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26 Spas offering pensioner discounts around South Africa

I love going to a spa whether it is on my own or with my daughter or a best friend. A spa for me represents a place of tranquility, relaxation and off course pampering! I had great fun scanning the country to find you no less than 26 spas offering various discounts to pensioners to make a special day out more affordable.


Image of a towel and candles and stones for a hot stone massage.

Brief history of spas


Originally spas were associated with water treatments and hot springs. The history of using water not for hygienic reasons, but for healing purposes date back thousands of years and may even have been around before the Greek or Roman baths.


As for the word “spa” there are different theories, one being that it refers to the Belgium town Spa where injured Roman soldiers are said to have treated their aching muscles from battle in the hot springs. Another theory is that it is an acronym for the Latin phrase “Salus per Qquam” meaning health from water.


Interestingly the modern-day spa only really started developing a following amongst wealthy women in the 1980s. Prior to that the first ever day spa is accredited to Elizabeth Arden who opened her Red Door Salon in 1910. Spas and wellness centres have since exploded across the globe. It is no longer a luxury preserved for the ladies of high society, but is now marketed as a health and wellness necessity catering for all.



Benefits of spa treatments


From the top of my head, I would list the following benefits of going to a spa on a regular basis:

  • Spas are, in my experience, designed to give you a break from your everyday routine and to whisk you away to calm and relaxing atmosphere;

  • It provides an opportunity to unwind by yourself or with loved ones with phones locked away for the duration of your treatment(s);

  • You emerge from a spa feeling pampered.


There are also physical and mental health benefits to unlock from visiting a spa or wellness centre, dependent off course on the type of treatment you book:

  • Improved circulation;

  • Eases joint and muscle pain;

  • Reduces stress and anxiety;

  • Improves sleep quality;

  • Boosts skin health.


An elderly lady receiving a hand massage from a therapist.

Spas and wellness centres in South Africa offering pensioner discounts


It is estimated that there are 1252 spas in South Africa. These range from wellness centres attached to hotels, to franchises to be found in malls around the country to stand alone treatment centres ranging in luxury and price to cater for different needs.


As indicated above, spas and wellness centres are now geared towards a holistic market and many spas realise the value of offering bespoke treatments at discounted prices to pensioners. Some even add on complimentary drinks to make the experience extra special.



We have enjoyed sourcing these deals from spas and wellness centres from across our beautiful country:


National Deals:


  • Mommy Wellness Day Spa: Offers over-60s a special pensioners' discount on Mondays (Ts & Cs apply).

  • Sorbet: Enjoy a 50% discount in your birthday month!


Western Cape:


  • Mukda Thai Spa (Gordons Bay): Pensioners (over 65s) enjoy 10% discount on all treatments on a Wednesday.

  • Luxury Salt Day Spa  (Gordons Bay): Pensioners enjoy a 10% discount off selected treatments (valid any day of the week)!

  • Be-dazzle Hair and Beauty (Strandfontein): Offers a special pensioners pricelist valid Mondays to Thursdays.

  • Be-dazzle Hair and Beauty (Kenilworth): Offers a special pensioners pricelist valid Mondays to Thursdays.

  • Mangwanani Winelands African Spa (Stellenbosch): Offers pensioners spa packages at discounted prices on a Tuesday.

  • Sorbet (Sunvalley Mall, Noordhoek): Pensioners enjoy a 10% discount on a Monday and Tuesday.

  • Hi-Brow (Longbeach Mall, Noordhoek): Enjoy a special discounted pedicure on a Wednesday (Ts & Cs apply).

  • Sorbet (Longbeach Mall, Noordhoek): Pensioners enjoy a 10% discount on a Monday and Tuesday.



Gauteng:



Eastern Cape:


  • Sorbet (Walmer Park Shopping Centre, Gqeberha): Your free Platinum Pensioners Card gets you 10% off treatments from Monday to Wednesday!


Free State:



Image of a massage table set up in a lovely lush garden.

KwaZulu-Natal:


  • Spa Deluxe (Park Rynie): Pensioners receive 10% off all treatments every Tuesday.

  • Mangwanani African Day Spa (Durban): Offers special pensioners spa packages on a Tuesday (Ts & Cs apply).


Limpopo:


  • Glamour Express (Bela-Bela): Offers pensioners a 10% discount on all treatments.

  • Mafura Spa Salon (ATKV Klein Kariba): Pensioners enjoy 10% off all treatments (bookings by appointment only).

  • Baobab Spa & Beauty (Bela-Bela): Seniors enjoy a 10% discount on all treatments any day of the week.

  • African Bush Spa (Modimolle): Every Wednesday pensioners enjoy special rates and complimentary tea, coffee or cappuccino.


North West:



Northern Cape:



I hope these deals allow you to treat yourself in 2026!


All the best

Lirette

Co-founder, PensionersPayLess!


Lirette Louw - Co-founder of Pensioners Pay Less

Lirette is a co-founder of PensionersPayLess! and the heart behind its mission to help South Africa's over-55s enjoy life to the fullest. Backed by a Doctorate of Law and two master’s degrees, she combines legal know-how with a passion for practical advice. Lirette writes about topics that she believes will appeal to a wide audience and which mostly relate back to her personal experiences, be it making plans for retirement with her parents, balancing a household budget or enjoying a good meal or holiday.

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