South Africa's Pezula Spa voted Best Overseas Hotel Spa

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, South Africa, has distinguished itself with another top international accolade, this time from Condé Nast Traveller magazine. At the annual Readers' Travel Awards ceremony held in London this week (Tuesday 2 September), Pezula Spa was named Best Overseas Hotel Spa, and ranked 46th overall in the magazine's World Top 100 list which pays tribute to the highest scorers in all categories.

With an overall score of 90.38, Pezula Spa topped the scores received by the world's most exotic hotel spas in places such as Thailand, the Caribbean, Europe, the Greek Islands and South Africa. The spas were judged on ambience, décor, amenities, products and cuisine.

The awards are viewed as the most prestigious travel distinctions in the world, and the ceremony, which took place at the Royal Institute of Great Britain in London, was attended by the leading players in the travel industry.

Pezula's Director of Hospitality, Russel Binks, said that he is absolutely delighted with the award. "We were up against very stiff competition and it is an honour and a privilege to be considered by the readers of such a prestigious magazine as a leader in this field. I'm extremely proud of what our Spa Manager, Corli Schoeman, and her dedicated team have achieved."
The Condé Nast award joins a list of accolades that Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has received this year, including The World's Greatest Hotels, Resorts & Spas (Travel + Leisure 2009), Best Hotel in South Africa (2009 Welcome Awards) and Africa's Leading Spa Resort (2009 World Travel Awards).

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is situated on the Eastern Head of Knysna on South Africa's Western Cape coastline. It is known for its exquisite location, personalised service, gourmet restaurant Zachary's and multi-award-winning spa. Accommodation is in 78 stylish suites housed in detached villas. Ultra-luxury beach accommodation is offered in the magnificent Private Castle on Noetzie Beach. A wide choice of activities includes golf on the 18-hole championship course, beach activities, horse riding, canoeing, hiking, tennis, and swimming.

Award-winning Pezula Spa & Gym is a calm sanctuary that reflects the soul of Africa in its décor and signature treatments. With its superb facilities, hi-tech equipment and team of highly trained professionals, it provides a superior health and beauty wellness experience. Facilities include a Medi-Spa, sauna, steam room, 12 m heated indoor pool, rainforest shower, nine therapy rooms, a juice bar, a hair salon and nail bar. The post-treatment room has heated water massage beds to lull clients into a final state of relaxation.
Pezula Spa Signature Treatments offer a unique fusion of therapies including scrubs, wraps, massages, steam baths and hydrotherapy.