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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Simonsvlei Rd, Paarl, Western Cape, 2000
  • Place, Babylonstoren
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Vrede en Lust Estate
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Anura Vineyards
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, a modern sofa set, and a cowhide rug.

Superior Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A tufted headboard with decorative pillows and a framed picture above.

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Premium Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A well-furnished bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a headboard with built-in lighting, and two bedside tables with lamps.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

Exclusive Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 500 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, a modern sofa set, and a cowhide rug.

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

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Paarl

A luxury stay in Paarl awaits you at Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa. You'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Babylonstoren and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Babylonstoren Labyrinth. 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. .With a stay at this 5-property class Paarl hotel, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Prickly Pear Maze and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Backsberg Estate Cellars.

What's nearby

  • Babylonstoren - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Vrede en Lust Estate - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Anura Vineyards - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Boschenmeer Golf Estate - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Babel Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Sante Wellness Retreat & Spa

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 laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. 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 complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mbulelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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

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

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

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

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

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
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
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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 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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