With the days starting to get chilly again, now is the perfect time to pamper your body and give it some much-needed TLC. If your feet haven’t had a polish in a while, or your shoulders are starting to feel the mid-year stress setting in, then you should definitely head to these 3 spas in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs:

1. Life Day Spa, Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa, Century City, Milnerton

Life Day Spa is set within the same complex as the beautiful Crystal Towers, and is adjacent to Century City. It provides world-class service and treatments, and guests are invited to relax around the outdoor heated pool that has views of Table Mountain, or inside the steam room and sauna once the chosen treatment is complete. The unique Razul chamber and flotation pool are definite winners, as their IPL hair removal treatment. Massages start at R310 for a half-hour head, neck and shoulders massage; facials begin at R330 for a half hour, and go up to R700 for an hour. The half-hour express manicure starts at R160 and an express pedicure starts at R190. Find out more, or call 021-525-3883.

2. Mangwanani At Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Kuils River, Stellenbosch

As part of a world-renowned spa group, Mangwanani At Zevenwacht holds itself to a high standard, which is perfectly complimented by being set in the picturesque Zevenwacht Wine Estate. Revel in the idyllic country location, the view of the vineyards and sparkling pool, as well as the fantastic packages and treatments that are on offer. The Thalapiso (gift of nature) body treatment goes for R350, and guests can choose to have a body wash, an exfoliation, or a body brushing. The Izimanga (heaven on earth) hot stone massage is R350, and the Neo maoto foot massage (knees to toes) is R200. One of the popular options is the 2 Treatments, Tea & Cake package, which is available only on Tuesdays and Wednesday for R499, and consists of a head, neck, and shoulder massage, foot massage, followed by some cake and tea. Find out more, or call 021-903-7427.

3. Thyme Wellness Spa, Plattekloof

With longer hours than most spas, and therapies which include a Xen-Tan airbrush tan as well as professional make-up application and lessons, there’s little you won’t fall in love with. Popular treatments include body wraps, couples packages, full massages, and spa package treatments. The Thyme for Her spa package is 4.5 hours long and costs R980. It starting with a welcome foot soak, tea ritual, steam room use, hot stone Kahuna massage, core face treatment, and hand and foot pampering, with a glass of bubbly provided and full use of spa facilities. Facials start at R390, manicures start at R120, and a full 1 hour massage starts at R370. Find out more, or call 021-911-3791.

On the Go

If you are too busy to head out for some “me time” then consider using Cape Mobile Spa, which operates across the Cape Peninsula, Wine Region, and Atlantic Sea board. They will set up in your home, office, guesthouse, or bachelorette venue, with treatments available such as  the 1 hour Fusion massage for R490, an express manicure for R230, and express pedicure for R250. Find out more or call 082-393-5848.

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