Beautiful Cape Town is the gateway to the African continent with Table Mountain, the latest on the list of “Seven Wonders of the world” as its spectacular backdrop. This South African city is vibrant and energetic and brimming with a huge menu of tourist sights, attractions and activities. Accommodation in this city caters for all tastes, from self-catering apartments, B & Bs, guesthouses, and hotels that range from the modest to the ultimate in luxury.
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Here’s a pick of places to stay in Cape Town to suit a range of budgets and tastes:
The Mount Nelson Hotel – at 76 Orange Street
The charm and grandeur of this Orient-Express hotel dates back to 1899 when it was built for the comfort of passengers of the Union Castle Line boats that visited Cape Town. It is referred to as ‘Cape Town’s Pink Hotel” due to its being painted a special hue of pink. With beautifully decorated rooms and spectacular gardens, this top of the range hotel caters to every whim of their guests.
The Ambassador Hotel – 34 Victoria Road, Bantry Bay
Accredited with 4 stars and giving the feeling of being on board ship, enjoy staying at the Ambassador, the hotel on the rocks. You wake in the morning refreshed by the aroma of sea salt spray. Use your days on a sightseeing tour of Cape Town or simply spend time with the many amenities on offer at the hotel.
The Cellars Hohenort & Spa – 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia
This country-styled 5 star hotel and spa relaxes you with its ambience and its gardens. Situated 10 minutes away from the upmarket Constantia Shopping Village and 15 kilometres from central Cape Town, it is perfect for those people wanting a holiday with the feel of being out in the country with urban amenities close to.
The Vineyard Hotel and Spa – Colinton Road, Newlands
Some rooms in this hotel have their own balcony or a patio, with superb views of Table Mountain or else overlooking the well-maintained hotel gardens and swimming pool. Every room has a minibar, a flat screen TV, as well as a tea and coffee facility. The Angsana Spa is the place to indulge and spoil yourself, with a range of beautifying and relaxing treatments on offer. There are three restaurants at the hotel, offering dishes that range from sushi to modern gourmet cuisine.
Alphen Boutique Hotel – Constantia
This establishment’s 19 rooms offer a quiet peaceful holiday in a tranquil setting with all the amenities of a 5 star hotel in a boutique package.
Camps Bay Chalet – Camps Bay
This self-catering holiday home on the slopes of Table Mountain has extra accommodation of a cottage in the grounds. The main house accommodates from four to six people comfortably and is not far from the lovely sandy Camps Bay beach. There are many shops and restaurants in the area providing the amenities for an ideal holiday.
Casa Mia Guesthouse & Self-catering – Blaauwberg Strand
This guesthouse offers six executive and semi self-catering suites only 3 kms from the beach. The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is close by, with 150 species of inhabiting birds, including many pelicans and pink Flamingos.
E59 Dolphin Beach – Blouberg
This modern fully equipped two bed roomed self- catering apartment on the beach has unobstructed spectacular views of Table Mountain, Robben Island and Cape Town harbour. It only takes 20 minutes by car to reach the V & A waterfront and Cape Town centre.
These are a just a very few of the options for visitor’s accommodation in magnificent Cape Town. Perhaps, there’s one to your taste here.
[box]Louise Trainor is a travel writer. She particularly enjoys blogging about South Africa. Here’s how to find a hotel in Cape Town.[/box]
