This natural haven of beauty and tranquillity, 270km from Cape Town, was recognised in the 'Unique Spa' category of the prestigious awards, hosted for the seventh year by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa in association with Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Paris.
Receiving the award this week on behalf of Bushmans Kloof, spa manager Dee Basson said the award was greatly appreciated for its efforts and commitment in promoting the unique wellness experience at the Reserve as well as encouraging therapists to "strive for the highest standards within the health and wellness industry".
Staying at Bushmans Kloof is designed to be a journey of holistic, healing, surrendering your senses to the peaceful environment, enveloped and soothed with exceptional caring service and complimented by pampering signature spa treatments. The beautiful new spa, with its magnificent Jane du Rand mural depicting the tree of life, has single and dual treatment rooms, a wet area with a crystal steam room tranquillity lounge as well as an outside relaxation area. The spa offers a variety of signature treatments including the Bushmans Kloof signature massive, combining Swedish, reflexology and deep tissue manipulation to transform your body into a state of total relaxation. Treatments can also be enjoyed in the riverside spa gazebo with its endless panoramic views of the landscape, or the new dual treatment room with its partially open walls allowing couples to inhale the calm and unwind together.
Part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection of South Africa, the five-star wilderness retreat has received the ultimate in recognition including Conde Nast Traveler listing Bushmans Kloof on their 2011 list of 40 Best Urban and Rural Retreats, being voted as No.1 World's Best Hotel and No.1 Africa's Best Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 500 World's Best Hotels 2010, and being named one of the 'Best Hotels for Food' in Africa, Middle East and the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Gold List 2011.
"Our warm, caring service and hospitality, delicious organic cuisine, breathtaking dining venues, superb facilities and accommodation have repeatedly won Bushmans Kloof international recognition and we are proud to add the Les Nouvelles accolade to our collection," says general manager Graham Kennedy.
In 2010, The spa at sister property The Oyster Box Hotel won the 'Hotel Spas for 2010' category, with special mention as the only spa ever to receive 100% on both rounds of judging. The spa at The Twelve Apostles Hotel is currently being completely renovated and will open in September, managed and operated by the Red Carnation Hotel Collection with the same excellent standards of service, treatments and design.
