South Africa : Cape Town

Cape Town is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated city built up around the renowned Table Mountain. Once a stop off point for weary sailors on their way to the east, the city has developed and maintained a reputation for friendly hospitality. There is plenty to see and do in and around Cape Town with markets and museums, fine restaurants and shops. Trips can be arranged to go walking, mountain biking, kayaking and diving all in close proximity of the city. Hotels and smaller guesthouses in and around Cape Town offer a very high standard of food and accommodation.

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Cape Grace Hotel	Ezard House
The Bay	Floreal House, Gardens
Kensington Place	Monkey Valley
Hout Bay Manor

Cape Grace Hotel
The Cape Grace has the perfect central setting for a stay in Cape Town with some of the finest views of Table Mountain and in the heart of the V&A Waterfront means convenient access to the restaurants and shops. The hotel is built in a classical style, modern but easy on the eye, providing the perfect link between the elegance of old Cape Town and the modern Waterfront. The high standards of the Cape Grace are renowned for unpretentious luxury, discreet and attentive service, fine cuisine and friendly atmosphere. There are 104 luxurious rooms and suites all with fine views of Table Mountain, the harbour and yacht basin. Locally the Hotel is known for its restaurant, 'Quay West' just one of many fabulous restaurants situated within the V&A Waterfront.

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on the waterfront	bedroom	the swimming pool

The Bay
This deluxe beachfront hotel is located ten minutes drive from the centre of Cape Town, overlooking the palm-fringed beaches in the prestigious Camps Bay area. White marble, high ceilings and large windows maximise the natural light and give a fresh and airy ambience. There are 71 rooms and 6 suites all with stunning views. There is a relaxed feeling of a beach hotel but only a short distance away are the restaurants and shops of the city and the V&A Waterfront.

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the Bay	terrace and the beach	bedroom

Kensington Place
Kensington Place is on the slopes of Table Mountain. The city, its harbour and the surrounding mountains are all visible from each private terrace. Lush quiet gardens and an intimate pool surround the property. The interiors have an unmistakable contemporary feel with eclectic African touches throughout. There are only eight luxurious rooms with amazing marble baths, terraces and rich fabrics with an African theme.

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Hout Bay Manor
Hout Bay Manor is the only hotel in Hout Bay and a mere 15 minutes drive from Cape Town's city centre. It is well run and extremely comfortable with good views over the bay and within walking distance to some excellent seafood restaurants. There are 21 en-suite rooms, some with sea views, guests also have the use of a private swimming pool, a library and terrace, where breakfast and light lunches are often served.

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bedroom	Hout Bay Manor	lunch

Ezard House
Ezard House provides luxurious accommodation in complete privacy, offering the discerning guest panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains with the Twelve Apostles sweeping away into the distance. The ten well appointed, modern suites all have balconies facing the sea or the private tranquillity of the landscaped gardens with koi ponds. Each one is designed for comfort and convenience, offering individually air conditioned environments, satellite television, DVD, mini fridge and business communication facilities for the executive, all within a secure environment. Ezard House is ideally located for easy access to restaurants, theatres, shopping, golf courses, the V&A Waterfront and the Winelands. Private tours and airport transfers are offered and after a day spent enjoying Cape Town's many attractions, return to Ezard House to relax in the private pool or rooftop jacuzzi. For the active and health conscious, facilities include a fully equipped exercise centre and wellness service. If you choose to dine in, private dining is offered with fine cuisine and wines catering for the connoisseur.

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Floreal House, Gardens (guest house)
This is a graciously restored Edwardian guesthouse, owner run and is situated in the beautiful suburb of Oranjezicht. Its setting affords guests a superb view of both Table Bay and Table Mountain. Only 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, the house offers easy access to many places of interest, V&A Waterfront as well as restaurants and the beaches. B&B with dinner by prior arrangement, self-catering option is available. There is a lovely garden with a swimming pool.

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hotel and swimming pool	bedroom	dining room

Monkey Valley
A unique 4 star hotel located in a rare Milkwood tree forest overlooking the sea which has direct access onto an unspoiled 8 km long beach and only 25 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. Monkey Valley has self catering cottages and ensuite rooms on a B&B basis. It is a breathtakingly beautiful natural environment offering a diverse range of activities such as beach walks, horse and camel riding, mountain climbing, abseiling and much more.

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bedroom	terrace	on the beach