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Cape
Town, South Africa, City of Beauty and History by Anne Sewell
I can just imagine the thoughts
of Portuguese explorer Bartholemew Diaz, when he first discovered
the Cape in 1488. Coming in from the sea to this glorious and mountainous
landscape must have been truly wondrous! |
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The
'Absolutely Fabulous' way to explore Cape Town by Bronwen
E. Roberts
Adrenalin Junkies! Have
you always wanted to try something different and exciting and perhaps a
little adventurous too...?? Now you have the perfect opportunity. Select
your activity of choice and live your dream! |
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About Cape Town by Nicole Martin
It’s been said so many times
it’s almost a cliché – but like most clichés it’s perfectly
true - Cape Town is ‘one of the most beautiful cities in the world’....e |
Stirring
Up Cape Town's City Bowl by: Gregory Hudson
For the discerning traveller
to the Cape who would like to explore Cape Town's City Bowl, here are a
few suggestions. Remember, Cape Town bears two distinct faces, a mask worn
by day and a mask worn by night... |
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Adderley
Hotel, CAPE TOWN
The
ADDERLEY HOTEL in the heart of Cape Town's city centre blends gracious
urban historic facades with chic 21st century luxury interiors and can
be best described as "cool". Situated in the historical end of Cape Town's
main thoroughfare, Adderley Street and is well placed for corporate travelers
with business interests in the city as well as for tourists who wish to
experience Cape Town's finest leisure attractions. The hotel occupies
a unique combination of three refurbished historical buildings (built in
1903) and an eleven storey tower. The average suite measures a substantial
59 square meters and the design is modern, and spacious. Each suite has
an en-suite bathroom complete with separate bath and shower, seating and
dining area, business work station, fully equipped kitchenette and mini-bar. |
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Breakwater
Lodge (Protea Hotel). V&A Waterfront CAPE TOWN
Just
a minute away from restaurants, pubs, theatres and shops, the Breakwater
Lodge is perfectly positioned in the heart of Cape Town's Waterfront development.
The Breakwater Lodge is housed in a former 19th century prison and is positioned
on the V&A Waterfront with views of the harbour and Table Mountain.
The hotel offers two dining options: the Treadmill Restaurant and Bar serves
a range of international dishes from an a la carte menu with views of Table
Mountain and the Waterfront; the restaurant has both a formal dining area
and a casual lounge area for pub lunches. Stonebreakers is open throughout
the day offering buffet meals, snacks and sandwiches in an informal setting
with a patio area and views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill. After breakfast
guests can ask the hotel concierge for any sightseeing advice and tour
assistance. |
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Cape
Diamond Hotel CAPE TOWN
The
Cape Diamond Hotel, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is housed in a
historic Art Deco building that dates back to the 1930s. The hotel is located
within 300 meters of the Parliament of South Africa and 400 meters from
Greenmarket Square and Company's Gardens. The Castle of Good Hope is 500
meters away. Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain are within
five kilometers of the hotel. The hotel serves continental buffet
breakfasts daily, while a modern fusion of traditional South African cuisine
is prepared in Patat restaurant and bar. Specialties include bobotie, potjiekos
and koeksisters. A rooftop terrace features a spa tub and views of the
city below. Contemporary dark wood furnishings with ivory accents
and ceiling fans decorate guestrooms, while double cotton Percale sheets
cover beds. Select rooms feature balconies overlooking Table Mountain. |
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Cape
Town Lodge, The, CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE
Situated
on the fringe of Cape Town’s CBD. It offers 4 star facilities and is ideal
for both the business and leisure travelers, offering easy access to the
hub of Cape Town’s Business activities and is within walking distance of
many major tourist attractions. Includes a rooftop pool! Cape
Town Lodge offers 114 spacious and luxurious rooms with all-round views
of the Mother City, each with a subtle combination of modern sophistication
and old fashioned warmth. The quaint ladies Cocktail Bar is located
in the lobby area of the hotel, adjacent to the Cigar Lounge and is open
daily from 08h30 till the closing time of the restaurant. The Lodge
serves a buffet style Continental breakfast or an a' la carte English breakfast
in a beautiful cosmopolitan environment with friendly atmosphere and superb
service. |
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Commodore
Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore hotel is next
door to the busy V and A waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. The hotel
is five kilometres from Table Mountain. Robben Island is 20 minutes away
by boat. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 22 kilometres away.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors frame the seafront entrance to The Commodore
hotel's spacious lobby, featuring sleek wood flooring and fresh flower
displays. The adjacent high-ceilinged lounge is decorated with exposed
beams and a fireplace. Staff at the 24-hour guest relations desk can arrange
Harley Davidson and helicopter safaris, and Winelands tours. The
Clipper Restaurant provides complimentary buffet breakfast. It also serves
a wide- ranging international menu featuring dishes like Moroccan spiced
lamb and chicken supreme stuffed with biltong and cheese. |
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Harbour
Bridge Hotel & Suites, CAPE TOWN
Set
against a backdrop of mesmerising ocean and mountain views, in the shadow
of the Cape Town International Convention Centre and ideally positioned
on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront, this six floor state-of-the-art
hotel offers no less than a 360 degree view of the best the 'Mother City'
has to offer. With a fresh water canal running through the hotel, complete
with "Venetian" water-taxis, Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites links the
city to the sea. The paved pedestrian walkway of the Precinct follows a
cool and exciting cosmopolitan look and feel, seamlessly connecting the
hub of the Convention Centre to the Waterfront. Perfect for both business
and leisure travelers. |
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Hollow
on the Square Hotel CAPE TOWN
A
business oriented hotel in the city centre, two kilometres from the V&A
Waterfront and three kilometres from the Cape Town International Convention
Centre. The hotel's 57 air-conditioned guestrooms include satellite television,
tea and coffee making facilities, safes, and direct-dial phones.
Guests can enjoy meals in the restaurant, and round off evenings with a
nightcap at the bar. Staff can assist with arranging shuttles, tours and
outings The hotel's central setting means that it is surrounded by shops
and restaurants. The V&A Waterfront is two kilometres from the hotel,
and daily ferries depart here for sightseeing trips to historic Robben
Island. Table Mountain 8 kilometres of the hotel and the Kirstenbosch Botanical
Gardens 15 kilometres away. Cape Town Airport is 30 kilometres from the
hotel. |
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Hotel
on St George's, CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE
St
George's Hotel is a 15-storey property, offering panoramic mountain and
city views. It is located in the pedestrian centre of St George's, 10 kilometres
from Cape Peninsula and Hout Bay, and 20 kilometres from Cape Town International
Airport (CPT). Guests can unwind at the end of the day with drinks in the
hotel bar, and complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. The
front desk is open 24 hours, and multilingual staff can store valuables
in the safe-deposit box and take room service requests. La
Brasserie Restaurant offers a variety of buffet and a la carte dishes.
Children's and vegetarian menus are provided on request. A complimentary
full English or buffet breakfast is served to guests each morning.
Guestrooms. The 139 air-conditioned guestrooms are spread over 15 floors
and have simple decor in earth tones and white. All offer mountain or city
views. |
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Belmond
Mount Nelson Hotel, GARDENS
Opened
in 1899, the Mount Nelson hotel is a colonial Cape Town institution and
set at the foot of Table Mountain in nine acres of landscaped gardens.
Cape Town International Airport is 12 miles away. The Mount Helson
Hotel has a trio of restaurants: Cape Colony is open for dinner and offers
a mix of modern European dishes and traditional Cape cuisine. Sample dishes
can include Ostrich Fillet with Springbok and Pancetta Satay. Vegetarian
options and children's menus are available, as well as an extensive wine
list consisting of the fine Cape wines. The Isandla spa is located
in the pink cottages next to the swimming pool and has four treatment rooms
using Environ and Dermalogica products. Sessions include facials, manicures,
hot stone massage and body wraps. |
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One&Only
Cape Town, V&A WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN
Amidst
the vibrant playground of one of the world’s most fascinating cities, cradled
between the scenic wonder of iconic sandstone cliffs marching toward the
brilliant waters of two great oceans, One&Only Cape Town is an oasis
of cosmopolitan style establishing an unprecedented level of luxury in
South Africa. The perfect gateway to the rare adventures of this
enchanting land; an idyllic venue for life’s most memorable moments.
In the heart of Cape Town’s picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,
this contemporary urban resort embodies a chic island design and African
flair. The crescent-shaped architecture of the seven-storey Marina Rise
allows for splendid views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Two lushly
landscaped private islands in the centre of the waterway provides a haven
of serenity for Island Suites and One&Only Spa. This is a place
of friendly calm and gracious hospitality for couples and families alike. |
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Protea
Hotel Cape Castle CAPE TOWN
The
Protea Cape Castle is a modern aparthotel located directly adjacent to
Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with magnificent views of
the ocean. It has 67 apartments spread over nine floors, decorated in rich,
warm colours and all including separate living areas, fully-equipped kitchens
and balconies. All accommodation has mountain or waterfront views and includes
air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial telephones, clock radios,
safes and bathrooms with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can relax on the outside patio area or take a dip in the rim-flow
swimming pool adjacent, while children can be kept busy in the supervised
kids' club. With soft lighting and traditional African decor, the
hotel's Tribes Restaurant serves contemporary international dishes for
breakfast, lunch and dinner and boasts an extensive wine list. Green Point
Flea Market is 500 metres away and Table Mountain is four kilometres from
the hotel. |
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Protea
Hotel Fire & Ice, CAPE TOWN
The Protea Hotel Fire &
Ice Cape Town is a modern, five-storey property situated one kilometre
from Cape Town's spectacular Table Mountain. Cape Town International Airport
is 30 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 25 minutes.
The Extreme Hotel Cape Town offers an outdoor pool and sun deck, a patio
area and a 16-metre outdoor climbing wall. Complimentary wireless Internet
access is available throughout. The Fire and Ice restaurant features
distinctively quirky modern decor, including a glass wall offering pool
views, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and children's
options also available. The 130 guestrooms are decorated in earth
tones and feature contemporary furnishings with wooden floors. All offer
views of Signal Hill or Table Mountain |
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Protea
North Wharf Hotel Cape Town
The contemporary Protea
Hotel North Wharf is located in Cape Town, South Africa, two kilometres
from the shops and nightlife of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Table
Mountain is five kilometres away. The eight-storey Protea Hotel North
Wharf is an ultra-modern complex of self-contained apartments. In the sleek
lobby, there is a 24-hour front desk. Multilingual staff can provide tourist
information and currency exchange. Parking is complimentary at the hotel.
Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guests can
enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast every morning at Protea Hotel North
Wharf. The hotel's Restaurant @ North Wharf serves healthy light meals
at lunchtime. A choice of cocktails and Cape wines are served in the hotel
bar. The Protea Hotel North Wharf has a gym and a swimming pool. |
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Radisson
Blu Waterfront Hotel Cape Town
Spectacularly
situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront,
Cape Town overlooks a private marina and the famous Robben Island. The
hotel is within walking distance of the world famous V&A Waterfront,
the shopping and entertainment hub of the city. Our hotel combines
high levels of luxury with true South African hospitality to offer the
ideal hotel for both business and leisure travellers. Close to the
business district and the city's beautiful beaches. The hotel offers
177 rooms and suites, all with breathtaking views of the mountains and
the Atlantic Ocean |
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Table
Bay Hotel, The V&A Waterfront CAPE TOWN
Cape
Town, South Africa's most popular travel destination has rightfully earned
its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful cities alongside that
of Sydney and San Francisco. Located on Cape Town's Victoria &
Alfred Waterfront, the hotel straddles the antique breakwater and is an
architectural masterpiece, capturing the essence of the enchanting Cape,
the Victorian elegance of yesterday, combined with the contemporary design
of today. It is in perfect harmony with the backdrop of Table Mountain,
the historic working harbour and the yacht bay. A five-star, 329-room
hotel and it uniquely responds to its magnificent surroundings. |
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The
Portswood V&A Waterfront, The V&A Waterfront CAPE TOWN
Situated
in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town's premier
entertainment and tourist attraction, The PortsWood is one of South Africa's
most popular hotels - a four star oasis of calm and comfort alongside the
active nightlife and vibrant restaurants of the Waterfront. The Portswood
Hotel has consistently enjoyed good occupancy levels. This success has
been due to its superb service and excellent location. Business travellers
and tourists to The Mother City can enjoy a variety of exciting entertainment
options on the Waterfront. A scenic harbour cruise, the Two Oceans Aquarium,
the IMAX Cinema, restaurants, pubs and taverns, craft markers, specialty
shops, major retail outlets and much more, are a mere minute's walk from
the hotel. |
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The
Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre, CAPE TOWN
The Townhouse Hotel is a
modern hotel situated in the centre of Cape Town. There are shops and malls
within 500 metres and the Castle of Good Hope and Greenmarket Square are
about one kilometre away. The 104 air-conditioned guestrooms are spread
over 12 floors and feature neutral contemporary décor. All have
direct-dial phones, cable televisions, safes and trouser presses. Coffee
and tea making facilities are also provided, along with home-made biscuits.
Guests can dine in the restaurant, offering a range of South African and
international cuisine and Cape wines with set and à la carte menu
options available. Active guests can work out in the fitness room or swim
a few lengths of the heated indoor swimming pool. The bar provides the
perfect place to unwind with a drink after a day's business or sightseeing
and guests can enjoy a snack at an hour thanks to round the clock room
service. |
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The
Westin, CAPE TOWN
The Westin Hotel is a modern,
19-floor hotel overlooking the vibrant Victoria and Alfred waterfront,
five kilometres from the beaches at Camps Bay. The 483 air-conditioned
guestrooms feature contemporary decor. All offer DVD players, satellite
television, Internet access, cordless direct-dial telephones with voicemail,
minibars and safes. Bathrooms have double washbasins and complimentary
designer toiletries. The hotel is also equipped with an indoor pool,
gymnasium, steam room, and sauna, plus the Altira Spa, on the 19th floor,
provides a full range of treatments with panoramic views of Cape Town and
Table Bay. Guests can relax with a drink in two cafes, or one of
the two bars, and the hotel's facilities also include gift shops and boutiques,
valet parking, a hair salon, a limo service, babysitting services and a
fully equipped business centre. |
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Urban
Chic Boutique Hotel & Cafe, CAPE TOWN
Managing Director Abilio
Frazzitta has created a contemporary and up-market oasis in the heart of
the mother city, in the midst of the bustling melting pot that is Long
Street, attracting corporate clients from the advertising and film industries
as well as advocates from nearby Keerom Street to its sleek-lined interior.
The result of Abilio’s vision is a breath of fresh air for the city. It’s
an intimate hotel for tourists or corporate clients, with the hallmark
comforts of a guesthouse and the combined status of a top-notch hotel.
The unique Gallery Cafe comes complete with ultra-now minimalist design
and a classy, passionate culinary style. For guests staying over,
there’s a choice of twenty individually appointed bedrooms – each with
its own en suite bathroom. The decor is a subtle combination of honeyed
Spanish marble, warm textured carpets, African mahogany furniture and crushed
linen curtains complemented by the contemporary artwork of Alexander Krenz. |
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Victoria
and Alfred Hotel, V&A Waterfront CAPE TOWN
Combining
true Victorian elegance with innovative, modern luxury, Victoria and Alfred
Hotel offers superior accommodation, state-of-the-art conference facilities
and a spectacular restaurant located in the Waterfront, with the traditional
style of colonial Cape Town, South Africa. Framed by the ocean and
Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel
is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built
in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel,
it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the
Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin,
today’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. |
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