One Only Cape Town

Cape Town makes for a wonderful holiday destination. With all the buzz of a slick metropolitan city plus, frankly, some of the world's most spectacular natural assets. Framed by Table Mountain and a beautiful coastline - this is a truly spectacular location. When booking a luxury break it is advisable to choose one of Cape Town's spa hotels for a little extra indulgence. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the city to bring you the best spa hotels in Cape Town. From resorts that boast boundless facilities to charming coastal properties ideal for a couples' escape - there's plenty to choose from here.

For a resort

Cape Grace

  • One & Only Cape Town balances convenience and luxury. This is the ultimate urban resort with an enormous pool, award-winning spa and fantastic views of the iconic Table Mountain. Boasting three gourmet restaurants and mere steps from the hip V&A Waterfront's shops and bars, with lots on offer for kids too.
  • Cape Grace is a beautiful five-star hotel in the centre of Cape Town’s vibrant V&A Waterfront. Expect excellent service, sumptuous classic interiors, a superb restaurant, trendy bar, and outdoor pool. The extensive spa offers signature massages, anti-ageing therapies and a range of beauty treatments.

For a boutique

Glen Hotel

  • Glen Hotel offers casually chic style and comfort with large terraces and a lovely private pool. The small but indulgent spa offers a home crafted range of 12 treatments plus a therapeutic, deep tissue or sports massage. Well placed for accessing downtown Cape Town.

For a couples' escape

The Twelve Apostles Hotel

  • Ocean View House offers beautiful contemporary rooms all of which boast stunning sea views. Featuring a 'mobile spa', guests are treated to in-suite massages - a perfect choice for a couples' hideaway.
  • The Twelve Apostles Hotel is a beautiful classic hotel offering spectacular sea and mountain views and spacious suites which feature private terraces. With an award-winning restaurant and spa (where you can expect the usual range of treatments plus hot and cold plunge pools and saltwater flotation pool), candlelit dinners and views across the stunning coastline, this is perfect for a romantic break.

For something just outside the city

  • Steenberg Hotel & Spa is a converted farm situated in Constantia Valley below Table Mountain. Providing some old-world charm accompanied by some new-world wines! Modern luxuries come in the form of a pool, spa, and golf course while lavish rooms complete the stay.
  • Vineyard Hotel is a Cape Country house set on six acres of stunning gardens, in Newlands. A one of a kind retreat with phenomenal gourmet cuisine. The international Banyan Tree Resort’s Angsana Spa is a real draw offering unique experiences from highly trained therapists.

For luxury

Belmond Mount Nelson

  • Cape Town's 'Grand Dame', the pretty in pink Belmond Mount Nelson is an icon in itself; think exquisite interiors, sumptuous suites, and a famed afternoon tea. The indulgent Librisa Spa offers a comprehensive range of spoiling treatments and therapies as well as a Finnish sauna. A luxurious stay.
  • The Silo is a former grain silo located on Cape Town's bustling Waterfront. The city's most hotly anticipated hotel it is a haven for the arts and 21st-century luxury. Each of its bedrooms is the height of lavish decor with bathrooms worthy of a ballroom. Unsurprisingly the spa is equally indulgent.

Still not sure which to book?

9 of The Best Spa Hotels in Cape Town

Cape Grace Hotel

Cape Town

A beautiful hotel in the centre of Cape Town’s vibrant V&A Waterfront. Excellent service, sumptuous classic interiors, a great restaurant, trendy bar and its own spa. There are magnificent views of Table Mountain and the marina which can be enjoyed from the privacy of your own balcony.

  • Romantic Break - Enjoy a couple's massage followed by drinks and dinner on your penthouse patio with Jacuzzi to boot!
  • City Style - A perfect blend of African and European influnces, old and new, in a prime location.
  • Restaurant - Excellent food is served at breakfast, lunch & dinner in the elegant chanderlied restaurant
  • Spa - A great variety of treatments available in the in-house spa
from $944 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Vineyard Hotel

Cape Town (Colinton Road, Newlands)

A Cape Country house on six acres of stunning gardens, in Newlands. The sleek and chic decor exudes calm, with white on white and clean lines. A one of a kind retreat with phenomenal spa facilities and gourmet cuisine. A oasis of clam, ten minutes from the center of Cape Town.

  • Spa breaks - The international Banyan Tree Resort’s Angsana Spa offers unique experiences from highly trained therapists.
  • Families - The Vineyard has nine self catering apartments on site, all of which are perfect for family groups
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor and Outdoor interlinked Pool
  • Restaurant - Award-winning Myoga restaurant.
from $195 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Glen Hotel

Cape Town

Our favourite gay-friendly hotel in Cape Town in Sea Point, a wonderful location near all the best restaurants and bars. Charming white on white suites with splashes of colour. Casually chic with fantastic personalised hospitality.

  • Views - Wonderful views of Lion's Head and the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Gay friendly
  • Spa - The G Spa offers a comprehensive range of massages, treatments and there's a couple of outdoor pools for relaxing.
  • Great walks - The Glen runs a half day tour of Cape Town's art galleries, trendy bars, museums, restaurants and heritage sights.
from $57 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Twelve Apostles Hotel

Cape Town (Camps Bay)

This classic and comfortable hotel is all about location with terrific sea and mountain views. Hourly shuttles mean it’s also well placed for the beaches at Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront.

  • Families - Children are welcome here with pool toys, special menus and excellent family accommodation
  • Spa - In addition to the wide range of treatments you'll find hot & cold plunge pools, and a saltwater flotation pool!
  • Diving - Explore the Two Oceans or if you are feeling brave experience a shark dive.
  • Surfing - Muizenberg Beach is considered one of the best surf spots in the world.
from $428 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Silo

Cape Town

A former grain silo, this 28-bedroom hotel, is located on Cape Town's bustling Waterfront. The city's most hotly anticipated hotel it is a haven for the arts and 21st-century luxury. Each of its bedrooms is the height of lavish decor with bathrooms worthy of a ballroom, hence the hefty price tag.

  • City Style - The number one address on Cape Town's Waterfront, in fact Cape Town itself
  • Spa - Five treatment rooms, sauna, gym, Mani & pedicure zone; the only spa in South Africa using Ling products
  • Great walks - Perambulate Cape Town's Waterfront, Company Gardens, and some of the city's most notable historic spots
  • Swimming Pool - Rooftop
from $1152 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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One & Only Cape Town

Cape Town

Balancing convenience and luxury, this is the ultimate urban resort with an enormous pool, award-winning spa and fantastic views of the iconic Table Mountain. Boasting three gourmet restaurants and mere steps from the hip V&A Waterfront's shops and bars, with lots on offer for kids too- a real gem!

  • City Style - Situated in the hip and happening V&A Waterfront, very close to trendy bars, restaurants and galleries
  • Families - With luxurious accommodation, kids club and family friendly restaurants the littles ones will love it
  • Sights nearby - From the heights of Table Mountain to the penguins of Boulder’s Beach there is a long list of things to see and do in Cape Town
  • Kids Club - Onsite kids club to ensure your little ones don't get bored!
from $556 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Steenberg Farm

Cape Town (Constantia Valley)

Dating back to 1682 this traditional farmhouse provides some old-world charm accompanied by some new-world wines. Dine at Catharina’s or the relaxed but equally sophisticated Bistro Sixteen82. Modern luxuries come in the form of a pool, spa, and golf course. Lavish rooms complete the stay.

  • Families - As well as two family rooms for 4, there are a two or three bed suite with private patio and pools.
  • Foodies - Located on a working vineyard, with excellent dining options: gourmands will love
  • Golf - The hotel has its own World Championship 18-hole golf course
  • Spa breaks - Spa, golf course: there's something for everyone
from $127 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Ocean View House

Cape Town

Beautiful, with rooms decorated in bright blue and pinks, with sumptuous velvets and vibrate artworks. All make the most of those impressive sea views, or look out onto private garden terraces. There's an excellent spa and pool bar, and fine dining within walking distance. Great for couples.

  • Families - Family friendly accommodation from rooms & suites to apartments in a lovely coastal spot
  • Romantic Break - Beautiful suites, private terraces, and spa treatments: a very indulgent stay
  • Great walks - Whether you walk or get the cable cart, Table Mountain is a must visit
  • Surfing - Nearby Clifton Beach is a surfer's favourite
from $160 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Cape Town

Cape Town's 'Grand Dame', the pretty in pink Belmond Mount Nelson is an icon in itself. Exquisite interiors, sumptuous suites, an impressive breakfast is included in the hotel, and its afternoon tea is famous. Manicured gardens enjoy mountain views, plus there's a pool, tennis courts, and spa.

  • City Style - The smartest address in town
  • Spa - Indulgent Librisa Spa offers a comprehensive range of spoiling treatments & therapies as well as a Finnish sauna
  • Kids Club - The children's club will look after your little ones while you have some "me time" in the spa
  • Sights nearby - Cape Town, Table Mountain, The W&A Waterfront are all nearby
from $260 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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