BookRetreats.com (bookretreats.com) has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 103 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Beauty & Well-being and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 93% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
What people say
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Dom Greenhalgh · 1 review · Experienced 2026-05-28 ·
★★★★★
I spent 30days in Ho Chi Minh City - district 7 @ SSG
I spent 30days in Ho Chi Minh City in district 7, my Luxury apartment was right next to my training ground @ SSG Gym, probably the most facilitating gym I’ve been in including personal training for Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA & CrossFit! This place has everything you can imagine including cages, rings, running track and vast equipment as well as a free weight gym with sauna and ice baths not forgetting a gym bar and shop!
During my time there I had a Host named Tai who was there in the hotel and just on the end of the phone for anything I may need. He was very helpful, professional, accurate and prompt with responses and faciltated any of my needs even down to transportation when travelling through different districts!
His work ethic was very humble and appreciated for everything I asked from him, it really does make things a lot quicker when you have a host like Tai who has good knowledge of the local community and connections taking on all the paper work for you so you can just crack on like I did with my gym and boxing!
Lastly to finish off my long duration there he brought me some gifts for myself and girls including the boxing gloves I had to train with and a nice SSG logo bag which was very much appreciated!
I’m impressed Tai, I show my gratitude for your relentless support and hospitality!
Thanks Bro 🙏🏽
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Dom,
What an epic 30-day training journey.😊
Thanks for the awesome review. We’re thrilled you loved the SSG Gym facilities and that Tai took such great care of you from start to finish. Enjoy the gifts, and thank you so much for booking through us! 🙏🏽
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
The site is easy to navigate, and great customer service!
I'm very excited for the upcoming Teacher Training! Thanks
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Patty,
Thank you so much. 😊
We are absolutely thrilled to hear you had a great experience navigating the site and connecting with our team. Yoga Teacher Training is such a beautiful, life-changing journey—we are sending you so much excitement and support as you take this next step.
Thanks so much for choosing Bookretreats!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
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Ella · 28 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-23 ·
★★★★★
Brilliant customer service
The whole booking process and making payments were stress free and straightforward to follow.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Ella,
That’s exactly what we love to hear.
Planning a retreat should be a peaceful experience from the very first click, payments included. Thank you so much for booking with us, and have an amazing, stress-free journey! 🙏✨
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
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Lisa Butterworth-Salmon · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-24 ·
★★★★★
It was easy to find and book a retreat
It was easy to find and book a retreat. There was good information about each retreat. It was important to find the right match for a retreat.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for taking a moment to share this review. 😊
We love hearing this. Helping you find the right alignment easily and stress-free is exactly why we're here. Thank you for the great review and happy travels!😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
Hi Steph,
That is exactly what we love to hear! Planning a retreat should be just as relaxing as the experience itself. Thank you so much for booking with us, and enjoy your stress-free getaway! 🧘♂️✨
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
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Jane Cornwall · 12 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-23 ·
★★★★★
Authentic, friendly retreat
I was impressed with the amount of information about the retreat and for me the reviews drew me in as it all sounds really authentic and friendly. In addition to that I think it sounds very good value!!
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback!
We know how important it is to feel confident when choosing a retreat, which is why we prioritize authentic reviews and detailed information.
We're so glad you found exactly what you were looking for at a great value. Enjoy your journey! 🙏✨
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
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JK · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-17 ·
★★★★★
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. They will rob you blind!
Had a horrific time at the Spiritual Sacred Medicine Retreat hosted by Shaman Lizzy. On the first day, I took a microdose that gave me a near-anxiety attack. I decided this was not for me and said I'd be leaving early. They refused to refund anything except the deposit, meaning it cost me $1,535 for an awful microdose. That is outrageous. I didn't even stay 24 hrs and hardly ate any food. Lizzy refused to even come out of her bedroom (where she spent most of her time) to explain anything. Zero compassion. 110% greed. Her assistant watched me like a hawk as I left. I was made to feel like a criminal for not believing in the hype. Really unprofessional. They had no protocols in place for someone who might have a bad reaction. They just dismissed you. The house had a haphazard look, like a college dorm decorated for a quick party, complete with a nasty fridge. Food was nothing like the pics; it was randomly ordered takeout, and participants were not consulted. Temp was freezing at night. Unorganized regimen, inattentive host, complete nonsense. They put out culty vibes from the start, going on and on about how DMT was the miracle cure for everything wrong in one's life and how amazing and special Lizzy was, etc. They were selling it so hard that I now wonder if the drug was the real thing. Recalled to me the effect of taking bad Molly once. The Host, her partner, and the Assistant all had the slimy air of being two-faced evangelists for salvation. Yuck. They have no business dispensing "sacred medicine" of any type. Shame on BookRetreats for enabling scammers and conspiring to rob people who come with open hearts. They claim to care about your experience, but they'll steal your money without hesitation. Also, because my stay was marked as "cancelled," there's no option for me to put up a review on their site. Talk about deceitful! That's why you only see great reviews; it's all manipulated. In short: the worst retreat/vaca of my entire life.
ADDENDUM: The business's response is a total cover-up. They admit: "sacred medicine ceremonies can be incredibly intense, and we understand they are not the right fit for everyone." However, they also say: "you sat down together with her assistant and agreed on the departure terms." Except they gave me papers to sign while I was still feeling woozy from their drug! If a business has given you a psychedelic, then they should not be taking advantage of the person's impaired state. Again, they said it can be "intense." They admit it! They admit they gave me something that's mind-altering. So then how is it okay for the business to pressure me to sign papers while I'm in an altered state??? Frankly, I don't know what was in the stuff they gave me. No one will ever know, since there's no regulatory body, and nothing's been tested. It could well be something that makes it easier for them to manipulate you.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-23
Hi Joseph,
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Deep transformational work and sacred medicine ceremonies can be incredibly intense, and we understand they are not the right fit for everyone. At the same time, we take the safety of our guests very seriously, and we want to reassure future travelers that this host maintains a structured environment and follows established safety protocols.
The host has confirmed that when you chose to leave early, you sat down together with her assistant and agreed on the departure terms. While the booking agreement you signed states the retreat payment is non-refundable, the host wanted to support you and made an exception to refund your deposit, which we processed immediately.
We'd also like to clarify what happened regarding the review: Our system automatically sends a review invitation three days after a retreat has ended. However, because your booking was canceled after your early departure, that automated follow-up was also canceled. The review that you were able to leave since then is currently in our system for processing.
We truly wish you all the best on your continued wellness journey.
Much love,
Laura
The Bookretreats.com Team
Hi Karen,
That is music to our ears. We know how important it is to have all the details upfront when planning a retreat, so we're thrilled it was a smooth experience for you. Have an amazing time! 🧘♂️✨
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com
The site offers a good selection of…Ayruvedic and Yoga based properties
The site offers a good selection of very specific properties for specific requirements, pricing is fair and transparent.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Gavin,
Thank you so much for the feedback. We work hard to curate a diverse selection of properties and keep our pricing completely transparent, so it’s wonderful to hear that this made a difference for you. Happy travels!😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
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Jane Mason · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-17 ·
★★★★★
Perfect until you have paid and then…
Perfect until you have paid and then communication dismal and service non existent. As far as I can tell they do not personally vet the experiences on the site to make sure they match the experience on offer. So, you have been warned! If you find an experience you want to do, research it independently before you book it. I won’t book with them again.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-07-01
Hi Jane,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We apologize for the missed email - we dropped the ball on that one but I'm glad we could continue to discuss your situation with you afterwards.
As discussed, we do carefully review every retreat and vet our hosts before their offerings are featured on BookRetreats. We have confirmed that everything offered on the listing was made available on the retreat, but each one is independently run by the host and sometimes a retreat simply isn't the right fit for what a guest is looking for.
If an issue does arise, we always encourage guests to speak with their host directly during the retreat. Hosts are usually eager to adjust things to make you comfortable whenever possible.
We're sorry that you were left disappointed by your experience. We have shared all of your feedback with the host to take onboard. And we'd really love the opportunity to both earn back your trust and help you find a retreat that's a much better fit in the future. Just let us know and we'd be happy to help.
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
Hi Rosey!
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are absolutely thrilled that we could help you find your ideal retreat. Creating those perfect, relaxing experiences for our guests is exactly what we love to do.
Thank you so much for choosing Bookretreats!😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
Very quick and clear correspondence.
Will need to see how the retreat goes for the true experience
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-19
Hi Ruby,
We're so glad our team could get things off to a great, clear start for you.😊
We are counting down the days to the retreat and can't wait to show you what the full experience is all about. Safe travels when the time comes!😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
the Bookretreats.com Team
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Henry · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-06-13 ·
★★★★★
Everything gets easier
Everything gets easier, i appreciate the following up the made for me to make sure i was choosing what i was looking for.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-21
Hi Henry,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! We always want to make sure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible for you. 😊
It was a pleasure following up to ensure you found exactly what you were looking for.
So glad you found us!😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
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sue chamroo · 6 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-19 ·
★★★★★
I spoke to the host to make sure of the…
I spoke to the host to make sure of the availability
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-19
Hi Sue,
Thank you for inquiring in with us! We always want to make the booking process as smooth as possible. Glad you found us, et us know if any other questions pop up.😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats.com Team
So helpful nothing is too much for their team. They make any booking or queries you have just seem like no hassle at all. Would highly recommend x
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-19
Hi Kerrie!
This absolutely made our day! Nothing is ever too much trouble for us, and we're so glad we could take the hassle out of your bookings. Thanks a million for the recommendation!😊
Many Blessings,
Amanda
the Bookretreats.com Team
The company is professional and very easy to work with
The company and the website are very organized and easy to use . They responded quickly to my questions and contacted the owner in a timely manner. Everything so far has made me very excited about my retreat!!
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-19
Hi Claudia,
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience has been smooth and organized so far.
Our team loves helping guests get everything sorted quickly so you can focus on the exciting part—unwinding at your retreat!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team😊
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Lucy Wilson · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-18 ·
★★★★★
Easy to use and helpful support
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-19
Hi Lucy,
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear our platform was easy to use and that our team could support you effectively. Enjoy your upcoming retreat!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team😊
The booking process was easy. Some of the filters didn’t work like I had hoped, but I found what I wanted.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-17
Hi Paige,
Thank you for the feedback! 😊
We’re so glad to hear the booking process was easy and that you found the perfect retreat.
We always want our search tools to be top-notch, though—would you mind sharing which filters didn't work as expected? We’d love to get that fixed. You can reach us at [email protected].
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
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Jit Mohan · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-17 ·
★★★★★
Always receptive
Always receptive, in touch, and even informing them that I will be travelling to Kenya in July on a Safari, the staff's calmness was great!
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-19
Hi Jit,
Thank you so much for the beautiful review! We are so glad our team’s calmness and communication gave you peace of mind.
A safari in Kenya this July sounds absolutely incredible!
We are thrilled to be part of your journey, and we hope you have the adventure of a lifetime. Asante sana (thank you)
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team😊
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Lori Tucker · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-16 ·
★★★★★
Amazing selection of Retreats and Easy to use site
This site is amazing with the selection of retreats available and ability to connect with great locations and events all over the world.
Reply from BookRetreats.com2026-06-17
Hi Lori,
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the selection. Our goal is to make discovering these incredible global experiences as seamless as possible.😊
We're here if you have any questions before you travel!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
The Bookretreats Team
