
Coastline between Cape Town and Camps Bay
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Thanks to its unique
position, Cape Town boasts a variety of beaches but be
warned, the water can be cold due to the Atlantic
Ocean current coming from the Antarctic! Popular Camps
Bay with its stunning location at the foot of the Twelve
Apostles mountains has a large expanse of golden sand.
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Sunset at Noordhoek Beach
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The beaches of Llandudno
and Hout Bay are very popular, along with Hout Bay’s
famous seafood restaurant “Mariners Wharf” and fishing
and Seal Island boat trips from the working harbour.
Chapman’s Peak Drive has been re-opened and is a
spectacular coastal Toll Road heading south towards Cape
Point. The road hugs the coastline and comes to a
viewpoint with stunning views of the beach at
Noordhoek.
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The coastline between Cape Town and Cape Point

Do remember that the waters of the Atlantic
Ocean
are cold as the current comes up from the Antarctic

The coastline between Seapoint and Camps Bay

Beautiful Hout Bay from the spectacular
Chapman’s Park Drive

Cape Point where the currents of the Atlantic
Ocean and Indian Ocean meet
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Atlantic Ocean Coastline
TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL & SPA
Facing the Atlantic Ocean with the Twelve Apostle mountains as a
backdrop, this 5 star hotel offers exceptional facilities.
There is a choice of dining including the Azure Restaurant with fine
cuisine and superb sea views, live entertainment in the Leopard Bar
and Lounge and a 16 - seater cinema.
The accommodation
comprises of 70 rooms and suites, each individually styled.
The Sanctuary Spa provides a range of treatment such as hydro, aroma
or colour therapy and Cape Towns only Rasul Chamber. A series
of way marked trails lead into the mountains from behind the hotel
and a complimentary transfer service operates into nearby Camps Bay
and to the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town.
RODWELL HOUSE
Nestling between the Kalk Bay Mountains and False Bay in the
suburb of St. James, this 5 star boutique style retreat hotel is
just 30 minutes from the city centre. It is noted for its fine
dining and extensive wine cellar which has over 15,000 bottles
personally selected by the proprietor. In fine weather
breakfasts are enjoyed al fresco overlooking the garden and sea.
Regular BBQ events are also held on the entertainment terrace. Relax
in comfortable chaise lounges around the swimming pool fed by fresh
mountain water or appreciate the views from the shady gazebo. There
are 7 air conditioned suites and one double room, all furnished to
the highest degree of comfort . The spacious rooms have sea or
mountain facing views.
ELLERMAN HOUSE
This
historic building is situated on a spectacular site overlooking
Bantry Bay. It is within 10 minutes walk of the beach at Clifton or
10 minutes by road into Cape Town. Standards throughout are of the
very highest and the 11 bedrooms and suites are beautifully
appointed. Public rooms include gracious living rooms, verandahs and
patios with unsurpassed views of the shoreline and bay below.
Amenities include a dining room serving superb cuisine, bar, 4 fully
stocked cellars of South African vintage wines, library, fully
equipped gym & sauna and a glorious garden with swimming pool. Rate
includes beverages and locally branded beers
and spirits.
LES CASCADES
This
is a fine, luxurious guest lodge in the most exclusive area of Cape
Town. It is perched on the hillside below Lion’s Head in Bantry Bay
and close to the beach at Clifton, yet the centre of Cape Town is
only 10 minutes by car. There are six spacious en suite bedrooms in
the main lodge and 4 in the adjacent villa. All rooms incorporate
strong elements of contemporary art, lattice covered large bay
windows and private balconies overlooking the ocean. Breakfast is
served in the privacy of your suite or in the main lodge whilst
dinner is served in the intimate and stylish à la carte restaurant
in the villa. There are sun decks and 3 swimming pools, the
largest being 60 square metres.
THE BAY
The
hotel is located at Camps Bay, some 15 minutes by car from the city
centre. All 65 bedrooms and suites are beautifully furnished and
many have balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The
contemporary style public rooms are spacious and well designed and
from Tides Restaurant, which was recently voted one of the top 100
restaurants in South Africa, there are wonderful sea views. For
relaxation there is a pool deck, swimming pool or indulge yourself
with an aromatherapy massage. Finish off the day at Trader’s, a
sophisticated cigar lounge with a walk-in wine cellar. The beach of
Camps Bay is directly in front of the hotel but there
is a road in between.
EZARD HOUSE
Set
on the slopes of Table Mountain, high above Camps Bay, with
panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning boutique hotel
with luxurious accommodation - 11 modern air-conditioned
suites. Each has its own balcony facing the sea or the landscaped
gardens and is extremely well equipped with satellite television,
DVD, mini fridge and business communication facilities. The
beautifully appointed public rooms are open plan including the
dining area where fine cuisine and wines are served. There is a
swimming pool, roof top Jacuzzi, spa/wellness centre and fully
equipped gymnasium. The drive into the city or V&A
Waterfront is about 15 minutes.
THE LONG BEACH

Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Kommetjie,
some 30 minutes drive south from the centre of Cape Town, this small
boutique hotel has 5 beautifully appointed air conditioned bedrooms,
all with stunning uninterrupted views across Hout Bay and Table
Mountain. Facing the beach of fine white powdered sand, stretching
for 8 kms, so pristine, it will take your breath away. A very
relaxed atmosphere prevails and facilities include a swimming pool
and patio, an in-house chauffeur service for sightseeing and dinner
transfers, free local beverages. The property is ideally located for
touring the surrounding Cape peninsula. Available on an individual
‘room & breakfast’ basis or as an entire villa to share with family
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