It’s all in the attention to detail: understated, plush decor; imaginative healthy food; sumptuous accommodation and personalized service. The best kept secret in the Winelands of Franschhoek. I squeezed every bit of enjoyment out of my experience.
Sante’s Wellness Retreat and Spa is here to help you re-centre your life in a busy working world and one necessary step in the process is to remove toxins and stimulate lymphatic drainage and movement. Using key methods to accomplish this, Sante’s therapists will make you feel at ease and give you wellbeing tools with which to take home.
Key Information
What's included
5 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- Initial & follow up assessments (90 min)
- 3 x Pulsed Plasma Light Technology
- 1 x Biofeedback (120 min)
- 3 x Cell Volt Charging (30 min)
- 4 x Health Optimising Cell Regulation & Body Stim
- 4 x Theragem Crystal Light Therapy
- 4 x Cyma Therapy
- 2 x HOCATT
- 3 x Detox Massage Treatments
- 1 x Rejuvenating Facial
- 1 x Exfoliations
- 1 x Wraps
- 1 x Hydrotherapy Bath
- 3 x Kniepp Therapy
- 4 x Yoga
- Complimentary access to Sauna, Steam and Hydrotherapy
- Complimentary access to yoga sessions
- Complimentary access to cardio and other training
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Complimentary return transfers from Cape Town International Airport for stays of 5 nights or more.
DEPARTING BETWEEN | SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) | SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated) |
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01 May - 30 Sep 2024 | £3,306 | £3,936 |
01 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | £3,305 | £3,935 |
01 Oct - 30 Apr 2025 | £4,560 | £5,345 |
01 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | £3,730 | £4,515 |
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7 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- Initial & follow up assessments (150 min)
- 5 x Pulsed Plasma Light Technology
- 1 x Biofeedback (120 min)
- 3 x Cell Volt Charging (30 min)
- 6 x Health Optimising Cell Regulation & Body Stim
- 6 x Theragem Crystal Light Therapy
- 6 x Cyma Therapy (60 min)
- 3 x HOCATT
- 5 x Detox Massage Treatments
- 1 x Rejuvenating Facial
- 1 x Exfoliations
- 1 x Wraps
- 1 x Hydrotherapy Bath
- 1 x Vinotherapy
- 3 x Kniepp Therapy
- 5 x Yoga
- 1 x Cooking Demo & Talk
- Complimentary access to Sauna, Steam and Hydrotherapy
- Complimentary access to yoga sessions
- Complimentary access to cardio and other training
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Complimentary return transfers from Cape Town International Airport for stays of 5 nights or more.
DEPARTING BETWEEN | SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) | SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated) |
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01 May - 30 Sep 2024 | £4,371 | £5,176 |
01 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | £4,370 | £5,175 |
01 Oct - 30 Apr 2025 | £5,760 | £6,775 |
01 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | £4,930 | £5,945 |
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10 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- Initial & follow up assessments (180 min)
- 5 x Pulsed Plasma Light Technology
- 1 x Biofeedback (120 min)
- 5 x Cell Volt Charging (30 min)
- 9 x Health Optimising Cell Regulation & Body Stim
- 9 x Theragem Crystal Light Therapy
- 9 x Cyma Therapy (60 min)
- 4 x HOCATT
- 7 x Detox Massage Treatments
- 1 x Rejuvenating Facial
- 1 x Exfoliations
- 1 x Wraps
- 1 x Vinotherapy
- 4 x Kniepp Therapy
- 8 x Yoga
- 1 x Cooking Demo & Talk
- Complimentary access to Sauna, Steam and Hydrotherapy
- Complimentary access to yoga sessions
- Complimentary access to cardio and other training
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Complimentary return transfers from Cape Town International Airport for stays of 5 nights or more.
DEPARTING BETWEEN | SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) | SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated) |
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01 May - 30 Sep 2024 | £5,766 | £6,886 |
01 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | £5,765 | £6,885 |
01 Oct - 30 Apr 2025 | £7,350 | £8,760 |
01 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | £6,520 | £7,930 |
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14 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- Initial & follow up assessments (210 min)
- 5 x Pulsed Plasma Light Technology
- 1 x Biofeedback (120 min)
- 6 x Cell Volt Charging (30 min)
- 12 x Health Optimising Cell Regulation & Body Stim
- 12 x Theragem Crystal Light Therapy
- 12 x Cyma Therapy (60 min)
- 5 x HOCATT
- 10 x Detox Massage Treatments
- 1 x Rejuvenating Facial
- 1 x Exfoliations
- 1 x Wraps
- 1 x Vinotherapy
- 5 x Kniepp Therapy
- 11 x Yoga
- 2 x Cooking Demo & Talk
- Complimentary access to Sauna, Steam and Hydrotherapy
- Complimentary access to yoga sessions
- Complimentary access to cardio and other training
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Complimentary return transfers from Cape Town International Airport for stays of 5 nights or more.
DEPARTING BETWEEN | SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) | SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated) |
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01 May - 30 Sep 2024 | £7,106 | £8,561 |
01 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | £7,105 | £8,560 |
01 Oct - 30 Apr 2025 | £8,885 | £10,720 |
01 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | £8,055 | £9,890 |
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Location Overview
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa is situated in beautiful surroundings of the Cape Winelands encircled by magnificent mountains only a short distance from the city of Paarl. Paarl is the third oldest settlement in South Africa and a historically significant city as the origin of the Afrikaans language. The area is renowned for its vineyards and offers some of the best wines around.
Dining
At the heart of Santé Wellness is their passion towards nutritious food tailored to the individual, with only the finest seasonal and local produce used. All meals are prepared without the use of sugar, dairy, gluten, colourants or preservatives with menus changing daily.
Nourish
Nourish is situated on-site with views over dramatic dams, surrounded by the stunning Drakenstein Mountain Range and is beautifully decorated with neutral tones and textures in keeping with the local landscape. A separate lounge with a grand piano compliments the setting and the cuisine is all made from local ingredients and created by seasoned, passionate chefs.
Day Spa
Day Spa dining has an atrium style feel with folding glass doors with a visage of the gardens and surrounding mountains. Day Spa has indoor and outdoor seating in an elegant but fresh décor serving up Santé signature lunches. Menus change daily and are based on seasonal availability of the freshest ingredients.
Facilities & Services
Facilties - 20 Treatment rooms |
Nearby
There are a number of points of interest to visit in the surrounding area, such as The Afrikaans Language Monument, on Paarl Mountain. This was created to commemorate influences other languages have played in the development of Afrikaans. Another point of interest is the Drakenstein Prison, this is where Nelson Mandela spent his last years of captivity and made the ‘long walk to freedom’. Santé Wellness is also only a 45-minute drive from Cape Town where you can find some of the best beaches in South Africa.
In addition there are 3 top class golf courses only 10 to 20 minutes away as well as numerous wine farms and the famous Franschhoek Wine Tram.
Good to Know
- Check-in time: 14h00
- Check-Out time: 11h00
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Meals can be made, gluten, dairy, wheat free, or vegan
- Transportation to and from airport
- Three golf courses on site
- A beautifully curated garden onsite
Guest Policies
- Santé Retreat is a smoke free environment.
Activities
- Group & one on one yoga classes
- One on one personal training
- Yoga studio
- Pilates classes
- Cycling
- Fitness centre
- Hammam
- Golf Courses: Val de Vie, Pearl Valley, Boshenmeer
Diet & Nutrition
All meals served at Santé Wellness are gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, and have vegan options available.
Wellness Facilities
Fitness Centre
Operating and treatment hours – from 06:00 to 21:00 – 7 days per week
- Treadmill
- Rower
- Spinning bike
- Training bike
- Free weights
- Training benches
- Smith machine
- Multi-purpose training machine
- Pilates reformer
- Foam rollers
- Mats and balls
- Separate yoga studio with all yoga props.
Wellness Centre
Operating and treatment hours – from 09:00 to 18:00 – 7 days per week
- 20 Treatment rooms
- Hammam
- Rasul
- Steam rooms
- Sauna
- Vinotherapy baths
- Hydrotherapy bath
- Kniepp therapy
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- A magical labyrinth
Wellness Approach
Santé is a health optimising royal retreat that is considered the first of its kind, utilising cutting edge, technology based, non-invasive holistic healing from the emerging fields of quantum and energy medicine – all originated and directed by health technology sciences in Norway. The bio-energy centre embraces the healing and balancing attributes of magnetic fields, colour, light and crystals.
Accessible Facilities
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Treatment rooms
- Sports activities
- Group classes
- 1 x Room wheelchair accessible with ramps
- Grab rails in bathroom
- Guide dog friendly
- Large print menus
- Map
- Doctor on site
- First Aid Kit
Additional Services
- Horse riding
- Wine tasting tours
- Franschhoek wine tram
Wellness Team
- Thomas Aksnes – Health optimising founder and scientific director
- Spa therapists
- Medical practitioner
- Psychologist
- Health optimising therapists
- Bio-energy therapists
- Dr Helen Muir – Health Optimizing Medical Practitioner
- Psychologist
- Health optimising therapists
- Bio-energy therapists
- Mimmie Lancaster – Spa Executive
- Spa therapists
Accommodation Overview
All rooms are decorated with attention to detail and are situated alongside the retreat, a short walk through lush gardens. All ground floor suites have easy access to the garden and the upstairs suites all include private balconies. Room amenities have been specifically tailored for Santé and contain only natural ingredients of the highest quality.
Deluxe Retreat Suite
Retreat Suites
Spa Suites
All Rooms Include
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash/shower gel
• Hand and body lotion
• Room diffuser and spray
• Custom made linen
• Gowns and slippers
• Hairdryers
• Electronic safe
• Coffee & tea making facilities
• In-room fridge for waters
• Flat screen TV
• Blue tooth speakers
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Complimentary return transfers from Cape Town International Airport for stays of 5 nights or more.
Special Offers
Guest Reviews
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Michelle J
Visited February 2019
Highs
- Santé Wellness has a complimentary pick up and drop off from and to the airport, ensuring getting to the resort and leaving as stress free as possible.
- All restaurants on site can accommodate any dietary needs to make every meal a delightful culinary experience
- If you would like to take a peaceful bike ride, Santé Wellness offers complimentary bikes on site.
- Santé Wellness employs a first of its kind non-invasive holistic healing from the emerging fields of quantum and energy medicine which originated in Norway within health tech sciences.
Lows
- The flight duration is not always a short trip, but enjoy the beautiful scenery on your transfer and look forward to the wonderful treatments available at Santé Wellness Retreat.
- As the resort is situated 45 minutes outside Cape Town, in a secluded area, taxi into the city is the only option. A private car can be provided by the resort for an additional cost.
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