Splash Spa Leicester - Leicester

Zak W.

Today was my first visit with my partner and friend. It was a last minute decision to come and test the waters. We drove from Market Harborough (35 minutes away). We did look online so knew exactly how much entry would be and that it would be no towel day. I was fine with this whilst the other 2 were a little more apprehensive and reserved at first. Unfortunately upon arriving around 19:30 the area for parking was very busy. My partner and friend got out to ask if the no towel was optional (it was not), which was fine for me. When they came out to let me know that having a towel/swimsuit wasn't an option for a today they decided they wanted to give it a shot because it looked nice and the staff member was very friendly and helpful.

When we had managed to find a parking spot we all went in and the staff member on the door was very helpful, friendly and informative. He gave us a little tour of the facilities and what to expect.

They provide you with a large towel, small flannel towel, flip flops and a locker key all for the price of entry (£15). This also allows you to stay all day if you wanted (open -close).

The facilities are on the darker side compared to your typical type of spa but as a fan of the dark and dingy I felt at home 😅 the facilities could honestly do with some updating in some areas but don't let this deter you as everything was very clean and seeing the staff members very frequently changing bins and cleaning up the different areas was fantastic.

Clientele was very mixed in age, size and race which was nice to see. The majority of the clients were exceptionally friendly and said hi or started small talk which was also nice of them, especially as first timers. We never once was made to feel like we were outcasts or unwanted there.

It's a shame that this was our first visit and not our millionth. We will definitely be visiting again and more frequently possibly weekly (no towel Tuesdays) for me, but the different days and events they hold caters to a wide variety of people, needs and interests.

I would however recommend as a first timer that arriving after 6 on a weekday seems to be a good time as it's not very busy and let's you get used to it before being thrown in the deepend as they say. Multiple people had mentioned it can get rather busy and overcrowded on some days and times.

All in all a fantastic place for the LGBT+ community in the Leicestershire area and will look forward to many more visits in the very near future.

Brian

An hour's drive for a first time visit but well worth it. Entry cost gets you a locker, towel and footwear. Enjoyed hot tub and sauna downstairs and had a variety of fun as both top and bottom upstairs. Will be visiting again to expand my experience as there are rooms and activities waiting to be enjoyed x

Rishi S.

It's a good venue, staff are generally sweet, clientèle normally of a good quality on fridays and weekends and it jas a nice big porn cinema. You also get free flip flops to borrow. Jacuzzi is good. Steam room is on the smaller side but doable. Enough cubicles for private fun. Generally friendly atmosphere.
Knocking off a star as the upstairs was cold and people were complaining. They need to sort the heating out there.
Give it a try.

Jordan

Great place and friendly staff. I just wish the staff had breaks every so often so that they could join in the fun upstairs as some of them are total bears. 😍

Bhavnil C.

My first time going to splash spa was August 2024 when I had just move to Leicester from London my friend from facebook recommended me to go to this spa so I did amazing place environment me being autistic staff very lovely kind helpful and friendly supportive and understanding the people who come to the spa I found different ages and race which is very good and some you can make friends with which is good to socialise with different guys from different age and race I did fancy one guy there but he walked away and feeling a bit heartbroken hopefully it's been a few months since I haven't gone back dues to health reasons but I hope to come back very soon with a speedy recovery and hope to see the guy I feel in love with again at the spa on a Saturday I still think of you until this day hope to come back and we meet regularly there does to health reasons I haven't been back and will have to take care but hope I can become a regular member

Malc B.

My friend took me for my first visit to this (gay sauna). I wasn't totally sure what to expect, but had a general idea.

The facilities where spread out and all working. The hot tub was bigger than average (so I'm told).

The staff are friendly and professional which helped me to relax. I feel I could go to them if I had an issue...

It was busy but not wall to wall with a mix of age groups. Everyone from my experience respected each other and didn't encroach on others space so to speak.

I would consider going again, maybe on my own in the future.

My only criticism would be that some areas of the facilities could benefit with some small repairs maybe upgrades. However, everything was clean and safe. An i understand things are a work in progress.

Towels provided are all the same style this can make it easy for you to mix your towel up with others. Maybe a tag or something would help to prevent this.

Overall a relaxing experience with friendly staff. I would recommend this to others looking for a gay sauna.

ComeFlyWithMe

This is the largest sauna in Leicester, which can have its drawbacks, as if it is not busy then you can find it hard to make contact.

The sauna has a nice bar/relaxation area on the ground floor with a pool table, bar serving food and drinks (free coffee & tea) and the wet-area which has the showers, sauna and steam room and a large heated pool – not exactly a Jacuzzi though. Upstairs is a large video room, various cabins, darkrooms, g.h’s. There is also and open-air terraced area for taking the sun and smoking.

The clientele are a little younger than is usual in saunas these days – I would say that the average age was between 25 to 45 on my recent visit on a Sunday lunchtime/afternoon – although there were some older men also in attendance. There were also 50 -60 people visiting during the period I was there. There was also quite an ethnic mix during my visit.

The sauna runs themed night including foam parties, under thirties nights with reduced prices for the younger crowd, over 60’s on alternate Wednesday when the youngsters pay the standard entrance fee. There are concessions for the under 25’s on most days too. There are also “gear”days and bears’ days as well – best to check the website.

The steam room and upstairs see the most activity.

A nice clean place with friendly staff – well worth a visit if you can be sure that it will be busy.

Raymond D.

First visit ,staff friendly ,facilities dated but steam and sauna hot ,jacuzzi large but not powerful and monitored by CCTV .
Upstairs good layout . Asked to leave before published time .