Gemma BLDAfter ten days of walking, eating and beach-hopping, I decided to spend my final day doing something completely different. With a midnight flight back to France (ugh, 12 hours long), I treated myself to a morning at a local spa. The one we chose was K Beauty Spa at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
The area is known more for its shops and restaurants, not necessarily for a relaxing experience. But that’s exactly what this place felt like, a quiet calming world inside the buzz of Cape Town’s most popular district.
First impressions
From the moment we stepped through the door, I knew I was in good hands. The place was softly lit and smelled faintly of jasmine. Everything was immaculately clean and beautifully designed. The lady who took care of us at reception was kind, polite and had such a calm energy (Europe, take note!). We filled in a form about medical history and preferences which only took a couple of minutes.
The treatments
We were then led to our treatment room by the receptionist where we were excited for our treatments. We had booked the full experience: a full-body massage, a scalp massage and a facial. All in all, it lasted about three hours. My massage therapist was the best I’ve ever encountered. Every movement felt intentional and she paid close attention to muscle tension without ever breaking the flow of calm. I’ve had massages before, but never with this level of presence and care.
The scalp massage was my first and, after this, definitely not my last. It put me straight to sleep. What stood out most was how thoughtful the entire process felt. No rushing, no upselling, no distractions. Just peace.
The aftermath
When the treatments were over, we were asked to get dressed and go back to reception when we were ready. We had a cup of tea in the waiting room which was delicious. I can’t remember the exact price we paid but it was very reasonable. You can check current prices on K Beauty’s website.
Afterwards, we had lunch at the TimeOut Market. If you’re interested in that, you can check out my experience here.
Why it was so special
I feel like I’m being over dramatic here, but trust me, I’ve never had an experience quite like this one. It felt like a ritual and our massage therapists were extremely skilled. The place was immaculate and it was one of the most relaxing experiences of my life. I can’t recommend them enough. If you are planning a trip to Cape Town, be sure to check it out.
