
July 2025 – Woodlands Healing Spa is proud to announce its recognition at the prestigious 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards. We have been awarded the winners in 5 categories:
Best Country Spa in Africa
Best Day Spa in Africa
Best Relaxation Retreat in Africa
Best Wellness Retreat in Africa
Best Luxury Spa in South Africa
These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and deep holistic healing. Every treatment, meal, and moment at Woodlands is thoughtfully curated to leave a lasting impact – not just on the body, but on the soul.
The Haute Grandeur Global Awards are renowned for recognizing exceptional hospitality experiences worldwide, based solely on guest feedback. This ensures a transparent and credible evaluation process that honors establishments delivering consistently remarkable service.
According to Haute Grandeur Founder, Marinique de Wet, “The Haute Grandeur Global Awards honor establishments that continuously excel through exceptional hospitality experiences. These awards inspire teams to raise the bar even further, setting new benchmarks in the industry.”
Tania Pheiffer, Owner of Woodlands Healing Spa, shared her excitement:
“This is more than just an award – it’s validation of everything we stand for. From our therapists to our kitchen and retreat facilitators, each person at Woodlands is part of a bigger purpose: to create space for true rest, release, and reconnection. We are incredibly grateful to our loyal guests who continue to choose us as their place of healing.”
Surrounded by indigenous forest and flowing river, Woodlands offers bespoke spa treatments, luxurious accommodation, nourishing farm to table produce, and immersive retreat experiences. The setting, combined with heartfelt service, creates a healing journey that’s deeply personal and unforgettable.