Scotland's Boutique Spa Hotel of the Year has been crowned (Image: The Gailes Hotel & Spa)

Scotland's 'Boutique Spa Hotel of the Year' crowned at prestigious national awards

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A Scottish hotel has been crowned 'Boutique Spa Hotel of the Year' at one of the UK’s most prestigious award ceremonies.

Last week, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) Annual Awards 2024 were held at the Fairmont Windsor Hotel near London. The prize for the best spa hotel went to The Gailes Hotel & Spa in Ayrshire.

Situated around 40 minutes from Glasgow, the hotel and spa is found just outside of the town of Irvine. It beat out three other renowned spa hotels from across the UK for the Boutique Spa Hotel of the Year award.

The Gailes Hotel & Spa is home to the acclaimed Si! Spa, which offers more than 50 personalised treatments. Among the services offered are facials, massages, body treatments, reflexology, and more.

Renowned skincare products used in Si! Spa treatments include ishga and ESPA. The former's range of products are made using hand-picked seaweed from the Scottish Hebrides, while ESPA’s formulations contain combinations of plant extracts, marine actives, and essential oils.

The hotel also features 42 luxury bedrooms and suites, from deluxe rooms to a penthouse. Guests can also enjoy food and drink at its Coast Restaurant & Bar, GG’s Coffee Shop, and Sports Lounge venues.

The Gailes Hotel & Spa's 'thermal suite' includes a 'vitality pool', a sauna, a steam room, and a 'rainforest shower'. (Image: The Gailes Hotel & Spa)

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. CIBTAC is one of the longest established awarding bodies within the spa, health, and beauty sector.

Lee Simpson from SimpsInns, which owns and operates The Gailes Hotel & Spa, commented: "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.

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"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.

"Plans are already underway 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."

More information can be found on The Gailes Hotel & Spa website.

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