Forest Retreat & Spa
Wellness & spa
About
Forest Retreat & Spa is a wellness resort in the village of Oveselu, in Măciuca commune, Vâlcea County, Romania. According to the operator it stands on 9 hectares of land and the spa centre covers 2,500 m². It also has accommodation (25 double rooms and 4 apartments), a restaurant and an outdoor terrace.
The spa offers an indoor pool with hydromassage, an outdoor pool in summer, a jacuzzi, a ciubăr (wooden hot tub), a steam and a Finnish sauna, a Himalayan salt room and an ice fountain. According to the operator, treatment rooms offer over 40 spa treatments using Pevonia Botanica products.
- Spa centre of 2,500 m² (operator's figure)
- Indoor pool of about 150 m², water heated to 29 °C, with hydromassage and a neck waterfall
- Outdoor pool in the summer season
- Finnish and steam sauna, Himalayan salt room, ice fountain
- Jacuzzi and ciubăr (wooden hot tub), with the ciubăr water at 38 °C
- Over 40 spa treatments, five therapy rooms and one for couples
Opening hours
| Spa reception: Mon–Sun | 10:00–22:00 |
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| Spa centre (per booking terms): Mon–Sun | 10:00–21:00 |
The site gives differing figures: the contact page lists spa reception until 22:00, the booking terms list the spa centre until 21:00. Check with the operator. Accommodation guests get free spa access on the departure day until 14:00.
Prices
| Pool + spa + fitness full day, adult (Mon–Thu, summer 2026) | 110 lei |
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| Pool + spa + fitness full day, child under 14 (Mon–Thu, summer 2026) | 55 lei |
| Pool + spa + fitness full day, adult (Fri–Sun, summer 2026) | 140 lei |
| Pool + spa + fitness full day, child under 14 (Fri–Sun, summer 2026) | 70 lei |
| Towel rentalper person | 10 lei |
| Bathrobe rentalper person | 20 lei |
| Jacuzzi Basic, 30 min, 1 person | 50 lei |
| Jacuzzi Basic, 30 min, 2–4 people | 100 lei |
| Jacuzzi Basic, 45 min, 2–4 people | 180 lei |
| Jacuzzi Premium, 30 min, 1 personbottle of prosecco and fruit platter included | 150 lei |
| Jacuzzi Premium, 30 min, 2–4 peoplebottle of prosecco and fruit platter included | 250 lei |
| Jacuzzi Premium, 45 min, 2–4 peoplebottle of prosecco and fruit platter included | 320 lei |
The price list on the site is given for the summer season 1 June–31 August 2026; check off-season prices with the operator. Prices for children aged 2–14 already include a 50% discount. Weekend rates apply on public holidays.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
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- On-site accommodationyes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Large 2,500 m² spa with an indoor and (in summer) an outdoor pool
- Finnish and steam sauna, salt room and ice fountain
- Jacuzzi available to rent and a ciubăr (wooden hot tub)
- Wide choice of massages and treatments
- Resort with accommodation and restaurant in quiet countryside
Things to keep in mind
- Spa entry by reservation only
- Prices on the site are listed only for summer 2026
- Spa opening hours differ between pages
- Outside food and drink may not be brought in, per the site's terms
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a weekend in nature with accommodation
- a couple for a romantic jacuzzi
- families with children (child discount up to 14)
Rules and good to know
- Access to the spa centre is by reservation only
- Children under 14 pay half price
- Food and drinks brought from outside are not allowed
- Towels and bathrobes can be rented for a fee
Contact
- Address
- sat Oveselu, Comuna Măciuca, Vâlcea, 247345
- Phone
- 0371 367 378 (recepce spa); 0721 511 960 (ubytování)
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: forestspa.ro
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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