Went to a half day spa 1-5.
Excellent welcome where I collected my robe and slippers then I was shown around the spa.
The outdoor spa pools were shut but this didn't spoil the experience as the indoor ones were great.
As part of the offer I was booked in for a 30 min facial or massage.
Before your treatment enjoy chilling in the zen room, lovely iced tea and fresh fruit.
I chose the facial and it was fantastic, the elemis products felt great I will def be back for another.
After the treatment I went to the ozone for the tapas lunch which was lovely.
Fantastic value will be going back

We booked overnight to celebrate a special birthday. Arrived early- couldn't get into room so we went to the gorgeous and impressive spa.only slight issue not enough loungers round the pool to relax . The gym was well equipped and staffed. The water facilities hamman steam rooms sauna etc etc all great as well as the pool itself. The bedroom was a "deluxe" -- large and spacious. Little dated but very nice. Bed very comfortable. Tv dated and complicated and sound in room a little distorted but not really a big issue for us. Light system in room impressive but a bit fiddly! The bathroom huge! Was a little surprised didn't have facility to watch sky tv anywhere in hotel so I had to go out to watch sky sports!. Dinner in the white room very impressive-- lovely service- wonderful for a special occasion. Breakfast in the same room the following morning-- also excellent. Couple,of treatments in the spa and a lovely walk along the front to the local town made it a fabulous and relaxing couple of days. Fairly expensive but for a special occasion we loved every minute.

Seaham Hall is 20 minutes drive from Newcastle centre and beautifully placed on the North Sea coast just south of Wearmouth. The Spa is fanstastic, and my wife treated me to a birthday set of neck and body massage which was truly invigorating. We particularly liked the outdoor hot tubs, and the cold ice baths are a must! That set us both up for a taste experience in the White Room Restaurent ( one Michelin star) where I had pork belly and truffle mash (looked awful - black, but tasted out of this world) and my wife had venison; we both loved the scallop starter.

There were a few uninspiring things from a 5 star place though; poor parking for the main hall, a limited continental breakfast with no cooked meats or a good selection of breads (is this a trait of Von Essen hotels ? We stayed at the Royal Crescent hotel Bath a few years ago and they couldn't raise a single bread roll at breakfast on a Sunday morning), late newspapers and a need to order of bucket of ice again after a three hour delay).

Very friendly staff, especially the young lad in the bar who is working there to fund his career as a singer in a rock band!

After visiting the hotel for years and also being married there it saddens me to say its just lost that magic touch!

We had a spa day and it was good value for money but the spa needs work! Although the spa facilities are excellent the owners need to focus on the 'small stuff'. There were light bulbs out, not enough beds around the pool and if you're unlucky enough not to get a bed all there is is a wooden bench, the glasses and cups the refreshments were served in were grubby, some walls had been painted only up to head height, the showers are grubby and the electronic lockers are a nightmare! Such a shame!

As always the food in the Ozone was beautiful but let down by the calibre of staff!

Sadly my next spa day will be at Rockliffe Hall!