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Relaxation

After a full day on the golf course, or a long business meeting, what could be better than a leisurely swim and full body massage? Take a breather from your busy schedule and experience the superb self-contained leisure facilities at the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa. Work through tension in the air-conditioned Technogym then dip into the warm waters of our 18 metre indoor pool before luxuriating in the thermal suite. Or achieve complete relaxation with a hot stone massage and facial in the hands of our skilled spa therapists.

For total indulgence, why not book one of our spa breaks and enjoy a whole range of pampering spa treatments?

The Spa at Portal

Switch off your phone and step into a haven of peace and tranquillity. All 8 of the Macdonald Portal hotel's candlelit treatment rooms are designed to cocoon you in soothing sounds and aromas as you drift into deep relaxation...

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The Spa at Portal
Book in for a body wrap, massage or replenishing beauty treatment and let our expert spa therapists transport you to a timeless realm of relaxation. Then, wrapped in a bathrobe, burrow under the covers of a padded lounger in our Relaxation Suite and snooze or read a magazine until you're ready to rejoin the world. Make an enquiry
The Thermal Suite
- Sauna
- Rock sauna
- Aroma steam bath
- Ice room
- Salt infusion suite
Opening Hours
- 9am - 8pm daily
- Spa Christmas Opening Times
  Spa Opening Hours Date
  9am-4pm 24th
  CLOSED 25th
  10-4pm 26th
  9am-6pm 27th
  9am-5pm 28th
  9am-5pm 29th
  9am-5pm 30th
  9am-5pm 31st
  9am-5pm 1st
  9am-7pm 2nd
Treatments
- Full range of massage therapies
- Rejuvenating facials and make-overs
- Manicures, pedicures, waxing, tinting, self-tanning
- Men's treatments
- Tailored spa packages for couples, mums and brides-to-be
Products
- Decléor skincare products and massage balms
- Jessica manicures and pedicures
- Royal Effem make up
- St Tropez self-tanning products
*All spa day packages include tour of facilities on arrival, skin consultation, use of the leisure facilities during the day, and a two course healthy lunch with refreshing drink. A bathrobe, slippers, towel and a locker will also be provided for the day.
To book a treatment please contact The Spa on 0844 879 9082 or email us quoting "Spa Day".
Cancellation Policy
To avoid a cancellation charge we require 24 hours' notice when cancelling any treatments and 48 hours' notice for Spa Days.
- We do advise you to pre-book any treatments/day packages to avoid disappointment. Offers are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
- All Treatments and Spa Days can be purchased as a Gift Voucher.
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Health & Fitness at Portal

Swim a few laps before breakfast or join an Aquacise class in the Macdonald Portal hotel's sparkling indoor pool. Our air-conditioned Technogym with views over the surrounding countryside is great for a workout and afterwards you can bask in the sauna and steam bath before refreshing with a handful of ice!

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Health & Fitness at Portal
The health club is an architect-designed feature of the Macdonald Portal hotel. Refresh with a dip in the hotel's daylit conservatory-style pool, or keep pace with a fitness programme as you watch TV in the Technogym. Showers, luxury toiletries and towels are provided.
Hotel guests can use the facilities free of charge. For membership, please call our membership sales team on 0844 879 9082 or make an enquiry.
Gym
Work out on the latest cardiovascular and resistance equipment in our airy Technogym or improve your core stability with a yoga ball. Watch TV or admire views of the Cheshire countryside as you tone your muscles with a personal training programme designed by one of our fitness instructors.
Swimming Pool
Suffused with natural light, the Macdonald Portal hotel's heated indoor pool overlooks the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Relax poolside on a lounger, enjoy an invigorating swim at any time of the day or splash around with the kids during children's swimming times.
Opening Hours
- Mon-Fri: 6.30am - 10pm
- Weekends: 7am - 9pm (Bank Holidays subject to change)
- Kids' swimming times: 9-11am and 3-6pm daily
- Spa Christmas Opening Times
  Club Opening Hours Date
  9am - 6pm 24th
  9am-12pm 25th
  9am-5pm 26th
  9am-6pm 27th
  9am-6pm 28th
  9am-6pm 29th
  9am-6pm 30th
  9am-6pm 31st
  9am-6pm 1st
  6.30am-10pm 2nd
*Guests must complete a fitness assessment prior to using the gym.
Child Policy
Children aged 0-15 are welcome to use the pool between 9-11am and 3-6pm when accompanied by an adult. Kids aged 8+ can use the thermal suite with supervision.
Classes
Aqua classes - Mon 11am, Fri 7pm, Sat 11am. Members £1.50. Guests/residents £3.
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Treatments

Top to toe indulgence is the order of the day at the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa. Book in for a Decleor beauty treatment and reward your skin with a quenching facial or deeply relaxing scalp massage. Polish off with a manicure or pedicure and allow yourself to be mesmerised by the water feature in our relaxation suite as your nails dry. Why not treat yourself or a loved one to an exquisite Portal spa package?

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Spa Packages
Spa Packages
Sunday Soothe package
Arrive at the Hotel and Spa on the Sunday and receive a bottle of wine on arrival. There are two treatments in the package, one to be taken on the Sunday and one to be taken on the Monday. Choose between the following treatments:
Aroma back neck and shoulder massage
Decleor time precious facial
Decleor aroma foot relief
Jessica express manicure
Jessica express pedicure
Additionally there will be a 15% discount on any products bought on either day. Late departure on the Monday (subject to availability)
£135 Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy) or £195 (2 people sharing)
£175 Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy) or £235 (2 people sharing)
Pamper your princess
Arrive at the Spa for a tour of the facilities, where you'll be issued with a towel, robe and slippers. Enjoy precious time with your princess by the poolside and in the thermal suite. Choose from 2 treatments - an Aroma Time Precious Facial and a choice between a file and polish to fingers or toes. After the treatments, relax with your daughter in the relaxation area prior to being served a light lunch and refreshing drink. You are then free to use the rest of the facilities at your leisure.
NB - Children must be aged between 13-18years. Please note that 13-15yrs can only use the pool and thermal suite between the hours of 9-11am and 3-6pm.
£50 per person (Mon-Thu)
£65 per person (Fri-Sun)
THE SPA Residential Relaxation Breaks
Make the healthy choice. Soothe away your cares and re-invigorate yourself for the week ahead with the Spa at Portal Relaxation Break. You'll soon feel the benefits of exercise and the relaxing beauty treatments. Enjoy a selection of the finest treatments by candlelight in our luxurious beauty suites. Your expert therapist can recommend the ideal men's and women's treatments to suit you. We have designed our residential packages to allow you the opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. All packages include breakfast and dinner served in the Ranulf Restaurant and listed treatments. To book a relaxation break call our Specialist Reservations Team on 0844 879 9082.
One Night Escape
Escape for a day of relaxation in the Spa at Portal. Enjoy a Decleor Aroma Back, Neck or Shoulder Massage, Decleor Aroma Time Precious Facial and an Express Jessica Manicure or Pedicure.
£300 per room (based on two people sharing a classic double or twin room)
Two Night Renewal
Spend two nights and three days being pampered and feel like a new person! An aroma body brilliance prescriptive wrap will soften and smooth the skin while a back, neck and shoulder massage will ease away any tension. Finish with a manicure or pedicure and you're ready to face the world again.
£225 per room per night (based on two people sharing a classic double room)
You may have additional treatments during your stay with us. We advise that you book these in advance with the spa direct on 0844 879 9082 or e-mail leisuresales.portal@macdonald-hotels.co.uk.
THE SPA Day Packages
Retreat from the world for a precious few hours of relaxation and pampering. Spend your time relaxing in the Thermal Suite or exercising away some of the tension in our state of the art Technogym. Our Spa days include complimentary slippers, towels, light spa lunch and a glass of chilled white wine or fruit juice. Choose one of the following packages to complete your relaxation:
Portal Luxuriating Day
Decleor Aroma Back, Neck or Shoulder Massage
Decleor Aroma Time Precious Facial
Jessica Express Manicure
Jessica Express Pedicure
Free Gift
£125 per person
Detox Spa Day
Decleor Aroma detox body brilliance wrap
Decleor Skin refreshing facial including a scalp massage
£105 per person
Top to Toe Indulgence
Decleor Time Precious Facial
Decleor Aroma Atlantic Salt Body Polish
Jessica Express Manicure
Jessica Express Pedicure
£110 per person
His and Her Pamper Package
Decleor deep cleansing back treatment including massage
Decleor Time Precious Facial
£90 per person
Mother to Be Package
Decleor Sumptuous Mother to Be skin conditioner includes a skin refreshing facial, Jessica Deluxe Manicure and Jessica Deluxe Pedicure
£160 per person
Bride to Be
Decleor Aroma Atlantic Salt Body polish
Decleor Aroma, Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Jessica Deluxe Manicure or Jessica Deluxe Pedicure
£165 per person
Men's Day
Decleor Aroma Deluxe relaxer body massage
Decleor Time Precious Facial, including scalp massage
£120 per person
Luxury Spa Day for groups of six or more
Includes use of our thermal suite and pool, complimentary robes, slippers and towels. Light Spa lunch and a glass of chilled white wine or fruit juice.
Choose 2 of the following 30 minute treatments:-
Aroma Back Neck and Shoulder Massage
Decleor Time Precious Facial
Decleor Aroma Foot Relief
Decleor Indian Soothing Scalp Massage
Express Manicure
Express Pedicure
£90 per person
Ultimate Luxury Spa Day for groups of six or more
Includes use of our thermal suite and pool, complimentary robes, slippers and towels. Light Spa lunch and a glass of chilled champagne.
Choose 2 of the following treatments:-
Aroma Full Body Massage
Decleor Aroma Multi Active Facial
Decleor Anti Cellulite treatment
Jessica Deluxe Manicure
Jessica Deluxe Pedicure
£130 per person
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Golf

The sheer range of golf facilities on offer make the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa a golfer's paradise. Perfect your game in the largest indoor golf academy in Europe, then choose to play 1 of 3 golf courses - the 18-hole Portal Championship and neighbouring Premier Course or the 9-hole Arderne course. Club membership and corporate golf packages are also available.

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