Ultra-LuxuryCountryside
Gansbaai / Hermanus, South Africa
16 rooms
Opened 1995
Frank Böhmer / Lutzeyer Family
Gansbaai / Hermanus, South Africa
Spa & Wellness
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve - Forest Lodge Spa & Wellness
Bloom Spa at Grootbos is an open-air wellness sanctuary set beneath the leafy canopy of ancient 800-year-old milkwood trees. Therapies utilize 100% natural Cape botanicals including wild fynbos, African marula oil, and indigenous tea extracts.
8:00am – 7:00pm daily
Facilities
- Bloom Spa treatment pavilions beneath ancient milkwood trees
- 3,500 hectares of private fynbos nature reserve with guided trails
- Private fleet of 4x4 safari vehicles and equestrian stables
- Outdoor heated swimming pool with panoramic views of Walker Bay
Signature Treatment
Fynbos Botanical and Sea Salt Body Polish and Milkwood Canopy Restorative Deep Tissue Massage.
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve - Forest Lodge spa FAQ
- What is the Bloom Spa?
- Bloom Spa is an open-air wellness retreat set under ancient milkwood trees offering botanical treatments.
- What activities are included?
- Included activities: 4x4 flower safaris, guided cave tours, milkwood walks, and horseback riding.
- What signature treatment is featured?
- The signature ritual is the Fynbos Botanical and Sea Salt Polish and Milkwood Canopy Deep Tissue Massage.
- What are the spa operating hours?
- Bloom Spa is open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026