Cape Town South Africa

This is sure a different approach to hospitality, but something totally unique, which makes it stand out from the rest. Lets call it their USP (unique selling point). At the Extreme Hotel in the Cape Town city bowl, you can climb up an artificial rock wall, swim around the hotel and appreciate their ‘extreme’ decor. I especially like the bar area below and their quirky lavatories will always be entertaining. Pricing is fair for what you get and the food is gourmet and very delicious.

Some stats:

• 130 rooms of which
• 98 are doubles
• Rates between R670 and R1200 (approximates)
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Call them on  + 27 21 430 5300 (central Protea Hotels reservation).

Ok, I know, it’s confusing, the Kimberley Hotel in Cape Town, but nonetheless, it’s here and it’s still happening. Not your average night out, but I couldn’t believe the cheap drinks (R10 for a double brandy and coke or a single whiskey). It’s fun for watching rugby, but can get cramped if you haven’t got a table. It’s ‘rof en onbeskof’, but we love it! Find it on the corner of Buitenkant and Roeland Streets near Parliament. Aparently the rooms have been refurbished and it now boasts conference facilities etc. Call them on +27 21 461 2160 for more info.

The Ritz is a 3 star (***) hotel based in Sea Point, Cape Town, with 222 rooms and conference facilities. It’s about 5 minutes walk to the Seapoint Promenade (beachfront) and in close proximity of the V & A Waterfront (short drive) for shopping. The most famous part of the Ritz hotel in Sea Point is probably the revolving restaurant on the 21st floor, that moves in 360 degrees every 90 minutes, giving you a birds eye view of the whole Sea Point, Robben Island and the Waterfront.

Most golf packages in Cape Town include a trip to Erinvale Golf Estate in Somerset West. About 45 minutes drive from Cape Town, in the heart of the Cape winelands, this beautiful Parklands Golf Course (with golf property) was designed by Gary Player, one of South Africa’s most famous golfing exports.

Erinvale was host to the 1996 World Cup of Golf in which 32 nations competed. The par 72 championship course also boasts a signature hole on the 17th with elevated tee and long downhill finish. The course is open for members only on Thursdays and Weekends and otherwise open all other days.

In December and January it’s only open to guests of the Erinvale Hotel & Spa, so make sure to treat yourself to a true golf break in Cape Town. Click on the hotel link for more information.

When quoted about the course, Gary player said: ” As you play through the back nine holes, you climb dramatically up the mountain to enjoy the spectacular view. The sea in the distance and the many wineries for which the Cape is famous are further attractions … I think this will be one of the best golf courses in South Africa .”

The Mount Nelson Hotel is one of the well known five star hotels in Cape Town. Located centrally in Cape Town within 9 acres of beautifully scaped garden, the Mount Nelson boasts with an award winning restaurant as well as a very popular bar called Planet Bar (or Planet Champagne Bar). Be sure to drop by for after work drinks on Fridays, when the who’s who of Cape Town’s most beautiful people decends to play.

Rates are 5 star related. For more information, please visit the link above.