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Discover the best handpicked retreats on the planet. We're here to help yoga, meditation, and wellness spread to the world.
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If you’ve ever felt:
1. I know I am not as well spiritually or emotionally as I want to be.
2. I need to get healthy again in body and mind.
3. I need to remove myself from the everyday hustle of life.
4. I want to unplug, de-stress, and re-charge.
5. I desire to reconnect with the deep and real me again.
6. I want to explore the deeper aspects of life.
Or you’re stressed from work or family, and just want to feel utterly safe, warm, and cared for…
...then you’ve found your sanctuary.
You’ve found the place to discover the perfect retreat for you.
A place to get that much-deserved relaxation.
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23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hey Suzanne! Nice and simple is what we want. I hope you have the most wonderful retreat, and I’m here if you need anything or any questions pop up. -Daniela, BookRetreats.com x
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hey Shani 😊 I'm really happy to read that everything went smoothly! I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful retreat, and I’m here if you need anything along the way
-Daniela, BookRetreats.com x
Quick and convenient
Quick and convenient, but still waiting to hear from the actual retreat to know if it’s confirmed.
22 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi There!
Thank you so very much for this feedback. Our hosts usually reply to guests quite promptly, normally within 24 hours.
If you're not hearing back in a timely way, please reach out to us at support@bookretreats.com, happy to help! We're here to support you every step of the way. ❤️
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Wonderful experience.
Wonderful experience.
They looked after us from beginning to end. All staff are wonderful and very helpful.
Food was great and yummy, classes were very educationally , and massages very relaxing.
Transport was happy to talk about anything we asked about and drove very safety.
Thanks HoHam. Great time we had in all areas ❤️
23 February 2026
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Kim, thanks for taking a moment to leave this feedback!
It sounds like you were soooo well taken care of, we absolutely love hearing this. 😊
So lovely that you found this retreat, it sounds like it was the perfect fit! Thank you so much for choosing Bookretreats.com. 😊 We'll be here when it's time for your next adventure!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Such exceptional and friendly support
I had to change my yoga retreat and received so much help and support. However that began before I even knew I'd need to change it. Laura Méndez from Book Retreats has been exceptional and I'm so excited to actually go on the retreat!
21 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Jenna,
Thank you for sharing this review!
So glad you've been so well-supported by the team! Lovely to hear you've connected with Laura and got everything in place.
Thank you ever so much for choosing Bookretreats, we wish you an incredible time away. 😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
trustable and easy booking experience
10 March 2026
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Pamela,
Thank you so very much for this 5-star review! Much appreciated.
We're thrilled to hear you've had such a positive experience and have felt so well- supported. This is music to our ears!
We're here throughout the journey so if you have any questions leading up to your retreat please reach out, we're here to help!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Heya! Daniela here :) Super happy to hear that everything felt smooth. And I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a 5 -star review. That means a lot!
All the best, Daniela x
Solo female traveler
I just booked my retreat and so far the company has been “holding my hand” the whole way. That is exactly what I needed as this is the first retreat I will have been on and my first solo vacation ever. I’m very satisfied so far. I will leave another review as my retreat plays out.
19 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Molly!
Thank you ever so much for your review. So very glad to hear you've felt so well-supported throughout this process!
Congrations on choosing yourself and taking the step to head out on your solo adventure. We're so glad you found this retreat and thank you so much for choosing Bookretreats.com!♥️
Many Blessings,
Amanda
Bookretreats.com
So far so good
So far so good. Chris was able to find me a retreat that I hope will be what I want. The experience has been very good so far. Time will tell how it all works out.
18 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Don,
Thank you for taking some time out of the day to share this review! So nice to hear you've connected with Chris and that you're on your way. 😊
Wishing you a really wonderful journey!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Janet 🌷, Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate you sharing it. I’m glad the overall experience has been a positive one.
Wishing you a wonderful retreat, and I’m here if you need any support along the way.
-Daniela, BookRetreats.com x
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Renuka,
Thank you ever so much for this 5-star review! We're so glad you've found our site and had such a great experience. We're here for you every step of the way! 😊
Have a wonderful time on retreat, and thank you so much for choosing Bookretreats!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Joan,
Thank you so much for stopping by to leave us this feedback! We're so glad to hear you've had such a positive experience on the platform. 😊
Wishing you an amazing time away, and thank you so much for choosing Bookretreats!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
The perfect escape to recharge and switch off in Spain
I could not have chosen a place more suited to my needs. Quiet when required but with many options for recreation and leisure including excursions, diving, kayaking and of course Yoga. Amazing and healthy food every day.
Before going I have checked and I read two out of 70 non so-positive reviews so I was skeptical but I decided to go and that was the perfect experience I was expecting. I will definetely come back. My reccomendation for those who are going there, please take good, clean and positive energy with you and leave your negativity behind
5 March 2026
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Simon, thanks so much for sharing a bit about your retreat in Spain!
It sounds like you found the perfect fit, so glad you did. We're thrilled to hear that this retreat suited your needs and we hope you feel refreshed for a long time to come.
Thanks so much for choosing Bookretreats, and we hope to see you again when it's time for your next getaway.😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
I have found the website very…helpful
I have found the website very comprehensive and it has answered all my questions.
8 March 2026
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Susan!
Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to leave us this review, much appreciated!
We're happy to hear that you've had a positive experience, and we wish you a fabulous time away!
Thank you for choosing Bookretreats.😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Carmen,
Thanks ever so much for this 5-star review. That's awesome! Our team is here for you every step of the way. 😊
Our team are highly experienced travelers and retreat experts. Together we’ve traveled to 100+ countries, attended 400+ retreats, and led 50+ retreats of our own.
Thanks for choosing Bookretreats, and we wish you an incredible time on retreat!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Reply from BookRetreats.com
That's what we wanna hear :) Appreciate you sharing and wishing you a beautiful weekend!
- Dans BookRetreats.com x
Finding the information about the…
Finding the information about the retreat was straight forward there was lots of info. Booking I struggled with. Both on the WhatsApp and on my laptop finally was able to book on my phone. Problem was with it timing out at the place i needed to proceed. It was frustrating but i knew it would finally work and it did. I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else it could have been a one off as I say I'm not sure. However am now looking forward to my retreat in June.
6 March 2026
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Seline,
Thank you so much for your feedback. I had the technical team look into this, and it appeared to be a random error. So sorry you were the one to experience it; however, I am glad you were still able to book, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process.
Seeing as it was a glitch, if the rest of your experience was a good one, I would be so grateful if you feel called to amend your original rating, as we are a small team and your rating really matters to us. I would also be more than happy to hop on a call and talk it over :)
-Daniela, BookRetreats.com x
No accountability
Book Retreats is a platform and is unable to hold hosts accountable for inappropriate behavior.
When I reached out for support from Book Retreats, despite my comprehensive evidence, their solution was to refund me the 17% that I had paid directly to them, but gave me absolutely no recourse to be refunded the remaining $2.3K that I had paid for my teacher training. They are not holding this host accountable for unacceptable and unprofessional behavior. I used this site for the protection their verbiage claims to provide, and was not given clear direction or support on how to proceed when I first started noticing red flags and reached out for assistance.
The host changes included:
1. Training location moved from a studio to a public pool and co-working space at a hotel
2. Ableist teacher questioned my yoga practice and request for props, which are foundational to Yin Yoga
3. "Meals provided" was 2 meals a day that did not include the promised balance of legumes, starch and vegetable
4. Class size was supposed to be a minimum of 2 and was not canceled when no one else signed up
5. No refund for the additional night I pre-paid for and gave 40 days notice would not need
6. Host required I sign a contract 2 months after I paid in full giving them the right to remove me from the program at their discretion with no refund
7. Accommodation changed from hotel to an apartment, which had mold, a broken tv, a full length window in the shower visible from the public hallway, hot water ran out after 5 minutes, no deadbolt, stains on the walls, couch pillows and curtains, and no front desk or on-site security, which as a single-female traveler is critical for safety.
My initial concerns did not seem sufficient to cancel the retreat per the intimidating, undisclosed contract that I was required to sign. Because of the host's history of positive reviews, and a hope that I was misunderstanding where the classes would be held, I did attend the first night of classes.
As recommended by Book Retreats, I met with the host on the following morning to discuss my concerns and issues and to give her the opportunity to fix the problems.
I was "on site" for ~17 hours (out of 96 hrs), most of which were spent sleeping. Without having done this, I would not have known about issues 1, 2 & 7. Because the US Department of Homeland Security had issued a Shelter in Place order to US-citizens abroad (22 Feb 2026), I was unable to change my accommodation the first night. Due to the lack of clarity on how to handle this situation from Book Retreats, I did eat the partial meals that were provided, but this does not address the fact that they were half meals (not the agreed balance of vegetables, starch and protein) and that I had to pay for service fees.
17 February 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Jaslyn,
Thank you for providing such a detailed account of your experience. We sincerely apologize that your teacher training did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the changes to the accommodations and the learning environment. As a platform, we take feedback concerning guest safety and the quality of instruction very seriously.
When your concerns were raised, our team reviewed the situation based on the information shared with us at the time, including communication with both you and the host, with the goal of reaching a fair and balanced resolution. Based on this, the refund issued was calculated to reflect the portion of the retreat that was not completed, as the stay had already commenced. We believe this is the most direct way to provide immediate recourse based on the circumstances.
Please know that your feedback is being used as part of a formal review of this host’s listing. We are committed to holding our hosts to high standards of communication and consistency to ensure our community remains a reliable space for all travellers. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention.
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
Terrible experience
Terrible experience.
After confirmed and paid deposit. I booked flight and took days off. Very excited to go. Two day before departure. They canceled on us due to their own financial situation to run the retreat. They gave nothing and no voucher but an email apology.
The platform did nothing at all despite my email of complaint to them.
Turned to Bookyogaretreat to book other vacation. Everything went so well.
Very disappointed about this platform.
Especially how they handled after the crisis. Terrible. It gave me so much financial loss and stress.
7 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Hi Theresa,
Thank you for being so candid. We know how much heart goes into preparing for a retreat. Having something cancelled so close to departure, after all the excitement and preparation, is genuinely hard.
While the severe weather made the retreat unsafe to run, a situation we and the host truly regret, we realise that the logistics are only half the battle. The stress of the disruption is the other half.
We processed your full deposit refund and sent you some potential alternatives as soon as we were informed, but we’re taking your feedback to heart to ensure our support feels more personal and proactive when things go wrong.
We’re genuinely glad you found a way to make your travels happen elsewhere. We'd still love the chance to make this right; our team has sent an email to your inbox with a gesture of goodwill, and we hope to hear from you.
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team♥️
Reply from BookRetreats.com
Yay! Love to read this :) I'm part of the support team, so it means sooo much, thanks for sharing your experience, Catherine! All the best.
- Daniela x
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