The Commodore at the V&A Waterfront is an oasis of calm and comfort alongside the cosmopolitan nightlife of the Waterfront with its cafes, restaurants and craft shops. All 236 air conditioned bedrooms, as well as the public rooms, have an understated nautical feel and are equipped with satellite TV, telephone, en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower. Enjoy a relaxed meal on the terrace or dine more intimately in the elegant Clipper restaurant which specialises in seafood. This five star hotel also offers a Skin Spa, a well-equipped gym overlooking the pool area with sauna and steam rooms, as well as a transit lounge for early arrivals/late departures.
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 234
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Watersports, Wine
La Plume Guest Farm near Oudtshoorn is a working ostrich farm with peaceful views over the Olifants river valley to the Swarberg mountains. The attention to detail really sets La Plume apart: pretty cushions on the outdoor furniture and flowers on your patio table. The attractive Victorian homestead is decorated in period style and all 12 en suite rooms are well-appointed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary port, television, bar fridge and furnished with Cape antiques. The honeymoon suites are particularly spacious and offers South African antique furniture. The two-bedroom cottage with two bathrooms is ideal for families. Farm tours and Karoo farm-style dinners are available on request, if you don't feel like stirring from this tranquil oasis. There's also a pool in the pleasant garden.
The Little Karoo is perfect for children with the Cango caves, the ostrich farms and the Cango wildlife ranch amongst other options. La Plume has a two-bedroom cottage with two bathrooms which is ideal for families of up to five. This can also be taken as a two bedroom cottage for smaller families. The individual bedrooms can also accommodate one child on an extra bed.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 21
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
Hog Hollow Country Lodge lies in its own private nature reserve with breathtaking views over the indigenous forest valleys to the Tsitsikamma Mountains, and yet only 18km from Plettenberg Bay. This is essentially a rural retreat for lovers of outstanding cuisine, warm hospitality and panoramic views. The cuisine is lavish and imaginative: sumptuous breakfasts are served alfresco on the deck, whilst dinners are convivial affairs around a communal candle-lit table. There's a variety of rooms each decorated in African style, with handcrafted furniture, king size bed, fireplace, music system, coffee/tea facilities, private wooden deck and full bathroom with bath and shower. (There are no TVs or telephones to disturb the peace.) Some are loft suites with a sitting room downstairs and bedroom and bathroom upstairs, some are all on one level. Two new suites are beautifully decorated, but do not have the views over the valley of the original rooms. Relax at the secluded pool deck with its sauna, and honesty fridges, overlooking the Matjies River gorge, or take an energetic walk to a primate sanctuary nearby.
Children are best accommodated in one of three loft suites which have a downstairs sitting room (which can accommodate two smaller children on the built-in seating which are converted into beds in the early evening). Otherwise they can also place an extra bed in their other rooms. The children's rate includes a special children's dinner at 6 or 6.30pm as they only recommend older children of nine and upwards joining the evening dinner as it is fairly long. (There would be a supplement if older children attend the main dinner). Hog Hollow offers little extra touches for children such as African story books and a bedtime CD as well as milk and gingerbread men delivered in the early evening. Babysitters are also available on request. Please note that parents with very young children should exercise caution as they have fenced decks which are not child-proof and also there are unfenced dams on the property. There are also no television in the rooms.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 16
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wildlife, Wine
Oliver’s Hotel & Restaurant is a very pleasant four star hotel between White River and Hazyview in the Drakensberg Escarpment area close to Blyde River Canyon. The lodge is situated on the White River Country Estate and overlooks the first green of the 18 hole championship golf course. The Blyde River Canyon area is well-known for its temperate sub-tropical climate as well as its many scenic and adventurous activities.
Oliver's is especially well-known for its superb restaurant with fine wines from its well-stocked wine cellar.
There's a choice of three room types: spacious exclusive rooms, luxury rooms with verandas and executive suites which have a separate sitting room and decadent bathrooms also with private outdoor shower. All rooms are well-equipped with twin or king-sized beds, full en suite bathrooms, DSTV, telephone, minibar, air-conditioning, heating, tea/coffee facilities and bathrobes. The luxury rooms and executive suites also have a mini-hifi with DVD and an open fireplace.
Outside there is a pretty garden overlooking the golf course with swimming pool and tea pavillion. Another welcome addition is the spa with professional therapists offering a range of treatments. All the facilities of the White River Country Club may also be enjoyed at extra cost and include golf, tennis and squash. Golf lessons may be arranged with the club pro.
Oliver’s Hotel also welcomes families. Extra beds can be placed in many of the rooms. In addition there is a well-priced comfortable family cottage which has two bedrooms, both en suite with a sitting room and fully equipped kitchen. As with the other rooms, the cottage has DSTV, telephone, minibar, air-conditioning, heating, coffee/tea facilities and bathrobes. There is a small play area in the hotel’s gardens ideal for younger children.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Boutique Hotel
Kuname Lodge is a small, unashamedly exclusive, luxury safari lodge set in about 9,000 hectares of pristine African bush, in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
Bordered by the towering Drakensberg escarpment on the west and set in game-rich, lush, riverine vegetation, the facility offers a variety of breathtaking views, diverse landscapes and some of the best big five game-viewing opportunities in southern Africa.
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3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
