The best spas for those loved-up vibes

BUHLE MBONAMBI buhle.mbonambi@inl.co.za

IS IT EVEN Valentine’s without a spa vacation? Nothing gets one ready for the V-Day celebrations like a full pamper session at a reputable spa. If you’re still looking for a great spa location, here are some of our favourites we’ve written about over the years.

They always deliver and are great for baecations and solocations, if you feel like some self love is what you need this month of love.

Valley Lodge and Spa

Driving into the premises feels like entering an oasis of peace. On the grounds of the nature reserve there are many intriguing animals, such as the Burchell’s zebra, impala, dassie, and bushbabies. There is also a river and dam with a variety of fish, such as yellow fish, catfish, carp, large-mouthed bass, vlei kurper and tilapia.

But it’s the spa we are obsessed with. The spa hydra therapy centre is perfect for some luxury pampering. Imagine you’re dressed in white comfy robes in lazy chairs enjoying a glass of champagne while waiting for your treatment?

The grey-and-white therapeutically decorated spa also boasts a mineral pool and jacuzzi. You can go for the luxurious 24- gold carat facial or a full body aromatherapy massage. Follow this up with an all-day session of floating about in the jacuzzi.

Location: 13 Jennings Street, Magaliesburg

The Valley Lodge & Spa

Fordoun Hotel and Spa

With 22 luxurious styled rooms and nine fully-equipped self-catering cottages. Fordoun believes its guests should leave their hotel rejuvenated and in good spirits. The spa features internationally acclaimed treatments such as the rasul, a saline floatation pool, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a gym, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy, and two couples treatment suites.

Location: Nottingham Road, Midlands, KZN

Fordoun Hotel and Spa

Sediko Bush Spa

Sediko Bush Spa is tucked away on the banks of the Limpopo river offering a haven to unwind, relax and revive the senses. The Sediko philosophy is to craft a circular sense of relaxation and spoil with a gracious culture steeped in hospitality, where elevated levels of service and attention to detail guarantee a sense of revival and renewal of body and soul.

They offer a variety of hydrotherapy spoils such as Vichy and Razul chambers, milk baths, flotation pools, sensation showers, outdoor natural stone baths, saunas and steam rooms. Their African and international facial and body treatments, performed by world-class therapists, will guide you to find your true African wellness, while our beauty services provide you with flawless finishing touches. Location: Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa, Heerenberg, Groblersbrug

Summerfield Rose Retreat and Spa

From tented suites to forest rooms surrounded by trees, birdlife and natural beauty, surround yourself with nature while on a wellness retreat at Summerfields. Placing a major emphasis is on comfort, relaxation and romance, their ethos is to do anything that they can do to make your stay special. The spa is surrounded by bush-clad mountains on the banks of the Sabie River. Facilities include a steam room, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, Vichy shower, unisex change rooms and hydro walk along the banks of the Sabie giving meaning to the philosophy “Sanare per Aquam” which means “health through water”.

Location: R536 Hazyview-Sabie Road, Hazyview

Summerfield Rose Retreat and Spa

Sediko Bush Spa