Vivari Hotel and Spa

Vivari Hotel and Spa

1 Riviera Lane Featherbrooke Ext 8, Krugersdorp 1739 South Africa
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4.5
#2 of 3 hotels in Krugersdorp
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.3 of 5 bubbles
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4.2 of 5 bubbles
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Nestled in a leafy valley in Johannesburg, near the Cradle of Humankind, home to our earliest ancestors, experience a hotel that is anything but standard and a healthy lifestyle becomes part of the daily routine. Its 48 rooms and suites blend into the natural surroundings where guests can enjoy convenience and respite, surrounded by completely original, creative and unexpected spaces. We love our planet, its wildlife and people. We embrace environmental change to enhance – not compromise – the quality of the guest experience. Enjoy unique “farm to fork” cuisine where every ingredient holds its own story at our signature Brambles Restaurant whilst indulging in exquisite rooftop cocktails and watching mesmerizing sunsets. Whether you put in 40 hours this week or barely made it into the office, find your bliss in our award-winning signature spa where we offer personalized treatments to heal the mind body and soul. If you are planning a corporate retreat, launch party or big business meeting, we have the perfect venue for you. Our recent awards include Africa’s Best Day Spa 2021 and 2022. We have been nominated by the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 for Best Luxury Small Hotel, Best Luxury Spa Hotel and Best Luxury Wellness Hotel.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Outdoor pool
Free breakfast
Patio
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Electric vehicle charging station
Secured parking
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Steam room
Waxing services
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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1 Riviera Lane Featherbrooke Ext 8, Krugersdorp 1739 South Africa
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Departure45929812988 wrote a review Feb 2023
Hotel's Favourite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I had an amazing afternoon at this Spa. Thank you to Happiness the therapist her massage was a 10 out of 10. A Spa is as good as it therapist is. I will definitely book another massage with Happiness Thank you to Noni the Spa manager for making my afternoon at the Spa special
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Anushka Reddy, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 21 Feb 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate the Vivari Spa as being AMAZING! We sincerely appreciate you mentioning that our therapist provided such an excellent treatment experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Vivari Spa in the future and will to exceed your expectations. Management Vivari Hotel and Spa.
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Reaaast wrote a review Jun 2022
Zurich, Switzerland
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The hotel is beautifully designed and the staff is throughout outstanding. No complains about that. Also the food on the dinner and the massage were fantastic! But there were some downsides which disappointed us: First, it was cold and the AC in the room was not able to keep the room warm, so we freezed (only in the bed with all blankets we had warm). Second, the room was quite small, not much space left. but still, beautiful design. Third: The water in the shower does get warm, but not really hot. I'd like to shower very hot, and the shower was not able to do that. It was just a little bit too cold to be really comfortable. Additionally, there was a screwdriver and some dirt on the shelf, like the room was not completed. Breakfast: This was the most disappointing thing, we expected a buffet. but on the first day we've only got an Omlette which was burnt a little bit. We did now fully understand and knew that there is more to order. On the second day it was more clear what we could have. But maybe you should provide a menu with all options as long it is not a buffet but a la cart. Last but not least, I've got the wrong massage. It was fantastic, no complains about the massage I've got, but still it was the wrong one. Maybe there was an organizational issue somewhere. So in the end, there is a lot to improve at this hotel. It maybe just needs some more time that all processes work fine, but until then, I can recommend it only partial.
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Date of stay: June 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Karin Lusse, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 21 Jun 2022
Dear Reaast Thank you for choosing Vivari to spend a few days. I am terribly sorry that your experience was not great. Since the hotel is newly opened and the staff are not adequately trained I suspect that is why the experience was not a positive one. However since the hotel is part of the Accor portfolio, extensive staff training is been undertaken to ensure that staff comply with a five star offering especially in the restaurant area. With regard to the AC in your room, I am really sorry did that it did not warm the room and I have asked a technician to look into it. What regard to the hot water, I suspect that due to the hotel being new and not used much, the water in the ring main perhaps took a long time to heat up. Please reach out to me info@vivarihotel.co.za when you are back in Joburg so I may try to compensate for the bad service.
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Lara R wrote a review Aug 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Firstly the facilities at the hotel and spa are first class and beautiful and clean.
Our room was exactly same.

But more importantly it was the service and attention to detail that stood out. Your staff went out of their way to be so accommodating and nothing was ever too much. This includes the ladies at the spa as well.

The entire atmosphere is one of absolute calm and relaxation, and we spent the entire weekend commenting how absolutely blessed and privileged we were that this was on our doorstep. Every single detail was cared about, thought our and so zen-centric.

A special mention must be made of Pule who was just the most professional and helpful person. He organised everything needed for specific dietary requirements and constantly went above and beyond. The effort did not go unnoticed.

Everything from the background music throughout the day, the facilities to the service and attitude of the staff was excellent.
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Date of stay: July 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Everything is spectacular
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Response from Wikus Lubbe, General Manager at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 28 Nov 2022
Dear Lara, Thank you so much for all your kind words We hope to see you again soon
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Naeema wrote a review Jun 2022
Johannesburg, South Africa
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I went for a night with my husband to hotel hoping for 5 star experience as they are supposed to be

Firstly on entrance they asked me to pay for the hotel when I had already sent proof is payments weeks ago. No one knew this prior to our arrival

Our room was nice and that’s just about where it ends
The service itself is terrible. A few friendly faces but most seemed extremely untrained!

The spa pool was out of service.

And then comes breakfast. We left for breakfast at 9:30. There is no buffet you have to order from the menu
We simply ordered scrambled eggs on toast which took 1 and half hours to come!! A hot drink came first with no pastries (which we also ordered) and we ordered cereal. NOTHING came. The eggs came one a half hours later after complaining so many times and a trip to the reception.
People in the restaurant also left and the service was just pathetic.
They are extremely untrained and definitely not worth for a 5 star hotel!

I complained to the reception and told them we barely ate anything and all we got is a “sorry”

The price for this hotel is extremely ridiculous for what you get.

I went to 4 star hotel the night before at Thaba Eco hotel and they really deserve a 5 star rating.

Vivari hotel is definitely not 5 star.
Definitely do not recommend
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Karin Lusse, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 21 Jun 2022
Dear Naeema I am terribly distressed to hear about your poor experience at Vivari. There is no excuse for the shoddy service except to say that the hotel is newly opened and the staff are not adequately trained. I have taken heed of your comments about the poor breakfast experience and would like to reach out to you to see if we can remedy the situation. The rooms are heavily discounted because teething problems were expected, but not to this degree for which I am deeply apologetic. Can I ask that you please contact me on info@Vivarihotel.co.za so that we can try to improve on what was a bad experience for you?
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Madame_XYZ wrote a review Feb 2023
Johannesburg, South Africa
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The rooms are great. Spacious. I stayed in the luxury room it’s balcony.
Aircon works perfectly. Bed huge and firm. Like the decor. Bathroom great. Shower good.
The spa is incredible. The therapists and manager brilliant.
The wet area was private and comfortable. The issue here was the sauna. Not hot enough. Luke warm. Jacuzzi and steam room great. Our treatments perfect.
Dinner was awful due to extremely noisy function above the dining room. I wanted a tranquil experience with my husband instead got a room filled with so much noise it was unpleasant. Please notify your guests beforehand.
Food was good but not worth the extravagant amount they charge for it. The prices are Michelin Star but quality just above average.
The music from the dining room area is loud and you cannot keep your balcony open.
At 6am they start with the Elevator Music which is most unpleasant when all you want to do is hear some birds and silence with the door open.
Husband and I wanted to shower at 9am Sunday morning. No hot water!
Breakfast was average. Some tables not clean. Dirt still under the tables.
The continental offerings are ok. Eggs Benedict was underwhelming. Did advise one of the staff.
This hotel could be exceptional and had potential!
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Date of stay: October 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Ask whether there are any functions before you have dinner!
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Response from Anushka Reddy, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 08 Feb 2023
Thank you for taking the time to comment on your hotel stay. We appreciate all the constructive comments. We will review all the shortcomings highlighted such as the sauna not being hot enough, the noisy function, quality and value for money of the food and the music around the hotel complex which was meant to give the areas some atmosphere and character not to annoy you in anyway. Unfortunately, the hot water issue was as a result of the persistent load shedding which did not allow the generator enough time to heat the water in the geysers in the morning. We are looking at alternative sources of power to ensure there is electricity available 24 hours a day at the hotel. We intend to address all the points raised, recognize the need to improve and ensure that we always do the very best for all our guests. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had at the property and appreciate the positive comments that you had also mentioned. Management Vivari Hotel and Spa.
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Traveler_Man_UK wrote a review Sept 2023
Sydney, Australia
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The hotel and grounds are great. Rooms are modern and clean, fast Wifi and include in room Netflix. The "jogging" track is possibly oversold as it is effectively a 1km loop around the 500m of fencing running parallel to the river.

The hotel caters more to conferences rather than the holiday or business traveller. It has a fantastic spa the grounds and pool are lovely, serene and very zen-like.

The staff are what shatters the peace and quiet of this beautiful place. They shout, constantly, from one end of the restaurant to the other, from the bar to the restaurant even outside rooms in the hallways. Checking in I thought there was a party in the small reception area. There were 4 staff members engaged in a rowdy "discussion" - I felt like an inconvenience, the noise was defining when entering.

Perhaps the single biggest disappointment was the extortionate food and beverage costs. Two SINGLE gin and tonics (standard gin nothing special) were R420!!!!. Meals in the restaurant are similarly outrageously priced, meal are ok but not Micheline standard yet prices are right up there while service is nowhere near the price point.

My recommendation for food and drink is to grab an Uber and a 5 minute trip to either Silverstar Casino or Cradleston Mall will provide a plethora of tasty well well-priced options.
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Date of stay: August 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Get rooms as far away from car park as possible
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Nomfundo Amanda C wrote a review Apr 2024
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was the most amazing, peaceful and tranquil experience toppled with an amazing service by lovely ladies and a gent lol. They we all so full of genuine kindness from the reception to the therapists and even the ladies who clean were amazing 🤩the cleanliness of the facilities is also commendable 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

My friends and left smiling 🙂 and were VERY happy. We are definitely coming back. Keep up the great service.
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Date of stay: April 2024
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Vivari Management Team, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 21 Apr 2024
Dear Nomfundo, Thank you for your kind words about your recent stay at Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing, peaceful, and tranquil experience with excellent service from our team. We take pride in providing genuine kindness and maintaining high cleanliness standards throughout our facilities. It is wonderful to know that you and your friends left with smiles and happiness. We look forward to welcoming you back and will strive to continue providing great service. Warm regards, Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis
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Nikhil_Advani wrote a review Jul 2023
Washington DC, District of Columbia
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a very modern hotel, with great architecture and furnishings. Staff were all very friendly, and the food was very good. The hotel definitely has some teething issues though. Room was freezing because there were gaps between the door and door frame, so the heater couldn't cool the room properly. Water spilled out from the shower into the bedroom carpet. In the morning there was a just a trickle of water, couldn't take a shower. This happened all morning until I checked out.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Anushka Reddy, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 30 Jul 2023
Dear Nikhil Advani, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis. We will review the points mentioned with regards to the door and door frame, water spilling onto the carpet and the water issue with the operations team and have all addressed. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will see the points mentioned resolved. Sincerely, Jegie Padmanathan General Manager Vivari Hotel and Spa
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elihlengy wrote a review Sept 2024
Dundee, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The service received is out of this world. The scenery OMG 😍.
The staff deserves a million stars.
The food was amazing and the room,top notch.
Oratilwe gave us a lecture on Wines😁He is really good.
The relaxing music that is constantly playing can make one to not wanna leave!
We are definitely coming back!!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Vivari Management Team, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Elihlengy, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent stay with us. Our team takes great pride in providing top-notch service, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere. We appreciate your kind words about Oratilwe and will surely pass on your compliments. It will be our pleasure to welcome you back to Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis. Looking forward to your next visit! Warm regards, Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis
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Roline P wrote a review Jul 2024
Johannesburg, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a wonderfully relaxing and reinvigorating spa experience! I enjoyed every moment - from walking into reception, to the lunch and treatments. The spa is beautifully laid out, smells wonderful and is clean. All staff are very helpful and friendly. My therapist listened to my needs and was very capable. I’d highly recommend this spa to all my friends and anyone looking for a good break from the ordinary day-to-day.
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Date of stay: July 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Vivari Management Team, Guest Services / Front Office at Vivari Hotel and Spa
Responded 30 Jul 2024
Dear Roline, We are thrilled to hear about your fantastic 5-star spa experience at Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis. It is delightful to know that you found our spa relaxing, reinvigorating, and meticulously maintained. We are pleased that our staff provided you with exceptional service and that your therapist catered to your needs effectively. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another extraordinary retreat. Warm regards, Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis
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Traveler_Man_UK wrote a tip Sept 2023
Sydney, Australia28 contributions12 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Get rooms as far away from car park as possible"
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Curiosity25270572853 wrote a tip Apr 2023
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"The jacuzzi needs a clean, there were bugs in it"
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Madame_XYZ wrote a tip Feb 2023
Johannesburg, South Africa1,370 contribution76 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask whether there are any functions before you have dinner!"
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Lara R wrote a tip Aug 2022
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Everything is spectacular"
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PRICE RANGE
R 3,653 - R 3,828 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaGautengGreater JohannesburgKrugersdorp
NUMBER OF ROOMS
48
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vivari Hotel and Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Nearby attractions include Ultra World (1.0 km), Ster-Kinekor Cradlestone Mall & IMAX (0.7 km), and Ultra World (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Hussar Grill Silverstar Casino, Doppio Zero, and John Dory's Cradlestone.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre, an outdoor pool, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Vivari Hotel and Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Vivari Hotel and Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Vivari Hotel and Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Vivari Hotel and Spa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Boer War Blockhouse (5.8 km).
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