Christmas gifts for couples

Choosing a Christmas gift for a couple starts with what they both enjoy, even when it is a surprise: what do they like sharing, where can they travel and how much time would they like to spend? Sezame brings together hotel experiences available without an overnight stay. For your parents, a couple of friends or you and your partner, choose an experience intended for two recipients.

To compare experiences for other times of year, explore our gifts for couples. Here, the focus is on a Christmas present with clear inclusions and a budget that covers both people.

Experiences to give a couple for Christmas

A meal together, a private jacuzzi or a couples massage each offers a different kind of gift. Below are five ideas in French hotels, followed by suggestions in London and Belgium. Prices reflect the experience pages consulted; confirm current rates and availability before buying. These are gifts to give at Christmas, without assuming availability on 25 December.

Lunch or dinner for two in Aix-en-Provence

Brasserie Léopold: Lunch or Dinner at Hôtel Saint-Christophe costs €80 for two, made up of two €40 experiences per person. Each guest enjoys a starter, a main course, dessert and a glass of wine. This Aix-en-Provence address could suit a couple who enjoy discovering restaurants and taking time to catch up over a meal.

The offer is available on weekdays only. If you are buying for parents or friends who work, check that they can make time for it. The €80 total covers the two menus described, excluding any extras.

A private jacuzzi at Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal

An Enchanted Escape at Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal costs €175 for two people. The experience includes one hour in a private jacuzzi, access to the shared hammam and fitness room during the same time slot, and a glass of champagne or a mocktail per person.

This could suit a couple who prefer enjoying spa facilities to receiving a treatment. The jacuzzi is reserved for the two guests, while the hammam and fitness room remain shared. No massage is included.

A treatment for two at Roch Hôtel & Spa

Well-being Bubble for Two at Roch Hôtel & Spa costs €250 for two people. Spa MAISON CODAGE offers a 45-minute facial or body treatment for two, followed by an hour in the wellness area with an indoor pool, hammam and gym.

For a couple who enjoy treatments, this combines hands-on care with time to use the facilities. The treatment options and booking details help you tailor your choice. Access to the wellness area is not advertised as private.

A massage and private wellness time at Maison Villeroy

Absolute Well-being Duo at Maison Villeroy costs €450 for two people. The experience combines a one-hour bespoke couples massage with 30 minutes of private access to the indoor wellness area, including a sauna, hammam, whirlpool bath and sensory shower.

This could be a joint gift from family or friends for a couple who love spending time on wellness. The experience page specifies that the outdoor cold bath and infrared sauna are shared. Extras such as additional time or champagne are separate from the standard package.

A spa ritual for two at The Peninsula Paris

The Art of Care for Two at The Peninsula Paris costs €950 for two people. It includes a one-hour massage in a double suite, 30 minutes of private balneotherapy and two hours of spa access, with a pool and vitality pools.

The experience is advertised from Monday to Thursday. Some heat facilities, including the hammam and sauna, are separate for men and women. The massage in a double suite is the shared treatment; the whole spa is not private.

Two more destinations: London and Belgium

In London, Wellness Escape: Treatments & Spa at Montcalm Royal London House is listed at £90 per person, or £180 for two individual experiences. It includes a 30-minute Swedish massage, two hours at the spa and a glass of prosecco or a soft drink. Check how the treatments are scheduled when booking for two.

In Belgium, Ritual Spa & Wellness at Dolce La Hulpe Brussels costs €165 per person, or €330 for two individual experiences. It combines a 50-minute treatment with two hours in the wellness area, including a pool, hammam and sauna. The experience is available on weekdays; confirm treatment choices and times when booking.

Which Christmas gift suits their tastes?

A gift for your parents or a couple of friends

Start with the things they enjoy together: dining out, swimming or having treatments. For friends, a restaurant experience may be easier to choose than a massage if you do not know their treatment preferences. For parents, consider a destination and length of experience they can enjoy together.

Their age or relationship to you is not enough to decide. A meal, a morning at the spa and a longer treatment require different amounts of free time. A thoughtful gift could be an outing close to home, with a message explaining why you chose it.

A shared massage or a private space

For more detail on treatment options, our couples massages selection lets you compare formats. Check whether the massages take place in the same room and at the same time. Depending on the experience, treatments may take place in separate rooms or one after another.

Admission for two does not mean the spa is reserved for them. If privacy matters, look for explicitly included private access and check its duration. The shortcuts at the top of this page distinguish Christmas spa and massage collections, private spaces and experiences with meals.

For other relaxing experiences to give during the festive season, our Christmas wellness gifts offer further ideas. Keep both recipients' tastes in mind: a shared gift should appeal to both people.

How much should you spend on a Christmas gift for two?

The examples above range from €80 for two meals in Aix-en-Provence to €175 for the jacuzzi at Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, €250 for the treatment for two at Roch, €450 at Maison Villeroy and €950 at The Peninsula. These prices cover different programmes rather than equivalent services.

Always check whether the price is per person or for two. For individual offers, add the cost of both experiences and check available time slots. Keep London prices in pounds sterling when planning your budget; travel and accommodation need to be arranged separately.

Several of you can contribute to an experience for your parents or friends. Agree on the budget before choosing and make clear what it covers. A shorter experience that is easy to organise may be a better fit than one requiring significant travel or extra spending.

How do you give a couple an experience for Christmas?

Give the present at Christmas, then choose the date

Giving an experience for Christmas does not mean booking it during the festive season. If you know their availability, you could consider a dated booking. Otherwise, a Sezame gift card lets you suggest an outing while leaving them to arrange their booking under the applicable conditions.

The gift card is advertised as valid for one year and can be used across one or more purchases from the catalogue. Read the terms when buying and make clear whether your gift amount covers an experience for two. Avoid promising a specific date without checking availability.

Add a personal message while leaving them a choice

Explain why you thought of this place: a city they love, their enjoyment of sharing a meal or a spa visit they have mentioned. A personal card can give them something to open on Christmas Day. Your message can make the gift feel thoughtful without promising additional services.

For your other loved ones, our Christmas hotel gifts selection covers more recipients. This page focuses on couples: two people, an experience they want to share and a clearly defined budget.