My in-laws gifted me with a fantastic birthday voucher to use at Angsana Spa. They must agree with that saying “happy wife, happy life“!
I’ve never been to Angsana but I knew they were situated in the picturesque Vineyard Hotel. The gardens there are so beautiful. If I was a fairy, it would be one of my top spots to sprinkle fairy-dust about. Just to be clear, I’m referring to Disney NOT drugs.
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I called in December to make an appointment for the next day. Yeah right! ,they were booked out till the end of January ( very understandable). I called again in Feb and low and behold, booked out again. Huh? Tried to make an online booking, nope booked out till May! What’s going on here? I don’t really like booking so far in advance but I just had to do it.
Finally, the day had arrived. I didn’t realise at the time that it was Mother’s Day. Oops! , bad daughter award for me. Anyway, they called on the day to confirm the appointment. I asked about sauna and pool facilities – they said they’re not that type of spa. That got me wondering, how on earth is this place so busy when they hardly have any “spa facilities”?
I got there early and walked around the Vineyard Hotel gardens taking photos. It was such a beautiful day.
I was booked in for the Warmth Treatment which promised 2 hours of relaxation (I know right, go big or go home!). I am perpetually cold so a “warmth treatment” was right up my alley. Nui ( the massage therapist) greeted me and she seemed eager and friendly – she really put me at ease. Did I mention I had a migraine?
They didn’t have a changing room which I thought was a bit odd.
When I entered the treatment room, I was relieved as it was it was huge, bright and sunny. My robe was waiting for me (no changing room needed). Best of all…the massage bed was heated.
It was a damn good massage! It had some Thai elements in it – which meant I was pulled and cracked a bit. It was far more gentle than the Thai massages I had in Thailand. It was highly enjoyable.
I sometimes feel a full body massage is wasted when it gets down to the legs. This was definitely not the case here – Nui bent my limbs and really got into those places that I didn’t even know had muscles. I know that sounds weird, but try it, it is so worth it.
After an amazing 2 hours I was offered some ginger tea with honey. I don’t do 1) ginger or 2) honey but I think they converted me. It was heavenly.
So now I understand why Angsana, despite having few “spa facilities”, is always booked out!
Rif
Angsana Spa, Vineyard Hotel
http://www.angsanaspa.com/en/angsana-spa-vineyard-hotel
Gaynor
With those beautiful gardens I can understand why they’re so popular! I usually opt for a back and neck massage because that’s obviously where the most tension is, don’t get the legs part either.
SuitcasesandLattes
Hey Gaynor, thanks for the feedback. Definitely true about the garden setting – it just makes everything so tranquil and relaxed. You should give the full body a try, I wouldn’t recommend it at most places but Angsana’s on another level – Rif
lianneminnisportfolio
I love this blog. Thank you all for being equally lovely and inspiring! I’ve heard about this spa and now feel compelled to go when I visit Cape Town.
–Lianne | LittleRedCanvas.com
SuitcasesandLattes
Hi Lianne,
Thanks so much for the feedback! Definitely give them a visit when you’re next in town. Your blog is very interesting.
-Rifqah