The contemporary Quay Hotel and Spa is located on the breathtaking Deganwy Marina on a mainly residential complex, with the towns of Conwy and Llandudno a short drive away.
Expansive views across the water to Conwy Castle create an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity and make for a nice 40-minute stroll after dinner while soaking up the castle views. With dramatic scenery outside and relaxing comfort inside, the hotel is modern and bright, with local artworks and photographs replacing the usual generic art, and soothing coastal colours providing a peaceful oasis.
There are 80 bedrooms in total. We stayed in an Executive room which has views of Conwy Castle across the Conwy Estuary. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, and most of the Executive rooms have a private balcony or terrace area with seating both inside and out to enjoy the breathtaking views. It was a little windy when we visited, so it was great to soak up the view from the inside while enjoying a glass of prosecco!
The newly refurbished on-site spa offers a host of indulgent treatments using OSKIA products. We made sure we booked in advance, as required, and enjoyed the OSKIA Bespoke Warm Oil Massage. This was a sixty-minute bespoke massage of pure bliss, created by your therapist in response to you and your body’s needs. Well worth the £90 price tag.
The spa also features a wellness thermal area, foot baths to soothe tired feet, an infrared sauna where the heat detoxifies and penetrates deeply into your muscles, a traditional sauna and a steam room. We booked dinner at 8pm in The Ebb and Flow Restaurant that provides fresh local ingredients and seasonal menus, ensuring fantastic fine dining with delicious options and a good wine list.
The Cove Bar features lighter bites, but nevertheless some wonderful choices. Weather permitting you can sit on the terrace, on the banks of the River Conwy and estuary. It’s a great setting for drinks with family or friends. The Quay Hotel & Spa is approximately an hour and a half from Manchester and offers some of the most magical scenery in North Wales. Conwy Town is a world heritage site with an imposing thirteenth-century castle and walls. Along with Conwy’s quaint harbour, the historic Telford suspension bridge, exquisite beaches and the mighty mountains of Snowdonia, Conwy has become one of the world’s finest tourist destinations.
There are plenty of fish and chip shops in Conwy, and on the hotel’s recommendation we were pointed in the direction of Fishermans Chip Shop and Parisella’s Ice Cream Parlour.
So, if you’re looking for an enjoyable day out when the sun is shining, head for Conwy! You won’t be disappointed. Or if you fancy staying longer, The Quay Hotel & Spa makes for a lovely relaxing break set on the idyllic Conwy Estuary.
Quay Hotel & Spa / Deganwy Quay / Deganwy / Conwy LL31 9DJ / 01492 564100
By Beverley Uddin-Khandakar
