Every visit to a day spa in Cape Town is different. Sometimes we want to be pampered, and other times we want the knots to be pulverised out of our backs. We’ve collected a myriad of spa experiences in Cape Town that will meet every need and every taste. This is Cape Town’s essential spa guide, from luxury outings to round-the-corner essentials.
The Cove Wellness Spa at the President Hotel
The Cove Wellness Spa is the perfect place to unwind. Skilled therapists melt away stress with a range of bespoke, rejuvenating treatments, and they are committed to using locally sourced, natural products.
The spa offers a range of massages and facials for both individuals and couples, making it a rejuvenating and peaceful experience.
Bookings can be made via the website.
When: Daily
Where: The Cove Wellness Spa, The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay
Librisa Spa at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Librisa Spa is filled with all of the world-beating luxury pamperings that Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel is famous for. Eight sizeable treatment rooms, including two designated couple rooms, a steam bath, plunge pool and a selection of herbal teas all situated amidst the pristine gardens immediately separate this spa experience from every other one.
Librisa Spa exclusively uses products from Theranaka and Sothys to deliver a state-of-the-art spa experience. If you’ve got little ones with you, don’t worry – you’re welcome to drop them off at the children’s club free of charge while you enjoy your spa treatment. Choose from their two packages of bliss, go for tinting or lay down for one of their unbeatable hot stone massages.
Where: 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Website: belmond.com/hotels/africa/south-africa/cape-town/ | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 483 1000
Facebook: @MountNelsonHotel | Instagram: @belmondmountnelsonhotel
ONE&ONLY SPA
One&Only refers to their spa as one of several experiences – note, not ‘amenities’ – you can enjoy whether you’re staying at the hotel or not. Surrounded by canals and waterways, the spa is on its own island and the hand-picked therapists are trained by UK-based company ESPA to ensure only the best spa experience.
All spa bookings come with access to luxurious dressing rooms, including freshly sealed gown and slippers, the relaxation room, with complimentary drinks and snacks, the spa gardens and accompanying plunge pool, as well as a welcome drink on arrival. At One&Only Spa, you can construct your own spa experience by combining a selection of treatments – that include sound therapy, massages, facial treatments and couple’s sessions – for a package that uniquely caters to you.
Where: Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: oneandonlyresorts.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 431 5810
Facebook: @OneAndOnlyCapeTown | Instagram: @oocapetown
J WELLNESS CIRCLE AT TAJ CAPE TOWN HOTEL
J Wellness Circle adheres to the Indian mantra ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ meaning ‘the guest is god’, marrying holistic treatments with traditional rituals to promote total relaxation. Opt for holistic treatments or ancient Indian methods of healing, that will leave you pampered and refreshed.
Taj Cape Town is part of a network of Taj hotels around the world, from London to Lusaka and everywhere in between. Their high standing among luxury hotels around the world means that each hotel’s spa offerings conform to elite global standards. Authentically Indian, J Wellness Circle at Taj Cape Town captures all the magic of full-body Indian relaxation in a bottle and offers it to you.
Where: 1 Wale Street, corner of St George’s Mall, Cape Town
Website: tajhotels.com | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: @tajcapetown | Instagram: @tajcapetown
THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL & SPA
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is one of Africa’s most scenic luxury hotels. The award-winning spa will have you face down enjoying a full-body massage by trained experts in one of the two Mountainside Spa Gazebos, with unrivalled panoramic ocean views, among the flora and fauna of the Cape mountains.
The spa uses Tata Harper, B | Africa, and Elemis products to ensure a premier pampering experience. Complimentary use of the treatment pools and the tranquility lounge are offered with a selection of body treatments and packages. Be sure to book a session in the Rasul Chamber, which provides a traditionally Arab cleansing ritual using mud and gentle steam.
Where: Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Website: 12apostleshotel.com/wellness | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 437 9060
Facebook: @12apostleshotel | Instagram: @12apostleshotel
AMANI SPA AT RADISSON BLU WATERFRONT
Like cake and tea, a spa at the Waterfront is a classic combination for the ages. Amani Spa and Wellness is a network of city and safari spas across Africa, featuring city spas in Cape Town, Joburg, and Gqeberha. Their flagship Cape Town spa is located at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront.
Open throughout the year, Amani Spa and Wellness is a great option for spa treatments of all kinds. The spa includes eleven multi-functional rooms, as well as two designated couples’ rooms, and a heated pool surrounded by luxurious deck chairs for a serene ambiance. Amani’s extensive treatment menu includes full-body massages and spray tans.
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town
Website: amanispas.co.za/city-spas | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 441 3332
Facebook: @AmaniSpaandWellness | Instagram: @amanispas
STEENBERG SPA
Steenberg Spa is a full-body experience. From the spa to award-winning wine, this estate spa has everything you need to relax and unwind. Whether you want to pamper yourself or a loved one, Steenberg Spa’s skilled therapists offer a range of rejuvenating treatments, products, and therapies to perfectly address your needs.
Steenberg Estate imbues its garden and greenery expertise into the wellness experience, as you can enjoy their scented garden and relaxation area before or after your treatment. They also have a tweens menu for 6-11 year olds and a teens menu for 12-17-year-olds, featuring manicures, pedicures, and facials.
Where: Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, Cape Town
Website: steenbergfarm.com/spa | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 713 2222
Facebook: @SteenbergFarm | Instagram: @steenbergfarm
GINKGO PETITE SPA AT ANDROS HOTEL
Ginkgo Petite Spa is nestled away in suburban Claremont and considered more of a treasured treat than a well-kept secret. Housed on the Andros Hotel estate, Ginkgo channels all the charm of the classic Dutch architecture and 5-star luxury that the hotel brings together. The spa is a three-roomed sanctuary that specialises in anti-stress massage treatments.
Signature treatments include the ‘Elixir’ and ‘Ataraxia’ massages. Being a petite spa, Ginkgo offers a slightly shortened treatment menu but everything is done to the highest standards. Their spa packages speak to the high standards and exclusive offerings like the classic 90 minute “De-stress experience” or the must-try 4 hour-long “Executive renewal”.
Where: 5 Phyllis Road, Claremont, Cape Town
Website: ginkgospa.com/ginkgo-petite-spa-andros | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 076 779 7629
Facebook: @ginkgospaclaremont | Instagram: @ginkgospaclaremont
FRESH WELLNESS SPA AT CELLARS HOHENORT
An immersive and luxury spa in the Winelands doesn’t need to be a weekend getaway. With Fresh Wellness Spa at The Cellars Hohenort, your vineyard spa experience is only as far as Constantia. The treatment menu includes QMS medicosmetics, derma plane skin treatment, and skin micro-needling among others.
With a decade of experience, Fresh Wellness Spa team is led by Chevron Morgan. ‘My daily commitment is to run this award-winning spa and team to the best of my ability and to ultimately render the best possible spa experience,’ Morgan says. If you’re looking to pamper yourself, this is the place, as their menu also features makeup applications, UV gel sessions and party packages.
Where: 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
Website: freshwellness.co.za/the-cellars-hohenort-hotel | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 794 2785
Facebook: @TheCellarsHohenort | Instagram: @thecellarshohenort
CAYENNE SPA AT PEPPERCLUB HOTEL
Pepperclub Hotel is a unique urban experience located on the corners of Loop and Pepper Street. Cayenne Spa at the hotel is filled with uniquely Capetonian quirks like year-round spray tanning and exclusive Africology, a local skincare brand, and other spa treatments. Take a seat in ‘s traditional wooden sauna and enjoy the outdoor pool while the weather is good.
Soundproof glazing ensures that this spa keeps the hustle and bustle of Cape Town outside and its serene and calming experience inside. If you’re looking for expertise you can book an appointment with Dr Varsha, the spa’s in-house skin doctor, to attend to your well ageing in a gentle and sophisticated way.
Where: Corner of Loop and Pepper Street, Cape Town
Website: pepperclub.co.za/cayenne-spa | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 818 8888
Facebook: @pepperclubhotel | Instagram: @pepperclubhotel
THE ALPHEN SPA
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa recently opened spa is boasting minimalist decor and a cosy, exclusive atmosphere. Tucked amidst the greenery of the Constantia Winelands, the five-star spa allows you to create your own bespoke treatment from the options available to you.
Choose two from the balancing stone back, neck & shoulder massage; the pressure point foot massage; zesty sugar full body polish; and the muscle melt body wrap for your own unique hour-long spa experience. If you prefer to stay on the straight and narrow, opt for reflexology or the sleep well massage, which will have you rushing back to the spa for more.
Where: Alphen Drive, Alphen, Cape Town
Website: alphen.co.za/spa | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 795 6300
Facebook: @TheAlphenBoutiqueHotel | Instagram: @thealphenhotel
GROTTO SPA AT CAPITAL 15 ON ORANGE
Tucked away in Cape Town’s vibrant cityscape and near the lush Company Gardens, The Grotto Spa at The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel is a unique sanctuary known for its lavish, moody atmosphere and indulgent treatments. Guests can choose from an impressive variety of treatments, such as facial therapy treatments, deep tissue massages, exfoliation body experiences and grooming practices.
With various packages available for both individuals as couples, as well as hydrotherapy pools, serenity nests, and a spa bar, The Grotto Spa creates an environment for an all-encompassing journey of rejuvenation.
Where: The Capital 15 on Orange, Corner Of Orange Street & Grey’s Pass, Gardens
Website: thegrottospa.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 469 8066
Facebook: @TheGrottoSpa | Instagram: @thegrottospa
