Spa Break in Birmingham: Stay the Night at Clover Wellness

A spa break doesn’t have to mean a long drive to the countryside. At Clover Wellness Birmingham you can check in to one of seven en-suite bedrooms, use the spa on the day you arrive and the day you leave, and wake up to breakfast, all without leaving the city. The spa mini break costs from £130 a night for two. This guide explains what’s included, how the two days work and how to make the most of a spa break in Birmingham.

The Clover Wellness Escape for two

If you want one simple way to switch off properly, this is it: a night away that turns a spa visit into a real break.

• Your room: one of seven en-suite double bedrooms, from £130 a night for two
• Two days of spa: full use of the sauna, steam room, hot tub, cool plunge, heated loungers and gardens on the day you arrive and the day you leave
• Breakfast for two, plus robes and towels throughout your stay
• Upgrade with a massage: residents get 10% off treatments booked at the same time as the room
• Book direct: booking directly with Clover, rather than through a travel website, includes breakfast and needs just a 50% deposit

Room rates vary by night and by room, roughly £130 to £200 a night for two. Sunday nights are usually the best value and Saturdays the most popular. Book a free tour if you’d like to see the bedrooms first.

What’s included in a Clover spa break

• An en-suite bedroom with a large TV, a comfortable bed, beautiful linen, and tea, coffee and biscuits
• Breakfast
• Full use of the spa on the day you arrive and the day you leave
• Robes and towels throughout your stay
• A day locker for any time outside your room’s availability

Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 11am, but because spa use covers both full days, you get much more than one night’s worth of relaxation.

How much does a spa break in Birmingham cost?

The spa mini break costs from £130 a night for two people, including breakfast and spa use. In other words, it’s an overnight spa package for two: your room, breakfast and two days of spa use in one price. Room prices vary by night and by room, so the exact price depends on the date and the room you choose. You’ll see availability and prices for your dates when you book.

Anything extra, such as meals and drinks from the café bar or treatments, is paid separately. For a comparison with day visits, read our guide to what a spa day costs in Birmingham.

The bedrooms

There are seven en-suite bedrooms, each with a large TV, a comfortable bed, beautiful linen, and tea, coffee and biscuits. They’re designed to give you peace, privacy and space to unwind, while being just a few steps from the café bar, the lounge and the spa. It’s a small, personal place to stay, so it feels more like a retreat than a hotel.

The spa facilities

• An Aspen-clad sauna
• A steam room
• A hot tub on the patio
• A cold plunge pool and a foot spa
• Heated stone loungers
• Secluded gardens with lawns and a gazebo
• A garden retreat built around a central wood fire
• Two private treatment rooms
• A licensed café bar

A spa break, hour by hour

Day one

• Late morning or midday: arrive, check in at reception and leave your bags in a day locker.
• Afternoon: warm up in the steam room and sauna, cool down in the plunge pool or the garden, rest on the heated loungers and soak in the hot tub.
• From 2pm: check in to your room whenever suits you.
• Evening: dinner from the café bar, then the fire in the garden retreat or a final round in the sauna.
• Night: a proper sleep, with nowhere to drive and nothing to rush for in the morning.

Day two

• Morning: breakfast, then back to the spa.
• By 11am: check out of your room. Your things can go in a day locker.
• Rest of the day: more time in the spa, a massage if you’ve booked one, lunch, and a slow end to the break.

That second day is the secret of a good spa break. You start already relaxed, so you get far more from it than you would from a single visit. There’s no rush to pack up first thing either: leave your bags in a locker after check-out and carry on enjoying the sauna, hot tub and garden until you’re ready to head home.

Why choose a spa break in Birmingham?

• No long drive. Get there quickly and spend your time relaxing, not in traffic.
• Easy by train. Chester Road station is about 500 metres away, on the Cross-City line through Birmingham New Street, which is well connected to the rest of the country.
• Two days of spa for one night’s stay. Spa use on both your arrival and departure days.
• Small and personal. Seven bedrooms, not seven hundred, so it never feels like a conference hotel.
• A garden to relax in. Something you won’t find at every city hotel.

Who a spa break suits

A spa break at Clover suits anyone who wants more than a few hours away. Couples come for anniversaries and weekends together. Friends come for birthdays and long catch-ups. People who have had a hard few months come simply to rest. Visitors to Birmingham come because it’s an easy, characterful alternative to a city-centre hotel, with a spa and garden thrown in. If you’re curious about a European-style spa but want to take things slowly, a spa break gives you two days to settle in at your own pace.

A spa break for couples

The spa mini break is designed for two, which makes it a natural choice for anniversaries, birthdays and long-overdue time together. Spend the afternoon in the spa, eat together at the café bar, sit by the fire as the evening draws in, then wake up with nothing to do but come back to the spa after breakfast. See our couples spa day guide for more ideas.

Adding a massage to your spa break

Clover offers over 15 different massages, including Swedish, hot stone and Indian head massage, plus facials and holistic treatments, in two private treatment rooms. Female therapists work every day, and male therapists are available for pre-booked treatments. Book your treatments ahead so they fit your stay. Many guests like to have a massage on the second day, when they’re already completely relaxed. Read more about massage in Erdington.

Food and drink

The licensed café bar serves food throughout the day, from hearty breakfasts and light lunches to comforting dinners, as well as hot drinks, wine and beer. It’s a café bar rather than a formal restaurant, which suits a spa break perfectly: you can eat in your robe, whenever you’re hungry. If you have dietary requirements, let the team know in advance and they’ll do their best to accommodate you.

A European-style spa break

Clover is a European-style spa, so the sauna and steam room are used without swimwear, as they are across much of Europe. It’s simply more comfortable in the heat, and there’s nothing sexual about it. Robes and towels are provided on a spa break, and you’re welcome to keep a robe on outside the heat rooms for as long as you like. If you’d like to know more, read European-style spas explained.

Things to do nearby

Most guests on a spa break are happy to stay put, but if you’d like to get out for a few hours, there’s plenty close by:

• Sutton Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe and a National Nature Reserve, is a short trip away in Sutton Coldfield. Perfect for a long morning walk before your spa time.
• Pype Hayes Park is close by in Erdington for a gentler stroll.
• Birmingham city centre is easy to reach by train from Chester Road station, for shopping, galleries or dinner out.

Then come back for the spa, the fire and an early night. Whatever you choose, there’s no need to rush back.

Spa break ideas for special occasions

• Anniversaries: a night away with two days of spa, and a massage each on the second day.
• Birthdays: a spa break makes a memorable present, especially for someone who never takes time off.
• Retirements and new chapters: a calm night away to mark the moment.
• Friends’ getaways: two friends sharing a room for a catch-up in the hot tub and by the fire.
• Just because: you don’t need a reason to take a night off. Sometimes the best spa break is the one booked on a whim.

Why a short spa break works so well

A day off is lovely, but the first few hours often go on simply winding down. On a one-night spa break, you get past that stage on day one and arrive at day two already relaxed. With no drive home, no dinner to cook and no alarm in the morning, your mind gets a proper rest along with your body. And because Clover is in Birmingham rather than hours away, the journey doesn’t eat into your time. That’s the real value of a short spa break close to home.

Planning your spa break

1. Choose your dates. Midweek stays are often calmer; weekends are popular, so book ahead.
2. Check prices for your dates. Rates vary by night and by room.
3. Book any treatments at the same time, so they fit around your stay.
4. Arrive early on day one to make the most of your spa time before check-in.
5. Pack light. Robes and towels are provided. Bring flip-flops, comfortable clothes and anything you need for the night.
6. Leave the laptop at home. You’ll thank yourself.

What to pack for a spa break

• Comfortable clothes for travelling and for the evening
• Flip-flops (or buy a pair on arrival)
• Toiletries and anything you need overnight
• A book
• A water bottle
• Photo ID and the card you paid with, if it’s your first visit and you booked online

You won’t need a swimsuit, and robes and towels are provided. Pack something cosy for the evening too, as you’ll probably want to sit by the fire in the garden retreat after dinner.

A spa break in winter or summer

In winter, a spa break is the perfect antidote to dark evenings. Hot sauna, cold garden air, then the wood fire in the garden retreat and a warm room to retreat to. It’s the cosiest night away you’ll have all year.

In summer, the gardens take over. Lie on the lawn between sauna rounds, eat outside and enjoy the long, light evenings in the hot tub. With spa use on both days, you’ll spend more time outdoors than you expected.

Tips for the perfect spa break

• Don’t overfill the itinerary. The point is to do less, not more.
• Drink plenty of water, especially if you’re using the sauna and steam room on both days.
• Go easy on alcohol before using the heat. Save the glass of wine for the end of the evening.
• Book treatments for day two, when you’re already relaxed.
• Use the rest areas. The heated loungers and garden are as much a part of the spa break as the sauna.
• Switch off notifications for the whole stay, if you can.

Spa break or spa day?

If you’re short on time or budget, a spa day is a great way to relax: day spa use costs from £25 per person and a spa day package with a treatment from £99 per person. But if you can spare a night, a spa break gives you something extra: no drive home, a long evening by the fire, breakfast you didn’t make and a second day in the spa when you’re already relaxed. For many people, that’s what turns a nice day into a real break.

Questions about a spa break at Clover

When can I use the spa?

Full use of the spa is included on the day you arrive and the day you leave, during opening hours (10am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 12pm to 10pm at weekends).

What if I arrive before 2pm?

You can start using the spa straight away. You’ll have a day locker for your things until your room is ready.

Can I stay more than one night?

Yes. Check availability for your dates when you book. Longer stays give you even more time in the spa.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is included in the spa mini break, served in the café bar.

Can I come on my own?

The spa mini break is priced for two, but you’re welcome to ask the team about staying on your own.

Book your spa break in Birmingham

Ready to book? Book your spa mini break online and choose your dates. Want to see the rooms first? Book a free tour: a coffee, a chat and a look around the spa, bedrooms and gardens, with no charge and no obligation. You can also read what guests say about their stays.

More guides: sauna in Birmingham and evening spa in Birmingham.

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Also see: winter spa day in Birmingham.