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 The
exclusive 6 star Luxury Collection Western Cape Hotel and Spa
boasts a grand championship golf course and is situated on the
Arabella Country Estate next to Southern Africa's largest and
most beautiful natural lagoon. Only a short drive from the celebrated
whale haven of Hermanus, the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town,
Cape Agulhas - the southern most tip of Africa - the Cape wine
route and the renowned Blaauwklippen Wine Farm, makes this location
unique.
The Western Cape Hotel and Spa offers a safe and secure,
unsurpassed luxury lifestyle experience, blending integrally
with the protected biosphere environment and showcasing many
of Mother Nature’s rare and beautiful creature and plant
creations.
From the moment you enter the Arabella Country Estate premises,
you immediately get the feeling that you are about to experience
something totally unique. Even the polite efficient security
at the gate, impressive as it is, couldn’t prepare you
for the magnificent sights that you catch glimpses of on your
short drive from the main entrance to the hotel. At the impressive
hotel entrance, you again notice how efficient and friendly
the hotel’s staff is.
 Checking
in (or out for that matter) at this hotel is indeed a pleasant
surprise – why don’t all hotels do it this way? It’s
so civilised. The receptionist is seated behind the desk and
you in turn are seated at the other side! What a sensible, professional,
stress free approach to what is normally a dreaded laborious
necessity in most other hotels.
The short walk from reception to your room is also a rather
pleasant experience, with views of the lagoon, golf course,
pool area, mountain ranges and gardens. The walk also offers
a foretaste of what the Laguna Lounge, Cristobal’s Cigar
Bar and Barnabas’ Bar have to offer.
Your card key not only offers you exclusive entry into your
room, but also activates the lights in the room. So, when
you leave your room, you automatically switch the lights off,
a great energy saving initiative, which is appropriate in
this Biosphere Reserve area.
When you open your terrace door, you will notice that the
air conditioning automatically switches off and when you close
the door, it automatically switches on again.
The rooms too are luxurious and unique to say the least.
The tasteful choice of décor clearly communicates a
first world influence within a South African coastal African
theme.
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Wellness Centre
- pamper yourself
The world-class Acquabella Spa and Wellness Centre offers
many unique features by world standards.
It is based on the latest European "state-of-the-art"
standards and technology, conceptualised by Europe's leading
spa designer - Jaochim Hallwachs, and is a further addition
to our other Wellness Centres internationally.
Experience complete relief from stress, a tough game,
a long night out, overwork, or just to pamper yourself.
The Wellness Centre provides a wide variety of relaxing,
toning, cures and beauty treatments in the healthiest
possible way. Complete with sauna, steam bath, indoor-outdoor
pool, hydro massage, Rassoul, fitness pavilion, thalasso
centre and solarium, ionic chamber, thalasso-therapy,
high propulsion shower, beauty salon, massages and hairdressing.
Most of the facilities are available to hotel guests at
no extra cost. The specialist evaluations, treatments
and beauty treatments are available at a small additional
cost.
All the restaurants cater for the various wellness programmes
as a matter of course.
Massage
Acupressure, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage and
Sports Massage.
Hamam Area
This is a Turkish communal bathhouse. It includes a sauna,
steam room, rassoul, brine pool, jacuzzi, and a stunning
winter garden - where the guest completely relaxes on
loungers after their Haman programme.
Group Activity Room
A variety of group activities will be offered here, ranging
from high-energy classes to mind/body experiences, according
to a weekly schedule. These will include Meditation, Yoga,
Pilates, Tai Chiand and NIA, a non-impact aerobics programme
that combines Tai Chi, Tai Kwando, Modern Dance and African
Dance, Aerobics and other high energy classes such as
Power Pump.
Gymnasium
This has the latest electronic cardiovascular and selectorised
weight training equipment. Professional Personal Trainers
are available.
Hydropool area
Hydrotherapy circuit: This area contains 8 jets that massage
body parts as the guest moves through the circuit, spending
2 minutes at each "station".
Hydroseats: There are 5 seats in this area, offering a
hydrotherapy experience in a seated position.
Bubble beds: 4 bubble beds offer a gentler underwater
massage in a prone position.
Lap pool: A swim-through channel from the hydropool to
an external heated lap pool.
Lounge / Juice Bar
This multipurpose area will offer:fresh fruit, fruit juices
and herbal teas.
Lecture and self-improvement workshops on nutrition, stress
management, exercise and health promotion, women's isNickis,
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 The
Western Cape Hotel & Spa lies on the south-western coast
of South Africa in one of the richest natural habitats in Africa.
It is situated on the banks of the beautiful Bot River lagoon
and bordered by the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a declared Biosphere
Reserve and a proposed World Heritage Site.
It is accessible via the N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass, turning
onto the R43 to Hermanus and right at the intersection to
the R44, or along the R44 from Strand.
– the spectacular coastal drive that hugs the coastline
and passes through Gordon's Bay, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond.
Both routes offer magnificent scenery to relax the traveller
and introduce them to the visual feast that it has to offer.
Cape Town International Airport is 70km from The Western Cape
Hotel & Spa on the N2, and Hermanus, the heart of the Cape
Whale Route is only 22 km away.
Directions from:
Capetown
International Airport
- Take the N2 East towards Somerset West.
- Take R44 through Gordons Bay to Kleinmond.
- Approximately 15 Kilometers after Kleinmond turn
right into the hotel.
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South
- Take the R43 through Hermanus towards botriver.
- Approximately 22 Kilometers afeter Hermanus, turn
left onto R44.
- After approximately 3 Kilometers turn left into
the arabella country estate.
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Somerset
West
- Take the N2 over Sir Lowrys pass towards Caledon.
- Turn right onto R43 towards Hermanus.
- Turn right onto the R44 towards Kleimond. Turn left
into the arabella country estate.
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Guest
Rooms
A total of 145 bedrooms offer exceptional accommodation
designed to make your stay comfortable, convenient and
pleasurable. Spacious, equipped with the latest communications
and entertainment systems and modern conveniences, the
suites and rooms give the visitor both a luxurious retreat
as well as efficient contact with the rest of the world
– should you require it.
Presidential Suites -
Luxurious and exclusive with personal butler
Both Suites are designed in a manner that ensures absolute
luxury and comfort. The dining area, the lounge, the bedroom,
the large terrace and the bathroom all have sweeping views
of the golf course and the lagoon.
The main entrance to the suite is through a double door
into the entrance lobby. The lobby offers access to the
guest toilet and the lounge area. In the comfortable well-appointed
lounge there is a double sleeper couch, four comfortable
armchairs, coffee tables, a large TV with all the facilities
as well as a gas fireplace.
The dining area has a large dining table that seats up
to ten people. The kitchenette, which services the dining
area, has a separate entrance to the suite, borders the
dining area and has all the modern facilities. A private
study with access through the lounge enables the guest
to work uninterrupted in a pleasant environment.
The bedroom has all the comforts including a seating area,
a four-poster bed, large TV and a walk-in dressing room.
The large well appointed bathroom has its own sauna, large
vanity area with a double basin, make up mirror, TV, shower,
Jacuzzi and a separate toilet area. Here one can relax
in the bath, look across the lagoon or look up at the
stars.
The large terrace area is the ideal spot to enjoy breakfast,
a sundowner, or simply bask in the sun. There is also
an interleading door from the dining area to the next
suite, which could be used for additional guests or bodyguards.
The Presidential suites also have a personal and exclusive
24-hour butler service at the guest’s beck and call.
Attic Deluxe Suites -
58m2 - Super comfort and great views
The two Attic Deluxe suites both face the lagoon and are
situated on the corners of the top floor with sweeping
views across the golf course and lagoon. There are stunning
views of the golf course, the river and the nearby mountain
ranges. Both suites have a terrace displaying the majestic
vistas of sea and mountain, golf course and lagoon.
The bedrooms have a king size bed, armchair and TV area,
with a walk-in dressing room. Bathrooms are equipped with
a bath, a shower, double basins and large vanity area.
The toilet area, which has both a bidet and a toilet,
can be shut off from the rest of the bathroom by closing
its door. The bathrooms also have a TV and the baths have
a view over the lagoon.
The luxurious lounge has a twin sleeper couch, a gas fire
place TV, armchairs and is separated from the bedroom
by a double door that can open wide and create the feeling
of a large open plan area if required.
Grand Deluxe Suites -
58m2 - Super comfort and great views
The Grand Deluxe Suites are differentiated from the Attic
Deluxe suites by size, position and finishes. All are
corner suites with panoramic views of the lagoon, golf
course, mountains or pool.
The bedrooms have a king size bed, armchair and swivel
TV. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath, a shower, double
basins and large vanity area.
The toilet area, which has both a bidet and a toilet,
can be shut off from the rest of the bathroom by closing
its separate large door. The bathrooms also have a TV.The
lounge has a twin sleeper couch, armchairs and is separated
from the bedroom by a double sliding door that can open
wide and create the feeling of a large open plan area
if required.
Deluxe Suites - 58m2
- Super comfort
These differ from the deluxe suites with regard to size
and position. Eight of the suites are pool facing, with
views of the mountain ranges in the background, while
the other four are slightly smaller with fireplaces on
the top floor and sweeping views of the golf course and
lagoon.
Grand Deluxe Rooms -
36m2 - Grand Luxury & Grand View
Grand Deluxe rooms offer a king size bed or two twin beds
and all face the lagoon. Slide the bathroom walls away
and sit in the bath and appreciate the view from the privacy
of your bathroom. Separate toilet, bidet area and separate
shower. All rooms lead out via the sliding door to a private
balcony.
Deluxe Rooms - 36m2 - Luxury personified
These rooms are similar to the Grand Deluxe rooms, but
face north instead of South, thus they offer grand views
of the pool, gardens and distant mountain ranges, with
glimpses of the golf course. All rooms have furnished
balconies.
Guest Rooms & Amenities
- All guest rooms offer tranquil vistas of the water,
golf course or mountains.
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Alarm Clock
Cable Channels
Cribs Available
Handicap Accessible Rooms Available
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In-Room Movies
In-Room Safe
Maid Service
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Pool View Rooms Available
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Radio
Rollaway Beds Available
Suites Available
Suites Available
Telephone
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Première
- a fine dining experience
Première Restaurant offers the finest dining experience
imaginable, the quality of the food, the presentation,
the service and the location of the restaurant itself
are without equal. Seating 60 pax. Open for dinner only.
The Laguna Lounge - room
with a view
Relax in comfort in front of the wood fire or on the terrace.
Watch the flamingos glide across the lagoon, enjoy a game
of chess or backgammon, or simply relax with a good book
from the well-stocked library. Whatever you choose to
do, do so in style.
Jamani Restaurant - your
choice
Reflect on the magnificent mountain views or simply watch
as the chef prepares your food in full view. Is the kitchen
in the restaurant, or is the restaurant in the kitchen?
- you choose which suites you - from the buffet too, if
you like.
Barnabas' Bar - here's
looking at you
Barnabas stares at you from every bottle of Paulaner beer.
Here it is you who can stare at the view across magnificent
pools and landscaped gardens to the mountains beyond,
while you sip your freshly brewed Paulaner or any other
drink you may fancy. Relax next to the spacious bar, at
the table, or on the sheltered terrace outside.
Laughing Waters Pool & Bar
- a sheltered oasis
Listen to the sound of the laughing waters - cascading
waterfalls in the ideal wind sheltered setting. Walk across
water, between two magnificent pools. This idyllic setting's
for those who wish to relax and unwind. After a while
you'll find that you too will laugh with the water - you'll
see.
Cristobal's Cigar Bar
- experience the good things in life
Lose yourself in the luxurious comfort of a large leather
couch or chair. Let your mind glide across the shimmering
water with the flamingos, whilst you enjoy a cigar of
your choice. On a warm day you can relax on the terrace
or if the weather dictates, in front of a wood fire -
here you will learn to experience the good things in life.
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