Well-being

RELAX AND UNWIND AT ONE OF THESE FINE SPAS

ARABELLA HOTEL & SPA

ARABELLA COUNTRY ESTATE, R44 TO KLEINMOND, HERMANUS 028 284 0000, arabellacountryestate.co.za Sometimes, all you need is a weekend filled with rest, relaxation … and a spot of golf. At Arabella Hotel & Spa, the luxurious facilities and world-class service ensure your every whim is catered to – whether that’s indulging in a treatment or teeing off.

BANKSIA SPA

BANKSIA BOUTIQUE, 14 BANKSIA ROAD, ROSEBANK 021 685 9878, banksia.co.za Tucked away in the landscaped gardens of the elegant Banksia Boutique hotel, this suburban spa ticks all the boxes a top-drawer beauty treatment ought to. Opt to invigorate your skin with a salt-mousse exfoliation or enjoy a mud ritual in the rasul chamber. CAMELOT SPA

PEARL VALLEY CLUBHOUSE, PAARL 021 867 8001, camelotspa.co.za Six luxury treatment rooms, including three specialised couples’ suites, await visitors of the spa at the Val de Vie polo and lifestyle estate in picturesque Paarl. Enjoy top-to-toe pampering with treatments such as hydrotherapy, manis and pedis, and skincare therapy. Take some time out in the relaxation area to contemplate your memorable experience. Find other Camelot branches at The Table Bay Hotel, Lagoon Beach Hotel and Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa.

GINKGO SPA

ARNISTON, 028 445 9000 CLAREMONT, 021 761 7291 ginkgospa.com Take some time to relax and unwind in style at one of this group’s two luxury spas. They’re located at the Arniston Spa Hotel, in the fishing village of Arniston as well as the The Andros Deluxe Boutique Hotel, in the leafy southern suburb of Claremont. Indulge in a streamlined treatment that has been created with a busy schedule in mind, or go ahead and slack off for an entire day. You are sure to come away feeling relaxed, rested and rejuvenated either way.

SILO 5, SILO DISTRICT, V&A WATERFRONT, 021 419 9599 glasshouserejuvenation.com Previously catering to a male clientele only, Glasshouse Rejuvenation now offers treatments ranging from facials, massages, waxing and mani-pedis, to lash extensions, microblading, Botox, fillers as well as permanent hair removal. Devotees and new clients of Glasshouse will be pleased to hear the pedi-spa station’s big-screen TV has made the move too, so you can catch the game while you’re being buffed and polished.

HEAVENLY SPA

THE WESTIN CAPE TOWN, LOWER LONG STREET, FORESHORE 021 412 8200, heavenlyspa.co.za Found atop the glittering Westin hotel, this spa offers panoramic ocean- and city views to complement your pamper session. Try the signature Heavenly Massage, complete with essence of marula, then take time out in the calming sleep room to ease your way back into the real world.

THE LASER BEAUTIQUE

SWEAT 1000, THE POINT MALL, 76 REGENT ROAD, SEA POINT 064 881 1333, thelaserbeautique.co.za With The Laser Beautique’s largesse of treatments for men and women, you and your partner can enjoy a full day of pampering. Whether you want to fix a pressing skin concern, fit in a permanent make-up session or indulge in non-invasive aesthetic treatments, every need will be met.

LIFE DAY SPA

CENTURY CITY, 021 525 3883 V&A WATERFRONT, 021 180 4772 lifedayspa.co.za Situated at the Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers in Century City and The Pavilion in the V&A, Life Day Spa provides a peaceful sanctuary in a five-star setting. Relaxation facilities include rasul chambers and saltwater flotation baths, but it’s really the range of indulgent treatments (including La Prairie facials) that make you feel on top of the world. We love their luxury pedicure, which includes a paraffin wrap and hot-stone leg massage.

THE SILO SPA

THE SILO HOTEL, SILO DISTRICT, V&A WATERFRONT 021 670 0510, theroyalportfolio.com The Silo Spa has everything you would expect from a high-end wellness offering: exclusivity (there are only five treatment rooms), world-class products (it’s the only spa in Africa that uses New York skincare brand Ling) and excellent service. MAJEKA HOUSE SPA

MAJEKA HOUSE, 26–32 HOUTKAPPER STREET, PARADYSKLOOF, STELLENBOSCH 021 880 1549, majekahouse.co.za Good taste and indulgence are revered at Majeka House, making this Stellenbosch spa a real must-visit. Try the Absolute Aroma Stone Ritual to ease any tense, aching muscles or book the Gentleman’s Bliss package – a facial, herbal massage and manicure or pedicure, ending with lunch.

ONE&ONLY SPA

ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN, DOCK ROAD, V&A WATERFRONT 021 431 5810, oneandonlyresorts.com The ultimate spa destination, set on its own private island, One&Only Spa offers a menu of holistic experiences tailored to your needs and preferences, ranging from total relaxation and wellness journeys to grooming. Arrive early to use the vitality pools and sauna.

SANTÉ WELLNESS RETREAT & SPA

LA BELLA VITA WINE ESTATE SIMONSVLEI ROAD, PAARL

021 879 1500, santeretreat.co.za For a little R & R in the Winelands, book a day’s pampering and rejuvenation at Santé. Wellness packages include those geared towards de-stressing, detoxing, rejuvenation, healthy ageing and longevity. The retreat has various facilities including a Day Spa, Health Optimising Clinic, Bio-Energy Centre and Fitness Centre.

SKIN RENEWAL

CAPE QUARTER, CLAREMONT, CONSTANTIA, PAARL, STELLENBOSCH, WILLOWBRIDGE 086 175 4672, skinrenewal.co.za Skin Renewal is more than just a spa, with its team of doctors and therapists specialising in integrative and cosmetic medicine providing a full range of antiageing treatments.

THE SPA AT THE 12 APOSTLES

THE 12 APOSTLES, VICTORIA ROAD, CAMPS BAY 021 437 9060, 12apostleshotel.com The 12 Apostles hotel is situated on a pristine stretch of coast. Take it all in while indulging in The Mountain Serenade or The Apostles Touch treatment in a glass gazebo on the slopes of Table Mountain.