Spa of the Month: The Relais Retreat Spa
With its own private stretch of pebbled and sandy beach and uninterrupted sea views, The Relais Retreat Spa at The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel & Spa offers a rare sense of stillness by the shore. Nestled on the Sussex coast, this recently redesigned destination blends modern design with the gentle rhythm of the tides, creating a luxurious setting to reset and recharge.
Opened in October 2024, the spa is thoughtfully designed to soothe the senses. Light-filled spaces, soft textures, and natural elements set the tone from the moment you step inside. From short day visits to long, lazy weekend stays, this is a space where time slows down and self-care takes the lead.
Drawing inspiration from its coastal location, The Relais Retreat Spa has curated a treatment menu that echoes the ebb and flow of the waves. Their Aromatherapy Associates treatments are designed to create a sense of deep calm or uplifting clarity, depending on what the body and mind need most.
Highlights include the Lava Shell Massage, a warming, deeply relaxing treatment using natural self-heating shells, and the Deep Sea Soother Facial, which restores and rebalances with carefully chosen mood-supporting actives. For guests seeking relief from physical tension, the Deeper Than Deep Massage delivers focused results with our powerful De-Stress Muscle blend of black pepper, rosemary, ginger, and lavender. Each treatment is delivered with care, knowledge and a clear understanding of what it means to feel well, inside and out.
The spa offers a variety of facilities to complement your wellness journey. The vitality pool, infrared sauna and aroma essence steam room provide a sensory reset, while heated loungers, foot spas and wellness showers invite moments of quiet reflection. With three beautifully designed treatment rooms, a fully equipped fitness suite and a chic relaxation lounge, every detail is designed to support your wellbeing in a way that feels personal and unrushed. For those seeking a more regular rhythm of rest and rejuvenation, the spa also offers three tailored membership options, ideal for maintaining balance by the beach all year round.
For those looking to mark a special occasion or simply treat themselves, a number of exclusive spa packages are available. Sunset by the Shore offers a midweek evening retreat with spa access, a 30-minute treatment, dinner overlooking the sea, and a thoughtful spa gift to take away.
The Meno-Pause & Restore Spa Day has been mindfully created for those navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife. The package includes a grounding aromatherapy massage and a skin-soothing facial using cooling cryo-globe therapy, alongside a two-course lunch and access to the spa’s thermal experiences. These bespoke offerings reflect the spa’s commitment to care that adapts to you whether you’re seeking stillness, reconnection or a gentle boost to your daily rhythm.
From moment-to-moment rituals to long exhalations by the sea, The Relais Retreat Spa is a place to come home to yourself. Your version of wellness, thoughtfully supported in a beautiful coastal setting.
