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One&Only Spa - A Sanctuary in the City

On its very own private island at One&Only Cape Town, lies an exclusive, unparalleled spa retreat. An oasis of serenity surrounded by water and lush vegetation, One&Only Spa offers tailored holistic experiences ranging from pure relaxation to signature wellness journeys. With soothing therapies and calming rituals, One&Only Spa has created a carefully considered environment for total wellbeing, embracing local African influences together with cutting-edge research and results-driven products.

Based on ESPA’s innovative ‘Unwind, Elevate and Restore’ spa philosophy, One&Only Spa offers tailored treatment plans, making use of powerful authentic techniques, indigenous ingredients and highly natural, paraben-free products produced by ESPA. These holistic Spa experiences range from deep relaxation to energising revitalisation. Treatments make use of indigenous African ingredients, such as local sea salt exfoliation, Baobab Tree Oil for massage and re-mineralizing South African seaweed wrap for conditioning. Highly qualified therapists – all from South Africa - are intensively trained by ESPA on site for a minimum of eight weeks.

A range of Only Here signature treatments has been designed specifically for One&Only Cape Town, these treatments are unique, drawing on the resort’s beautiful surroundings and the Spa’s experienced therapists to create a wellness experience that encapsulates the heart of the destination. Using indigenous and authentic techniques, treatments such as the Table Mountain Tonic, use traditional warmed poultices to melt away tension and healing aromas to detoxify and restore, while African Journey Experience, combines the scent of sweet orange and baobab oil to uplift the senses, skin is scrubbed with a blend including Rooibos and rock salt before an African Rungu stick massage, ending with a Rooibos tea ceremony.

One&Only Spa offers facial treatments in partnership with French premium skincare brand Biologique Recherche, who have developed an innovative skin assessment and treatment system using their own unique range of high-end skincare products, all of which are formulated with high concentrations of pure, raw ingredients from Botanical, Marine and Biological actives, with no added Parabens, SLS, or Silicones. One&Only Cape Town is the only place in South Africa to offer treatments by the acclaimed wellness range, who have developed a clinical approach to personalised skin care, utilising their unique computerised diagnosis, product and treatment prescription system, the Skin Instant Lab©, to tailor treatments to meet each individual’s needs.

When guests arrive at One&Only Spa on the tranquil Spa Island, refreshments are offered, before guests are led to the Thermal Suites and lounge, where they can prepare and unwind before and after their treatments. There is also a lush garden area, complete with a serenity pool and day loungers. Here guests can bask in the sun and take in the fresh ocean breeze in a secluded and serene space. The Thermal Suites are his-and-hers, and include a vitality pool, sauna, steam room, ice fountain, luxurious experience showers and changing facilities. Every attention to detail has been paid in the amenities and facilities offered; including plush robes and slippers and hair-straighteners for the ladies.

Guests finish their spa experience in the relaxation lounge – dimly lit, and complete with candles and beds. Guests can help themselves to a selection of healthy snacks and indulgent sweet treats, as well as fresh juices, teas and local sparkling wine known as Methode Cap Classique.

One&Only Spa has 12 treatment rooms, including Private Spa Suites which can be reserved for two people. Couples can enjoy a soaking bath for two, steam shower and side-by-side treatments. Private wet areas for couples’ treatments are also offered in two of the treatment suites. The Spa Island also has its own yoga pavilion, for personal training sessions, meditation or a private lunch during a couple’s spa day. This yoga studio is quiet and calm and looks over the waterways and towards the resort’s infinity pool.

Next to One&Only Spa, StudiO is a private and comfortable space offering precise threading sessions, gentle waxes, shaping, tints and tweezing. Luxury pedicures, advanced facials, micro-blading and fabu-lashes are also available at this urban beauty oasis, with some of the most qualified and experienced One&Only aestheticians using the most advanced techniques and tools.

One&Only Spa has been frequently recognised as ‘Africa’s Best Resort Spa’ at the World Spa Awards (2016, 2017 & 2019).

For reservations or more information, please visit oneandonlyresorts.com