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ACCOMMODATION

 
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Cape Grace Hotel Mount Nelson Hotel The Table Bay Cape Milner
Lagoon Beach Hotel The Constantia Silvermist Mountain Lodge  
 

Cape Grace Hotel

Cape Grace is perfectly positioned on a private quay on Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Well-appointed and luxuriously comfortable, all 122 guestrooms and suites offer space and privacy, with French doors inviting the mountain and maritime views in.

One waterfront restaurant is a vibrant mixture of friendly, seamless service, relaxed atmosphere and adventurous culinary flair, reflecting a modern South African influence. Bascule Whisky Bar and Wine Cellar on the water’s edge provides the ideal setting in which to sample the largest collection of whiskies in the Southern Hemisphere.

From personalised picnic baskets for an afternoon on the beach, to an in-room gym service complemented with a specially designed Health Menu; from an in-house spa and hair salon to a heated outdoor swimming pool, Cape Grace offers guests special services to personalise their stay.

Friendly staff and attention to detail with a passion for honoring every request, ensure a memorable experience. With Table Mountain as the majestic backdrop, Cape Grace presents an atmosphere of warmth and unpretentious elegance..

Every detail at Cape Grace has been chosen to create a sense of homecoming, from the fluffy bathrobes and Charlotte Rhys bath products in every bathroom to the range of in-room massage therapies and beauty treatments offered. Rooms are extra spacious with French doors opening to breathtaking views. Fresh flowers, carefully selected books and a corner for tea/coffee in all rooms are a few of the comforts that are in place to ensure a memorable stay.

 

Mount Nelson Hotel

Welcome to the Mount Nelson Hotel - Nestling at the foot of Table Mountain and set in nine acres of lush gardens, the Mount Nelson Hotel is one of Cape Town's most elegant hotels offering unparalleled tradition, history and luxury.

Mount Nelson Hotel - The Mount Nelson Hotel boasts six individual wings, separated from the Main Hotel, each with its own unique character, private gardens and facilities.

Our Superior Rooms are spacious and elegant – ideal for both leisure and business travellers. Guests can comfortably be entertained in a mini-lounge area and a writing desk, complete with stationery, is ideal for catching up on correspondence. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with shower, bath, basin and lavatory. The rooms have a choice of twin or king sized beds.

Our Luxury Rooms have an understated old-world charm, complemented by modern luxury for the discerning traveler. They are larger in size than Superior Rooms, with more spacious sitting areas and en-suite bathrooms. Luxury Rooms also offer a choice of twin or king-size beds with a view choice of our splendid gardens, Table Mountain or a balcony overlooking a tinkling fountain courtyard.

Fine dining has long been a tradition at the Mount Nelson Hotel. We are proud to offer our guests a choice of venues, each with its own individual style, for you to enjoy the very best cuisine in Cape Town.

The Cape Colony is popular for its cuisine, prepared with an abundance of fresh local produce and tantalizing spices to surprise and delight the palate. Mediterranean-style al fresco dining is offered in the Oasis Restaurant, and famous Afternoon Teas are served daily in the Lounge. Our stylish new bar, Planet, provides the perfect setting for sipping champagne and cocktails under the African night sky. Enjoy playing tennis on the two all weather hard tennis courts in the hotel grounds, or take a dip in a choice of two heated pools.

Take advantage of our golf practice net on site, or enjoy a game at one of the many nearby golf courses. Tone up in the hotel's gymnasium, or relax and enjoy the extensive beauty treatments in our body care centre and hair salon. Guests have full access to all hotel facilities, including the high-tech gymnasium with personal trainers. Running routes around Cape Town as well as other outdoor activities are available upon request.

 

The Table Bay

The Table Bay Hotel has a total of 329 fully air-conditioned rooms which include standard twin rooms, standard king rooms, family rooms, rooms specially equipped to assist paraplegic guests, and luxury rooms. There are 18 luxury suites, two executive suites, one superior suite and two presidential suites.

The designer-decorated rooms have luxurious walk-in cupboards and marble finishes, armoires and writing desks and each is equipped with a mini-bar and in-room dining is offered 24 hours. Rooms are turned down at night and serviced twice daily. TV is served by satellite channels.

Bathrooms have separate showers with thermostat control and baths with separate hand-shower facilities. Marble vanities include a personal hidden hairdryer and a full range of internationally acclaimed cosmetics and toiletries are provided. There are makeup mirrors and Mediterranean style bathrobes and slippers.

Telephones are provided in bathrooms, at bedsides and on each writing desk. Each has a voice mail facility and a call-waiting facility.

The Atlantic Restaurant is the hotel's main restaurant and covers 400 square metres, seating 150 guests indoors and 80 on the terrace. Decorated in a Cape Wineland theme with large murals and custom-designed carpeting with a fruit motif, it overlooks Table Mountain and the inner harbour. The Atlantic Grill serves breakfasts, dinners and group lunches. It also has a 6 000-bottle open-face wine cellar stocked with only the best of South African wines and Champagne.

The lounge a lofty, open-truss ceilinged room looks across the harbour, the city and Table Mountain through its high arched main window, which also creates a frame for Oscar, the bronze Cape fur seal sculpture by famed wildlife artists Danie de Jager. A few steps down from the foyer, the lounge has a maritime theme, the artworks depicting sailing ships under full sail in heavy seas.

Up to 60 guests may be seated in deeply comfortable sofas and chairs magnificently covered in luxurious muted fabrics. It is here that the Table Bay's famous High Tea is served in courses in the later afternoon, or where guests can enjoy after-dinner drinks, and coffee or morning tea. In winter, the two giant fireplaces cast a warm glow over the comfortable room festooned with magnificent flower arrangements which are a mark of the whole hotel. Chamber music is played from the minstrel gallery high above the room on harp or violin during the official tea time.

The union bar and conservatory is a meeting place for businesspeople in the day and evening and for casual social meeting any time. The adjoining Conservatory, with which the bar makes a total area of 356 square metres, is a restaurant serving a la carte meals. It is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 

Cape Milner

Cradled beneath the magnificent Table Mountain in Cape Town's trendy suburb of Tamboerskloof, lies The Cape Milner.

This exquisite hotel offers a stylish and contemporary ambience with the highest standards in style and luxury. Famous for excellent service, a chic atmosphere and stunning interior decor, The Cape Milner was voted one of South Africa's best boutique hotels by acclaimed local magazine House and Leisure.

The sweeping panorama of Table Mountain from the restaurant terrace, the hotel's alluring interior and its close proximity to the city centre and trendy Kloof Street, makes the Cape Milner one of Cape Town's hottest spots.

Cheerful staff and management live by an 'anything is possible' philosophy that makes each guest feel like a VIP, and ensures that your stay at the Cape Milner is a unique and unforgettable experience.

 

Lagoon Beach Hotel

Capturing the spirit of four-star luxury, the impeccably appointed Lagoon Beach Hotel offers unequalled views of the mother city’s most famous landmark – Table Mountain. Whatever room you choose to stay in, you’ll be immersed in an atmosphere of contemporary luxury.

The hotel’s two hundred and one en-suite bedrooms, 38 apartments and meeting facilities for six hundred people are stylishly appointed, reflecting the modern internal design of a fashionable city hotel. Ten minutes from Cape Town’s Waterfront, it has direct access to the beach. Abalone restaurant, under the direction of Peter Anderson, is a culinary experience to savour.

GENERAL ROOM INFORMATION

  • Air-conditioning in all rooms
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryers in all rooms
  • Mini bar fridges in all rooms
  • Radios
  • Remote controlled television in rooms with MNET and DSTV
  • Room safes in all rooms
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Windows that open

 

The Constantia

The Constantia is a five star retreat situated in the oldest and most beautiful wine producing valley in the Cape, close to five of South Africa’s top wine estates, and many celebrated restaurants. It’s in a most exclusive area just one minutes drive from the chic Constantia Mall’s, fashionable shops and restaurants. An easy approach to freeways gives guests superb access to all the Cape’s scenic delights, from Simonstown and the False Bay beaches to the City Centre, Waterfront and beyond. Golf lovers will be spoilt for choice with championship golf courses situated a stone’s throw away.

Great attention is paid to peace and serenity, with even the luxury swimming pool and surrounding tanning deck landscaped below ground level for privacy. The attention to detail in the extravagantly, well-appointed en-suite bathrooms is a feature of The Constantia. Seven luxurious and stylishly appointed suites offer spacious accommodation, extraordinary comfort and open onto private patios.

Additional features include an in-house chauffeur service, 24-hour security and free drinks at The Constantia's accommodation in Cape Town. There are no telephones in the rooms, but there are mobile phones available for your personal use during your stay, with important numbers already saved on it.

The bars and fridges are kept fully stocked at the accommodation in Cape Town. Local brands of spirits and beer, house wines, tea, coffee and soft drinks are free.

 

Silvermist Mountain Lodge

In the natural environment of Constantia Nek, lies Silvermist, a luxurious 60 - acre estate in the heart of the Cape Peninsula, 15 minutes from Cape Town.

With mountain trails converging at Silvermist, the estate is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers and is within 10 minutes from the sea, restaurants, winelands and the shops.

The luxurious Silvermist cottages are are of a high standard and positioned for superb mountain views as well as being thoughtfully designed and decorated. The cottages are self contained, comfortable and fully serviced. Each cottage has its own cozy lounge with fireplace and secluded deck with barbeques. The bedrooms are elegant and spacious. The bathrooms are well-appointed with lavish toiletries for your enjoyment. Luxurious accommodation, ensure that Silvermist will be the perfect retreat for guests.

Silvermist mountain lodge cottages Breakfast is served in the Tree house or can be served in each cottage. In the evening you can sit on the private patios enjoying the fresh air and watching the sun set on the surrounding mountains displaying a pallet of colours. Each of the beautifully appointed cottages is a complete home in itself, ideal for short or long term stays alike.

Silvermist is the ideal venue for an exceptional function that is guaranteed to be a success. We offer Excellent conference and function facilities and Silvermist House and the Treehouse are popular for weddings as they provide the perfect settings at which to have your ceremony, photographs and reception.

 

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