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Nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, La Bella Vita Wine Estate offers a serene escape into nature, where the lush vineyards and rolling hills create a picturesque backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. This exquisite estate is not just a haven for wine lovers but also a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and wellness. With its refined suites and villas designed in a charming Spanish Colonial style, guests are invited to indulge in the ultimate luxury experience. The estate features a top-notch spa, two stunning pools, and upscale dining options that cater to every palate.

At La Bella Vita, dining is a celebration of local flavors and seasonal ingredients. Guests can savor dishes like the **roasted lamb shank**, slow-cooked to perfection and served with a rich red wine reduction, or the **seared salmon**, complemented by a zesty lemon-dill sauce. Each meal is thoughtfully paired with the estate's own wines, enhancing the culinary experience. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends.

The estate boasts a variety of amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guests can unwind in the **indoor and outdoor pools**, perfect for a refreshing dip or lounging under the sun. The spa offers a range of treatments, from rejuvenating massages to invigorating facials, all set in a tranquil environment surrounded by nature. For those looking to explore, guided vineyard tours and wine tastings provide an immersive experience into the world of South African wines.

Located on Simonsvlei Road in Paarl, La Bella Vita Wine Estate is perfectly positioned for exploring the stunning Cape Winelands. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Franschhoek, renowned for its gourmet dining and art galleries, and the majestic Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, offering hiking trails with breathtaking views. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or an adventure seeker, this location serves as an ideal base for your explorations.

What is La Bella Vita Wine Estate known for?

It is renowned for its exquisite wines, luxurious accommodations, and a serene wellness retreat experience.

For a unique blend of relaxation, fine dining, and breathtaking scenery, making it an ideal getaway.

You can enjoy vineyard tours, hiking, and exploring local art galleries.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a wellness retreat, or a culinary adventure, La Bella Vita Wine Estate is the perfect destination. Book your experience today and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the Cape Winelands.

Refined suites & villas in a Spanish Colonial-style hotel, plus a spa, 2 pools & upscale dining.

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Beautiful facility, the indoor and outdoor pool were picturesque.

The treatments: body massage and body scrub were extremely underwhelming, which was our primary reason for going.

If you’re looking for a relaxing experience out of the city, I would say it is worth the visit, if you are however looking for high quality treatments I would say to look elsewhere.

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I recently visited Santé Wellness Spa for my fiancé’s birthday and booked the Half-Day Couples Experience. While the atmosphere was incredibly calming and peaceful, I was disappointed that there was no acknowledgment of the occasion, even though I had mentioned it during the booking process.

The experience included a 60-minute massage and a 30-minute scalp massage. My fiancé thoroughly enjoyed his treatment with Monecia, but unfortunately, my experience was quite underwhelming. My massage therapist, Tamara, repeatedly paused to use her phone, which was obvious as she was massaging with just one hand for a significant portion of the session. This was distracting and took away from what should have been a relaxing experience.

While the spa itself is beautiful and offers a serene environment, the lack of attention to detail and professionalism from my therapist left me disappointed. For the price and reputation of the spa, I expected a much higher level of service.
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Update: It's been a week and still haven't heard anything from their customer service team. Very disappointing.

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A wonderful wellness center with all the essentials for healing. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It is a unique health, technical center, keeping you free from allopathic pills. The foods are strictly catered for the needs of the patients. You are surrounded by nature, water and birds. It is indeed an ideal place for treatment, healing and peace.

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Only spoke to the receptionist over the phone and she was extremely rude.
Would have been our first time at this Spa and will honestly not visit it in the future if this is the type service we will receive.

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Poor experience in that I was directed to a malfunctioning steam room with paint peeling off the walls, which I was later told needed to be closed for maintenance. I waited in the room for 30 minutes until I realised it would never heat up fully. My therapist was then late and the sea weed wrap she planned for me did not have actual sea weed. The second option she brought me had the exact same ingredients as the first, which management explained was a printing error on the bottles. Had I not checked the ingredients this would not have been picked up. The chef did not cater to my dietary requests despite my booking form being sent through prior with these details. I spoke with him to explain why grilled vegetables alone do not make a vegan meal, but he needed to clock off and could not make me anything further until 3 hours later wherein i received mini sandwiches and nuts. I purchased additional snacks at the gift store which were not added to my bill until I reminded them to at check out. Worse still, the Reservations Manager I shared this feedback with does not seem to understand why a 24-hour hour stay with this many issues at a 5-star spa, is a problem, especially for a first time guest. I won't be going back despite great efforts from Bernhardt and Alethu to assist. I would highly recommend better customer service from Marthie when issues are raised. To confirm, I was a corporate guest.

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