The beauty rooms at the Arklow Bay Hotel operate as a hotel spa rather than a high-street salon, which changes what they are good for: longer treatments, massage, and packages built around a few hours rather than a single appointment. Facials, nails, waxing and tanning are available as standalone bookings. Non-residents can book, and the hotel setting means access to leisure facilities is often bundled in. A reasonable option for a treat rather than routine maintenance, and useful for group bookings before an occasion.

• AddressArklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow