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Spa Lanzerac

Massage at Sanbona

Glorious views surround the outdoor pool

Spa Western Cape Hotel

Spa Sedgefield

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Hermanus is best known for its whale watching and offers an ideal retreat for 2010 Soccer World Cup supporters to relax while enjoying in the magnificent whale watching opportunities

Health & Wellness centres and luxury Spas in Cape Town & the Western Cape

1. The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Sanctuary Spa
   

   This award-winning spa overlooks the ocean and offers fynbos-inspired therapies in mountain gazebos offering fantastic views of the mountains and the ocean

   
2. Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Knysna
   

   The state-of-the-art spa has won numerous international awards and for good reason. Therapists use essences and fragrances from the indigenous fynbos in the area, and the gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean and Knysna lagoon are an added bonus

   
3. AltiraSpa, Located on the 19th floor at the Arabella Sheraton in Cape Town
   

   This beautiful day spa is geared towards both men and women. Beauty through healing is the philosophy here and the cutting-edge treatments will do much to rev the spirits of weary travellers

   
4. Bushmanskloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat
   

   A combination of wellness and wilderness. Enjoy a spa experience that is good for the physical body and then replenish the mind and soul with a journey into the Cederberg to view the ancient rock art

   
5. Fancourt Spa, Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate
   

   It’s all glass, water, artistic detail, plants and fabulous facilities; famous for its African raindrop treatment, hydro therapies and gym – even a hairdressing salon

   
6. D’Vine Skin and Body, Cape vineyards
   

   They take particular care of skin concerns and offer non-surgical face lifts as well as body treatments and pamper sessions

   
7. Celtic Manor Spa, Gordon’s Bay
   

   Beautifully decorated it enjoys Elements on Kloof , in Gardens, Cape Town. Specialises in skin and anti-ageing treatments, aromatic body polishes and renewing mud wraps

   
8. AltiraSpa at the Arabella Western Cape in Kleinmond
   

   Bordering a nature reserve this property is a visual delight rich in textures, mosaics and water features; treatments focus on ancient healing arts and aim to heal as much as refresh

   
9. Isa Wellness Sanctuary, Stellenbosch
   

   Its spa jet hydro-therapy and Vichy shower rooms are meant to relieve tension, enhance relaxation and aid detoxification; follow these up with beauty treatments for that ‘good as new’ feeling

   
10. Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge & Spa outside Stellenbosch
    

    Specialises in a Theranaka African Wood Massage with dumbbells; offers walks through the vineyards and the opportunity to sauna and steam at leisure before settling into a massage with a view