Walk-in bodywork studio on Newbury Street offering Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and foot reflexology sessions from $60.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Signature treatment
- Hot Stone Bodywork
- Hotel guests only
- No
- Couples treatments
- No
- Walk-ins
- Yes
- Good for
- CouplesSolo travelers
- Price
- Affordable
Retreat Wellness Spa is a small, locally owned bodywork studio on the third floor of 75 Newbury St in Back Bay, open daily from 10am to 9pm. It's built around quick, no-fuss access: walk-ins are accepted, reservations are also an option, and there's no day pass or facility fee involved — you come in for a treatment, not a scene.
The menu covers six core services: Swedish and deep tissue bodywork, hot stone work, foot reflexology, and combo sessions that mix body and foot techniques. Pricing runs by the minute rather than by package. A 30-minute Swedish or deep tissue session starts at $60, with 60-minute sessions at $80 and longer 90- and 120-minute options at $140 and $160. Foot reflexology follows the same 30/60-minute, $60/$80 structure, and combo sessions (body plus foot) run $140–$160 depending on the split. The signature hot stone bodywork is listed at $40, suggesting it's offered as a shorter add-on rather than a standalone full session elsewhere on the menu — worth confirming the exact format when booking. Add-ons like essential oils, herbal treatments, extra hot rock work, and back walking are each $40.
While you wait or between appointments, the spa offers free Wi-Fi, brewed coffee, and candy — modest touches rather than a full lounge experience. This isn't a spa with saunas, pools, or robes; it's a straightforward treatment room setup aimed at solo visitors and couples looking for a focused massage or reflexology session without a lot of ceremony. The team cites over 15 years of combined bodywork experience, and the Back Bay location puts it within easy reach of Newbury Street shopping and dining if you're building a day around it.
Good to know
- Do I need a reservation, or can I walk in?
- Both work — walk-ins are accepted, and you can also call (617) 380-7999 or book online ahead of time.
- What's the price for a basic massage?
- Swedish or deep tissue bodywork starts at $60 for 30 minutes, with 60-, 90-, and 120-minute options going up to $160.
- Is there a day pass or facility access fee?
- No, this spa doesn't offer a day pass; you pay per treatment, and there's no separate facility fee mentioned.
- Can couples book a session together?
- The spa is not set up for couples treatments as a dedicated offering, though solo travelers and couples both visit for individual sessions.
- What are the hours?
- Retreat Wellness Spa is open every day from 10am to 9pm.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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