This Cape Winelands spa in South Africa is situated conveniently close to Cape Town, Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. In the heart of prime wine growing country, Sante Hotel and Resort offers excellent access to popular wine routes. Nearby Franschhoek is considered to be the gourmet capital of South Africa with the countrys top restaurants such as the Tasting Room at the Cape Quarter.
Directions to Sante Hotel, Resort and Spa
By Air
The closest point to fly in is Cape Town International Airport which is about a 40 minute drive away. Hotel transfers can be arranged.
By Road
From Stellenbosch
Take the R44 in the direction of Paarl
Before the Klapmuts intersection turn right on the road leading to Backsburg and Glen Carlou estates. Distance so far approx. 14.7 km (9 miles) to Backsburg / Glen Carlou turn-off
Travel for 3.2km (2 miles) and look out for Glen Carlou estate on the right
Continue for approx 0.8km (0.4 miles) over the rise and turn left at the next road
This is sign posted as Simonsvlei Road. Follow the gravel road for approx 2.4km (1.5 miles) until you reach the entrance gate of the Sante Hotel, Resort and Spa on the right. Proceed to the security gatehouse and the staff will make contact with the marketing office
From Cape Town
Take the N1 in the direction of Paarl
Take the off-ramp R44 Stellenbosch / Klapmuts
At the stop turn right onto R44 in the direction of Stellenbosch
Continue for 0.7km (0.4 miles) to the 4-way intersection (old Paarl road)
Drive through the intersection heading towards Stellenbosch
Travel 0.4km (0.2 miles) over a bridge and turn left at following road, Backsburg / Glen Carlou
Drive for 3.2km (2 miles) and look out for Glen Carlou estate on the right
Continue for approx 0.8km (0.4 miles) over the rise and turn left at the next road
This is sign posted as Simonsvlei Road. Follow the gravel road for approx 2.4km (1.5 miles) until you reach the entrance gate of the Sante Hotel and Resort on the right. Proceed to the security gatehouse where you will be met.
GPS Co-Ordinates
33⁰48284 S ;
18⁰56138 E
The Sante Hotel Spa Packages overview
- Lions Catnap steam and sauna, African body massage, all hydrotherapy facilities, Doctor Fish nibble, wine tasting, picnic basket and cocktails
- Sunset Soiree foot soak, African massage, hydrotherapy, Doctor Fish Nibble, wine tasting, cocktails, picnics and cheese platter
- Spafari treatments Sunrise Odyssey welcome drink, foot soak, sauna, back, neck and shoulder massage, use of all hydrotherapy facilities, Doctor Fish nibble and wine tasting