Craving a little “me time”? Whether you’re escaping the hustle of daily life, shaking off travel stress, or in need of a serious reset, Cape Town has just what you need. The city is home to indulgent spas ready to pamper you from head to toe.
Here are a few we recommend:
A’terra Spa
A’Terra Urban Sanctuary Spa aims to help you escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even if just for a few hours. Experience everything from traditional therapies to modern treatments that support your journey towards physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. We suggest you try their signature hammam experience when you visit. The spa also has mindfulness workshops and personalised wellness experiences tailored specifically to your needs.
Location: 123 Stand Street, De Waterkant.
Website: www.aterra.co.za
Grotto Spa at 15 on Orange
Enjoy an underground spa experience at The Grotto Spa at 15 on Orange. With a curated menu of bespoke experiences, including the Spa Bar, hydrotherapy pools and blissful serenity nests for meditation and sound therapy, a visit here is a true indulgence. The extensive treatment menu features everything from hand and foot therapy to body treatments, facials, night spa experiences, and private events. A variety of packages are also available to suit your needs.
Location: The Capital 15 on Orange, Corner of Orange Street & Grey’s Pass, Gardens.
Website: www.thegrottospa.co.za
The Alphen Spa
Located within the renowned Alphen Boutique Hotel, this five-star spa prides itself on personalisation, offering an array of tailored treatments. Its facilities, including two treatment rooms, a heated pool, outdoor massage areas, and expansive gardens, are all designed with rest and rejuvenation in mind.
Location: Alphen Drive, Alphen, Constantia.
Website: www.alphen.co.za
Verde Vita Spa at Hotel Verde
If you have time to kill before your flight or want some pampering before a flight, the award-winning Hotel Verde, celebrated as Africa’s Greenest Hotel, is for you! Located just a stone’s throw from Cape Town International Airport, the treatments are thoughtfully crafted to bring you a deep sense of calm and tranquility. Choose from state-of-the-art infrared cabin therapy, facials, eyebrow and lash tinting, and a range of soothing massage treatments.
Location: 15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria.
Website: www.hotelverde.com
One&Only Spa
This luxurious spa is set on its own exclusive spa island, surrounded by water and lush vegetation. The spa pulls out all the stops to make your experience truly unforgettable. After your treatment in one of the 13 private suites, unwind in the relaxation room or spa garden, and indulge in a selection of refreshments inspired by the five pillars of wellness. You can also enjoy the aroma steam rooms and saunas or take a dip in the vitality pool.
Location: One & Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront.
Website: www.oneandonlyresorts.com
Twelve Apostles Spa
Perched right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, this award-winning spa is all about unwinding in style. Known as one of Cape Town’s finest luxury spas, guests can experience soothing treatments or relax in the extensive facilities, which include seven treatment rooms, a tranquility lounge, a Rasul chamber, and plunge pools.
Location: Victoria Road, Camps Bay.
Website: www.12apostleshotel.com
Amani Spa and Wellness, Radisson Collection Hotel
From a therapeutic salt room, a hair salon, a grand Rasul treatment, and a heated vitality pool, and two couples’ suites Amani Spa at Radisson Collection Hotel goal is to leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and completely renewed. You can treat yourself to innovative treatments and services in eleven multi-functional treatment rooms.
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd.
Website: www.amanispas.co.za
The Garden Spa at Babylonstoren
The Garden Spa at Babylonstoren combines rustic charm with modern luxury, offering treatments inspired by the surrounding natural landscape. Housed in a bamboo pavilion, it provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage, unwind by the pool, or make use of facilities such as a hammam, chill room, and gym. The Hot Spa, an extension of the Garden Spa, features a spacious new indoor pool, sauna, salt room, and two vitality pools.
Location: Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Simondium.
Website: www.babylonstoren.com
Erinvale Spa
Erinvale Spa offers a great range of treatments, from relaxing massages and refreshing facials to body wraps and manicures. With four spacious treatment rooms designed for peace and comfort, you’re in good hands. You may also like the Nail Studio, a custom scrub room, and separate sauna and steam rooms.
Location: 1 Erinvale Avenue, Somerset West.
Website: www.erinvale.co.za
Heavenly Spa at The Westin
Located on the 19th floor of the Westin Hotel, Heavenly Spa offers massages and signature treatments, including body wraps and exfoliations. With 15 treatment rooms, a rooftop infinity lap pool, and a rooftop sauna and jacuzzi, there’s nothing more heavenly.
Location: Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Cape Town.
Website: www.heavenlyspa.co.za
The Spa at Spier
The Spa at Spier draws on indigenous botanicals and ancient traditions to create treatments that restore your body’s natural ability to heal itself. The Spa and Cape Herbal Bath House open onto a private garden and pool, providing a peaceful space to unwind. There are 10 treatment rooms, a mani-pedi station, movement studio, infrared sauna, steam and cold therapy rooms, and a resident phytotherapist. The aim is simple: feel better, live well, stay connected.
Location: Spier Wine Farm: R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch.
Website: www.spier.co.za/spa/
Headspace SA
Blending ancient Chinese techniques with modern wellness, this HeadSpa in Claremont promotes deep relaxation and scalp rejuvenation. Guests can choose between a Mini Experience (perfect for those short on time) or the Complete Ritual for a full pampering session. The treatment includes two luxurious washes: one with a clarifying shampoo to cleanse, followed by a nourishing shampoo and hydrating hair mask. This is paired with a head massage, hydro steam therapy, and other calming elements.
Location: Shop 12e, 11 Warwick St, Claremont.
Website: headspacesa.co.za/
