A TOP coastal resort has been crowned spa hotel of the year in a national awards ceremony.
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) Annual Awards were held this month.
The spa has more than 50 treatments[/caption]
The out door hydro pool is popular[/caption]
Guests can cosy up by the fire[/caption]
The resort is in Irvine, Ayrshire[/caption]
A number of top brands were handed gongs at the plush do staged at the Fairmont Windsor Hotel, near London.
Known for its rigorous judging and standards of high quality, entering the BABTAC and CIBTAC awards is a must for all therapists looking to progress their career or business.
Meanwhile, CIBTAC is one of the longest established awarding bodies within the spa, health and beauty sector.
And the SimpsInns’ The Gailes Hotel & Spa on Marine Drive in Irvine was awarded a top accolade, taking home Boutique Spa Hotel of the Year.
Located just 40 minutes from Glasgow, The Gailes Hotel & Spa is has a reputation as one of Ayrshire’s leading luxury wellness destinations, offering a collection of over 50 personalised treatments, day spa packages and overnight chill-out breaks.
Lee Simpson from SimpsInns, which owns and operates The Gailes Hotel & Spa, said: “We’re extremely proud to have been recognised by UK spa, health and beauty industry experts as Boutique Spa Hotel of the Year 2024.
“This latest national industry accolade for The Gailes Hotel & Spa really helps to reinforce our reputation as Ayrshire’s leading luxury spa and wellness destination.”
Lee added: “We’re committed to exceeding our guests’ expectations and are regularly investing in our hotel, spa and leisure facilities.
“Here at The Gailes Hotel & Spa, our team of beauty and hospitality professionals go the extra mile to create the perfect oasis to escape the stresses of everyday life and offer people the opportunity to take back time for themselves to relax, rejuvenate and renew.”
And the hotel boss revealed another Scottish favourite will get a major revamp next year.
He said: “Plans are already under way to expand the Si! Spa brand to The Waterside Hotel at West Kilbride with the launch of our new £3million sea view spa in spring 2025.”
Skincare products used in Si! Spa treatments include ishga and ESPA. ishga’s range of innovative products are made using the finest hand-picked seaweed from the Scottish Hebrides, while ESPA’s formulations contain unique combinations of plant extracts, marine actives and essential oils to create the most effective, natural products which protect the long-term health and beauty of the skin.
The Irvine-based Simpson family is the driving force behind SimpsInns, which owns and operates a collection of award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, golf and leisure activities along the Ayrshire coast, including The Loans at Troon.
Other winners at the awards included the Fairmont Spa & Wellness, Windsor, which won the Destination Spa title.
The Gailes is just 40 minutes from Glasgow[/caption]
There’s attention to detail throughout[/caption]
