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HHealth and wellness in Cape Town is a thriving industry and there are a number of spas and wellness retreats in and around the city.
Cape Town spas are located at most of the city's luxury hotels, and many of these establishments use ingredients derived from local clay, roots, seeds and oils in order to detox and rejuvenate. You can be massaged with Xhosa beads, exfoliated with fynbos extract (indigenous vegetation unique to the Cape), polished with shea butter and detoxified with buchu, a local herb with antiseptic properties.
Many of our Cape Town spas are constantly singled out for excellence in the international arena. The One&Only Resort Spa and the Twelve Apostles Hotel Spa have been singled out by Conde Nast Traveller (UK) and Travel + Leisure Magazine (US). The Twelve Apostles Spa won the 2018 Best Spa Runner Up in the Global Spa and Wellness Awards. The Librisa Spa at The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel also has a superb reputation with international travellers. There are also a few unique spas located in the Cape winelands area including the boutique Majeka House Spa and the Fresh Wellness spa at the Cellars Hohenort. The foodie town of Franschhoek also has a number of notable spa and wellness options, including Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa.
If a good body workout is what you need to give you a complete sense of wellbeing, most Cape hotels feature gyms equipped with the basic training equipment. Or you can apply to a local gym-chain such as Virgin Active or Planet Fitness for a visitor's membership for the duration of your stay.
Heading out of town, the Temenos Retreat Centre in McGregor is a rather special retreat and a good place to switch off the noise of the world, even for a while. The Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, situated close in Cederberg Mountains makes a fantastic getaway to revive body, mind and spirit.
So wherever you are in and around the Mother City, there's a health and wellness option to suit your needs.
Did You Know?
Travel tips & planning info
How to get here
You can fly directly to Cape Town from Johannesburg, Durban and international cities. The Mother City is also easily accessible by car.
Best time to visit
When visiting a spa, please make enquiries regarding opening and closing times. Booking is essential at South African spas.
Things to do
If you're staying at Bushmans Kloof then a trip into the Cederberg to see the rock art is a must. If you're at the Twelve Apostles Sanctuary Spa or the Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson visit the V&A Waterfront.
What to pack
Pack your swimming costume, flip flops and casual clothes. Most spas provide temporary use items like slippers, robes and towels but double check this with the spa before you arrive.
Where to stay
Many city hotels have spas attached to them such as the Radisson, the Mount Nelson and the Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays. Or book your place at Temenos Retreat Centre or any of the other retreats in the Western Cape.
What to eat
Take advantage of organic spa meals on offer. Or you can order a la carte from the hotel menu.
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