A weekend away for a spa break is likely to be an enjoyable prospect for many of us, and there are a few highly-regarded ones located close to Southampton.

With personal care treatments and methods to help cleanse and exfoliate your skin, there are lots of benefits to enjoy at these places.

Whether you like getting a massage or spending time in a sauna, you should be well-catered for.

Here are three of the best-rated spas you can find either within Southampton or a short distance away.

3 of the best spas near Southampton

Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa

One of the best-rated spas within Southampton itself is the Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa.

It has earned a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 1,695 reviews and an 8.6/10 score from 24 reviews on Spabreaks.com.

On its website, it mentions the spa offers "a collection of treatment rooms, state-of-the-art gym and multiple pools".

There are various experiences on offer, which can also incorporate afternoon tea, lunches, prosecco and more.

One reviewer wrote: "We really enjoyed our afternoon spa experience at the Southampton Harbour Hotel and Spa. The staff were really helpful, showing around the facilities and what was on offer to use.

"The treatments were superb- both massages were pure bliss and the facilities- swimming pool, sauna, steamroom and hydropool were really good and accessible despite the number of users. Completed with a glass of bubbly- perfect afternoon."

Solent Hotel & Spa

Located not too far away from the village of Swanwick, the Solent Hotel & Spa is another quality option that's not too far away from Southampton.

It has earned a 4/5 score on Tripadvisor from 1,774 reviews and an 8.4/10 score from 110 reviews on Spabreaks.com.

Discussing some of the treatments available, its website shares: "Working with french skin care connoisseurs Caudalie, and the award-winning people at TEMPLESPA we have created a treatment list ready to give that tender love and care your body deserves."

Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gym.

One reviewer wrote: "Fantastic food and great wine selection. Lovely pool steam, sauna and hydro pool. Comfortable bed. Despite being busy and very near the motorway was very quiet at night. Also nice products in the spa and rooms. Thank you."

New Park Manor Hotel & Spa

Located in Brockenhurst in the New Forest, this option to enjoy a quality spa centre is only a relatively short drive from Southampton

It has earned a 4/5 score on Tripadvisor from 1,119 reviews and an 8.8/10 score from 50 reviews on Spabreaks.com.

Discussing the spa, its website says: "Enjoy a swim in our heated pool, unwind in the steam room, or find peace on our adults-only sun terrace with two outdoor hot tubs and stunning forest views."

Facilities include a sauna, steam room and a Somadome which is a technology-enabled meditation pod.

One reviewer wrote: "Had such a lovely day at New Park Manor. Couldn’t fault a thing!

"The spa is lovely, the treatment was carried out perfectly and very professionally, the food was lovely and the service was great! Will definitely be returning soon."

Another shared: "Lovely massage with a friendly and very competent massuesse. Thoroughly enjoyed the pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, all in good condition and a pleasure to use."