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Whether you’re after a knot-loosening deep-tissue massage following a long flight, or a full wellness day to make you feel reinvigorated, the Cape’s spas have you covered. Holistic wellbeing destinations that offer both traditional African and world-class international therapies, a visit to any of our recommendations below will leave you feeling pampered head to toe.
One&Only Spa
Overlooking a man-made marina with an expansive pool in the middle of the popular V&A Waterfront, One&Only’s Cape Town outpost is more polished resort than hotel. Located on its own private island, the spa offers a serene retreat, with 12 treatment suites (including two suites for couples), his-and-her thermal suites, vitality pools and ice fountains, as well as indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. On a sunny day, the lush spa garden is the place to lounge. The treatment menu includes tailor-made facials by Biologique Recherche and, unique to O&O, holistic Nature’s Resonance treatments by ESPA – combining sound, vibrational energy, and massage.
https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town/experiences/spa
Steenberg Spa
The verdant vineyard and mountain surrounds of the Constantia Winelands are home to this blissful retreat on the historic Steenberg Estate, where you’ll find four treatment rooms, poolside outdoor treatment areas, and a Quiet Zone. The spa therapists use holistic South African brand Africology for massages and body wraps – harnessing the fragrances of carefully selected indigenous plants and flowers, you’ll smell heavenly head to toe. QMS facials and a variety of signature packages are also on offer. For a romantic spa break, book a couple’s massage in the Scented Garden, surrounded by soaring trees and fragrant flower beds, followed by a glass of MCC by the pool.
https://www.steenbergfarm.com/spa/
Angsana Spa Vineyard Hotel
Enjoying a leafy setting in the southern suburb of Newlands, flanked by Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and Liesbeek River, The Vineyard hotel’s Angsana Spa makes for a tranquil hideaway. Featuring several treatment rooms and a specially equipped Rainmist room, the spa’s Asian-inspired therapies use a blend of traditional healing techniques and natural ingredients. Try the Floral Chic signature package – three hours of spa bliss that includes a relaxing massage, nourishing body wrap, floral pouch scrub, and your choice of facial.
https://www.angsana.com/spa/angsana-spa-vineyard-hotel
The Spa at Delaire Graff
Taking pride of place at the top of Stellenbosch’s Helshoogte Pass, The Spa at Delaire Graff Estate offers one of the Winelands’ most exclusive wellness experiences. Set within pristine lawns, with sweeping views and an impressive private art collection, the spa’s four treatment rooms (three of which feature outdoor courtyards), sauna and steam room, and sunny terrace with infinity pool and jacuzzi are limited to only a handful of guests booking a half- or full-day spa journey. The homegrown Jardin de Delaire product range features custom-blends of dried botanicals, and is complemented by top skincare brands such as Augustina Bader and Dr Barbara Sturm.
https://www.delaire.co.za/spa/
Babylonstoren Garden Spa
As one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in the Western Cape, Babylonstoren is renowned for its hugely diverse fruit and vegetable garden – so it comes as no surprise that its spa, too, is inextricably linked to this lush oasis and the ever-changing seasons. Tucked away within a bamboo forest, the gorgeous facilities include a sprawling indoor pool, sauna, salt room, and two vitality pools, as well as a hammam and a traditional rasul chamber for mud scrubs and deep soaks. The rejuvenating treatment menu harnesses the power of water, heat, and herbs from the garden to achieve a deep sense of wellbeing – with fresh juices and nourishing farm food also available.
Lanzerac Spa
A light-flooded, glass-enclosed relaxation lounge that flows from an indoor heated pool with jacuzzi to a panoramic terrace overlooking the valley sets the scene at this indulgent Stellenbosch retreat. Further hydrotherapy facilities include mist rooms, traditional Rasul chambers, a steam room and sauna, and experience showers, plus there’s a nourishing health café. Treatment-wise, the NeoQi Mediq cocoon, which is used for grape-based TheraVine treatments (apt for a wine estate) is a standout, as are the African-inspired Theranaka massages and scrubs.
https://lanzerac.co.za/spa-services-and-facilities/
