Tucked
away in the Hennops Valley, the location and ambience were both serene and
calming and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Our
treatment package included a Swedish hot stone massage, a Hand exfoliation
& massage, a Foot exfoliation & massage, an Indian head &
shoulder massage and a Pressure point facial. All the massages were equally
enjoyable and relaxing. The therapists are well trained and I cannot fault them
on any of the treatments. You will leave there feeling like you’re floating on a
cloud.
We
were given drinks on arrival, a buffet breakfast, complimentary coffee, tea,
juice & water bar, fruit, home baked scones, lunch and finally, cake of the
day.
They
gave us our own private cabin to use for the day, as well as access to their
pool and Jacuzzi.
I
loved the experience but have a few critiques:
· Before and after each massage, everyone meets at the common pool area
and waits for their therapist to take them to the location of the next
treatment (each treatment is in a different hut or thatch roof chalet). Because you are dressed in
nothing but a robe all day, this can be quite discomfiting and awkward for some
people, especially around so many strangers. · They divide everyone into groups and rotate you between treatments. I was with my mum and sisters and we were split into a group of 2 and a group of 3. We were told that their therapy rooms couldn’t cater for 5 people altogether, but they definitely could have. There were rooms that could have accommodated all of us together and it would have been an even more wonderful experience if they didn’t split us up.
· You
are each assigned a therapist that stays with you throughout the day. This is
great if you’re happy with the lady you’re allocated to. But not sure what
happens if you’re not. However, I’m sure Bayete grooms all their therapists to
meet its excellent standards so hopefully this will never be a problem.
*N.B.*
I’d suggest carrying some extra cash with you to give your therapist a tip at
the end of the day.
· They use products that may not agree with your skin. Their products seem
to be organically made and chemical free (no-name, label-free containers) but
of low quality. Their Chocolate Coffee Oil gave me a slight rash and I didn’t
particularly like the smell of it. You have the option of not using any
products at all but if I had to go again, I’d ask if I could bring my own oil.
All in all it was a soothing and tranquil experience in a beautiful location and I absolutely recommend it. Bayete has ongoing specials on their website (link below) and you have the option of staying over at an additional price. Check it out and treat yourself to a wonderful day away.
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