INTRODUCING KARKLOOF SPA

Karkloof Spa is a haven of vast African spaces and intimate exclusivity. Personalized on every level and complemented with unfailing luxury and impeccable standards, Karkloof Spa is enhanced with the big heart of African sensibility and will capture your senses and embrace every aspect of a relaxing journey to complete restoration and wellness.

Superbly located just 24kms from Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu Natal’s midlands within easy reach of all major South African tourism route, the property comprises a luxuriously spacious boutique lodge, boasting 16 individually decorated villas; all of which feature spacious bathrooms with double baths, modern conveniences, satellite TV, complimentary internet access, under floor heating, air conditioning, complimentary mini bars and espresso machines. Furthermore, the property includes an expansive world-class Spa and 3500 hectares of beautiful terrain abundant with wildlife, offering a variety of unforgettable experiences.
Essentially the focus of Karkloof Spa is the unparalleled “green” spa and wellness centre where one can own your own time. Every aspect of life at Karkloof Spa is to be enjoyed at your own leisure – dine when it suits you, indulge in our Spa journeys or explore the landscape at your own leisure.
The spa features 17 generous, airy treatment rooms, all with wonderful views over native bush (two of which are couples rooms), a 4 Chair Manicure/Pedicure room, Rassoul, Flotation Tank, Kneip Pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam rooms. The eco-design incorporates natural materials with thatch and living roofs (soil and planting on top where small animals can graze). All therapists have been handpicked for their talents and the choice of Spa product is Pevonia which is internationally acclaimed and a member of the American Organic association.

Karkloof Spa is a place where one can escape from time and surrender to nature’s bespoke offerings whilst indulging in a Spa styled pedicure while zebra nuzzle the nearby grasses or lose one’s self in an intuitive massage that is literally on-the-rocks. Five signature Spa journeys have been uniquely created to uplift, revitalize and recharge ensuring complete renewal of body, mind and soul in this leading African destination Spa.

Activities on the property are diverse and endless and to be enjoyed at one’s own leisure. They include walking, hiking, mountain biking, game viewing, birding, indulging in our Spa journeys or just relaxing in your own secret spot.

Disease free buffalo and black and white rhino roam on this beautiful piece of land, as well as various small carnivores, numerous antelope species, zebra, giraffe and wildebeest. The property is spectacular and nestles amongst the cinematic splendour of the Karkloof Valley. There are 5 waterfalls, various dams and three rivers located all within its confines. The landscape and vegetation is varied; mist belt forests and thickets, open plains and riverine valleys contribute to a sense of peace and restoration.

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A new facial has been introduced at CHI, the spa at Shangri-La in Shanghai, China.
The Jade Jewel facial begins with a jade foot bath before a customised piece of jade is employed, working with golden caviar which are both gently massaged into the face.
The treatment is intended to stimulate creativity and mental agility while having a harmonising effect.

Details on Shangri-La’s Web site

This fall, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel will unveil an indulgence for all five senses: Sense, A Rosewood Spa, designed as an oasis of luxury and tranquility for guests, residents, and those in-the-know. Partnering with Sisley, the premier brand in high-end skincare products, every spa treatment will be an expression of The Carlyle’s dedication to providing the ultimate in luxury experiences.

Behind its legendary Art Deco façade, The Carlyle has served as an inner sanctuary for its guests over the past 77 years. Guests, residents and local Manhattanites will now have access to an elegant, urbane retreat located in the heart of the Upper East Side; a luxurious and intimate spa, with magnificent design elements and professional services.

Located on the third floor of this Manhattan landmark, the bi-level spa has a jewel-like design with sumptuous materials used throughout. Designed by Mark Zeff of Zeff Designs, the spa’s unique facility will combine the hotel’s historic glamour with the most advanced technology found in today’s skincare and beauty industries. With a spectacular barrel-vaulted stairwell finished in naturally shimmering platinum mosaic tiles, every element of the design exudes glamour and luxury.

Inspired by 1940s Hollywood and The Carlyle’s famed Art Deco roots, Zeff utilized a dramatic black and grey color scheme, highlighted with luminous lacquered wall panels, deep charcoal faux leather floors and English chandeliers. Perfecting the art of escape, the spa exudes subdued elegance, and will ensure that each guest’s experience is intimate, elegant and sophisticated; a delight to both body and soul.

Sense clients will discover the sensorial world of Sisley cosmetics, an exceptional brand celebrated for the effectiveness and high quality of its products. Sisley offers a comprehensive range of beauty products featuring exclusive treatments for face and body using only natural plant extracts and essential oils. The excellence of the range, combined with genuine skin care benefits based on skin type, sets Sisley apart and above its competition. With exclusive ingredients found in over 800,000 species from around the world, Sisley’s ultra-luxurious products are proven to stimulate the senses and pamper the skin in a one-of-a-kind spa like experience. Together with the design of the spa, guests will be able to reclaim the balance between body and mind. The Carlyle’s Sense spa will be the first spa in North America to partner with Sisley.

The Carlyle will also offer guests access to the exclusive and acclaimed hair stylist Yves Durif, who is relocating his 65th Street salon to the spa. A master with scissors, Yves uses French cutting techniques to achieve a distinctive, sexy style for each client. He has garnered the trust and loyalty of a discerning, sophisticated clientele ranging from downtown to uptown style-setters, CEOs, celebrities, artists and media, and will provide guests with the utmost grooming and pampering on the Upper East Side.

The spa will also feature five treatments rooms, a relaxation room, a special Duet suite and separate men’s and women’s changing rooms, each with their own steam room. One of the most prized treatment rooms features a state of the art Kohler DTV shower which provides guests with a total sensory experience: water, sound, light and steam entwine in a completely customizable system. Whether in need of soothing recreations of sunrise or sunset, or energizing washes of cool blue tones, the extraordinary light treatments make this a rejuvenating experience. The spa also boasts its own high-tech fitness center featuring the newest gym equipment from Technogym, the Italian provider of the world’s most advanced fitness and wellness equipment.

Designed to be more like a residence than a typical spa, sensual images by noted photographer Kenro Izu grace the walls. Selections from his “Still Life” series featuring platinum palladium prints of botanicals and the human form lend the space a serene and exotic atmosphere. In the women’s locker room as well as in the Yves Durif salon, Zeff contrasted the dark wood of the treatment rooms with an all white design and white Carrara marble to enhance the glamorous experience. Lush patterned wool carpets and rich lacquered wood paneling and moldings give the spa a chic feel. Custom furniture from Zeff Designs fill the spa, including the designers’ favorite piece, an antiqued mirrored reception desk which is a glittering piece adorning the entrance like jewelry. In the relaxation room guests enjoy lush velvet sofas and ottomans, while damask drapery creates a private atmosphere lit by traditional, polished nickel fixtures imported from England.

The spa at The Carlyle will join the Sense spas at Rosewood Mayakobá, Rosewood Little Dix Bay and CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort as the fourth Sense spa location to open. Though each spa embraces a specific set of Rosewood protocols and rituals, the Rosewood philosophy, A Sense of Place , guides every element of the spa experience. Designed to enhance guests’ experiences by reflecting the local environment, each and every Sense spa is bestowed with one-of-a-kind ambience, style and attention to detail. Each is an exceptionally unique sanctuary – instantly welcoming and individual in character, with treatments and services that honor local traditions in healing and incorporate indigenous natural elements.

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