Christmas gifts for men

A morning at the spa, a massage or brunch at a beautiful hotel: Christmas gifts for men can start with what they enjoy. Sezame opens the doors to hotels across France, London and Belgium, without booking an overnight stay. For your father, husband, brother or a friend, choose an experience that suits his tastes and the time he has available.

Our selection of Christmas gift ideas also helps you compare presents for other people in your life. This guide focuses on gifts for him, with five specific experiences, their prices and what they include. The aim is to find a gift he will look forward to booking.

Which Christmas gift should you choose for him?

Start with his tastes and interests

Before looking for a gift, think about his habits. Does he enjoy massages, love food or happily spend two hours at a pool? His interests offer a more useful starting point than a list based only on his age.

A man who already enjoys treatments may appreciate a personalised massage.

Someone who prefers food experiences may be more interested in brunch or breakfast. A hotel near home makes the outing easier to arrange; an experience in another destination works well if a trip is already planned.

For your dad, husband, brother or a friend

For your dad, choose a format that fits his routine. Spa access can be a thoughtful gift if he enjoys pools and relaxation spaces. A longer massage may suit him better if he likes treatments: being his child does not automatically tell you which to choose.

For your husband or boyfriend, consider whether you want to join him.

For a brother or friend, an experience to enjoy alone can be just as personal. If the present is for a colleague, avoid assuming his preferences. Start with something he has said he would like to do.

Time for himself or a shared moment

Giving him time to himself may appeal to a man with a busy schedule. He can enjoy the experience without arranging for someone else to join him. Choose a duration that lets him make the most of the outing without disrupting his diary.

For a surprise as a couple, check the number of participants. A price per person does not automatically cover two entries, and a shared spa is not a private booking. Gift ideas become more useful when everyone knows exactly what has been reserved.

Five experiences to give, depending on what he enjoys

These Christmas gifts for him cover several destinations. Prices are those displayed on the pages consulted; check the current price and available slots when booking.

Paris: two hours at Le Burgundy spa

Spa escape 2h at Le Burgundy Paris — €65 per person.

This experience includes two hours of access to the pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam and gym. It suits a man who would rather enjoy the facilities than receive a treatment. The spa is shared and the experience is for adults only.

The Madeleine neighbourhood makes it possible to combine the spa with an outing in Paris. You are giving him a defined amount of time and specific facilities, with no massage included. For a father or friend who already knows the city, visiting this hotel can bring something new to a familiar day out.

Lyon: an hour-long massage at Sofitel Bellecour

Massage & Spa at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour — €140 per person.

Sofitel Spa by Deep Nature combines a 60-minute massage of his choice with 90 minutes of access to the hammam and fitness room. This gift puts the treatment at the centre of the experience. A pool is not included in the listed facilities.

The massage options help him choose according to his preferences. This present may suit someone living in Lyon or complement a visit already planned. Read the choices available so you can give him a clear picture of what he will enjoy.

Collioure: spa, massage and breakfast at La Maison Nova

Spa, Massage & Breakfast at La Maison Nova — €95 per person.

The experience brings together 30 minutes at the Phytomer spa, with sauna, hammam and herbal tea lounge, a 30-minute relaxing massage and a buffet breakfast. It combines a short treatment with a leisurely morning over food. Accommodation is not included.

Consider it for a man who likes several different moments rather than spending the whole outing on one massage. The destination matters: make sure travelling to Collioure works for him. An original gift should be as easy to enjoy as it is to receive.

London: treatment and spa at Montcalm Royal London House

Wellness break: treatments & spa at the Montcalm — £90 per person.

This experience includes a personalised 30-minute massage or facial, followed by two hours at YĀTRĀ Spa. The indoor pool, infrared sauna, hot tub and a sparkling cocktail are included. The price is displayed in pounds sterling.

The choice of treatment may appeal to a man who enjoys taking time for his wellbeing. Pick this hotel if he lives in London or is planning a visit. You are giving him the listed experience in the City; travel and a hotel room must be arranged separately.

Belgium: brunch and wellbeing at Dolce La Hulpe

Sunday Brunch & Wellbeing at Dolce La Hulpe Brussels — €89 per person.

On Sundays, brunch at the Argan restaurant runs from 12:30 to 15:00, before two hours in the wellness area with indoor pool, hammam and sauna. The hotel is in La Hulpe, facing the Sonian Forest. It may suit someone who enjoys food and outings in a green setting.

The programme starts with brunch and continues in the wellness area. If you want to share the experience, allow for a place for each person. Check that a Sunday fits his schedule: the day matters as much as the atmosphere.

What budget should you plan for his gift?

Spa access for a clearly defined treat

Among these ideas, two hours at Le Burgundy are listed at €65 per person. This gives you a reference for a spa visit without a treatment. Compare facilities and duration as well as price.

For two people, calculate the total for both participants. Siblings can also contribute together to give their father a longer experience, starting from the actual price of the chosen formula.

Combine a treatment and food around his preferences

La Maison Nova lists its experience at €95, while the Lyon massage and spa formula is €140 per person. They answer different wishes: several shorter moments or an hour of treatment. The London price remains in pounds sterling, without an indicative conversion.

A higher budget does not guarantee a better surprise. Choose what suits his interests, his schedule and a destination he can comfortably reach.

How can you give a Sezame experience for Christmas?

Compare what is actually included

Open the experience page and check the duration, facilities, participants and conditions. Spa access does not necessarily include a massage.

A physical gift set and an experience to book also answer different expectations. Make it clear what you are giving so he knows what to look forward to.

Sezame experience pages offer the “Offer as a gift” option. Read the displayed terms before finalising your choice, including how the gift can be used and how the experience is booked.

Make the surprise personal

Include a message explaining why you chose the experience. For your partner, describe a moment you would like to share; for a friend, mention the hotel you spotted with him in mind. That personal attention gives meaning to the gift.

Keep the practical details handy: hotel, city, experience and number of people. He can then arrange his outing with a clear idea of what awaits him.