One&Only Spa: An Idyllic Island Sanctuary at the V&A Waterfront

At the heart of the V&A Waterfront, One&Only Cape Town takes luxury to the next level at its unique island spa – a state-of-the-art wellness centre surrounded by private waterways and lush greenery. Offering an enticing variety of treatments, the acclaimed spa is a many-times winner of South Africa’s Best Spa at the World Spa Awards.

A world-class spa

It recently underwent a “heavenly” renovation, drawing on the symbolism of the Southern Cross and southern skies to create an ethereal space. There are 13 private treatment suites (including two for couples) where you can enjoy a range of holistic, nature- and Cape-inspired experiences tailored to pure relaxation and your own wellness journey, designed by spa and beauty experts ESPA and Biologique Recherche, along with luxe footcare by renowned Studio Bastien Gonzalez.

Visits start and end in the Thermal Suites – a collection of superb hydrotherapy facilities including wood-walled saunas, bubbling vitality pools, aromatic steam rooms – where you’ll be given a plush robe and slippers for the duration of your stay.

Whispers of winter

Slow winter mornings and long evenings lit by firelight inspire the Whispers of Winter seasonal spa ritual. The mood is unhurried, gentle, sometimes introspective in two distinct experiences shaped according to the time of day, and beginning or ending with a nourishing, fire-kissed meal at ROOI.

Solair is a gentle morning wake-up that starts with a sunlit breakfast and is followed by a 90-minute spa ritual designed to awaken the body and restore balance. Lunar follows the evening rhythm into quiet introspection with a soul-soothing spa session that leads into a three-course candlelit dinner. Each 90-minute massage is personalised and tailored to your individual needs for winter wellness.

Cost Solair: R2 600
Lunar: R3 200
Available until 31 August 2026
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Full Moon magic

In line with its new celestial aesthetic, each month One&Only Spa offers a special menu of treatments and experiences inspired by renewal. It starts with a sound-bowl journey at dusk, followed by a footbath ceremony, breathwork, chakra balancing and meditation, and a changing menu of bespoke treatments, therapies and rituals designed to elevate your senses, nourish your soul and restore harmony to mind, body and spirit.

The Signature experience

Treat yourself to a full day of leisurely indulgence and poolside serenity. Enjoy one of the spa’s unique signature treatments, then explore the range of hydrotherapy and thermal facilities, with chill sessions in the Relax Lounge in-between. 

The Signature spa treatments:

• Essence of Cape Town (2 hours) – a top-to-toe experience inspired by the sea and fynbos, including sea-salt exfoliation, a heated kelp wrap and full-body massage.
• Table Mountain Tonic (2 hours) – harnessing indigenous healing herbs, this treatment includes a full-body scrub, warmed poultice massage and heady aromas.
• African Journey (1.5 hours) – using rooibos and other African botanicals, this full-body treatment includes a rungu-stick massage and tea ceremony.

You can also book spa packages: a half-day Island Escape (including a scrub, facial and massage) or full-day Island Retreat (a body wrap, facial and empowering ritual) with a healthy spa lunch included, and full access to the hydrotherapy facilities.

Between treatments, the Relax Lounge offers snacks (healthy and sweet treats), fresh juices and herbal teas, all allocated into “wellness pillars” (Sleep, Probiotic, Indulgence and so on). Or head to the Zen-like courtyard outside where lush plants, comfortable cushioned benches and the mesmerising sound of water features will enhance your relaxation journey.

Spa pampering, deep relaxation and a whole day of leisurely downtime…

View the spa treatment menu here

Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm
Contact 021 431 5810, spa.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Address One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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