Quick Answer
Which David Lloyd has a Spa Retreat? The David Lloyd Spa Retreat is a premium spa concept rolled out at a large share of UK Platinum clubs. By 2026 the Spa Retreat product is in dozens of clubs across the UK and a handful of European sites, with more added on each refurbishment cycle.
A Spa Retreat is more than the basic sauna and steam included with every Platinum membership. It typically adds salt rooms, experience showers, ice features, heated loungers, and a dedicated treatment menu.
What a David Lloyd Spa Retreat includes
- Indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools at most sites.
- Multiple saunas (Finnish, infrared, herbal) and steam rooms.
- Salt or aroma room, experience showers, ice fountain or bucket.
- Heated relaxation loungers and quiet zones.
- Dedicated treatment rooms (massages, facials, body treatments).
- Spa cafe or smoothie counter at larger sites.
UK clubs with a Spa Retreat (examples)
The list grows each year. Confirmed Spa Retreat clubs in 2026 include but are not limited to:
- Aberdeen, Beckenham, Birmingham area, Brighton, Cambridge, Cheam.
- Cheshire Oaks, Cricklewood, Enfield, Finchley, Fulham.
- Hampton, Hatfield, Heston, Kingston, Long Ashton.
- Newcastle, Norwich, Oxford, Plymouth, Reading.
- Sidcup, Solihull, Stevenage, Sunbury, Sutton Coldfield.
Confirm by checking the Spa Retreat tab on the individual club page on davidlloyd.co.uk.
Access and cost
| Type of access | Cost |
|---|---|
| Platinum member spa entry | Included |
| Gold or Off Peak member entry | Included at most clubs |
| Treatment menu (massage 30 min) | From £45 |
| Treatment menu (massage 60 min) | From £70 |
| Spa Retreat day pass for guests | £40 to £80 |
How to book
- Spa entry is walk in for members during opening hours.
- Treatments are booked in club at the spa desk or by phone.
- Some treatments are bookable in the David Lloyd Clubs app.
- Spa Retreat day passes for guests are bought at reception, subject to capacity.
FAQ
Is the Spa Retreat included in Platinum?
Yes, entry to the Spa Retreat areas is included. Treatments are paid separately.
Can guests use the Spa Retreat?
Yes, with a member host. Treatment access is for members and Spa Retreat day pass guests.
Is the Spa Retreat the same as a hotel spa?
Comparable kit and treatment menu, but typically larger floor area and lower per visit cost when amortised across a Platinum membership.
More context on Spa Retreat clubs
The Spa Retreat is the most premium piece of the David Lloyd estate and the chain treats it as a defining feature of its top tier clubs. The product evolved over several years from a basic sauna and steam offer into a full thermal experience that competes credibly with hotel spas and standalone spa chains.
For members choosing between two nearby clubs, the Spa Retreat is one of the strongest reasons to pick one over the other. The basic sauna and steam at every David Lloyd is good. The Spa Retreat is meaningfully better, and the difference is felt most on tired weeknights and lazy Sunday afternoons rather than on workout days.
If a Spa Retreat is a deciding factor, do not rely on second hand reports. Take the tour, walk through the spa, sit in the sauna for five minutes, and check the treatment menu. The experience varies more between Spa Retreat clubs than the marketing suggests, and the right club for you is the one whose temperature, lighting, and pacing match what you actually want from a spa visit.
Practical playbook for Spa Retreat members
The Spa Retreat experience is best on a weekday afternoon or a Sunday evening when the club is quietest. Saturday afternoons can feel crowded around the hot tubs and salt rooms, while the weekday off peak windows often feel like a private spa.
For treatments, book ahead. The popular massage and facial slots fill several weeks in advance, especially in the run up to Christmas and around bank holidays. Use the app or the spa desk to lock in a recurring monthly slot if you want consistent availability.
The single best money saving tip at the Spa Retreat is to bundle. Many clubs run a member price on a sequence of three treatments paid up front, which saves significantly versus pay as you go. Ask the spa desk for the current bundle list when you join, and again at each annual renewal.
A final practical tip: book your join day tour for late morning rather than evening. The Spa Retreat is naturally quieter in the late morning, which gives you a fair view of the kit and the layout before the evening crowd arrives.
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Final word
If a true spa is the reason you are paying premium prices, search the find a club tool for "Spa Retreat" and join one of those sites specifically. The basic sauna and steam at every club is good. The Spa Retreat product is meaningfully better.
