9 of The Best Spa Hotels in 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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?

• Browse through all our hotels in Cape Town.
• Expand your search to include Franschhoek and the Western Cape.
• Fine tune your hunt and look through the best Waterfront hotels in Cape Town.
• Alternatively, you can contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • One & Only Cape Town Cape Town 131 rooms from $556

    
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    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!

    

    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! See More

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  • Glen Hotel Cape Town 24 rooms from $58

    
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    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.

    

    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. See More

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  • Steenberg Farm Cape Town (Constantia Valley) 24 rooms from $128

    
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    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

    

    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. See More

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  • Ocean View House Cape Town 30 rooms from $161

    
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    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

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    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. See More

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  • Vineyard Hotel Cape Town (Colinton Road, Newlands) 178 rooms from $197

    
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    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.

    

    Recommended by  -  Frommers

    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. See More

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  • The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town 198 rooms from $263

    
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    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

    

    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. See More

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  • The Twelve Apostles Hotel Cape Town (Camps Bay) 70 rooms from $432

    
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    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.

    

    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. See More

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  • Cape Grace Hotel Cape Town 120 rooms from $953

    
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    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

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Fodors, Frommers, Kiwi Collection

    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. See More

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  • The Silo Cape Town 28 rooms from $1163

    
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    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

    

    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. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Wednesday, 6th May 2020