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Superbly designed with 78 rooms and suites, the beach hotel is favoured by romantics and business people alike. Facilities include a lobby, cloakroom, hairdressing salon, flower and gift shop, luggage storage, day-use rooms and Internet access. The unique services at this spa complex encompass fully-equipped business, conference and function facilities, including the historic Rotunda. The hotel also has a cigar lounge and secure parking.

Location

Camps Bay, an opulent residential and vacation spot, nestled between the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and a beautiful palm-fringed beach, is Cape Town's jet-setting capital. The hotel is situated on the promenade, directly opposite the beach. It is only 7 minutes from the Central Business District and V&A Waterfront. Further attractions nearby include Table Mountain (around 4 km away) and Constantia Winelands (around 15 km away). Cape Town International Airport is about 25 km away.

How To Get There

Exit the airport in the direction of N2 Cape Town and follow the N2 City, Foreshore, Sea Point signage. Follow N2 Stad/City signs, proceed straight ahead along the road (M62) following the Camps Bay signage. Descend straight into Camps Bay, and follow this road (Camps Bay Drive) all the way down to the beach. At the T-junction where the ocean can be seen directly in front, turn right into Victoria Road. The hotel is after about 100 m on the right-hand side.

Room Description

The rooms feature a private entrance lobby. All rooms are en suite with a separate bath and shower, double vanity mirror, hairdryer and heated towel rails. Additional facilities include twin wardrobes, king-size/twin beds, pillow service, air conditioning and heating. Internet access, iPod docking stations, satellite televisions, DVD players and international plug points (220v) A/C feature as standard. An electronic safe, tea or coffee making facilities and personal bar are also provided.

Meals

From light meals to gourmet delights and haute cuisine à la carte, the hotel's four restaurants (including Tides restaurant) and bars (such as Sandy B Private Beach Club and Traders bar) are among the most popular dining and nightlife locations on Camps Bay. The hotel also has its own delicatessen.

Sports/Entertainment

The hotel has four outdoor pools with expansive sun decks and superlative views of Atlantic Ocean sunsets and majestic Lion's Head. Additional facilities include a spa offering rejuvenating treatments (for a fee) and a gym. Tennis and squash courts are available for an additional fee.

Remarks

The hotel provides 24-hour reception desk and key collection. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.