Johannesburg, the vibrant city of gold, is the perfect destination to celebrate Mother's Day. This bustling metropolis is full of exciting activities and experiences that are sure to make this special day unforgettable.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing pampering session or an action-packed adventure, the city has something to suit every taste.
If you're looking to spoil your mom with some indulgence, consider treating her to a spa day at a luxury hotel. Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre boasts a state-of-the-art Spa and Wellness Centre, delivering a truly memorable and rejuvenating experience. With a variety of facilities, you and your mom will be spoilt for choice from a Himalayan Salt Room to a yoga and meditation zone, sauna and steam room, three spacious indoor relaxation areas, a heated indoor pool surrounded by a relaxation deck, and a magnificent Champagne Bar and Spa Café.
“The Amani Spa & Wellness, situated within our facility, curates authentic experiences that promote holistic health through professional, results-driven treatments and bespoke journeys and it delivers world-class products with intrinsic wellness benefits,” shares Lerato Tlhame, Spa Manager at Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre. “At just R750 per person, you and your mother can enjoy a 30 minute Iketla back massage, deluxe pedicure and paraffin dip this Mother’s Day,” she adds.
If you're a foodie, then you’ll want to visit a Radisson hotel this Mother’s Day to enjoy some of South Africa's finest cuisine.
If you’re in Sandton, you’ll want to celebrate Mother’s Day at Central One Bar and Restaurant at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel or Vivace at Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton. Central One Bar and Restaurant will be hosting an italian-inspired buffet lunch on Sunday, 14 May 2023 between 12:30 and 15:30. For R495 per person, you will be treated to a welcome drink and live entertainment along with a delicious five course meal.
Your dining experience will start off with Nonnie’s hearty minestrone soup, served with freshly baked focaccia. This will be followed by an antipasti of mortadella, beef carpaccio , marinated olives, garlic-roasted baby marrow, minted garlic green beans, caponata and roasted peppers, wild rocket and parmesan as well as caprese with bocconcini and cherry tomatoes tossed in basil pesto. On offer for mains: creamy polenta, oven roasted Mediterranean vegetables with garlic and rosemary new potatoes, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, zesty chicken Picatta and slow-cooked Osso Bucco. If that’s not enough, you have access to a live pasta station, where chefs will freshly prepare your pasta of choice in front of you. You can choose between a variety of pastas: spaghetti, penne, potato gnocchi and tagliatelle and sauces: beef ragu, carbonara, basil pesto, puttanesca. Your dining experience will end on a sweet note! Think decadent tiramisu, zesty lemon ricotta almond cake and fresh berry vanilla panna cotta.
On the other hand, Vivace will be hosting a mediterranean-inspired buffet lunch on the same day. For R495 per person, you will be treated to a welcome drink and live entertainment along with a delicious three course meal. Channel your inner competitor as there will be prizes up for grabs. Your dining experience will kick off with an array of cold dish options, including:
Roasted tomato, pepper & rosemary soup
Mixed salad leaves, olives, peppers, cucumber, feta cheese, cocktail tomato, garlic croutons, peppadew, red onions
German potato & bacon salad with herb vinaigrette
Roasted Butternut & wild rocket salad, dressed with olive and white balsamic vinegar topped with toasted pumpkin seeds
Served with baked homemade artisan breads, sour dough, grissini sticks, Kitka and ciabatta
This will be followed by a mouthwatering main course spread of:
Flame grilled rump minute steaks with rosemary, red wine and mushroom sauce
Moroccan lamb casserole with dry fruits and toasted almonds
Butter chicken curry with traditional sambals
Grilled line fish served in a seafood potage
Cumin infused basmati rice
Pearl couscous
Pommes Lyonnaise with caramelised onion and thyme
Melanzane parmigiana with puttanesca sauce
Roasted Mediterranean vegetable mélange
Your dining experience will finish off on a sweet note:
Rolled berry pavlova
Cranberry pecan nut pie
Strawberry cheesecake with berry glaze
Looking for something a little more local? Visit Radisson RED Rosebank for a traditional South Seven Colours Sunday lunch, which will be served on 14 May 2023 from 12pm. For just R370 per person you will be treated to a welcome drink, main meal, dessert and live entertainment.
