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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Wellness sanctuary in wine country

Nestled in Stellenbosch wine country, this serene retreat offers ten suites in the main building. Health-conscious travelers enjoy exceptional gluten-free cuisine from the tranquil patio with vineyard views. Guests split time between outdoor pools and personalized treatments at the beautiful spa.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

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  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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  • Mountain view
  • 500 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Paarl, Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa is next to a golf course and near the airport. The Franschhoek Motor Museum and Wellington Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Babylonstoren and Backsberg Estate Cellars. Babylonstoren Labyrinth and Prickly Pear Maze are also worth visiting. Parasailing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Paarl travel guide
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Simonsvlei Rd, Paarl, Western Cape, 2000

What's nearby

  • Babylonstoren
    Babylonstoren
    8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Vrede en Lust Estate
    Vrede en Lust Estate
    10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Laborie Wine Farm
    Laborie Wine Farm
    12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Fairview Wines
    11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course
    14 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Simonsvlei
    6 min drive
  • Knus Karoo Kombuis
    9 min drive
  • The Greenhouse
    10 min drive
  • Babylonstoren - The Bakery
    8 min drive
  • Back’s Pearl Valley
    19 min drive

About this property

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa

Luxury hotel adjacent to a golf course
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts winery tours, a vineyard, and a tasting room. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a hot stone massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes and Pilates classes are offered at the health club; Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa also has designer stores on site, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, free bicycle rentals, and 4 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Separate tubs/showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 18 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2001/005887/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to May
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Labyrinth, and Prickly Pear Maze. Backsberg Estate Cellars is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor excellent in doors and outdoors. Staff in Resturant extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit. The property is in the most beautiful setting with gorgeous views. The staff are extremely hospitable. The food is so tasty and healthy too! The spa was fantastic and the massages we got were some of the best we ever had. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great and the area is beautiful. The location being near farms means there are plenty chances of insects entering the room so need to keep the doors tidy shut. Super quiet hotel with only healthy food choices by design. If you are looking to meditate this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot that is completely new. Only knock would be to have the outdoor pool heated and more waters available in the room especially considering you're in wine country drinking a lot of wine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you from J & J

Our stay was amazing and nice. Everything was elegant, nicely furnished, paintings were wonderful. Food was nicely set and good. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply upscale relaxation. Because it is a Wellness Retreat, I suggest contacting them for their program offerings.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in the Heart of Stellenbosch

Absolutely a fantastic place. A bit off the beaten path, but dead center of the best of Stellenbosch wine country. Great service. Only 10 suites in the main building, so very quiet and relaxing. The spa is beautiful. The food is fantastic and healthy. Yes, it can be both. Great attention to detail. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lovely facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest place we have ever stayed. The facilities and the staff were amazing. The food was excellent and the views are something you have to experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem in the Winelands

What a stunning retreat in the Winelands. The staff, the food, the rooms, the treatments were all 10 Star quality. Will definitely go back very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa has the most amazing world class day spa, the treatments are exceptional. The staff are all welcoming and very professional. The accommodation was luxurious, with every need catered for. The grounds and the views of the Drakenstein mountain range exceptional. This is a 5 star Retreat - will definitely return for a longer stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in the middle of nowhere

A nice hotel but completely in the middle of nowhere. If the Uber that you ordered is really coming is not save as some drivers refuse the final 3km over the gravel road. No breakfeast buffet but a small selection of a la card and health oriented food.. The same applies to the dinner . Only one menue to choose and as it is far away from anything else you do not just go around the corner to grab something.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing ambience

Coming to Sante on dirt road indicated something very quiet and special and it was. beautiful place, tasteful decorated on a big land and beautiful view. Very big room, romantic bathroom and balcony with dream view. We just laved it. Suggestion for management, do something more about food, as people who stay at your place probably would like to eat at spot. Very simple selection for breakfast: coconut yoghurt with fruit, eggs and boring, but probably healthy muffin. Same breakfast each morning. We took dinner only once, again seems like same menu each day and quality and taste not fitting to Sante` niveau.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for recharging and forgetting about work! Friendly staff, wonderful rooms, great food, and the perfect place to escape from work! The rooms are spacious and well decorated, very comfortable and peaceful. The food was great, and even though I enjoy all of the unhealthy types of food, the gluten-free/sugar-free/super healthy options were truly wonderful. the spa has some really great options so you can choose a different treatment each day. Mountain bikes are available, but the roads are not great for riding on when vehicles fly by on the dirt road doing 60 kph. I would ask that the staff find farms in the area that would be willing to allow cycling on their roads instead of asking the customer to ride up random places and ask. The evenings are peaceful and enjoying a glass of wine on the patio before dinner was very enjoyable. Definitely going back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Zimmer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt! Tolles Frühstück, tolle große Zimmer und sehr freundliches Personal. Kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Wonderful, calm, rejuvenating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful stay where nothing was too much trouble. Great countryside views. Lovely amenities inc. indoor pool complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einfach wunderbar, eine Wohlfühloase. Das Hotel ist von der A - Z geschmackvoll und hochwertigst eingerichtet. Wir erhielten ein Upgrade und hatten von unserem Zimmer einen unglaublich schönen Blick auf den herrlichen Garten . Ein Fittnessraum mit Laufband , Ergometer und einigen Kraftgeräten sind vorhanden zudem gibt es Mountainbikes kostenfrei zum Ausleihen ( wir hatten tolle Biketouren in die Weinberge gemacht). Ebenso empfehlenswert ist ein Spabesuch , ich hatte 2 Massagen bei Ronald, er ist der absolute Star unter sen Masseuren!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024