No plans for the long weekend in May? Choose Pomorskie! The May holiday is an excellent opportunity to enjoy spring in different parts of the region: seaside, the Tuchola Forest, or Kashubia. The Tri-City area offers plenty of exclusive hotels that tempt not only with picturesque views, well-developed infrastructure and rich SPA offer, but also exquisite cuisine based on local ingredients. We have selected five elegant hotels whose exclusive offer will satisfy even the most demanding guests.

May in Pomorskie: a family paradise in Ustka

Planning a long weekend can give you a headache. It tends to escalate, especially when you’re trying to accommodate both children and adults. While the kids are full of energy, running around and scheming all the time, their parents only wish is for some peace and quiet. But can you find a common denominator for two generations? The answer is yes! The modern, 5-star Grand Lubicz hotel, the largest and most well-equipped hotel complex on the Baltic coast, is prepared to do that, and much more.

The Grand Lubicz Hotel, with its 27,000 m2 of usable floor space, situated by a pine forest about 200 metres from the beach in Ustka, is remarkable. Not only because of its size, with over 300 rooms and nearly 30 SPA treatment rooms. I was charmed by the well-thought-out infrastructure of the facility, impressive and well-equipped medical zone, scope of the offer, the cosmetic showroom, but also professional and smiling staff. Customer care and attention to detail are the core of this place. You can fill your entire day with numerous activities, and not only relax, but also improve your health. Natural brine baths and peloid wraps make Grand Lubicz one of the most significant centres of the Polish health & wellness industry. A great asset of the facility is a swimming pool with brine water of exceptional therapeutic properties extracted from a brine borehole. Bathing is accompanied by soothing music from underwater speakers.

Grand Lubicz is a perfect family spot. An extensive animation program and an on-site water park with three pools and a total area of 1.2 thousand square meters of water ensure that children will not be bored.  They can enjoy a 70-metre slide, a paddling pool with different attractions, a jungle gym, cartoon screenings, games and special SPA treatments, including chocolate body massage and baths with colourful bubbles in a whirlpool. Parents can unwind in the Wellness & SPA area, enjoying a 4-lane sports pool, a recreational pool with an outdoor section, a sauna zone and SPA treatment rooms, where you can take advantage of professional beauty, body care and relaxation services. Guests can enjoy a 120 m2 relaxation room and  a salt grotto with internal brine graduation towers.

We also recommend checking out the delicious cuisine and a colourful dessert gallery. Nut flavoured artisanal ice-cream produced exclusively for the hotel is second to none. A wealth of activities and flavours – a true family paradise

May in Pomorskie: Active leisure by the lake in the Tuchola Forest

If you live by the sea and need a change of scenery, you can venture to a forest by the lake. Notera Hotel SPA is an outstanding place to relax. The four-star hotel is located in Tuchola Forest (Bory Tucholskie), in the Zaborski Landscape Park, in the immediate vicinity of the Tuchola Forest National Park. It offers a picturesque view of Charzykowskie Lake and the Island of Love. Its charming architecture,  modern innovative solutions, and cordial atmosphere make guests feel at home. These impressions are enhanced by the delicious cuisine in the Las i Woda Restaurant, where you can discover the flavours of the Tuchola Forest. Each plate gives you what’s best from the surrounding lakes, fields and forests.

Spacious, modern rooms and suites, SPA with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna area and a wealth of available attractions make it a perfect place for both a family holiday and a romantic getaway. Enormous, panoramic windows at the pool let you admire astonishing sunsets, a spectacle you don’t want to miss.

Notera impressed me by the Zero Stress Zone, the first one in Poland. It is designed to help guests achieve a state of total relaxation.  Harmonious combination of design and modern technology cuts you off from any stimuli, offering tranquillity and balance. At your disposal, there is a floating cabin, and a relaxation room that utilizes hay and herbs. A hay bath preceded by a glass of prosecco has a relaxing effect. This is where you can enjoy concerts of Tibetan singing bowls, or a sonic massage, based on manual therapy and the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. A brine graduation tower will be made available on the May long weekend, further expanding the already rich offer.

You will enjoy Notera no matter if you seek to achieve tranquillity and immerse yourself in the hotel relaxation area, or you prefer active leisure.  The hotel is recommended to cycling enthusiasts. After all, the place is surrounded by countless cycling paths leading through forests, offering peace and quiet

May in Pomorskie: Intimate weekend in a picturesque Kashubian manor

If you are looking for a quiet place for an intimate getaway, we recommend a trip to Rekowo Górne. Located north of Gdynia, in an idyllic setting of a vast, green park is the 4-star Wieniawa Spa Hotel, an excellent base for exploring the seaside towns of the Hel Peninsula and Tricity attractions. The 19^th century palace, with its unique interiors, is an important part of the rich history of the Puck area. It is divided into two parts: one includes rooms located in the 19^th century palace, and the other in a newly built manor house. An indoor tennis court is located on the park premises.

A great asset of the hotel is its restaurant, which serves exquisite, traditional Polish dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine.  I fell in love with pierogi with duck stuffing in plum and rosemary sauce, which are now on my top list of regional specialties. I visit Wieniawa for pierogi, if only for dinner, whenever I am heading to Hel.

No matter the weather, the hotel SPA will provide you with proper relaxation. Guests have the opportunity to use the pool with a hydro massage bench and counter-current pump, and participate in aromatherapy sessions in the saunas. Wieniawa lets you experience the Hammam ritual, a traditional Middle Eastern ritual of body care and deep cleansing of the skin.

The hotel offer doesn’t end here: you can try yourself in tennis or squash lessons on indoor courts, and the Full Swing golf simulator. There are horse riding centres located near the hotel, which makes it even more interesting for people who enjoy active leisure. It will certainly appeal to fans of sports and cosy facilities. The rich recreational and sports base at the Wieniawa SPA Hotel will benefit both your body and mind.

May in Pomorskie: There’s plenty to do in the enchanting Dolina Charlotty

If you are looking for a green place away from the city noise, a dozen kilometres from the Baltic beaches, by a lake and surrounded by woods, Strzelinek is a place for you. Located 10 km from Slupsk, Dolina Charlotty Resort & SPA is a dream place to relax with family and friends.

I was enchanted by island facilities and the Bali Hai Spa. This charming hotel, known for the Legends of Rock Festival organized here for years, stands out with its unique accommodation offer. Dolina Charlotty offers 9 unique tree houses amidst beautiful forests. In addition, you can stay at the Fisherman’s Lodge located on an island on Zamełowskie Lake. It offers only three rooms, a living room with a fireplace and two viewing terraces, so this place has to be booked well in advance.

Dolina Charlotty is a lively place. The number of things to do and see combined with well-developed infrastructure attract guests like a magnet.  The zoo, Water Safari, seal aquarium, kayaks and pedalos, fishing, inflatables, volleyball, horseback rides, outdoor playgrounds for children, book and board game rental, running bikes, scooters – these are just some of the resources that guests can use. In the heart of Dolina Charlotty there is an amphitheatre with 10,000 seats! This is where Carlos Santana played his second concert in front of an audience of several thousand, declaring that he “found a second home here.” His hand-signed guitar can is on display in the main lobby of the venue for you to enjoy.

It’s not just the festival and the music that plays first fiddle in Dolina Charlotty. It’s also the Bali Hali Spa and therapeutic programs that draw on Eastern philosophies and messages from the Buddhist goddesses Devi Sri, Ambika, and Laksmi. The interiors of 12 beauty salons and the relaxation room refer to the Indonesian island of Bali. Due to the unique location in the Valley of the Słupia River, Dolina Charlotty is the ideal place to worship the “religion of holy water” – as the name Bali translates. The therapeutic program based on Old Balinese rituals is performed by Balinese therapists, making it a unique and unforgettable experience.

Pomorskie in May: You don’t have to go to Abu Dhabi for an exotic beach & SPA experience

The Royal Baltic Luxury Boutique Hotel in Ustka is one of those places on the map of northern Poland that you just have to experience for yourself. On the outside, it looks inconspicuous, but inside it enchants with elegant and original interior design. Located near the beach, surrounded by pine forest, the hotel attracts with its luxurious Abu Dhabi-style SPA area.

The first thing that catches your eye upon entering the boutique hotel, are red sofas, large black lamps and gold accessories. All this allows the guests to immerse in the truly royal world right from the start. Unusual interior design that lacks clichés is what makes the hotel stand out. The new part of the hotel enchants with its magic colours and modern design. Rooms decorated in glamour style with glass bathrooms, modern furnishings, interesting accessories and decorations bear the hallmarks of luxury.

Original rooms, however, do not match the richness of the SPA area. This is a luxurious space, full of magic and oriental splendour, where all the senses are let loose.  Take an exotic journey into the world of SPA. Enjoy yourself in the swimming pool or a jacuzzi under the starry sky, sauna sessions, and a spacious relaxation room. Carefully selected professional products of leading cosmetic brands guarantee excellent body care and condition.

A long weekend in May in Pomorskie is an occasion to breathe fresh air, get some culinary experience and relax close to nature. Feel invited!