River Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa

Nestled beside a river in a leafy corner of the Cape Winelands, this charming and beautifully restored manor has National Monument status and oozes serenity, offering light and elegant colonial-style rooms amidst its lush tranquil gardens.

Accommodation

18 beautifully appointed, colonial-style rooms with earthy African decor. Each offers airconditioning (on request in Standard rooms), tea and coffee facilities, minibar and complimentary sherry tray. Standard rooms as above, with bath or shower. More spacious Superior rooms also include larger Victorian-sized bathroom with shower and bathtub.

Facilities

Lush well-kept gardens with Jacaranda trees and sun loungers are a real highlight of River Manor. There are also two swimming pools, a breakfast room (or dining on the terrace, weather permitting), spa and library.

Swimming Pools

Two swimming pools

Spa and beauty

The Studio Spa - Situated in the garden, overlooking the swimming pool. Indulge in rest, relaxation and the restoring of the inner being.

Back and Neck (30mins): This is a “rapid tension release” treatment that uses a special massage technique with slow strokes focusing with direct pressure on problem areas. The result is that the circulation to the back and neck area is increased which in turn leaves one induced with an overall sense of well being. Traditional (60mins): Reduces tension and relieves the negative effects of everyday stress. The classic Swedish body massage technique is used to relax the muscles, increase circulation, soother tired muscles and induce an overall sense of well being. Deep Tissue (60mins): Releases chronic patterns of muscular tension. This massage uses slow strokes, direct pressure or friction, usually on a focused problem area. The movements are directed across the grain of the muscle (cross-fibre). This is applied with greater pressure and at deeper layers of the muscle than the traditional massage. Reflexology (60mins): Focused on the feet, this oriental treatment applies pressure point massage to relieve stress and tension. It will restore energy and improve circulation throughout the body.

Express Cleanse (45mins): This express treatment is ideal for those looking for rapid results in the minimum of time. It consists of a cleanse, exfoliation and mask. Gent’s Classic Facial Skincare Treatment (60mins): This deep cleansing treatment is followed by exfoliation, extractions (if necessary), a massage and mask, leaving skin clean, toned and revitalized.

Purifying Back Treatment (45 mins): This cleansing, relaxing and tension release treatment concentrates on those particular spots usually unreachable. A back “facial” that includes cleansing, exfoliation, massage and self-heating algae mask.

Eye lash tint, Eye brow tint, Eye lash and brow tint, Brow-shape. Spa manicure, French manicure, Spa pedicure. Waxing: Full leg and Bikini wax, Full leg wax, Half leg wax, Bikini wax, Under arm, Facial waxing (lip or chin).

Massage (60mins): Essential oils are selected to suit personal requirements, using a specialized relaxing and restorative massage technique. Tranquility Massage (60mins): This signature Treatment combines various traditional body touch techniques (Swedish Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Shiatsu, Reflexology and Deep Tissue manipulation) to transform the body into a state of total renewal and relaxation. Aromatherapy oils are mixed according to ones needs. Body Wrap (75mins): Let worries float away, nestle into a Tranquility Wrap. Aromas of Lavender combined with nourishing essences provide the ultimate relaxation wrap. Wonderful for soothing sun exposed skin, experience a wonderful relaxing cocoon wrap while the scalp is gently massaged.

Location

Riverside in historical Stellenbosch, just a few minutes walk from the centre with its many gourmet restaurants, bars, curio shop and galleries. An ideal base from which to explore the Winelands and visit the gourmet capital of Franschhoek, the hotel is also just 30 minutes from Cape Town.

Public transport

800 m