Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa, located in South Africa, is a true paradise of well-being. Here, the notion of “health” takes on its full meaning through a global, multidimensional approach to wellness. In fact, the establishment brings together three complementary treatment centers. First, Health Optimizing, offering comprehensive assessments and personalized treatments. Next, the Day Spa, perfect for relaxing, rejuvenating and detoxifying the body. Finally, the Bioenergy Center uses the benefits of magnetic fields, light and crystals to restore energy balance.
Santé Wellness Retreat: A paradise in the vineyards of the Western Cape
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa is a hidden gem in the splendid vineyard region of the Western Cape, just 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Nestled among the mountains (in Paarl to be precise), this award-winning establishment offers an idyllic setting for anyone looking to recharge their batteries.
Santé Wellness Retreat has also been named Best Wellness Retreat in Africa and South Africa in 2021 and 2022, and Best Wellness Retreat in South Africa in 2024 by the World Spa Awards. Recognition that reflects the excellence of its services.
From the moment you arrive, an atmosphere of calm envelops you, enhanced by graceful architecture. The grandiose landscapes that surround the establishment add to this impression of serenity. Our warm hospitality, top-quality facilities and meticulously designed spaces reinforce this sense of well-being, which you feel right from the start.
A place that feels like home
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa offers three types of accommodation. With just 17 suites divided into Retreat Suites, Villas Suites and Deluxe Retreat Suites, each space has been designed to bring calm and relaxation. All in understated luxury. Firstly, the Retreat Suites are 70 m² havens of peace, equipped with king-size or twin beds. Each has a spacious balcony with a view. These suites are furnished with bespoke furniture and unique works of art collected by the owners. Every detail has been designed with your comfort in mind, right down to the organic cotton sheets and bathrobes.
Next, the Villas Suites feature separate shared living areas, an elegant dining room and a private pool. Each offers spectacular views of the mountains, gardens and vineyards. You can also enjoy a private dinner prepared by a chef on request. Finally, the 125 m² Deluxe Retreat Suite is the epitome of luxury at Santé. It features a spacious living room, study area and sumptuous bathroom.
The Day Spa and its exceptional treatments
The Santé Wellness Retreat spa is renowned for its exclusive treatments, combining hydrotherapy techniques with unique, high-end treatment methods. One of the spa’s signature experiences is vinotherapy, a treatment that uses the antioxidant benefits of grapes to revitalize the skin and soothe muscular tension. In addition, themed programs are offered to meet specific needs.
For example, the Destress program is designed to help you unwind with a complete body exfoliation, followed by floral hydrotherapy and a relaxing massage. This is complemented by a Hydra Memory facial, for intense hydration and radiant skin. Next, the Detox program offers a body scrub, seaweed wrap and lymphatic drainage massage, ideal for eliminating toxins and revitalizing the body’s key organs. As for the Rejuvenate program, it includes a complete exfoliation to cleanse dead cells, a classic massage and a Sacred Nature facial rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Finally, for anti-aging treatments, the Healthy Ageing program offers an enzymatic exfoliation, a remineralizing body wrap and a Sublime Skin double peel facial to restore radiance and youthfulness to the skin. Finally, spa facilities include steam rooms, saunas, a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi and much more.
Wellness programs at Santé Wellness Retreat
At Santé Wellness Retreat, wellness programs combine quality spa treatments with cutting-edge technologies. They are tailored to individual needs and objectives, with retreats ranging from three days to more comprehensive 14- or even 21-day stays. Each program is designed around specific themes.
- De-stress and rejuvenate : This program is designed to help you escape daily stress, relax and regain your vitality. It addresses the causes of adrenal exhaustion and helps you restore your general well-being.
- Detox : Specially designed to purify your body, this program eliminates toxins, stimulates key organs and restores your body’s ideal balance. You’ll leave with more energy and renewed vitality.
- Longevity : This program helps you lay the foundations for a long and healthy life. Through non-invasive assessments, personalized treatments and delicious, healthy cuisine, it’s guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated.
- Ideal weight and healthy eating : This program is the key to sustainable weight loss. It combines body treatments, fitness sessions, nutritional advice and personalized food plans to help you adopt a healthier lifestyle.
- Emotional balance : If you want to restore your mental well-being, this program is perfect for regaining a sense of calm, clarity of mind and happiness. It helps you identify the stressors in your life and learn how to manage them effectively.
- Ultimate fitness boost : This program allows you to sculpt your body by increasing muscle tone, strength and flexibility. It’s designed to improve your physical condition while teaching you new habits to maintain that shape after your stay.
Health Optimizing, more than 30 technologies for your health
A state-of-the-art healthcare optimization center
One of the highlights of Santé Wellness Retreat is its Health Optimization Clinic, which uses state-of-the-art techniques to improve your overall well-being. Using over 30 different technologies, the Santé team can precisely map your state of health and identify the root causes of imbalances.
For example, technologies such aselectro-interstitial scan or cell volt charging are used to assess and improve cellular function, reduce inflammation and stimulate repair processes. Other treatments, such as pulsed plasma therapy, biofeedback homeostasis and pulsed electromagnetic field therapycomplete the approach by targeting specific areas of the body to activate its self-healing mechanisms.
The HEALTH concept at Santé Wellness Retreat
The Health Optimization Clinic concept is based on Aksnes HEALTH ‘s unique, exclusive and proven methodology and philosophy:
- H for Hippocrates’ philosophy of health, which advocates the identification of overloads that disrupt the body’s self-regulating mechanisms.
- E for education, teaching customers about a healthy lifestyle and the changes needed to strengthen their self-regulation.
- A for evaluation, which uses state-of-the-art technologies to analyze the function of cells, organs and systems.
- L to localize the underlying causes of imbalances, using biochemical tests and high-tech equipment.
- T for treatment, targeting these causes with advanced, body-boosting therapies.
- H for homeostasis, which means restoring the body’s natural balance by stopping adaptation to chronic problems.
The Health Optimizing methodology offers a comprehensive approach to assessing clients’ health and identifying the root causes of their problems. This unique processaddresses underlying factors through lifestyle coaching and high-tech treatments. By stimulating thebody’s own self-regulatory mechanisms, this method helps to resolve most problems quickly and effectively.
Bioenergy Center
Santé Wellness Retreat’s Bioenergy Center combines ancient wisdoms and modern science to promote healing and balance in the body. Using technologies such as magnetic fields, light, color and crystals, it stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities. These energetic interventions help neutralize stress patterns, rebalance the energy field and revitalize tired systems. The treatments also improve circulation, boost the immune system, reduce pain and minimize the signs of aging, bringing a sense of youthful well-being.
Fitness & exercise
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa offers a complete fitness center, equipped with the latest cardio machines, free weights and Pilates reformers. Then, the yoga studio hosts yoga, Pilates and stretching classes, available by prior reservation. For more personalized support, individual sessions can be booked.
There’s no shortage of outdoor activities either. Enjoy morning strolls around the estate or explore the Cape vineyards by bike on the mountain bikes available free of charge.
Finally, Santé offers a wide range of activities to keep you active and relaxed. From fitness classes and yoga to hiking and the chance to get lost in a magical labyrinth. It’s impossible to get bored here.
Nutritious, unrefined food
At Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa, nutrition takes center stage. Convinced that good health comes first and foremost from a healthy diet, the restaurant’s chefs create gourmet yet balanced dishes. No sugar, dairy products, gluten, preservatives or additives are used.
Dishes are prepared exclusively from fresh, unrefined ingredients grown in the onsite kitchen garden or sourced from local biodynamic producers. Indeed, the Cape’s vineyards abound with some of the finest produce, influencing and inspiring menus throughout the seasons. They are constantly evolving, offering unique dishes that nourish the body while awakening the senses.
Book your stay at Santé Wellness Retreat
Rates: from around 500 USD per room per night in bed & breakfast, or 6,000 USD for an all-inclusive 7-day program (or 4,700 USD per person based on double occupancy).
Luxe Wellness Club benefits: a free 60-minute spa treatment for bookings of 3 to 6 days, plus free airport transfers for all bookings of 7 days or more.
Call us for the USA on +1 (646) 980 6652 or for the UK on +44 20 4577 3258
