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Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Welcome to SANTE, where a grand archway and illuminated sculpture set the tone for a serene mountain retreat.
Stroll through the tranquil courtyard, surrounded by buildings with arched windows and a tiled roof, featuring a central water feature and lush greenery.
Experience the elegant lobby with high ceilings, sofas, and a central chandelier.
Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating, a dining area, and a buffet.
Work out with a view at our gym, featuring treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, yoga mats, and resistance bands.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Simonsvlei Rd, Paarl, Western Cape, 2000
  • Babylonstoren
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Vrede en Lust Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Exclusive Villa

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
5 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 500 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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

Superior Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 125 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

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

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Paarl

A luxury stay in Paarl awaits you at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa. You'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Babylonstoren and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Backsberg Estate Cellars. Highlights at this Tuscan hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Turkish bath/hammam and sauna. Business travelers can take advantage of 4 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a shopping centre shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Paarl hotel include Boschenmeer Golf Estate and Fairview Wines.

What's nearby

  • Babylonstoren - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Laborie Wine Farm - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Vrede en Lust Estate - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Anura Vineyards - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course - 13 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Simonsvlei - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Babel Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Greenhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Babylonstoren - The Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spice Route - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the luxury Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This Tuscan-style Paarl hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2005
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa offers 35 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 18 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Shopping centre 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2001/005887/07

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sante Wellness Retreat Hotel Paarl
Sante Wellness Retreat Hotel
Sante Wellness Retreat Paarl
Sante Wellness Retreat & Paarl
Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa Hotel
Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa Paarl
Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa Hotel Paarl

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Yep, Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa have a pool?

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from September to May).

What luxury perks are available at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a vineyard. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and espresso makers.

What makes Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa.

Does Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

No, Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa?

There is a golf course next to Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa.

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abdullah, St Johns

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Summerville

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

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romy, Dubai

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Niresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

E

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

Great place

Wonderful, calm, rejuvenating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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