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Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges

Photo gallery for Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

Reception hall
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

Explore the area

Map
Palace Road, Buxton, England, SK17 6AG
  • Devonshire Dome
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Crescent
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Buxton Opera House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Compact Double Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Buxton

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa places you steps from Devonshire Dome and within a short 5-minute stroll of Buxton Baths. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Dovedale Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. 172 square feet (16 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Buxton hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Peak District National Park.

What's nearby

  • Devonshire Dome - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Crescent - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buxton Baths - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buxton Opera House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pavilion Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 2 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seasons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Railway Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buxton Tap House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

Victorian hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 172 square feet (16 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Buxton hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 172 sq ft of conference space
  • 16 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1868
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offers 186 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Buxton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dovedale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 172 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1868
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 15.00 for adults and GBP 6 to 10.00 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pool fee: GBP 6.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Palace Buxton
Palace Hotel Buxton
Barcelo Buxton
Buxton Hotel Palace
Hotel Palace Buxton
Britannia Palace Hotel
Britannia Buxton & Spa Buxton
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Hotel
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Buxton
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa on 16 Jun 2025 start from NZ$155.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Yep, Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa has an uncovered self car park for GBP 5.00 per day.

Is there a spa on site at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa have a pool?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, guests highly rate the full brekkie here! Available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

No, Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Dogs are welcome at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

There isn't one on site, but Cavendish Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was handy for Buxton town. Room was ok, bathroom set in the eaves so insufficient height for the shower if you're tall. Separate toilet also in eaves only really suited to a smaller adult! Tried the pool and gym area but again only ok. Reception area good as plenty of spaces to sit. Would I stay here again, probably not.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Bring earplugs and noise cancelling headphones, if your window is near the hotels ventilation system it will be very loud 24/7. Otherwise the hotel has a beautiful exterior and communal interior areas for the cheap price.

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with group
Not enough staff on the floor. The pool was really too cold and the attendantvea#cquite cheeky when he was told. Several people commented on how cold the pool was
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Trip in the Sun !

Another great stay at the Palace ! Been renovated and improved. Public areas are lovely and reception staff helpful. Our room was spacious, clean and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at Palace before and had a larger room at the front which was nicer. The room was clean and tidy nonetheless with all one would expect. Paying extra for onsite parking is a nuisance but am aware of it now. Very nice character building to stay in with great access to local amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in, helpful staff, very nice bedroom, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good value.

A very nice hotel, friendly helpful staff, beautiful grounds. Good breakfast. Very good value. A good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Past its prime

Excellent service from Suzanne on reception. The hotel lobby and lounge were beautiful - but the room was tiny with a noisy a/c duct outside the window and the bed/pillows were terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
A very grand hotel if a bit dated now. We shouldn't have to pay extra for parking or the 'spa' as hotel guests. (Spa changing rooms were dirty and showers mouldy, a weird smelling tiny sauna and stream room). Understaffed and inefficient breakfast service, maitre de was having to clear tables and multi-task, she could have done with someone managing the youngsters clearing table and telling her when and where tables were available. A 20 mins wait queueing to be seated is simply not acceptable at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Entrance hall, lounge and dining areas were grand however bedrooms were shabby and dated. Bar facilities after 5pm were limited and poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Tired splendour cashing in on its central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill Marjorie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with our room which was very clean and looked freshly reburbished. The hotel itself was also clean and fresh with very helpful and friendly staff. A stones throw from restaurants and the theatre so convenient location. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't stay again.

Was put in a room that had a toilet separate from the bathroom, not a problem apart from the pipes singing and knocking for ten minutes after every flush. The tap only fed cold water. I asked to switch rooms and was put on the very top floor. The room was very basic and dated. Tv didn't work well, neither did the heating. Wasn't particularly happy about the £5 a night charge for parking on top of the room rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable, spotlessly clean, faded grandeur we visited for a concert & weren’t sure what to expect of the hotel exceeded expectations! The towels, toiletries & shower were all as good as more expensive place. Impossible for a big hotel of this age to compete with the new builds. It was comfortable, certainly met our needs & staff all went above & beyond
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

easy check in with friendly polite staff. Room good value. Great location for the Opera House to see a show. Good breakfast. Special mention to Suzanne on reception for her helpfulness and sense of humour
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 2 nights. The hotel was in a great location, close to everything , the train station is next door too. It's a good base for travelling around the peak district . The hotel was clean , the staff were friendly and helpful. We didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment on the food. Id recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great value for an overnight stay!

We had an excellent stay at the Grade 2 listed Britannia Palace! While the room is certainly compact it was clean throughout and suited our needs just fine for an overnight stay. Suzanne on reception was super friendly and helpful and talked me through how to register my car - car parking was free for 24 hours from when we arrived. The swimming pool and steam room were also a welcome addition for what was a very affordable price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Definitely not a four star hotel.Would rate it at three maximum. Room was in the attic.Felt like a trogladite. Breakfast adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Buxton

I booked a Standard Double but the room we were given was a compact at best, tooled into the eaves of the building. I went to reception to point this out and was upgraded to a very large family room. I would point out the hotel is immaculate and would 100% stop there again. Position is spot on for the town a just a stones throw from the station. Parking is easy at £5 for 24 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My overall experience was quite good to be honest the staff were very helpful and it was quite clean for the overall size of the hotel and age the only problem that i experienced was in the room itself where the sink hole didnt actually work properly but appart from that it was a nice room and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Brittaniia palace hotel Buxton.

Room was very clean. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Breakfast was excellent. The bed was comfortable but next time I would ask for extra pillows as the ones provided were so thin they were useless. However I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025