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Soothe yourself at the 8 best spas in Stellenbosch!
When you think of Stellenbosch, you’re most likely thinking of relaxing, countryside vibes as you partake in some of the nicest food and wines South Africa has to offer. However, it also stands out as one of the best spa and wellness hotspots in the country!
I like to look after my health and relax with a nice spa trip from time to time, and Stellenbosch has some truly unique places to unwind. We’re here to show you the best ones so you can relax in style amongst the vineyards!
Lanzerac Spa
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Website: https://lanzerac.co.za/spa-services-and-facilities/
Address: Lanzerac Wine Estate, Lanzerac Rd
Phone: +27 21 887 1132
Price: $$$
Located in the luxurious Lanzerac Hotel and Wine Estate, the Lanzerac Spa is a wonderfully lush, lavish relaxation and wellness spot.
It’s serene, calming, manned by a crew of highly trained therapists, and has state-of-the-art facilities, as well as international and local product ranges.
I found the booking process for the spa intuitive and easy, and I found their facilities to be well-maintained and easy to use. My favourite parts of the spa were the comfortable, soothing heated pools overlooking the vineyards and the massage room.
I also really liked the unique treatments they had, including ThalasoVine medications, which used mud, seawater, and seaweed! It was really soothing and helped me feel more at ease.
| Pro tips: The Lanzerac Hotel and Spa is a cashless business, so plan accordingly! I highly recommend trying out the Rasul treatment, which uses mud and a gentle shower. I’ve never felt anything like it! |
Chi-Chi’s Wellness Retreat & Mind Spa
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Website: https://www.chichisretreats.com/
Address: Cnr of R44 &, R44, Klein Helderberg Rd
Phone: +27 72 846 1280
Price: $$
Chi-Chi’s Wellness Retreat has multiple treatment packages which aim to detox the mind, body, and soul from the stress of everyday life. They consist of therapies and stress management techniques which are both spiritual and medicinal.
I availed of their 1-Day Stress Buster and Immunity Booster Retreat, and when I arrived at the spa, their team of therapists and assistants wasted no time guiding me through the relaxing treatment plan.
We started off with hydrotherapy and had healthy food and drinks, such as vegetables and fruit smoothies, throughout the day!
My personal highlights of the wellness retreat were the trauma, anxiety, and stress management techniques we were taught, as well as the incredibly therapeutic sauna.
| Pro tips: If you really need to let off some steam, you can try out Chi-Chi’s more comprehensive 2-day and 5-day wellness retreat programs! Want a seaside spa experience? Chi-Chi’s also has a beachside wellness retreat branch in Strand! |
Majeka House
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Website: https://www.majekahouse.co.za/
Address: 26 Houtkapper St, Paradyskloof
Phone: +27 21 880 1549
Price: $$
The Majeka House Spa is part of the Majeka Hotel and Restaurant, a quaint, beautiful getaway hidden in the Stellenbosch suburbs. This spa offers a series of massages and treatments that you can customise to your liking.
I availed of their “Pick a Mix” package, and I really liked that it came with a free, complimentary use of their shower and sauna rooms before and after the treatment.
I opted for the mini pedicure, the back massage, and the express facial. They were incredibly relaxing, helped relieve so much tension in my muscles, and made my skin glow!
The spa also offers food and drinks, specialising in healthy options such as salads and fish.
| Pro tip: If you want to try deeper techniques for cleansing and wellness, the spa also offers comprehensive treatments such as the “Purifying and Detoxifying Ritual Wrap.” |
Sante Wellness Retreat and Spa
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Website: https://www.santeretreat.co.za/
Address: La Bella Vita Wine Estate, Simonsvlei Rd
Phone: +27 21 879 1500
Price: $$
Voted as the “Best Wellness Retreat” in South Africa, Sante Wellness is a beautiful spa and wellness centre which stands out because of its high-tech facilities and comprehensive wellness programs.
They offer a bunch of accommodations. You can choose from their villa, retreat, or deluxe retreat suites.
Whichever package you’re getting, you also get access to their sauna, jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness centre, and even a complimentary breakfast!
I was really curious about the Vino Therapy experience, which used grape seeds and skins as part of a deep body cleansing. I’m glad I went for it, since it was perfectly soothing and memorable!
The spa also offers other treatment plans centred around different goals spa goers may want to achieve, such as destressing, detoxing, rejuvenation, and healthy ageing.
They also have packages targeting “health optimising,” which is a comprehensive step-by-step plan to living a healthier life through a better diet and exercise.
| Pro tip: Sante Wellness’ fitness centre has cardio machines, yoga and Pilates classes, and even bicycles! |
Coopmanhuijs Spa
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Website: https://coopmanhuijs.co.za/
Address: 33 Church St, Stellenbosch Central
Phone: +27 21 883 8207
Price: $$$
Located at the iconic Coopmanhuijs Hotel, the Coopmanhuijs Spa specialises in treatments that use TheraVine products, which have natural botanical and grape derivative ingredients.
While they offered the standard facial cleanses, massages, and manicures that I’ve come to love about spas, I knew I had to try out the TheraVine treatments.
I went for the Nutrivine Therapack Facial, which left my face feeling smoother and softer than it’s ever been!
I also really liked the Theravine hair and scalp treatment, which helped my hair feel silky smooth!
| Pro tip: The Coopmanhuijs Spa also offers waxes, from full-body waxes to more specialised styles like Brazilian and Hollywood wax. |
The Hydro
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Website: https://thehydro.co.za/
Address: Lelie Street, Idasvallei
Phone: +27 21 809 3800
Price: $$
The Hydro focuses on comprehensive, sustainable wellness and relaxation through its different treatment programs.
These programs range from a day visit consisting of hydrotherapy treatment and a 60-minute full-body Swedish massage to the week-long Health and Healing, which adds a detox wrap and ozone therapy, among other things.
My friend tried their slimming plan. Thanks to their help throughout the 7-day program, she was able to begin a journey towards her dream body and feel much better about herself!
| Pro tip: If you’re looking for healthy meals, The Hydro has some recipes on their website! |
The Spa @ Clos Malverne
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Website: https://closmalverne.co.za/spa/
Address: Devon Valley Rd
Phone: +27 83 626 4433
Price: $$
While Clos Malverne is better known for its in-house restaurant and wines, The Spa @ Clos Malverne is still a notable, serene relaxation spot.
The spa, led by two expert therapists with accreditations locally and internationally, has two individual treatment rooms for facials, massages, and body wraps, among other things.
There’s also a huge wet room for sharing, alongside a heated jacuzzi and a lap pool!
They also offer specialised treatments, such as Kalahari facials (using a brand which is rich in antioxidants) and NIMUE facials (which use state-of-the-art skin technology and treatment formulations).
I went for the classic deep cleanse facial treatment and found it worth my money!
| Pro tip: If your kids are feeling stressed out or if they just want to join you for a relaxing spa day, Clos Malverne offers a kiddie spa too! |
Mangwanani Winelands and Spa
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Website: https://www.mangwanani.co.za/boutique-spas/spa-winelands/
Address: Cairngorm Road (Off M12, Polkadraai Rd)
Phone: +27 21 881 3189
Price: $$$
Mangwanani Winelands and Spa proudly wears its African heritage on its sleeve, touting itself as “the Ultimate African Spa Experience.”
Using aromatic ritual oils in its treatment plans, they fuse typical spa and wellness techniques with traditional African techniques.
The Mangwanani Spa branch in Stellenbosch is the Mangwanani Orange Winelands Spa, which overlooks the Mangwanani vineyards. It offers a wide selection of treatment packages, such as the North African Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage and the Royal African Foot Massage.
I went for the African Full Body Massage, which used a combination of essential oils, lemongrass, and hot stones. It was a unique, relaxing experience that brought me back for another massage a month later!
| Pro tip: Mangwanani sells their fragrances and essential oils on their website. |
