Tory Urban Retreat
Tory Urban Retreat
4.5
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
About
- A Sanctuary in the city - A replenishing & relaxing Retreat that allows you to refresh your body & spirit in a haven of unique natural ambiance & calm. Tory urban retreat excels in your evolving spirit, health and wellness... A replenishing Tory Urban experience that allows you to refresh your body and soul in a sanctuary of tranquility and calm. Tory Urban Retreat has long been the destination of many a weary, stressed soul. With over 60 years of experience in relaxation, this makes us one of the capital city's best establishments to escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life. With our huge traditional Finnish Sauna, lush icy cold tranquil plunge pool, body treatments, relaxing massage therapy and an array of refreshments on offer Tory Urban Retreat is your ideal hidden oasis in the heart of the city. Our qualified & extremely experienced massage therapists are on hand to ease your stresses and strains away. Deep relaxation massage can be taken in a variety of time-slots and beautiful body treatments are available. The Retreat is a uniquely beautiful haven tailor made to give you an authentic relaxing experience. You will feel like you've stepped into a quiet, natural space that honours your wellbeing & provides you with the nurturing you need. Floatation therapy - in our state of the art dream-pod float tank. Experience a completely new state of mind & body with floatation therapy. This treatment reduces aches and pains whilst helping to improve mental and emotional wellbeing. Floatation therapy is an exciting and unique concept with a number of proven health benefits which can help anyone from stressed out city dwellers, to parents and sports enthusiasts. After you've floated with us enjoy your post float feeling of wellness & come back down to earth at your own pace in our Post Float Lounge. Enjoy complimentary organic fruit & beverages...take as long as you need...we certainly encourage you to stay as long as you want. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is non-invasive, relaxing and healing treatment that provides your body with extra oxygen. The process involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized pod. Your blood carries this oxygen throughout your body. This helps fight bacteria and stimulate the release of substances called growth factors and stem cells, which promote healing. Sessions within the pod are relaxing and comfortable. You can read a book, listen to a podcast or audio book, watch a movie or simply sleep. ...and to compliment this therapy we have a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFt) bed in our Hyperbaric therapy room. Indulge yourself in our retreat...Join us...Come & find your quiet new world...
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Jo
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Couples
Had a great sauna session followed by a massage with Isidora. The sauna is a great heat, with plenty of space to lay down if you want to, and the showers and plunge pool are fantastic. The plunge is 6-7 degrees which was lovely and icy.
Everything was clean and other users were really considerate of each other. The staff friendly and attentive.
The massage with Isidora was the best massage I’ve had and I get a lot of massage. Being here for a mini break, Id fly back to Wellington just for that massage. 200% recommended.
Everything was clean and other users were really considerate of each other. The staff friendly and attentive.
The massage with Isidora was the best massage I’ve had and I get a lot of massage. Being here for a mini break, Id fly back to Wellington just for that massage. 200% recommended.
Written 5 November 2022
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Rob W
8 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Great experience! A real Finnish sauna. The staff are informative and the other people who go are all friendly! . Try the sauna and then the plunge pool too!. No one wears clothes, just a cloth around the waist but it’s how it’s done! Enjoy!
Written 9 June 2022
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Contentnz
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After a year of my friend telling me about the sauna he goes to I decided to try it out (not entirely convinced it might not be just a wee bit dodgey).
My experience was fantastic. Had I realised it was a proper Europeam type spa I don't think it would have taken me so long to attend.
The finnish sauna is great very clean and as hot as you would expect. There are plenty of showers, a nice cold plunge pool, drinking water freely available. Loungers and relaxation areas with up to date magazines and newspapers. All in all I was pretty impressed.
Being my first visit I was provided with a full tour and explanation of the premises. Being a mixed day I decided to wear a swimsuit but next time would feel comfortable in a towel. If you are a prude be warned unless it is Tuesday (women only) then you will likely see naked men but to be honest you need to look to see anything. The day I attended there were three other women in bikinis and one man wearing swimming briefs so it is really up to you.
The retreat also has yoga and massage as well as a spa menu with healthy smoothies and snacks.
If you are in Wellington on a cold blustery day or night this is the perfect activity to do. Enjoy the finnish sauna in down town wellington today!
My experience was fantastic. Had I realised it was a proper Europeam type spa I don't think it would have taken me so long to attend.
The finnish sauna is great very clean and as hot as you would expect. There are plenty of showers, a nice cold plunge pool, drinking water freely available. Loungers and relaxation areas with up to date magazines and newspapers. All in all I was pretty impressed.
Being my first visit I was provided with a full tour and explanation of the premises. Being a mixed day I decided to wear a swimsuit but next time would feel comfortable in a towel. If you are a prude be warned unless it is Tuesday (women only) then you will likely see naked men but to be honest you need to look to see anything. The day I attended there were three other women in bikinis and one man wearing swimming briefs so it is really up to you.
The retreat also has yoga and massage as well as a spa menu with healthy smoothies and snacks.
If you are in Wellington on a cold blustery day or night this is the perfect activity to do. Enjoy the finnish sauna in down town wellington today!
Written 6 June 2014
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Millie
Wellington, New Zealand2 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Beautiful place, wonderful service, lovely staff and very friendly environment.
I really enjoyed the Finnish sauna and the plunge pool, will definitely come back.
Thank you very much
I really enjoyed the Finnish sauna and the plunge pool, will definitely come back.
Thank you very much
Written 15 April 2019
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Janenne V
Lismore, Australia3 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I was visiting Wellington and looking for a massage then quite by accident stumbled upon this amazing place..... then aroma wafting down the stairs and the vines creeping up the rails first attracted me......... I made a booking with the very accommodating receptionist for a massage the next morning and use of the day spa. I was certainly not disappointed....... the massage was extraordinary, the staff so friendly and helpful and made me feel right at home.... everywhere was beautifully decorated, the atmosphere serene and temperature perfect.
I spoke to the owner afterwards to thank her and she was so genuine and warm.... I seriously could not have asked for a better experience.
next time I'm in Wellington (from Aus) ill DEFinitely be stopping in here again!
I spoke to the owner afterwards to thank her and she was so genuine and warm.... I seriously could not have asked for a better experience.
next time I'm in Wellington (from Aus) ill DEFinitely be stopping in here again!
Written 18 May 2017
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Noor_Alwazeer
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia1 contribution
Jun 2015 • Solo
I been to this place. Really nice big sauna and cooling pool. I went there on a mixed day ie female and males. I admire how both male and female were enjoying the facilities at ease. Some were wearing a swim suit but more were just with towels. In the pool and sauna do not be surprised to see some nudity ( both men and women) as the place is euro style. sometimes men more than women and other times women more than women. You are free to wear a swimsuit but mostly people I saw were just taking it easy ie towels only. I would certainly go again and take my husband to .
Written 17 June 2015
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burtfp
San Francisco, CA106 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
The Finnish Sauna at Tory Urban Retreat is the real deal. I have been here many times over the years and still try and get there whenever I am in NZ.
You can get a massage while there and a big plus - there is really no time limit and you can stay as long as the heat and cold plunge pool tempts you.
Overall a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours during a wet and windy day
You can get a massage while there and a big plus - there is really no time limit and you can stay as long as the heat and cold plunge pool tempts you.
Overall a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours during a wet and windy day
Written 13 May 2015
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Ellie D
11 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
My husband and I went here on a Saturday morning, we each had a float booked one after the other and then a massage afterwards. My husband went for his float first while I waited in their relaxation room, the lady there was so lovely, she gave me a blanket, some tea and even some fresh fruit while I waited. Once it was my turn to float my husband had a sauna and a dip in the plunge pool while he waited he said it was very nice. I really enjoyed my float it was an amazing experience and I will do it again. When I came out from my float I had more fruit and some coconut water waiting for me. We then each had a massage, mine was from Miki and it was so relaxing. I came out feeling like a million bucks. Would definitely recommend this to my family and friends. Staff were amazing as well.
Written 9 April 2017
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sandy22NewZealand
Lower Hutt, New Zealand240 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Had the best day yesterday at this place. Went with a friend who won a prize for a sauna day. Never knew this retreat was in the city. Spent the time going from sauna to plunge pool and back. Beautiful surroundings that just made you relax and forget your troubles. Tried their ginger Kumbucha drink and omg it was amazing and so good after coming out of the sauna.The staff are so kind and caring and go out of their way to help you. If you havent been here yet you must go.
Written 14 September 2016
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Lynda J
1 contribution
Jun 2016 • Solo
I love great customer service and tory retreat totally nailed it. I felt truly pampered. Outstanding service. Absolutely loved the salt pod was a great experience and the sauna. I love the sauna and plunge pool with relaxing day beds.
It was great to be able to chill with a coconut water, exotic fruits. I felt truly pampered.
It was great to be able to chill with a coconut water, exotic fruits. I felt truly pampered.
Written 14 June 2016
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What is the best time to go for a proper Finnish sauna? where most people are naked, and I don’t feel awkward being the only naked person there, and reluctant getting in the plung pool.
Written 7 November 2024
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