Soothing the senses at Mount Nelson's Librisa spa

Set in the lush gardens of the hotel, located in the heart of Cape Town, the Librisa Spa will offer visitors as well as local Capetonians, an oasis of unsurpassed splendour and attention to detail.

The architecture of the 570 square meters development will incorporate design features of the Victorian era combined with a contemporary look that is guaranteed to impress. The spa entrance is adjacent to the main Oasis swimming pool and will consist of a spacious and welcoming reception area, as well as the spa boutique area which features handcrafted jewellery and accessories. The open-display cabinets allow you to sample the premier internationally and locally sourced beauty products. A comfortable seating area with refreshments is at your disposal whilst you wait for your pampering to begin.

To the left and right of the reception area are spacious ladies and gentlemen changing areas. Guests can enjoy a sauna or steam bath as well as make use of the ‘his and hers' plunge pools or a sensation shower, prior to the arranged treatment.

Unwind on heated hot marble slabs after your steam or sensation shower, guaranteed to completely relax your muscles in preparation for your pampering treatment with one of the qualified therapists. For those in need of a little grooming, there are separate manicure and pedicure rooms.

The treatment building contains eight treatment rooms, which are split between the ground and upper floor, with four rooms on each level. Romance will play a key note in the spa concept where four of these rooms have been designed to offer dual treatments for partners.

Stepping further into the spa, there will be an idyllic resting area replicating a quintessential English conservatory room. Here, spa guests will be able to enjoy refreshments whilst taking in the atmosphere of trickling water and colourful blooms, before being met by their therapist.

Comments the hotel's Managing Director, Nick Seewer: “The Mount Nelson provides guests with an unparalleled choice of accommodation and world-class facilities. The Librisa Spa is an important extension of this brand philosophy ensuring visitors and guests of a pampering and invigorating experience.”