll, surf or paddle board alongside golden sands at Aberdeen’s beach and esplanade, or visit Footdee, a picturesque fishing quarter with quaint cottages.

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

Sorry, no dogs allowed.

No, there’s no golf club at this Aberdeen day spa. But it’s less than a ten-minute drive from the Royal Aberdeen Golf Course if you love to pamper and par. Founded in 1780, this is the eighth oldest golf club in the world, with stunning North-Sea views.