Who owns The Retreat, Exeter?

The Retreat, Exeter is a privately owned luxury spa set within Hotel Indigo, which is part of Hotel Exe Limited.

How do you get to The Retreat, Exeter?

There is no on-site parking at the hotel but the location is accessible by car. The closest Car Park is Princesshay 2, Postcode EX1 1UZ which is a 10-minute walk to Hotel Indigo Exeter and The Retreat. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport (EXT), which is five miles/18-minutes away by car or taxi. Exeter St Davids is the nearest train station, which is 1.2 miles or six minutes away by car or taxi.

What is included in a spa day at The Retreat, Exeter?

What's included in a spa day at The Retreat, Exeter depends on the experience that you book. The spa facilities include two hydro pools, a sauna and a steam room, a Niagara Falls rainfall shower and a fitness suite. The Retreat, Exeter has four treatment rooms including one dual suite and therapists use Elemis and Gerrard International Mii products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near The Retreat, Exeter?

Located in the heart of Exeter, The Retreat is in a fantastic location for exploring the historic city, whether you want to browse the shops, spend time in the cafes or learn about its heritage. Top attractions include: - Exeter Cathedral - Exeter Castle - Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - Mediaeval Underground Passages

When was The Retreat, Exeter built?

Set in a building with 100 years of history, Hotel Indigo Exeter opened in December 2022 along with The Retreat.

What amenities does The Retreat, Exeter have?

A four-star boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo is the home of The Retreat, and sits in the historic centre of Exeter. It has 104 guest rooms and suites, each with luxury details and spa-inspired bathrooms. The hotel restaurant is Colson’s Bar & Grill, serving British fare cooked over charcoal and flame. The Dugout Bar is the place for tasty food and drink and viewing live sports events. Becketts is their stylish bar with views of the cathedral green. The spa facilities include two hydro pools, a sauna and a steam room, a Niagara Falls rainfall shower and a fitness suite. The Retreat, Exeter has four treatment rooms including one dual suite and therapists use Elemis and Gerrard International Mii products in a collection of face and body treatments. Accessible facilities include: - Lift access - Changing facilities - Access to treatment rooms and general spa area

What are the food and drink options at The Retreat, Exeter?

The hotel restaurant is Colson’s Bar & Grill, serving British fare cooked over charcoal and flame. The Dugout Bar is the place for tasty food and drink and viewing live sports events. Becketts is their stylish bar with views of the cathedral green.

How many treatment rooms are there at The Retreat, Exeter?

The Retreat, Exeter has four treatment rooms including one dual suite and therapists use Elemis and Gerrard International Mii products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at The Retreat, Exeter is 3pm and check-out is 10am. Spa opening times are 10am to 6pm. It is recommended however that you check your specific spa booking times before arrival, and that you check for any changes to regular opening times, particularly relating to bank holidays, before you visit.

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The Retreat, Exeter

from £99

per person

8.8 Very Good 7 customer reviews

The Retreat, Exeter, is a luxury day Spa on site at a contemporary boutique hotel. It features an entirely new spa with a carefully curated thermal suite to prepare mind, body and soul for a collection of Elemis treatments. The hotel is unquestionably romantic thanks to its luxurious details, heritage style and high standards, but is also a great getaway for mothers and daughters or small groups of friends.

Spa and hotel facilities

Dual Treatment
Experience Showers
Gym
Parking
Relax Room
Sauna

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Spa days

2 packages found based on your criteria.

Afternoon Tea and Treat

Spa day 1 meal 1 treatment

Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
2 hours use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

Back Massage
Express Facial
Express Manicure
Express Pedicure
Body Scrub

Bubbles and Bliss

Spa day 1 treatment

Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
Glass of prosecco
2 hours use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

Bespoke Massage
Elemis Facial
The Retreat Signature Treatment
Manicure
Pedicure

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Afternoon Tea
Bottle of Prosecco

Why people visit here

Day spa

The Retreat is a day spa experience with a carefully curated thermal suite to prepare mind, body and soul for a collection of Elemis treatments.
Location

The spa is in a fantastic location in the heart of historic Exeter, making it easy to get to and even easier to spend time exploring the area afterwards.
Local attractions

Exeter is a beautiful city to visit on the River Exe with plenty of attractions ranging from shops and cafes to Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Castle, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery and the mediaeval Underground Passages.
Groups

The spa is a fantastic destination for mother/daughter spa days or small groups of friends looking for sophisticated quality time together.

Condition of Spa
9.2 out of 10
Quality of Facilities
9.2 out of 10
Quality of Food
9.6 out of 10
Quality of Treatments
9.4 out of 10
Staff
8.8 out of 10
Value for money
8.2 out of 10

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Good
No-one was available on arrival which was disappointing- need more staff. Info was left to go to changing room to get robes- this was a hunt to find a clean robe and towel together in one locker and there were no locks to leave valuables. The ladies who carried out the treatment were welcoming and professional. The massage was good. The spa room was ok. The whole experience was a little underwhelming and awkward to know what to do where. We also did not get our glass of fizz ? All in all not for us and not value for money :( The treatment was the saving grace 👍
Karen 10/03/2025
10
Excellent
The spa package was a great R&R for me. First of all I enjoyed a marvellous high tea and topped this up with a cheeky mocktail, the waitress was really friendly and helpful. Then I went to the Retreat and was greeted warmly. The changing facilities are undergoing refurbishment and should be splendid when finished. The massage was very nice and the spa facilities relaxing. A few more recliners would be good as I went at a busy time. All in all it was excellent value!
Anne 21/02/2025
8
Very Good
The £175 voucher was a 60th birthday treat. I took a friend as I didn’t want to use a package on my own. It would’ve been nice if the voucher had allowed me to experience individual treatments rather than having to book a whole package. The staff we encountered were all fantastic, very kind and polite. However when we got to the spa, there was no staff member at the desk and as first time visitors we had to find our own way into the changing rooms and the spa area. Another couple followed us who were also new to the facilities and we muddled through together. The changing room is small with only 1 privacy cubical ( I changed in the toilet) and there were very few towels and gowns (we had to mix and match between lockers). Non of the lockers actually locked so we had to take our valuables with us. The treatments we had were lovely ( I had a facial and my friend had a massage ) but the spa area itself was not very relaxing in that there were no available beds or loungers (there were 6 other people using the spa- one couple seemed to have 2 loungers and 2 chairs) and my friend and I sat on a bench in between using the hot tubs. A workmen helped us set up the hot tub as only one side seem to be working. An afternoon tea was included in our package. Although it was very nice, it was rather carbohydrate heavy. It would have been nice if some sort of lighter option had been offered with this spa session package. As we could not eat all that was on offer and as the package is quite expensive at £99 each I asked if we could take what we couldn’t eat home. There is no provision for this although staff provided us with a roll of clingfilm and I wrapped up our sandwiches and cake. This was my first time using the spa at Indigo and although I could not fault the staff, it didn’t feel luxurious and I feel sad that my birthday treat was rather disappointing.
Karen 27/01/2025
8
Very Good
Our booking hadn’t come through from Spabreaks.com so there was some confusion about whether they could accommodate us. No slippers available and seemed surprised by any requests. Not a very big spa but clean and comfortable.
Shirley 04/11/2024
10
Excellent
An absolutely lovely quaint spa with fantastic staff. From the person that greeted us when we walked into the building to the one that said goodbye every member of staff was so caring. The afternoon tea was gorgeous and a lot bigger and better than we expected. We had fabulous facials and enjoyed the spa completely on our own which was a very nice bonus.
Libby 23/08/2024