Being so sports-mad, it's no surprise
that South Africans are pretty body-conscious so South Africa has
some of the finest Spa resorts in Africa: world class facilities
and therapies; enticing accommodation and enchanting locations.
South Africa is fast becoming even better known for a terrific
new hybrid - combining the timeless appeal of a great hotel in
a stunning location, with state of the art health spa facilities
added into the mix. So you can opt for taking a classic spa break
for a week, without having to compromise on the comfort of your
room, or the quality of the cuisine, or you can simply incorporate
some spa treatments into your holiday.
Of course, all holidays are
therapeutic! But there are some terrific new hybrid combinations
of state of the art health spa facilities with the old-fashioned
appeal of a great hotel with superb food and wine in a stunning location.
However
the scope of these spas vary, so look out for the Spa ratings in
this website:
 - Good range of body and beauty treatments on offer
within a dedicated facility. Treatments may also be offered in
the privacy of your room.
- Excellent range of health and beauty treatments
within a dedicated spa
- State of the art Spa and Wellness centre offering broad range
of health, body and beauty therapies Usually multi-day packages available;
specialist diet and lifestyle consultation as well as gym, sauna,
steam rooms… Ideal for dedicated spa holidays.
Our Top Five in South Africa:
Sante Winelands Hotel, near Stellenbosch
Western Cape Hotel & Spa, near Hermanus
Lake Pleasant Hotel & Spa, near Knysna
Mount Grace Country House, Magaliesburg hills
The Coach House, Tzaneen
Bush and Rural Retreats
After the drama and excitement
of early morning game-viewing, what could be nicer than enjoying
a decadent spa treatment or a massage on your private deck overlooking
the bush?
River Manor Country House & Spa, Stellenbosch
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, near Montagu
Phantom Forest Lodge, near Knysna
Lobengula Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve
Singita
Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Lion
Sands, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Ulusaba Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Epacha
Game Lodge, near Etosha, Namibia
Chief’s Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Golf and Spa Options
Not every couple shares an avid passion for golf so many resorts
have health and wellness facilities to rival their immaculate fairways.
Check out the following:
Steenberg Hotel & Winery, Cape Town
Western Cape Hotel and Spa, near Hermanus
Fancourt Hotel and Country Club, Garden Route
Pezula Resort Hotel, Garden Route
Zimbali Resort, Natal North Coast
Royal Swazi Hotel, Swaziland
Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius
Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius
Lemuria,
The Seychelles
Indian Ocean Spas
The Indian Ocean islands have some of the finest spas in the world, often incorporating
a fusion of Eastern and Western techniques, particularly Ayurveda.
The Oberoi, North-west coast, Mauritius
The Prince Maurice, East coast, Mauritius
The Residence, East coast, Mauritius
The Banyan Tree, The Seychelles
Lemuria, Praslin, The Seychelles
Breezes Beach Club, Zanzibar
City Spas
Cape Grace, Cape Town
The Twelve Apostles, Cape Town
Vineyard
Hotel, Cape Town
The
Saxon, Johannesburg
The
Grace, Johannesburg
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