The sumptuously appointed Equinox Spa at the five-star Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence in Cape Town is one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets.
Adored by hotel residents and local residents alike, the spa's attraction is obvious from the moment you step inside its sophisticated, cocooning midnight-blue and white interiors complemented by black parquet wooden floors, oversized mirrors, ornate chandeliers and candle-lit lanterns.
In terms of its striking decor and sophisticated yet warm ambience, it's a refreshing departure from most of the other five-star spas in South Africa right now, inviting clients of both sexes to relax, indulge and embrace the moment. Reminiscent of a Parisian couture atelier, the deep, dramatic colours create a seductive mood engaging all the senses.
Conveniently close to the city and the world-famous V&A Waterfront with exceptional views of the iconic Cape Town Stadium and Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Royale and Equinox Spa exude unadulterated luxury and comfort coupled with professional service.
With its grand, elegantly proportioned façade, the Cape Royale is already a landmark city hotel in cosmopolitan Cape Town. Besides the spa, facilities include a choice of modern, luxuriously furnished one-, two- or three-bedroomed suites with sleek, well-equipped kitchens and designer bathrooms, the rooftop Sky Bar and open-air lap pool, the 1800° grill room specialising in excellent steaks, and state-of-the-art executive meeting rooms and boardrooms.
The spa offers seven single and two double therapy rooms, a separate manicure/pedicure lounge with magnificent views, and a soothing relaxation room and refreshment area with complimentary, healthy snacks, iced water and tea. Guests can also make use of the hotel's 24-hour cardio-specific gym. The spa proudly stocks internationally acclaimed Dermalogica and locally produced Nimue product ranges.
Under the experienced, empathic guidance of spa manager Janice Finlay, all the therapists seem to have a sixth sense for going "the extra mile" in the name of service excellence. Treatments for face and body are enhanced by little spa rituals, such as a deeply relaxing head massage or soothing hand and foot massage during the treatment, that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
With the cold, wet days of winter fast approaching, there's never been a better time to experience the Equinox Spa. On offer right now is a value-for-money winter spa package, incorporating three essential body treatments, that treads a fine line between detoxification and feel-good indulgence.
To boost the body's natural immune system, the two-and-a-quarter hour package begins with homemade tea made either with fresh lemon, ginger and cinnamon or chamomile, honey and cranberry.
- The cost of the winter package is R720, and includes a body scrub, wrap and massage (total duration two hours and approximately 15 minutes).
- This special package is valid seven days a week, until the end of September 2010. Spa hours are between 9am and 8pm, Mon to Sat (closes at 6pm on Sundays).
- For bookings, contact the Equinox Spa on (27) (21) 430 0511, email [email protected] or visit www.equinoxspa.co.za.