About us
Step into The Grotto at The Capital 15 on Orange. Created for slowing down, switching off and returning restored.
There is the world outside. Busy. Bright. Constant.
And then there is The Grotto.
Step inside and things begin to change. The light lowers. The pace softens. Warmth, water and quiet take over. At The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, The Grotto offers an intimate wellness experience designed to help you slow down and turn your attention inward.
Unique & exclusive
Escape the ordinary at one of Cape Town’s few underground spas. A secluded sanctuary where luxury, tranquillity and relaxation come together, away from the bustle above.
Hand and Foot oasis
Sit back, switch off and let us take care of the finer details. From perfectly polished nails to personalised treatments, your hands and feet deserve their moment of luxury.
Spa bar
Because relaxation deserves a toast. Elevate your spa experience with something refreshing at our Spa Bar, where unwinding is all part of the journey.
hydrotherapy & polar plunge
Unwind in our warm hydrotherapy pool, then awaken your senses with a refreshing polar plunge. The perfect balance of relaxation and revitalisation.
The world changes when you enter.
Every part of The Grotto has been considered around the experience of slowing down. Move between the Obsidian Prelude Lounge, The Grotto Spa Bar, Serenity Nests, heated hydrotherapy pool, polar plunge, Hand & Foot Oasis, Steam Retreat, Sauna Oasis and Mineral Mist Rasul.
Choose your scent. Choose your aromatherapy oils. Choose your music.
Then let the outside world wait.
CHOOSE WHAT YOU NEED.
Sometimes it is an hour. Sometimes you need the afternoon.
Our treatment menu brings together skin treatments, massage, body therapies and grooming, with each experience designed to meet you where you are.
Skin treatments
Targeted skin treatments shaped around your skin, your concerns and the results you want to see.
Massage therapy
From deep release to complete switch off, choose a massage based on what your body needs that day.
Body treatments
Treatments designed to exfoliate, nourish, restore and leave the whole body feeling renewed.
Grooming
Thoughtful finishing treatments for hands, feet and everything in between.
More reasons to pause, unwind and restore.
The Wellness Reset
45 – 60 min
Your time to pause, reset and rejuvenate.
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
- 45 Min Back, neck and Shoulder Massage
- Choice of Wood Therapy or Cupping
- 45 Min Facial
- 60 Minutes Spa Facilities Access: Sauna, Steam Room, Heated Pool and Polar Plunge
Value R2 900 | Offer R2 100
A Spa escape for Two
60 min
A luxurious side-by-side escape designed to relax, rejuvenate & reconnect from head to toe.
- Welcome drink on arrival
- 60 Min Full Body Massage
- Self-Heating Back Exfoliation
- Side-Side Foot & Lower Leg Massage
- 60 Minutes Spa Facilities Access: Sauna, Steam Room, Heated Pool and Polar Plunge
Value R3 300 | Offer R2 400 per person
Jetsetter Reprieve Specials
Varied
Not sure what to do when you arrive early or need to leave late when you are in Cape Town? Our Jetsetter packages are tailored for your needs with options of:
- Rapid Recovery
- Early Bird Bliss
- Revitalisation Experience
- Twilight Travel Retreat
For more information and to purchase a voucher, click below.
Ts & Cs Apply
Offer From R1 000 per person
Recovery & Reset Night Spa
4hrs
Whether you’re travelling or need a break from everyday life, take an evening to unwind and let us look after you.
- A welcome drink and starter in the Prelude Lounge
- A 60 min massage, personalised to you
- Time to enjoy our aroma steam room, sauna, polar plunge and heated hydrotherapy
pool - Dinner at Emerald Lounge Restaurant & Bar from 8pm
4pm – 8pm in the spa, 8pm onwards in the restaurant.
Ts & Cs Apply
Offer R2 150 per person, R4 300 per couple
Men’s skincare, tailored to your needs
Our men’s facial treatments are tailored around your skin and what it needs, from hydration and maintenance to more specific concerns.
Start with a consultation. We will take it from there.
Give someone somewhere to disappear to.
A treatment. An afternoon. A little time for themselves.
Give the gift of The Grotto.
Stay in the world a little longer.
Pair your experience at The Grotto with a stay at The Capital 15 on Orange.
No rush back to reality.
What our clients are saying.
Crystal Espin
Guest review
“What an incredible spa experience! One of the best in Cape Town.”
Leila Eshraghi
Guest review
“Such a relaxing experience! The facilities were modern, clean and very comfortable.”
LadyA Mncadi
Guest review
“What an incredible experience and service. We were treated as royalty.”