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Am I being over cautious or sensible? 15yr olds and spa

60 replies

DataColour · 18/06/2026 13:51

Long story short is that DD has been invited to stay over in a hotel with her friend while friend's mum is involved with an event at the hotel. DD's friend's mum says the girls can use the spa facilities etc and also chill out in the room. I said yes to this and now I'm getting anxious about it as they are 2 months shy of turning 16, just finished GCSEs, and I don't think they will be allowed in the spa with no adult supervision and also I just don't like the idea. i wish I said no from the beginning and now regretting it. AIBU? Thanks

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Anothernameretired · 18/06/2026 13:57

Is there a pool? They might be allowed in there, although perhaps not sauna, hot tub, etc.
Can you google the hotel and check?

Ineffable23 · 18/06/2026 13:57

I think the biggest risk is that the hotel doesn't let them use it. Otherwise I don't think much is likely to happen, what is it you're worried about?

user293948849167 · 18/06/2026 13:57

What are you worried about?
If they won’t be allowed in the spa they can chill in the room, if they are allowed in the spa there will be staff there if there is a problem

bananaboats · 18/06/2026 13:56

What is it your actually worried about?

SideboobToYouToo · 18/06/2026 13:56

I can't see the problem here.

daisy524 · 18/06/2026 13:55

what is it you're specifically worried about? them getting in trouble if they're not 'allowed' there, or just the entire thing?

ShrinkyDinkyPetal · 18/06/2026 13:55

I'd have been half a bottle of vodka down post GCSEs, a spa sounds very civilised - what exactly is the issue?

Pootles34 · 18/06/2026 13:54

Ah I wouldn't worry - if they don't let them in they can just chill out in their room? Sure they'll be fine and have a lovely time. Kind of her to invite her!

Naurrr · 18/06/2026 13:53

Check if the hotels website mentions allowing unaccompanied children in the spa.

Peonies12 · 18/06/2026 13:53

Well I'd get friend's mum to check if they'd be allowed in the spa without her, but surely she'll be supervising otherwise? It wouldn't worry me but just so they're not disappointed if not allowed in the spa.