With 160 acres of wooded parklands and an 18-hole championship golf course, the Oceo Spa at Seafield just an hour outside Dublin houses has much to put it in the top three hotel spas in Europe, say Tripadvisor reviewers. There are 14 treatment rooms including a couples' suite, a rasul chamber, monsoon showers and an ice grotto. Visit seafieldhotel.com

The heritage-protected Kronenhof sits in the centre of Pontresina, 1,800m above sea level and just six miles from St. Moritz. The spa boasts panoramic views of the valley, pine forests and Roseg and Bernina glaciers. Facilities include a pool with counter-current system and underwater music, a paddling pool, steam room, relaxation floating grotto and relaxation area with roaring fire. One TripAdvisor traveller comments: “A first-class spa and wellness facility in a historic, quaint town... a dream.” Visit kronenhof.com

This golf and spa resort in Hurworth-on-Tees is set on a beautiful restored 18th century estate and boasts 50,000 square feet of pampering facilities including a 20-metre pool where spa butlers serve champagne and freshly squeezed juices to order. Visit rockliffehall.com

Sitting on the Orotava Valley coastline, Hotel Botanico and its oriental spa garden is at the foot of Tenerife's Mount Teide. Treatments are inspired by Asian hospitality and facilities include a Japanese sauna and oriental laconium. Visit hotelbotanico.com

With panoramic views of the Dachstein Mountains, this is a perfect place for ski-and spa lovers.  Facilities include an outdoor pool and a 70 year old Stadl sauna made from oak wood as well as a Turkish bath and infrared sauna. Visit hoeflehner.com

In the heart of the city, the Four Seasons Lisbon provides a bird's eye view of all the beautiful historic sites. In the spa, windows overlook a garden and park and guests can also have spa treatments in their own glorious rooms. One Tripadvisor traveller also singles out the "magnificent" gym. Visit fourseasons.com/lisbon/

The Elite Suites at the Amathus Beach Hotel in Rhodes are a treat all on their own, with private infinity pools, mood lighting and glorious views. The 1,400 square foot spa offers a beautiful spa as well as a hammam, steam bath and jacuzzi. This is a great place to rest your weary head after you've explored the glories of the island - and with the old town just 4km away, it's perfectly located. See AOL Travel's review of the Elite Suites.

One of the oldest hotels in Killarney, this hotel opened its doors as the Herbert Arms in 1795 and was part of the original Muckross House Estate. The spa has a monastic theme, and treatment facilities include and outdoor hot tub, a salt grotto, iced fountain and herbal sauna. "Our room was outstanding, and the spa is something else," says one reviewer. Visit muckrosspark.com

This family-owned 17th century country mansion stands in gardens surrounded by its own farmland and golf course. The spa includes a 14m deck level pool and outdoor spa, a drench shower, sauna ans steam room with mood lighting for the ultimate relaxation. Visit headlamhall.co.uk

Moments from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, this grand building dates back to 1885. Last year, it was voted the best UK hotel spa by Conde Nast Traveller. With its exclusive beauty and dining areas, discreet private suites and relaxation pods and a dramatic amphitheatre sauna hammam and ice fountain, this place has pampering well covered. Visit corinthia.com