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Rejuvenate in Jozi: The best spa escapes in Johannesburg
From a serene mountain sanctuary to an exotic Balinese-style experience – find your ideal escape here.
Spa Kloofzicht at Kloofzicht Lodge
Nestled within the foothills of the Zwartkops Mountains, Kloofzicht Spa is the perfect place to spoil yourself. Just a 40-minute drive from Joburg, this serene sanctuary is located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, which is renowned for its significant fossil finds. The spa overlooks six tranquil fly-fishing dams and the lower reaches of the beautiful winding river Blaauwbank Spruit, which meanders through the Zwartkops Gorge, creating a picture-perfect escape from the city.
Treatments include skin and body therapies, tailor-made packages, a range of facials, foot and toe treatments, deluxe rituals, tension-relieving massages, and specialised grooming services for men. Kloofzicht Spa offers both group packages, overnight bookings, and special couples’ retreats. Guests over the age of 16 are welcome.
You’ll leave feeling: Pampered, relaxed, and refreshed.
Best for: Nature-infused relaxation, romantic getaways, and bridal pampering.
Address: R374, Kromdraai Road, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA
Contact: +27 (0) 11 317 0640
Email: spa@kloofzicht.co.za
Fairlawns Spa at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
This award-winning destination in the upscale suburb of Morningside, Sandton, offers lush gardens, a heated plunge pool, spa baths, a Chinese daybed, and a pod swing. The Asian-inspired décor, calming water, and soothing natural sounds transport you straight to the tranquillity of Bali.
Signature experiences include The Royal Bali Ritual, which consists of a breakfast or a healthy lunch.
You’ll leave feeling: Rejuvenated, relaxed, and restored.
Best for: Luxury seekers, romantic getaways, and a holistic wellness experience
Address: 1 Alma Road, Morningside, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA
Contact: +27 (0) 11 808 7300
Email: spa@fairlawns.co.za
The Royal Spa at The Palace
Within the stunning Palace of the Lost City – one of South Africa’s most sought-after five-star hotels – this luxury spa offers an indulgent experience that promises to leave guests feeling like royalty. Tucked away among botanical gardens and trickling streams, the resort offers one-of-a-kind therapies that restore and revive the body, mind, and spirit. The interior is as magnificent as the Palace, with dramatic backdrops and elegant finishes.
Therapies include massages, stone therapy, anti-cellulite cupping treatment, and more. Facilities include a Himalayan crystal sauna, botanical gardens, and hydrotherapy rooms.
You’ll leave feeling: Spoilt, pampered, and replenished.
Best for: Feeling like royalty, restoring balance, and feeling revived
Address: Ground Floor, The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City Resort, R556, Pilanesberg Area, North West Province, 0316, SA Contact: +27 14 557 4337
Email: frontdesk@royalspathepalace.co.za
Oxford Healthcare Retreat
This boutique wellness retreat is ideal for guests feeling stressed and burnt out. Situated in the suburban area of Melrose North – just ten minutes from Sandton, Joburg – this luxurious guesthouse offers comprehensive therapies and activities including psychotherapy sessions, private yoga, flotation, therapy reiki, and craniosacral therapies.
There are multi-day packages that focus on detoxing and revitalising. Their multi-day retreat packages include a two-day retreat for couples and a seven-day ‘Ultimate Wellness Retreat’ .
Facilities include tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, beautiful gardens, a yoga studio, and a restaurant.
You’ll leave feeling: De-stressed, rejuvenated, and healed.
Best for: A luxury wellness escape, de-stressing, and holistic healing
Address: 16 Porter Avenue, Melrose, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196, SA
Contact: +27 79 038 0079
Email: info@oxfordhealthcareretreat.co.za
Woodlands Spa, Muldersdrift
Another award-winning spa, this hidden gem can be found on a quiet bend in the Crocodile River in the heart of rural Muldersdrift. Treatments here offer a holistic approach to alleviating mental and physical fatigue. Guests can choose from one-on-one sessions, quartz crystal massages, acupuncture, reflexology, alternative detoxifying treatments, and traditional spa therapies. Built around nature, the spa offers a truly tranquil experience.
The beautiful riverside treatment rooms provide a serene natural atmosphere. The spa also features an infrared sauna, flotation tanks, and a plant-based café.
You’ll leave feeling: Relaxed, healed, and connected to yourself.
Best for: Day escapes, peaceful spa moments, and holistic therapies
Address: 29 Driefontein Road (R114), Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp, 1739, Gauteng, SA
Contact: 010 597 7732
Email: info@woodlandsspa.co.za
