Theme Travel - Wellness Spa - South Africa

Caledon is where the big skies begin. After scrambling between mountains and hills, the national road breaks free from the Houwhoek Pass and the mountains are pushed back against the horizon by the roll of hazy golden wheat fields and layers of fresh green. You get a feeling of vast space. Here, nestling in the peaceful Overberg countryside, The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa is situated amidst lush gardens and extensive private grounds, which are also home to South Africa's most historic chalybeate (containing iron) mineral hot springs. Totally refurbished with 92 spacious suites and bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, the welcoming foyer leads to a comfortably furnished lounge and wide verandah, which offers spectacular views over a sweeping countryside. The Caledon Casino has a friendly and intimate feel, well suited to its country environment, but offers the full range of contemporary gaming experience, as well as full refreshment an bar facilities. Smoking is permitted in the Salon Prive. The Hotel: Situated comfortably adjacent to the casino and entertainment facilities, The Caledon Hotel & Conference Centre caters for every requirement necessary for that perfect stay?whether it be as a busy conference delegate or for that much-needed weekend break. The guest rooms command inspiring views of the Klein Swartberg Mountains or the rolling wheat fields across the Bath River valley. The secret of the Western Cape ? the Overberg. Hotel guests may enjoy a variety of formal and casual dining experiences as well as a wide choice of indoor and outdoor leisure activities. The extensive grounds and gardens with their intriguing walkways and sparkling swimming pools will provide much pleasure for young and old. There are safe play areas for children. The Spa: The restorative powers of Caledon's hot springs have been renowned for centuries, and were certainly enjoyed by the original Khoi-Khoi and San inhabitants of the area. Towards the end of the seventeenth century, the Dutch settlers at the Cape discovered their curative properties, and in 1897 work was started on a handsome double-storey sanitarium and hotel to rival any English or Continental spa of the day. This became a haven for well-to-do Capetonians of the early twentieth century. Today the Victorian Bathhouse, restored to it's former glory, forms part of the fully equipped international health centre, complete with Turkish baths, cascading pools, treatment rooms and saunas for relaxation and rejuvenation. Hotel guests can make use of the expert in-house beautician who offers massages, aromatherapy as well as other beauty treatments.