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Cresta Grande Cape Town | Cape Town
The Cresta Grande Cape Town is located in the heart of the city and within walking distance to most tourist attractions, popular shopping areas, museums, award winning Restaurants and nightlife. The hotel offers 242 newly renovated, comfortable rooms with free high-speed Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, satellite TV, mini-bar fridge, in-room safe, and in-room tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms have spectacular views of either the city, Table Mountain, or Lion's Head Mountains. 24-hour in-room dining, various bars, and an extended buffet restaurant are available, offering local and international cuisine with a live cooking station. Enjoy cocktails at the hotel's outdoor pool overlooking the city. A 24-hour gymnasium is also available.Cape Town International Airport is 25 minutes from the hotel. The CTICC is five minutes from the hotel and the vibrant V&A Waterfront is just 10 minutes away.
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Spacious rooms with either a king bed or two single beds (twin), large working desk, coffee / tea making facilities, safe, city views and en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower.
Perfect for couples or friends for a city escape.
Modern in design with mountain, city skyline or Lions Head views. Perfect for single travellers or couples as rooms have king beds, spacious working desk, en-suite bathroom with separate shower and bath, safe, tea / coffee making facilities and coffee pod machines.
Perfect for treating your family and a base to explore Cape Town from. Rooms are spacious in design and have two double beds with city or mountain views. En-suite bathrooms with shower in bath, tea / coffee making facilities, coffee pod machines, safe and Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Spacious rooms with Cape Town city views, two single beds, a working desk, tea / coffee making facilities and an open cupboard for easy use. Bathrooms have roll in showers and railings for extra support.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Room Service, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Beach Drop Off
Activities Nearby
Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Garden Tours, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Jet Skis, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, Rock Climbing, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Sky Diving, Surfing, Walks (Guided), Whale Watching, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Your Stay
3 Nights
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Spier Hotel | Stellenbosch
Reopening in 2025, our elegantly refurbished hotel on the family-owned Spier Wine Farm will offer an immersive place of peace and connection. Known for award-winning wines and contemporary South African art, the extensively refurbished Fair Trade-certified hotel will offer 80 luxury rooms in a village-style layout on a working wine farm in South Africa’s world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom. A new restaurant and garden room will serve iconic South African food, grown and produced with integrity and harvested with flavours intact. The new offering includes an expanded pool and bar, rooftop bar with spectacular views of the gardens and Helderberg mountains, and a world class Wellness Spa and Cape Herbal Bath House set in the wild-landscaped garden. Guided immersive experiences will be on offer exclusively to guests, as well as a dedicated, nature-inspired kids’ area and program. Just 30 minutes drive from Cape Town International Airport.
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Located on the upper level with views of the indigenous Cape gardens below, our Luxury Rooms are filled with natural light and gentle farm breezes. The rooms are simple but elegant. Enjoy easy-living comfort, with lush carpets underfoot, four-poster king-size beds and thoughtfully curated artwork from the Spier Collection. The en suite, heritage-style bathrooms feature a bath, spacious shower and double basins. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Located on the upper level with views of the rewilded indigenous gardens below, our Luxury Twin Rooms invite in natural light and gentle farm breezes. The rooms are simple yet elegant. Expect easy-living but refined comfort, with plush carpets underfoot, twin beds and contemporary artwork from the Spier Collection. The heritage-style en suite bathrooms feature a spacious shower and double basin. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Located on the ground floor, our spacious Luxury Garden Rooms open onto private terraces, providing an idyllic spot to enjoy a glass of Spier wine. Garden scents gently blow through the room while natural light streams through the windows, providing a sensory experience of farm life. Enjoy refined comfort, with beautiful timber finishes and soft carpets underfoot, king-size beds, and contemporary artwork from the Spier Collection. Spacious en suite bathrooms, which celebrate the farm’s unique heritage aesthetic, feature a large bath, shower and double basins. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Located on the ground floor, our spacious Luxury Garden Rooms open onto private garden terraces, providing an idyllic spot to relax with a book, board game or glass of Spier wine. Aromas from the gardens greet you indoors while natural light pours through the windows, providing a sensory experience of farm life. Enjoy easy-living comfort, with beautiful timber finishes and lush carpets underfoot, twin beds, and thoughtfully curated artwork from the Spier Collection. Spacious en suite bathrooms, which celebrate the farm’s unique heritage aesthetic, feature a large bath, shower and double basins. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Located on the upper level with views of the gardens below, the Eerste River alongside and the mountains beyond, our Luxury Suites invite natural light and gentle farm breezes indoors. The rooms are simple yet elegant. Expect easy-living comfort, king-size beds and thoughtfully curated artwork from the Spier collection. Bedrooms offer a private dressing room with cupboards, a luggage bench and a wall-mounted full-length mirror. Spacious, heritage-style ensuite bathrooms feature a bath big enough for two, a walk-in shower and double basins. The separate lounge, spacious refrigerator and ample dining area ensures you are able to enjoy all of your creature comforts at your home away from home. These suits accommodate two people and the day bed in the bedroom can be made into a child’s bed.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Television, Verandah, Wardrobe
Located on the ground floor, our spacious Luxury Garden Suites open onto private, rewilded garden terraces, providing an idyllic spot to enjoy a glass of good wine while listening to the sounds of the meandering Eerste River. Expect easy-living comfort, king-size beds and curated artwork from Spier’s own collection. Bedrooms feature a private dressing room with cupboards and a full-length mirror. The en suite bathrooms are beautifully designed to celebrate the farm’s unique heritage aesthetic. They are bright, spacious and comfortable, with a bath big enough for two, a walk-in shower and double basins. The separate lounge, large refrigerator and ample dining area ensures you are able to enjoy all of your creature comforts at your home away from home. These suites accommodate two people and the day bed in the bedroom can be made into a child’s bed.
A sanctuary of botanicals, where the legacy of Spier Wine Farm is celebrated through an elegant palette of pinks. Named after the iconic indigenous Cape Chestnut tree, this suite is decorated in clotted cream tones, rooibos tea reds, and blush pinks reminiscent of the Cape Chestnut's magnificent blooms. Botanical prints on the walls, easy chairs, lamps, and drapes all
create a tranquil space where the colours of the heart soothe and calm. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the upper level, with spectacular views from the Juliet balcony looking out toward the Helderberg
Experience a journey through time and tradition in the History Suite, where every corner tells a story of Spier Wine Farm's long and winding legacy. Inspired by a cherished heirloom antique cabinet, this suite is a multi-layered tapestry of eclectic treasures. Delft-inspired blues, indigo prints, and chinoiserie elements are offset by duck egg walls, and wherever you cast your eye there’s a narrative of heritage and history. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the ground floor, the suite flows out onto a long verandah furnished with daybeds, connecting to the rewilded Cape garden and Eerste River beyond.
Natural elements of Cape fynbos and a curated collection of antique Yellowwood furniture make this a place of living, breathing elegance and nature-inspired comfort. Named after the old Yellowwood tree on our farm werf, this suite is a tribute to Spier’s botanical heritage. Muted tones of sage, olive and natural wood create a serene ambience, inviting you to unwind amidst the indigenous beauty of Spier Wine Farm. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the upper level, with spectacular views from the Juliet balcony looking out toward the Helderberg.
The symbolic significance of the water lily is abundantly themed in this eclectic, colourful suite. Our signature water lily linen print tells the story of a botanical that thrives on the biodiverse life in our farm’s river beds and ponds, beyond. Vibrant saffron, golds, and greens give this suite its distinctive handwriting, while fascinating stories are woven into the detail. From the antique-inspired four-poster bed custom built from reclaimed materials to the handwoven carpets, you’re surrounded by punchy visual style and timeless elegance. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the ground floor, the suite flows out onto a long verandah furnished with daybeds, connecting to the rewilded Cape garden and Eerste River beyond.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Museums, Surfing, Walks (Self Guided), Wine Tasting
Award-winning wine is paired with innovative food at Spier’s Tasting Room which is located on the banks of the Spier dam, with stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains. Wine is available for sale at cellar door prices. The Tasting Room’s retail space offers wine-related products, locally-made homeware, gifts and books.
Tastings include:
· Spier Tasting: choose wines from the Spier Signature range, Spier Seaward, Spier Creative Block and 21 Gables
· Chocolate and wine tastings
· Winemaker Selection: Taste from our 21 Gables and Creative Block ranges plus the organic red blend, Spier First Stone.
· The Children's Grape Juice Tasting is the ideal way to keep the youngsters busy with a tasting of two different grape juices and an educational activity sheet highlighting the role insects play in our vineyards.
· Food platters to pair with the tastings are also available for sale
Spier Wine Tasting is open from 10:00 – 16:30 daily, with Sales from 09:00 -17:00. Contact us on +27 (021) 809 1143/7 or visit https://shop.spier.co.za/ to order wines online.
The Spier Elemental Garden is just a stone’s throw from Spier Farm Café and Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery – both much loved by families. It was conceptualised by landscape architect Ed Brooks and local landscape architect Danielle Croly, using mostly indigenous plants.
The garden is divided into quadrants representing the four elements: water, air, fire and earth. Intersecting all four is a spiralling waterway that symbolises the Fibonacci Sequence – a set of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. Many patterns in nature follow this rule — such as the spiral shape of a seashell, the arrangement of leaves on a branch, or the petals of some flowers (such as daisies and sunflowers).
Features of the garden include a slide landscaped into earth mounds, a tunnel to crawl through, a Charl Conradie wind sculpture and a swing bridge. The water in the Water quadrant has been treated and is safe to splash about in – perfect for hot summer days.
The Elemental Garden is open daily until sunset; entry is complimentary.
Visit the Spier vineyards on the Segway PT (Personal Transporter), a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle. The tour combines a beautiful glide through the farm with interesting insights about Spier’s ethical approach to farming and the environment.
Close to the Tasting Room, the Spier Craft Market showcases craftwork at eight custom-designed units – each manned by a cluster of artists. Wire and beadwork, 3D paintings, mosaics, items from recycled materials, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and woodcarving are all represented. Whether you want something simple like a key ring or fridge magnet, or a collectable art piece, there will be something to win your heart. Many of the artists work on site several days a week and would be happy to answer your questions and share the production process with you.
Spier has two audio tours you can listen to on your smartphone using the VoiceMap app (available on Google Play and the App Store):
· The Gables tour takes you around Spier’s historic farmyard, the Werf, offering a fictionalised account of the world of a Stellenbosch wine farm around 200 years ago. It was researched and written by acclaimed playwright, Brett Bailey. The narrator is Sannie de Goede, a slave woman on the Spier Estate in 1836, on the eve of her freedom.
· The hour-long Walk the Spier Farm tour will introduce you to the farm’s many facets: from art and wines to hospitality and heritage. You’ll also discover our efforts to forge a sustainable future, through biodynamic farming, the rehabilitation of fragile indigenous ecosystems and our eco-friendly wastewater plant and water-wise winery.
Discover the farm for free, using one of the Qhubeka Buffalo Bicycles located at the Spier Hotel entrance. These are sturdy and strong machines, designed for rough African terrain (and prove more than a match for our farm roads). Designed by Chicago-based World Bicycle Relief and assembled in South Africa, these bikes were named by the BBC as one of the 10 most beautiful bikes in the world.
Eminent landscape architect Patrick Watson and horticulturalist Wilton Sikhosana helped establish this beautiful walk. Situated on the South bank of the Eerste River, this walk offers an opportunity to explore the large variety indigenous plants growing on the farm.
Art is as much part of Spier as good food and fine wine. Spier believes that the visual arts are a powerful tool for transformation – sparking new insights and inspiring us to engage with our world in new and imaginative ways. Spier supports and stimulates the arts community in South Africa through projects that honour our African arts heritage and enriches its future.
Sculptures and artworks from the Spier Art Collection – one of the largest contemporary art collections in the country – can be found throughout the farm. Works are rotated every year to give exposure to as many artists as possible, and to keep the spaces fresh for staff and visitors. The art chosen for display aims to show the richness and diversity of the SA experience and artistic talent.
Healing and balance are the essence of the Spier experience, with a world-class winelands spa and wellness centre alongside our Cape Herbal Bath House, set in their wild Cape fynbos garden. The hotel spa is a natural sanctuary in the quiet heart of Spier hotel, where they use healing botanicals from the Cape Floral Kingdom - wild-harvested on the farm - as well as Vine Therapy herbal products, made by Spier exclusively for Spier. The wellness block has several treatment rooms, a mani-pedi lounge, sauna and steam room, a movement studio and gym
The Buzz Club is the in-house guest-exclusive kids club at Spier, holding a gentle space for 3- to 8-year-olds to experience the rhythms of farm life. Guides and carers lead seasonally relevant open-ended play and structured activities like collage-making, flower threading, bug spotting, leaf pressing and making art with found materials - so kids can get happily and safely immersed in nature.The Elemental Play Garden and open lawns on the Werf are also breezy, child-friendly places for playing the day away.
Our menus echo our eclectic South African food heritage, leaning into our Spier food philosophy: simple, seasonal, wine-friendly, organic wherever possible, and generous. Our chefs work with respect for the ingredients and their natural flavours. At our new Spier hotel, there are three new restaurants and two bars in the works: the Wine Gallery, the Main Restaurant for elegant evening dining, and our Garden Room for breakfasts and lunches. When the sun’s out, pull up a lounger at our heated infinity pool and bar, or catch the sunset from our rooftop tapas and cocktail bar, with its sweeping winelands mountain views.
Grab delicious ready-to-eat favourites or build your own picnic and enjoy the Werf and our farm’s other outdoor spaces. Before you head home, stock up your pantry and fridge. The delicious assortment on offer includes:
•Chef Hennie’s hassle-free and hearty frozen ready meals — including beef lasagna, bolognaise, bobotie and aubergine parmigiana
•Vadas’s famous sourdough bread, tarts, pies and pastries — all made with local, stoneground organic flour
•Farmer Angus’s flavoursome beef, pork and eggs — all from happy animals reared on Spier’s pastures the natural way: without growth hormones or routine antibiotics
•Freshly harvested fruit, veg and leaves are grown in the Spier Food Garden without artificial fertilisers or pesticides
Open daily 9:00 - 17:00. Contact us on: 021 809 1142
https://www.spier.co.za/food/farm-cafe
Our delicious, farm-inspired picnics change with the seasons. We source as many ingredients as possible from our own farm and trusted local producers. Baskets must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance at www.spier.co.za and may be collected between 12.00 and 14.00 from the Picnickery. Plant-based baskets are available.
Grab delicious ready-to-eat favourites or build your own picnic and enjoy the Werf and our farm’s other outdoor spaces.
Our farm offers many gorgeous spots for you to enjoy your picnic. Where will it be – by the dam, or under the oaks? The choice is yours. Although the picnic spaces are public, group bookings can be accommodated in semi-private areas if booked in advance.
Contact us on: +27 (021) 809 1172 or book via https://www.spier.co.za/food/picnics-at-spier
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery offers dishes that embrace and showcase the quality of ethically and locally sourced ingredients. A passion for cooking with fire and smoke takes centre stage with a delicious range of pasture-reared meats (many of which are supplied by Spier’s Farmer Angus). The meat is smoked low and slow – at a low temperature for a long period of time – and this method allows lesser-known cuts of meat like beef brisket, pork neck and lamb shoulder to be used. There are delicious organic vegetarian options too.
The restaurant overlooks the rolling lawns and ancient oaks of Spier’s meticulously restored Werf – perfect for the kids to run wild on. Sharing is encouraged, with family-style platters that can be ordered for the table.
The bakery produces slow-fermented, fresh sourdough breads as well as a selection of seasonal fruit pies and pastries baked daily.
Opening hours: Vadas’s kitchen is open daily. Opening hours vary – please contact 021 8091137 or visit www.vadas.co.za to book.
Award-winning wine is paired with innovative food at Spier’s Tasting Room which is located on the banks of the Spier dam, with stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains. Wine is available for sale at cellar door prices. The Tasting Room’s retail space offers wine-related products, locally-made homeware, gifts and books.
Tastings include:
· Spier Tasting: choose wines from the Spier Signature range, Spier Seaward, Spier Creative Block and 21 Gables
· Chocolate and wine tastings
· Winemaker Selection: Taste from our 21 Gables and Creative Block ranges plus the organic red blend, Spier First Stone.
· The Children's Grape Juice Tasting is the ideal way to keep the youngsters busy with a tasting of two different grape juices and an educational activity sheet highlighting the role insects play in our vineyards.
· Food platters to pair with the tastings are also available for sale
Spier Wine Tasting is open from 10:00 – 16:30 daily, with Sales from 09:00 -17:00. Contact us on +27 (021) 809 1143/7 or visit https://shop.spier.co.za/ to order wines online.
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
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Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wine
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge | Hermanus
Whale Rock Luxury Lodge & Villa, with its large white characteristic buildings and on the original Lodge buildings, thick heavy thatch roofs, has an air of welcome, warmth and well being. Located at the Westcliff end of town, the Lodge is central to every activity in and around Hermanus.
In December 2017, a new Villa was added to the property, with another 6 rooms/suites, of which 3 beautifully contemporary decorated, spacious Walker Bay Suites, 2 Patio Deluxe Rooms and a Pool Suite. The Villa can also be rented exclusively for a group of 12 pax. Whale Rock Lodge & Villa now boasts a total of 17 spacious en-suite rooms and suites with king size beds, elegantly decorated in a contemporary style.
Whale Rock is the perfect base from which to explore the Overberg, offering every luxury, personal care and attention to detail, ensuring a tranquil and memorable holiday.
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Large, elegantly decorated double rooms with king size bed or twin beds. All with their own en-suite bathroom, with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance with private patio or deck, leading out onto garden or courtyard.
Our Executive Suite boasts a very spacious bedroom with open lounge area, leading out onto the private patio and garden pool area. With a lovely dressing room and luxury bathroom en-suite with bath and separate walk-in shower.
Large, comfortable family room, sleeping two adults and one or two children in a separate bedroom. En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance with private patio onto garden.
Two spacious and elegantly decorated double or twin rooms. One room with 2 x 3/4 beds or one room with 2 x single beds/King Size bed . Both rooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance onto patio, garden and pool area.
Large, beautifully decorated twin room with 2 queen size beds and en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Postioned on the 1st floor with a lovely distant sea view.
Elegantly decorated room with 2 x single beds which can be converted into a King Size bed with en-suite bathroom, consisting of bath and separate shower. Separate entrance onto patio and garden.
The new Villa offers two (2) contemporary decorated double Patio Deluxe Rooms (No.12 & 13) on the ground floor, with king size bed or twin beds. Each with their own en-suite bathroom, with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance with private patio. These 2 rooms can be combined as the Patio Deluxe Family Suite.
The new Villa at Whale Rock offers three (3) spacious and contemporary decorated "Walker Bay" Suites (No.14, 15 and 16). Each with a King Size size or twin bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. These Suites are on the 1st floor with a a lovely large balcony with great views.
The Pool Suite @ the Villa has 2 floor levels, a private lounge on the ground floor overlooking the pool, on the 1st floor a double room with a King Size size and en-suite bathroom with shower (no bath) and a large balcony with beautiful views.
The Luxury Family Suite consists of 2 Garden Deluxe Rooms, Rooms No.9 & 10 which are connected through inter-leading doors. Both rooms has their own on-suite bathrooms consisting of a bath & shower. The rooms have an outside courtyard area with a lovely cosy terrace where you can sit with the family.
The Patio Deluxe Family Suite on the ground floor in the Villa consists of 2 Patio Deluxe Rooms, Rooms 12 & 13 which are connected through and inter-leading door. Both rooms has their own on-suite bathrooms consisting of a bath & shower.
The in 2017, newly build contemporary Villa at Whale Rock Lodge & Villa, boasts a total of 6 rooms & suites. The Villa at Whale Rock, can be booked exclusively and can host a maximum of 14 pax. In the Villa on the ground floor the 2 Patio Deluxe Rooms, Rooms 12 & 13 are situated, which are connected through and inter-leading door. Both rooms has their own on-suite bathrooms consisting of a bath & shower. On the 1st floor, the Villa, offers 3 spacious and stunning Walker Bay Suites (No.14, 15 and 16) and behind the Villa adjacent to the pool, the Pool Suite offers an extra option. In each of the Patio Deluxe Rooms, in the Pool Suite, a maximum of 2 pax can be accommodated and in the Walker Bay Suites an extra bed can be added for a 3rd person. Each room and/or suite has an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower (except the Pool Suite, No.17, only has a large shower), Flat Screen TV with DSTV, a minibar, coffee and tea making fascilities.
The Villa has it's own fully equipped kitchen and breakfast/dining room, a lounge with cosy fireplace and large flat scree TV, an outside lounge with braai, a 8 x 4 meter pool surrounded by a wooden deck, secure parking for 6 cars and free wifi.
Breakfast en housekeeping are included. A private chef for lunches and dinners can be organised by prior arrangement, subject to availability.
The Villa can also be booked as a Self-Catering option. Please enquiry for more information.
Please enquiry for the conditions, minimum stay and rates.
Property Facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
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Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching
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Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Kayaking / Paddling, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Massages, Mountain Biking, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Snorkeling, Squash Court, Surfing, Tennis Court, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Whale Watching
Hermanus is known as the Whale Watching Capital of the world with some of the best land-based Whale Watching spots. But besides the land-based Whale Watching you can also do Boat-based whale watching in the Walker Bay which gives you an amazing experience.
We have got a close working relationship with Souther Right Charters who are based in the New Harbour, which is situated just across the road for Whale Rock Luxury Lodge at approx. 200 m.
The whale seen most frequently in the Walker Bay area is the Southern Right Whale, but other species do make an appearance occasionally. The whales start arriving in May in order to calve and to mate in the shallow water. Peak time for whales at any one time is October, but many can still be seen in November, tailing off in December.
Humpbacks migrate through the region between May and December each year, while Bryde's whales are found slightly futher offshore all year round. Occasional sightings of Killer Whales have been made. Dolphin species which may be seen in the region include the endemic Heavisides dolphin, Bottlenose dolphin and Common dolphins.
The first Whale Crier in the world is not only a major attraction but keeps visitors informed as to where the whales can be seen when he does his rounds every day. The sound of his kelp horn has become a characteristic of the charm of this seaside resort during the whale season.
A whale watching hotline provides visitors who wish to travel to Hermanus and environs with up to the minute information on the whereabouts of the whales ( 0283122629 ). Walker Bay is one of the favoured bays for Southern Right Whales to calve and mate and between September and November sitings are practically guaranteed on a daily basis.
The Hermanus Wine Route can be found along the Walker Bay Wine District’s famous R320 and meanders through the picturesque area known as the Hemel-en-Aarde Area.
This wine route unites the passion and reputation of fifteen wineries, each growing small volumes of premium quality wine in carefully and sustainably managed vineyards. While these wines draw wine lovers from all over the world, the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the towering mountain ranges and fynbos-clad hills add to the attraction – to guarantee visitors to the Hermanus Wine Route a memorable experience.
Some personal favourites are Creation, Ataraxia, Newton Johnson, Bouchard Finlayson and Hamilton Russel Vineyards.
Golfers can enjoy 2 superb golf courses in Hermanus, The Hermanus Golf Club and of course the Championship Course of Arabella just outside Hermanus.
In 2006, this classic country course of Hermanus Golf Club has undergone a major overhaul with the introduction of nine new holes, based around a new real estate component, and the charming and gentle layout of the past has been replaced with modern classically designed holes, that have added much to both the visual and challenging aspects of the course, without losing any sense of its former tradition. This tradition, created by original designer Bob Grimsdell, which was based around the gentle mountain surrounds, sea views and country hospitality, and though those ingredients remain, this golfing venue has truly reached a new level. This is not surprising, as South Africa’s foremost golf course architect, Peter Matkovich, was retained to infuse his special brand of flair and experience to maximise the potential on this scenic and gentle landscape. The flair is immediately noticeable in the use of new water and rocky features, as well as the introduction of visually pleasant grassy mounds adding definition and shape to the holes.
The Arabella Country Estate is home to one of the top ranked golf courses in South Africa, with pristine grass, tricky sand traps and challenging water hazards on the golf estate. The Arabella golf course was recently voted the 4th best golf course in South Africa.
The golf estate course was designed by Peter Matkovich, a highly acclaimed golf course designer with serious architectural talent.
The Arabella Golf Club has been enjoyed by holiday makers, celebrities and professional golfers like Ernie Els and Gary Player. On this golf estate, we believe that every game is a true sporting experience, and that it should be savoured and enjoyed.
This is why the Arabella golf estate is ranked as the fourth best golfing experience by a top rated golfing magazine.
The golf course itself is an 18 hole masterpiece, a Par 72 championship course that you won’t find anywhere else in Africa. Among our golf estate awards and distinctions, is our 18th hole, which was voted the best finishing hole in South Africa.
We have also been congratulated by the golfing community for our stunningly scenic surrounds. With a flowing river and a mountain backdrop to your game, this golf estate will give you all the fresh air and sunshine you could ever want.
Hermanus is known as the Rivièra of the Cape with it's lovely beaches and bays, like Langbaai, Kammabaai and the Blue Flag and well known Grotto Beach, which is great for swimming and boarding.
This lovely restaurant is located in the New Harbour which is within a 5 minute walk from the Lodge. The Harbour Rock restaurant is situated on the top of the cliff overlooking the Hermanus harbour. This is the ideal setting to take in the breathtaking 180 degree sea views across the bay.
The menu consists of freshly caught fish, meat and sushi for the enthusiast.
This "seafood only" restaurant, Quayside Cabin, is located in the New Harbour which is within a 5 minute walk from the Lodge. Quayside Cabin is interestingly decorated with fishermen's memorabilia.
The menu is surprisingly large (despite the fact that the restaurant is only a 65 seater), and it is one of only a few restaurants in Hermanus that serve locally caught Perlemoen. Starter recommendations are undoubtedly the Calamari (either deep-fried or as a steak), the smoked Snoek Samoosas, and the Oysters which are harvested just metres away.
The Burgundy is located on the very edge of the bay and only a few metres away from Hermanus’s historic Old Harbour. The restaurant is approx. 5-10 min's drive and 30 min's walk.
The Burgundy is well known for the amazing dishes they serve, the beautiful view and the lovely atmosphere. Dishes range from fresh seafood to perfectly grilled steak to tasty vegetarian dishes
Origin at the Marine is located close to the Old Harbour, in the Marine Hotel within a 5-10 minute drive from the Lodge.
The menu’s delicate and intricate dishes, paired perfectly with locally produced wines, reflect the Overberg and its distinct flavours and terroir.
La Pentola is a fusion cuisine restaurant located next to the Old Harbour. La Pentola’s culinary roots are drawn from French, Italian and rich Mediterranean flavours, fused with the best local produce available. All dishes are freshly prepared - no MSG or artificial flavouring is used in any of their cooking.
La Pentola is the go-to place in Hermanus for delicious meat and game dishes. While enjoying your tasteful dish, you will have a beautiful view over the ocean.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German
No. Rooms: 17
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Watersports, Wildlife, Wine
Blackwaters River Lodge | Knysna
“Explore & feel our place of magic”
Blackwaters River Lodge is a 4 star graded country lodge situated on the banks of the Goukamma river with 20 beautifully decorated rooms surrounded by indigenous forests. This magical piece of paradise is centrally and conveniently situated on the N2 between the quaint towns Knysna and Sedgefield and 10 minutes away from Buffalo Bay, one of South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches
Our beautiful “place of magic” offers so much more to guests when booking with us - Par 3 Golf Course, canoeing and stand up paddling on the river, freshly made meals in our Earth & Fire Dining Facility, river picnics, wine tastings and a bird lovers paradise - experience the Knysna Turaco in its natural environment. All luxury units overlook the river and forest and classic units are situated in the gardens overlooking the Par 3 golf course. All our units have fridges, baths and showers with private patios and the luxury units have extra length beds
Al La Carte all day menu for golfers and in house guests to enjoy and Set Menus for dinner time. Guests can enjoy a relaxing day around the pool or have a drink in the Ladies Bar in the lounge.
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Open plan unit with 2 x single beds or king size with en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, hair dryer, EITHER fans, electrical blankets, wall heater OR airconditioner, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station & balcony overlooking the Goukamma river & forest
Open plan unit with 1x double bed in main house with shower only, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electrical blanket, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with windows overlooking driveway
Open plan unit with 2 x single beds or king size with en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, hair dryer, EITHER fans, electrical blankets, wall heater OR airconditioner, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station & balcony overlooking the Goukamma River & forest
Open plan unit with 1x double bed, 1x single bed & sofa bed, en suite bath & shower, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electrical blankets, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with patio looking into the gardens
Open plan unit with 2x single beds, en suite bath & shower, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electrical blankets, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with patio looking into the gardens
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Golf, Gourmet Picnic, Mini Golf, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Bowls, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Massages, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, River Cruises, Surfing, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Wine Tasting
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
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Kwantu Private Game Reserve Luxury Game Lodge | Eastern Cape
Kwantu Private Game Reserve Luxury Game Lodge, located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, offers an immersive experience for guests seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of nature. Set within pristine wilderness, this lodge serves as an ideal base for exploring nearby local attractions, including the Addo Elephant National Park and the Big 5 game reserves. The lodge’s main room amenities include spacious en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Guests can indulge in delectable dining options at the lodge’s restaurant, which serves a fusion of local and international cuisine. For leisure, there are outdoor swimming pools and guided safari experiences that allow guests to connect with the natural beauty of the region.
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The Luxury Safari Lodge each have their own charm and character to offer guests a unique experience. These units are ideal for couples, due to the location as well as immersion in the Big 5 territory.
While the lodges are situated in the bush, guests are still free to traverse to the main lodge to enjoy the multitude of facilitates available.
The Pollards Inn hotel is ideal for couples, families and groups, that want the coziness of a hotel feel, while still being surrounded by nature.
The Pollards Inn Hotel is the ideal location for an African Safari for the whole family as it is situated in an enclosed area of the Big 5 game reserve.
Each suite has a private balcony where you can enjoy the views and sounds of the scenic historical Sidbury Village. Families are also able to have the convenience of inter-leading rooms.
The Pollards Inn Luxury Safary Hotel has a 24hr business center for those wanting to mix business with pleasure.
The Pollards Inn hotel is ideal for couples, families and groups, that want the cosyness of a hotel feel, while still being surrounded by nature.
This accommodation type is close to the main guest facilities.
Elephants Rodge rooms offer peace and tranquility, while also immersion into the natural beauty and wildlife, situated next to the predator educational and rehabilitation center.
This Luxurious family safari accommodation is ideal for family safari holidays as each room consists of 2 double beds, a sitting area, and a separate bathroom with both a bath and a shower.
Each of the family rooms are well appointed with modern amenities.
The Lions View rooms are the standard rooms and is ideal for couples, families and groups, that want the cosiness of a hotel feel, while still being surrounded by nature.
This accommodation type is close to the main guest facilities.
Perfectly designed for families, Buffalo Quarters promises comfort and convenience in the heart of the Kwantu Village.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Night Drives, Quad Biking, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
The Game Drives offer guests the opportunity to encounter the Big 5, experience the thrill of Africa Safari in a Private Game Reserve Eastern Cape. The guided tours take place at sunrise and sunset when the Kwantu Wildlife is most active.
The perfect way to explore the wildlife on a horseback safari tours, getting up close to the wildlife in an unforgettable way.
Elevate your safari adventure at Kwantu Private Game Reserve with the thrill of high-octane quad bike rides, offering an adrenaline-pumping journey through the heart of the untamed bush
Twitchers or bird watchers will be spoilt for choice by the abundance and variety of bird species. The different biomes support an impressive diversity of birds with over 250 bird species recorded in this area.
Pollards Inn Hotel - Main Restaurant
Our Package offering is fully inclusive:
All Meals including Beverages
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 53
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife
