This place has been my "go to" for years and I have always been beyond satisfied with the quality of services they provide. I rarely do reviews, except when places are amazing and this place is truly amazing!! read more

The Petite Retreat is a cute little business located within the Heights. There is plenty of street parking and private lot parking. You enter the building and mention your appointment time to confirm. The front receptionist will give you a new patient information sheet if you are a first-timer at this location. Please wear a mask! I was greeted by the same person who did my massage and facial in the room. I believe this was to reduce the exposure to different clientele, masseuse, and aesthetician during COVID-19. Aromatherapy Facial (1 hour): No extraction is included this facial. I feel like the same 4 products were used 3-4X in this 1-hour facial. How do I know? One of the products was quite irritating to my face.... a very slow burn every time it was applied. I would not do this again. Ultimate/Petite Retreat Signature Massage (1.5 hours): It seems 1.5 hours was equally spread out with 3 sections - back, legs, then upper. Some parts were decent without much pressure. I've experienced better body massages, but I give credit that I was about to fall asleep at the end. It was halfway of this massage when the hot stones were placed. There are 2-3 different essential oils used for aromatherapy. Extra $30 for CBD incorporation. Per its website, "Hemp CBD targets pain, reduces inflammation, reduces soreness from a deep tissue massage, and promotes calmness." Would I come back? It is not a must come back massage parlor for me. read more

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I've been coming to Petite Retreat for a couple of years, I've always had a great experience but Saturday's couples massage experience was disappointing. We were given forms to fill out like we did when we 1st started coming here, I did tell the lady when we turned the form in that we are repeat customers she said oh I'll check and staple it to your file. The massages did not last a full hour, I snapped a picture of my mimosa at 11:58 while filling out forms in the lobby, we were done and getting dressed at 1:01. The hot stones consisted of putting a couple of stones in the center of our backs and were not used during the rest of the massage. Because this experience was not like the ones we had there in the past , I believe in supporting small businesses and we have enjoyed our past experiences, I did try to call and speak to a manager to verbally share my feedback but unfortunately I did not get a return call nor a response to my email requesting a call. read more

The Petite Retreat - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Relaxing. Accommodating. Comfortable. I was gifted a prenatal massage by my spouse, here. It was amazing. I was so relaxed and comfortable the whole time. The bed was warm. The pillow was comfortable. I do feel that the massage was a tad rushed at the end and the power in half of the room went out towards the end of the massage, but I still had a good experience. read more

Great massages - we've been here a couple times and each time have been great. We will be back for sure.

This is what you might call a confirmational review, since I chose The Petite Retreat based on its excellent reviews on Yelp. I had muscle pain that needed treatment on a Sunday morning. Who gives massages on Sunday? The Petite Retreat, I was relieved to learn. I booked a 90-minute session for that afternoon. The sage-green Victorian where the business is located was simple to find. It's in a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood on the north side of Washington Avenue. Parking can be competitive there, but The Petite Retreat accommodates clients with private parking, both in its broad driveway and its side parking lot - a nice benefit when you're striving to be on time. The building has been added on to in interesting ways, so the reception area is a divided space. Original art, plus a baby grand with a chandelier over it, add to the atmosphere of relaxed luxe. I was assigned Cheryl as my masseuse. She guided me to a spacious treatment room in back, with massage table at center and a side table bearing an array of carrier oils, essential oils and other potions. Cheryl did an excellent job of giving a thorough massage, while paying special attention to the area where I was experiencing pain. I appreciated her responsive in using pressure that was firm but avoided adding to the pain. Cheryl sent me out the door with a large bottle of special water. I must admit I had trouble understanding the details of its special health-giving properties, but I trust Cheryl to do right by me. read more

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I've had the best deep tissue massage with Nelly She worked all my trouble knots and adhesions I get after my workout... I love the friendly and warm welcome with the champagne or mimosas .I chose Champagne.. it's smells truly amazing like rose or lavender essential oils.. I truly loved the hot stones and hot towels on my back with the aromatherapy to wake up my senses before the massage was over. I am super relaxed and ready for a long weekend with my children. I appreciate You Nelly so much thank you for making my birthday truly amazing..I will definitely be back with my husband for our anniversary.. I would recommend This place and Nelly for all your massage therapy needs read more

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Had couples massage this evening, it was amazing. We left there feeling revived. Totally recommend to anyone looking for an evening of relaxation. Will definitely be back. read more

I loved, LOVED this place! Very calming and relaxing. I'm giving only 4 stars because my room could've been a bit more cleaner; I noticed a few things on the floor before getting my massage. Overall, I enjoyed my massage and I felt great afterwards. I will be back! read more

For my birthday this year, my friends gave me a certificate to The Petite Retreat for an ultimate massage. I was in the midst of finals and my back had been knotting up from the stress. I mentioned this to my therapist, Yasmin, and she focused on that area during my massage (while also giving generalized attention to the rest of my body). The hot towels and hot stones were heavenly and I was definitely very relaxed during the massage and afterwards. Yasmin let me pick an aroma, but I just went with lavender because it's so calming and gentle. It wasn't overwhelming at all. The receptionist and Yasmin were both very nice and friendly. When I arrived, I was sat in the waiting area. The receptionist offered me a glass of wine and some fruit. The fruit was very fresh and refreshing. I was the last appointment of the day and didn't feel rushed at all, even after the appointment. Yasmin let me sit in the waiting area to finish my glass of wine. She also mentioned my back was super tight but she didn't want to do a deep tissue massage bc I had asked for firm pressure (as opposed to deep), and she didn't want me to be too sore. I appreciated this foresight since I still ended up being a bit sore the next day, but in a good way. I will definitely be back for a deep tissue from Yasmin!! read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with a spa day here and I was blown away. I got a massage, facial, and jacuzzi soak. Complimentary champagne was available. I left feeling refreshed and beautiful. I'll definitely be back to try the other services. Thank you! read more

BEST SPA COMBO OF MY LIFE...and I'm a spa frequenter. Sooo hubs is out of town and on Friday I felt the spirit move me to get a treatment on Saturday. I looked at Groupon and those avenues for a deal yada yada and the ones they offered didn't either appeal or didn't have an opening next day. Well, first issue with other places is I couldn't find a place that answered their phones at 5pm. Petite Retreat answered right away and had availability. Win. I wanted a couple/few treatments if pricing was reasonable. If you're indecisive or like recommendations, try this combo for $200. Mud wrap, then 30 min full body massage, and end with a facial. Here's the experience. My friend recommended I try a mud wrap because it's great for your skin, fun to get scrubbed and remove all the dead skin and pump up your circulation. The mud wrap is an hour and loved it. You don't feel like you're being sandpapered, more like a therapeutic dry scrub with essential oils, followed by a mud application. You get all wrapped up and cozy, and while it dries a bit you get a scalp massage (omg), and a foot massage. Think hot towels and hot stones and zen. Once the mud treatment sets, Carmen (request Carmen!!!!!) cleans it up with hot towels and sends you to the shower. I was in the shower about 10-15 min because I was enjoying it. Keep in mind if you have another treatment, pay attention to your timing because you're booked for a certain amount of time (2 hours for me) so you can take time away from your next treatment. The shower products are the same brand as their lotions and oils. I looked to see where they were made and they're made in Houston, which adds a lil somethin to them sourcing local awesome products. As with scalp massages, your hair because a hot mess so the shower was useful and you rinse off any mud that's still on you. Now you're clean. The massage that followed was heavenly. You're clean and now your body absorbs in all the hydration so made sense and I got my clean on. Carmen has awesome hands. I'm somewhere in between a deep tissue and relaxing so she understood the combo, confirmed pressure worked for me, and did her magic. Sometimes I'm chatty, sometimes I'm not, however for massages I appreciate someone letting me be in the moment and enjoy the tranquility so I can focus on my breathing, on paying attention to the work being done, and not distracting. She's got a great tempo, almost rhythmic, and the repetitive movements add to the relaxation. We ended with the facial. No extractions we're done, no steam, it was more of a gentle scrub, cleansing, and lotion along with an actual face and foot massage, oh and arms. I've had hundreds of massages and I can't think of a time I've had an actual face massage where they work your temples, eyelids, cheeks, and area around the mouth. Really nice. I also bought a couple of aromatherapy rollers because they smell so fantastic. I bought Happy and Stress Relief, each being $12.50. How to describe the ambiance. It feels like a bed and breakfast of massages. It's a house, lots of street and private parking. You feel like you're at a get away, not like a booming spa that's bustling and winding with rooms. I enjoyed that. You have access to water, fruit water, wine options, light snacks and fruit, oh and tea. Checking in took about 3 min with the form for your aesthetician/masseuse. Just really relaxing environment. I prefer morning massages, so I was booked from 10am-noon. I can't say enough good things. So much so, that I called 3 friends and told them the name of the place and who to request. I usually go to Milk + Honey, which is still awesome and professional, just a different experience. Here you get really personal attention in a non-stressful environment, no worries about parking and waiting (for me), and they're really attentive. I'll be back as soon as possible lol. read more

Hated my experience. From location to every service rendered I was totally disappointed. I thought I was going to a high end luxury spa. Everything looked old and dingy. And completely overpriced. They're running a scam. Because the service I got for that price doesn't make any type of sense. I've gotten 60$ massages that were better than what I got and I spent 500$ on a couples massage. It was supposed to be an early gift. It wasn't romantic at all. We actually felt uncomfortable. The place didn't seem safe or sanitary. read more

I came here for me and my wife's anniversary, first let me say the massage was amazing! We were told to show up 15 minutes early to enjoy the complimentary champagne or mimosas. Awesome. We got served champagne while we were waiting, everyone was very nice and welcoming. My wife was very thrilled for her surprise day! They even put the dozen roses I ordered on the massage table where she was getting her massage! It was very beautiful presentation and me and my wife left more relaxed from a massage then we have been in years! It was a amazing experience, I will definitely be coming back here. I definitely recommend! read more

My sister recommended this place. I got their deal on living social. Couples massage for 60 minutes, jacuzzi soak with wine/water/mimosa/tea... And fruit. Ambiance: when we first walked in, it was cozy and serene. In the heart of the heights. House converted into a spa retreat. We were offered drinks. I opted for the hot tea. Fresh teas to select. Immediately welcomed and checked in. Paperwork was minimal. And that section you fill out at a massage place that target your areas??? Well they USE that!! Love! Jacuzzi: you're taken into a private room that leads to the outdoor jacuzzi. You change into your swimsuit and the robe and sandals are optional. We were led outside to a private enclosed area. It's covered and the jets are perfect. I'm short so there were areas safe for shorties. Massage: was a couples massage. We were escorted to a double massage bed room. Dim. Perfect air. Comfortable beds. My massage therapist was Carmen I believe. Head to toe. Attention to the areas I filled out on the sheet. Paid attention to my shoulders front to back. Perfect tension on the massage. Some areas she was firm. Some soft. Some in between. Excellent job! The best massage I've had ever!!! We opted for the Japanese reflexology massage. OMG!!! Hot stones. Hot towels. Scrub. Pressure in the right places. Not once did I feel uncomfortable. Even nekked. Lol!! The best: my head!!! What!?? Yes gurl!! I found myself snoring a couple of times. That was just amazing!!! I would indeed return. Thank you The Petit Retreat!!! read more

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Really great massage! I know most of the reviews are about couple massages, but they do cater to individuals as well. Although very romantic atmosphere for one, but it was really nice! I have sports injuries and need specific areas worked on, and they were great about fixing areas that needed it. read more

I have already been here three times and I really like it! I am pregnant, so I was going to get a prenatal massage. My massages were done by Yazmin, who was absolutely fabulous! She made me feel very comfortable, took her time with my massage, and made sure she treated my pregnant self with care. For the prenatal massages, I did them laying on my sides. I do not know if they have one of those belly pillows so you can lay face down. This was not an issue for me though, I still enjoyed it! Anyways, the place is cute and clean. It is in a house which I think is adorable. I also did go with my husband to get a couples massage and we shared a room. He said his massage was good, but would have liked more pressure(his fault, he didn't speak up). Great place! Will keep referring people there. read more

I booked a couples massage and facial for me and my boyfriend, it was his first massage ever. We both enjoyed the services, I would give this a 5 but my only complaint is that the day before the massage I received a text asking if I had a gender preference for the massage therapist and I replied (remember this is a couples massage) that my boyfriend preferred a female and I had no preference. When we went into the room a male and a female came in however the female was giving the facials and the male the massage. In the long run it didn't matter because once Sebastian began the massage my boyfriend didn't care whether it was a male or female, he just loved it! I believe Carmella was the name of the person who did the facials, for me the facial was ok, nothing special but still relaxing. The massage on the other hand...Sebastian worked magic! I love that he paid attention to the fact that I wrote down I had a shoulder injury so he inquired about it and made sure the whole time I was comfortable and did not hurt me at all. I would 100% be going back! Also my boyfriend is now a believer in massages. Besides the minor communication issue in the therapists, everything was amazing, relaxing and professional. read more

Celebrated a birthday and got a couples massage with 30min jacuzzi soak. One word AMAZING!!! Massages were perfect. My masseuse worked out a knot in my shoulder that I have had for YEARS!!! The jacuzzi was a perfect ending and it's so private and quiet. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Hands down the best. I treat myself once a year to the Marilyn Monroe and Christie and her team does not disappoint. I have been coming here for ten years and they always make my birthday special. Also my masseuse was fantastic! I highly recommend going there and supporting this small business read more

Honestly regret ever trying this place. Everything about this place went wrong because the management or owner are clearly not doing their job. Just when you think you planned something way in advance that will relax, you find out that this place does not follow through with their word. We are understanding of a 15 minute delay, hey, maybe a 20 minute delay, or maybe even 30 minutes...but one hour on an appointment that you made 3 weeks in advance is unacceptable. Zero stars. read more

Came in to do a couple massage. My husband was put to sleep, that's how good it was. Lol! I loved that it was in a small building it didn't feel like a business that wants you in and out. super relaxing and friendly staff. For sure will be returning. read more

Protip: Petite Retreat has a new address/location. At the time of my visit, the new address was not displaying on google/gps so (unbeknownst to me) I arrived at the old location (which is now a law firm). Rather confused, I called to get the new address and I thought I was going to be late to my appointment, but fortunately I was on time. I see that Petite Retreat has since updated the address across yelp and google. The ambiance/massage itself: The whole ambiance of this place is super relaxing. They serve fresh fruit before your massage, along with your choice of beverage (hot tea, water, champagne, etc). The massage was great. I got to pick between two essential oils (lavender and eucalyptus) and the therapist used tons of hot towels on me. Heavenly! :) read more

I wanted to something nice for my wife after a stressful month and I ran across this place on Yelp and when I called to schedule our appointment, they were so kind. When we arrived they gave us an amazing service from the moment we opened the main door, into the massage room and out to the jacuzzi. We are definitely coming back. read more

My wife and I were really happy to get out of the house and get a couples massage. The therapists at The Petite Retreat really made the experience great! I highly recommend! read more

We came here for our 3 year anniversary & they did not disappoint. We have both felt so tense lately & they got out all the knots & we feel great. Will definitely be back. Very relaxing & professional. Jacuzzi was a great plus before our hour massage. Thank you read more

My partner and I got the date night package with the jacuzzi and a eucalyptus shower. And lemme tell you, neither of us have been that relaxed in years! And it starts as soon as you walk in. The atmosphere is quiet but in a comfortable way, the entire building smells of calming essential oils. And the staff are all very kind and attentive. We brought champagne and they chilled it for us and also gave us plenty of complimentary drinks. The jacuzzi can fit about 4 people comfortably, so plenty of space for two people. After the jacuzzi we took the eucalyptus shower, the bathroom smelled amazing! And the bathroom light can dim so you can have a low light shower. After we dried off we got our massages. We payed for and hour and got every pennies worth! The massage therapist were great and spoke with us about what areas we wanted the most work done before hand. All in all an unforgettable experience! read more

My partner and I were looking for a couples spa date on the fly and booked a same day appointment here. After going through quite a few options, we decided this was the best place for what we wanted. It was really cozy and romantic. We got the date night package and added on the eucalyptus shower and a jacuzzi soak. The shower is a big walk-in and they use a diffuser for the eucalyptus oil. The jacuzzi hot tub is on a private hidden patio and is big enough for four adults comfortably. Our therapists Brenda and Jen were sweet and knowledgeable and gave us more than enough time to change our clothes at a leisurely pace. Everything was done at a leisurely pace! Excellent customer service from everyone. We even got the privilege of meeting the owner, who gave us a tour of the retro upstairs. The hospitality didn't stop there; complimentary mimosas, free use of the luxury shampoos and soaps in the shower, little sandals to walk around in... 10/10 would recommend:) read more

At first this place looks like somewhere you wouldn't want to go for a nice massage but it's truly a great place that makes you feel welcomed and relaxed. Now if you're looking for a place that is elegant, high-priced, and cookie cutter like most massage places then stay away. Overall this was an amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone who is wanting a nice wind-down. read more

First visit was great. Pleased with the couples massage. Nice location & professional

Went there for the first time yesterday. Very peaceful, relaxing and calming environment. I had the mud wrap, followed by a deep tissue massage. Both were awesome. I left feeling completely relaxed. The staff were kind, knowledgeable and helpful. I will go back, and I would refer The Petite Retreat to anyone. read more

I went to The Petite Retreat for a 90 minute massage, and it was a wonderful experience. My therapist, Yazmin, and the receptionist met me at the door making me feel right at home. Yazmin is a very experienced therapist and she gave me the best massage I have had, hitting all my body aches and pains. Today I feel great and I look forward to returning on a regular basis. The warm feel of the rooms and the fruit, water and refreshments after the massage are a great addition to the experience. It is a beautiful historic Heights home from the 1920s converted to a spa, and I love the feel of being there. Thank you TPR AND YAZMIN for the great experience - I will be back soon! read more

My husband and I had the "Little Piece of Heaven" package and it was amazing. The facility was very warm and inviting, the people very professional. My husband and I are sore in the best possible way after our 90 min massage. Would go again in a heartbeat. read more

My daughter and I went to Petite Retreat for a joint birthday/mother's day gift and had a mommy/daughter massage. It was wonderful. It was my daughter's very first massage and it was a great experience for her. It was also her birthday and they were kind enough to bring out a small chocolate cake big enough for just the two of us. I have been to quite a few places to get massages, including some pretty expensive, "upscale" places on the east coast and this was BY FAR the best massage.We both fell asleep. At some waking point I wondered to myself how this was only a 90 minute event because I felt like I had been there for hours. TBH, I've been working pretty hard so I have to recognize that maybe I just needed this more this time than some of the other times. Nevertheless, it was great and I highly recommend it. The single reason I did not give 5 stars is because the parking situation is not great. I think there are 3 or 4 spots reserved for the shop, and when I arrived, they were all taken. I was only a few minutes early (5-10, maybe). There was one spot remaining in that small area and i wasn't sure where else I could park (again, this could be on their website and I just missed it). A big thank you to Joel and the ladies for helping us celebrate. Will definitely return. read more

My massage with Yazmin was one of best I've had! Her attention to my needs were top notch and the entire staff was so friendly. I loved this venue!! I will definitely return!! read more

They have a cozy atmosphere. Very calming and down to earth. I would recommend them because Joel provided the kind and accommodating attitude that you no longer see in businesses. We were pressed for time and was even late for our appointment a couple minutes. He pro-rated the session and was super nice and informative. He was very considerate and squeezed us in between other appointments just to have us get the first time experience. If you want a good experience with down to earth people, this is the place. It isn't the Ritz but I would definitely come back. read more

Thanks for offering the best service for my wife and she will be going back with her mom

We have been repeat customers and have been really happy with our experience. Petite Retreat is in a charming little house converted to a spa, a very relaxing environment. The staff is great and always does their best to schedule us when we request. I would give a 4.5, and the only reason being there's not a lot of consistency with the therapists. read more

I LOOOOOVED my massage - Joel was awesome! Parking was easy (right in front) and it's in a cute little house. Everything was clean, calm and quiet. Oh, and the massage lasted a full 60 min - yay! He focused on the areas I requested, and he was very consistent with pressure. He never got annoyed at my frequent questions either :) My only feedback is that the tip recommendation guide was a bit...awkward. There was a little sign that suggested 20% was okay, but 30% was for "excellent" massages. Isn't 20% average?! Sigh. read more

My husband and i celebrated our 25th anniversary here! They made us feel so special! Great massage!