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Level of pampering
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Spa Hotels will provide a good level of pampering. Bear in mind that the hotel has guests staying for all kinds of different reasons. So whilst spa hotels will offer pampering it may not be to the same level as other spa types. |
Health farms offer their guests a high level of pampering. With all of their focus being on their guests the maximum amount of thought has been given to ensure guests get the most from their stay. All guests at health farms are there for the same reason which is why they are so focused on pampering. A health farm will offer you the ultimate pampering experience.
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Day spas offer a high level of pampering. They specialise in day pamper sessions. Day spas have spa treatments packaged together for your ease. You can enjoy a good level of pampering at day spas. Day spas generally would not provide conference and wedding facilities in the same way spa hotels do.
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Children
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When you visit spa hotels many guests will have their children with them. So if you are going for a rest from your own children a spa hotel should be avoided. Sap hotels sometimes offer a crèche. If you don’t mind being joined by children in the pool then a spa hotel experience will suit your requirements.
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Health Farms do not allow children under the age of 16. Therefore you can be guaranteed of peace and quiet. Most of us love children, but when it comes to getting away from your own the last thing you want is being splashed in the pool by somebody else’s! Health farms are great for relaxation.
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Day spas vary, some may accept children but most of them will have an age restriction of 16. As day spas cater for guests that want a day of indulgence they usually keep the facilities free of kids. You are advised to check with the day spas on booking.
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Bar
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Spa hotels will offer a bar and a full selection of alcohol can be obtained at any time during the day. Most categories of rooms will also offer a mini bar. |
Health farms do not provide a bar. You may be able to get a glass of wine with your evening meal, but beware – the head waiter will be keeping his eye on you! If you like a night cap then best take your own.
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Day Spas will provide wine and champagne at lunch time. Generally no bar. As day spas vary you are advised to ask on booking.
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Healthy cuisine
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Spa hotels provide a high standard of restaurants, often boasting multiple restaurants form the informal to the more formal. Spa hotels will not necessarily be healthy cuisine and you may have to battle with temptation, especially when you see the dessert menu!
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Health farms provide healthy cuisines for breakfast, lunch and evening meal. Everything on the menu is calorie counted so you can calculate your daily allowance with ease. There will be little temptation at health farms compared to that of spa hotels. Whilst the food is healthy you will not be left feeling hungry |
Day spas don't usually offer evening meals, so with regards to lunch times day spas will provide a small healthy lunch to "keep you going". Nobody needs a belly full of food when they are on the massage table so light lunch is the order of the day.
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Alternative therapies
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spa hotels may offer alternative therapies. If there is anything in particular you are wanting then best check before you book. Spa hotels will cater for the more middle of the road spa requirements and may not experiment with the popularity of new innovative treatments from far away destinations. |
Health Farms will always offer a menu of alternative therapies, all the latest "in" treatments from the middle east, so if you want something new, you have never heard of then health farms will offer you an exciting choice of alternative therapies.
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Day spas know there business. Guests go for a day of pampering and 99% of guests want the standard massage, facial, manicures, etc. Day spas generally will offer a limited choice of alternative therapies. You are advised to speak to them before booking should you be looking for a particular alternative treatment. |
Dress code
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Dress code in spa hotels can vary considerably. It depends which spa hotel you visit as to how formal it is. Spa hotels also vary on how formal they are depending what night of the week you happen to be dinning. At weekends spa hotels are usually quite formal.
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Dress code at health farms is informal. Regardless of which health farm you visit, regardless on which day of the week you arrive, dress code in health farms is relaxed. They prefer that you dine in what is comfortable, there is no pressure on evening formalities. This is one of the beauties in visiting a health farm |
Dress code in day spas in relaxed and informal, arrive in a track suit or other similar comfortable loose clothing as you may be getting changed 3 or 4 times during the day.
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Conference
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Spa hotels generally will offer extensive conference facilities, with a choice of conference rooms and they will be able to cater for large numbers and functions.
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Health farms in general will not cater for conference. They do not encourage business men walking around the facility in suits when other guests may feel under threat in their towel robes. If you are wanting a conference then steer clear of health farms, and if you are visiting for relaxation then don't worry you wont see any business men in suits!!! |
Generally day spas cater purely for day spa business that does not include conferences. Whilst some day spas may have a discreet conference or meeting room. If this may effect your visit then best to ask on booking.
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Staff to guest ratio
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Staff to guest ration at spa hotels will not be high, spa hotels cater for many channels of business, so if you are in the spa, whilst the staff may be helpful and enthusiastic they may be few and far between.
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Staff to guest ratio at health farms is high in comparison to spa hotels, every effort is made to ensure that all guests requirements are met, with that health farms invest in numerous, top quality staff to ensure your stay goes with out a hitch,should you be wanting for anything you will receive polite efficient service. |
Staff to guest ratio at day spas will be reasonable, they want you to have an enjoyable experience and there should be sufficient staff to cover.
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Towel robe
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Spa hotels may offer towel robes, some spa hotels may hand out on arrival a complimentary robe others may charge for the hire of the robe. Some spa hotels will not have towel robes. Best to check before booking and if necessary take your own.
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Towel robes are given compliment at most UK health farms, they even have a boutique where they are available to purchase.
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Generally day spas will supply a towel robe on arrival. You may be asked to leave a small deposit that is refundable when handing back the robe at the end of the spa day.
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Weight loss
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Weight loss spa breaks are available at some spa hotels, there will be many temptations such as various restaurants, bars that sell crisps etc. Bear in mind a spa hotel is not the ideal spa solution for weight loss, though it may be effective for the more disciplined of guests,
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A health farm is the perfect retreat for weight loss, receive the best advice, the best treatments, healthy cuisines, fitness trainers and much much more, Calorie counted menus allow you to see exactly what you are eating. If you are looking for weight loss health farms are perfect
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Day spas are designed to offer guests a special day of pampering, not geared towards weight loss at all.
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