Alta Bay Luxury Small Boutique Hotel Cape Town / Guesthouse Accommodation - South Africa
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keywords:guesthouse, accommodation, hotel, cape town, boutique, luxury, south africa, hideaway, holiday, retreat, getaway, relax, table mountain, sea, central, quiet, chic, stylish description:Cape Town Luxury Small Boutique Hotel. Set on Table Mountain, views over the city and bay. Alta Bay, luxury accommodation in a relaxed and stylish setting. homelocationroomsfacilitiespic gallerypressratesreservationscontactThis Tuscan house is built on separate levels with a great sense of space and light throughout and is designed in a contemporary style with bespoke furniture handcrafted locally.
Alta Bay, located in Higgovale, the most up-market suburb of the City Bowl of Cape Town, is set high on the slopes of Table Mountain, with beautiful views over Table Bay and the City, yet only 3 km away from most of Cape Town's attractions including the Waterfront, Camps Bay and Clifton beaches and within walking distance of Kloof Street with its many restaurants and coffee shops.
We suggest ourguests to have their own transport during their stay at Alta Bay. Having their own car will give them flexibility for their day trips. Kloof Streetis only 1 km away, which is an easy walk downhill. However, to come back isquite an exercise.
Attractions LandmarksCity Center at 3 kmKloof Street at 1 kmCamps Bay Clifton beaches at 4 kmVirgin Active Gym at 2 kmTable Mountain at 1 kmHospital (Medi-Clinic) at 800 mWaterfront at 5 kmCinemas at 2 kmRestaurants at 1 kmCable Car Table Mountain at 2 kmKirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at 13 kmWine lands at 50 kmCape Point at 70 kmParliament at 3 kmConvention Center at 4 kmJohannesburg at 1405 kmTimbuktu at 6000 kmSuperior RoomsAlta Bay offers 3 luxury units
All rooms include the following:
En-suite bathrooms (marble)Fully equipped kitchenette (including microwave)Cereals / coffee / tea / bottled water / milk on arrivalPrivate outside terraces / decks with dining tablesExtra-length king/twin bedsAir-con / heatersFlat screen TV's with incorporated DVD/CD playerSatellite TV (45 DSTV channels)Electronic safes for valuablesWireless PC connection (broadband unlimited cap)Dial out phones (only local calls / no cellphones)Hair dryers make up / shaving mirrorsDaily housekeeping and fully servicedBlackout suede drapes / curtainsLuxury percale cotton sheetsChoice of down or non-allergic pillowsCharlotte Rhys toiletry productsInternational electricity adaptorsBreakfast *Guest(s) can prepare their own breakfast in their room. Should they prefer to have their breakfast outside, there is a large choice of restaurants and coffee shops (open from 7h) at walking distance (1 km) in Kloof Street.
The LoftThe Bay SuiteView floor planNext roomThe LoftThe Loft (70 m), a superior cottage, has a fully equipped kitchen, a separate entrance and a sleeper couch which allows accommodation for a 3rd adult or 2 children. Its Mezzanine upstairs offers partialviews of the sea and city. Its bathroom has a bath and shower.
The outside deck with a 4-seater dining table has the benefit of the shaded lush native garden.
Click to view availability and book onlineView floor planNext roomThe Bay SuiteThe Bay Suite (42 m), a superior room, is very spacious and has a fully equipped kitchenette, a separate entrance, a walk-in cupboard, a private terrace with a 2-seater dining table and panoramic 180 views of the bay, the city and Signal Hill. Its bathroom has a shower.
This room is spacious enough to accommodate a baby cot.
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View floor planNext roomThe Garden RoomThe Garden Room (28 m), a standard room, has a separate entrance, a fully equipped kitchenette, an outside patio with a 2-seater dining table, a bathroom with shower and has the benefit of the shaded lush garden.
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View floor planNext roomThe Bay SuiteThe Bay Suite (42 m), a superior room, is very spacious and has a fully equipped kitchenette, a separate entrance, a walk-in cupboard, a private terrace with a 2-seater dining table and panoramic 180 views of the bay, the city and Signal Hill. Its bathroom has a shower.
This room is spacious enough to accommodate a baby cot.
Click to view availability and book online
View floor planNext roomThe LoftThe Loft (70 m), a superior cottage, has a fully equipped kitchen, a separate entrance and a sleeper couch which allows accommodation for a 3rd adult or 2 children. Its Mezzanine upstairs offers partialviews of the sea and city. Its bathroom has a bath and shower.
The outside deck with a 4-seater dining table has the benefit of the shaded lush native garden.
Click to view availability and book onlineView floor planNext roomThe Garden RoomThe Garden Room (28 m), a standard room, has a separate entrance, a fully equipped kitchenette, an outside patio with a 2-seater dining table, a bathroom with shower and has the benefit of the shaded lush garden.
Click to view availability and book online
Standard RoomThe Garden RoomView floor planNext roomThe Garden RoomThe Garden Room (28 m), a standard room, has a separate entrance, a fully equipped kitchenette, an outside patio with a 2-seater dining table, a bathroom with shower and has the benefit of the shaded lush garden.
Click to view availability and book online
View floor planNext roomThe LoftThe Loft (70 m), a superior cottage, has a fully equipped kitchen, a separate entrance and a sleeper couch which allows accommodation for a 3rd adult or 2 children. Its Mezzanine upstairs offers partialviews of the sea and city. Its bathroom has a bath and shower.
The outside deck with a 4-seater dining table has the benefit of the shaded lush native garden.
Click to view availability and book onlineView floor planNext roomThe Bay SuiteThe Bay Suite (42 m), a superior room, is very spacious and has a fully equipped kitchenette, a separate entrance, a walk-in cupboard, a private terrace with a 2-seater dining table and panoramic 180 views of the bay, the city and Signal Hill. Its bathroom has a shower.
This room is spacious enough to accommodate a baby cot.
Click to view availability and book online
On Site FacilitiesPlunge pool (2.5 m X 3 m) with sun loungers / cushionsPrivate saltwaterpool (3 m X 6 m) with sun loungers / cushions surrounded by greenery view on Signal HillTerrace with great views on Table Bay, City and Signal HillHammock chairs in the shaded and breezy gardenMultilingual owners: French, German, Dutch (Flemish) and a bit of Spanish are also spokenTourism Information: maps, books and advice for day trips availableMeals can be ordered from a selection of 30 restaurants in the vicinity (via Mr. Delivery) from 10h to 21hIron ironing board.Beach towels (on request)and bath gownsLarge collection of 400 DVDs (including kids movies)A baby cot for pre-toddlersExtra bathroom available for early arrivals / late departuresCredit Cards accepted (Master Card, Visa, American Express, Diners)Airport transfers can be organized (extra charge)One Garage (subject to availability)Other Information4 Stars accredited by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa in 2015 ViewChildren from age 6 and babies (up to 1 year) are welcomeNot universally accessible / multi levels andstairsSmoking is strictly prohibited inside the rooms.No laundry because of current water restrictions.Check-in at 12h30 / Check-out at 10h30Alta Bay is home to 2 cats. They don't allow other petsFloor plans of the rooms / communal space are availableHospital (Medi-Clinic) at 800mGPS: Latitude: -3356"34.02` (-33.942783) / Longitude: 1824"20.75` (18.405764)Room Facilities Alta Bay is available as a location for photographic shootsNight View from TerraceGarden RoomHammock in Bottom GardenFountain Red Magazine, UKGourmet Cape Town Red's food writer Debora Robertson eats her way through the sparkling South African city. Springbok, anyone?
When your skin's the colour of photocopy paper and your eyes find it difficult to cope with a 40-watt bulb, you know you're in the middle of a British winter. By new year, I'm always so over it, that the idea of Cape Town in January, with its roaring bays and spectacular sunsets, is like Prozac for is the ideal my dulled senses. In the past decade, celebrities, the professionally beautiful in search of a little discreet plastic surgery, and the laid-back rich have flocked to this vibrant city for a shot of winter sun. The added bonus is that, by taking a night flight, we get to our guest house in time for breakfast by the pool and, with only a two-hour time difference, there's no jet lag to contend with.
Our guesthouse, Alta Bay, is set high on the vertiginous slopes of Table Mountain, and breathes tranquillity. Its seven rooms are calm and beautiful, some with balconies, looking down on Table Bay below. Its owner, Polish-Portuguese Ariel Glownia, was once a London banker before he discovered his true calling as host and mind reader. He has the ability to detect whether what you really want to do is lounge in a hammock, by the pretty pool surrounded by rustling bougainvillea and jasmine, or hit the town. Clubs? Bars? Restaurants? Beaches? Walks? Tours of the wine region? He's the man to ask. And, after all that, he might suggest you help yourself to a drink from the complimentary bar or order a massage in your room to recover from the stresses of doing nothing.
Cape Town is a great place to eat, whether you want a laid-back cafe or fashionista restaurant. Of course, the seafood is wonderful, but this is also the place to tuck into all kinds of game, and don't forget bobotie, a kind of fruity, meaty dish topped with curried custard, a tasty Cape version of shepherd's pie. Search out local cheeses and delicious Cape wines, too.
For lunch or dinner, don't miss Savoy Cabbage (101 Hout Street, Cape Town 8001, (00 27) 21 424 2626), a bustling restaurant in the heart of the city. Its modern interior is a great backdrop for some of the best food in town. The menu changes daily and includes seasonal specialties, such as foie gras terrine with citrus salad, shanks of warthog, cassoulet with homemade sausages and confit and a great selection of local cheeses.
To watch the beautiful people at play, head for Manolo (30 Kloof Street, Cape Town 8001, (00 27) 21 422 4747). Set in a Victorian house with several intimate dining rooms, chef Philip Alcock creates a modern African menu with European overtones. This is a must if you want to try game such as kudu, springbok, gemsbok, eland and even zebra.
If you want to know where models and actors go in their downtime, try Cape Town's oh-so-cool Cafe Caprice in Camps Bay (37 Victoria Road, Cape Town 8001, (00 27) 21 438 8315). Go in the morning for Eggs Benedict, or in the evening for a cocktail, while you watch the sunset from the beachfront terrace. Who knows, you might end up rubbing shoulders with Bono or Ethan Hawke, both of whom have been spotted here.
Cape Town gets under your skin. Its beauty and warmth draw you in; within days its small scale seduces you into thinking you're a local. Whether you're a hiking-at-dawn, surfing-at-dusk sort or a hedonistic bar fly, there's enough to do to keep you happy, but not so much to make you forget the importance of lounging by the pool in a hammock.
Don't miss
The beachesCape Town is famous for them. On the eastern side of the South Peninsula, which faces the Indian Ocean, beaches are warm and laid-back. To the west and the Atlantic, the sea's colder and the waves bigger, making it a magnet for surfers.
Table Mountainwhich dominates the city's landscape. Hike to the top, or take a cable car. You can't miss it.
Green Point Flea MarketStalls spill across the rough ground selling all manner of Africana. It's great for jewellery, wooden bowls and salad servers, ostrich egg tea-light holders, papier-mch platters, and textiles.
Way to go
Latitude offers seven nights in South Africa, including four nights at Alta Bay in a suite and three nights at Pezula, Knysna, in a studio suite, from 2,120 per person, including breakfasts, flight and car hire. Call Latitude on 0870 443 4483, or visit latitude-online.co.uk. Alta Bay, 12 Invermark Crescent, Cape Town 8001 (00 27) 21 487 8800; altabay.com. From 106 per person per night. Average January temperature 21C/70F.
November 26, 2006. The Sunday Telegraph, UK. "Hotel Watch". ViewThe Sunday TelegraphHOTELWATCH - The Alta Bay, Cape Town
by Francisca Kellett
November 26, 2006
The location
The leafy, moneyed suburb of Higgovale clings to the lower slopes of Table Mountain, overlooking the City Bowl and Table Bay. This is one of the city's smartest and most peaceful areas, and feels distinctly removed from the bustle of the centre, a five-minute drive away.
The draw
The Alta Bay has proven a hit with stylish conscious couples, who appreciate its clean lines and peaceful location. Tear your eyes from the tastefully placed scatter cushions, though, and you'll soon notice the real draw - the spectacular city views. New arrival are offered fresh fruit smoothies or a glass of Champagne on the deck by the small pool, which is surrounded by lush, subtropical foliage. In the winter, there's a crackling fire in the lounge/library, where guests can flick through glossy design books or choose a DVD for their room.
The drawback
Feeling you have to go everywhere by car in what should be a very walkable city. And the suburban atmosphere won't suit those who have come for the nightlife.
The rooms
The decor sticks to a cool, neutral palette, brightened by crimson and tangerine throws. There are six suites (an extra garden suite is being added) with huge beds, backed by meranti-wood headboard, and French windows opening up either onto a private veranda or a roomy balcony. Flat-screen TVs come with DVD and CD players; you'll find something soft and jazzy playing when you return to your room after a night out.
The food
The impressive breakfast buffet includes home-made pastries and muesli, and cooked to order fry-ups. There's no restaurant but the staff will make sandwiches if you're peckish.
The other guests
This is about as far removed from a family hotel as possible (no children under 12), and the quiet, understated couples - mostly foreign, but with a smattering of well-heeled South Africans - keep to themselves.
The service
Ariel Glownia, the soft spoken owner, and his staff are extremely welcoming and keen to help with restaurant bookings and well-timed nibbles. They can also arrange in-room beauty treatments.
The bottom line
150 per room, including all taxes and breakfast
Francisca Kellet
Dying for a holiday but no time to plan it? Head for Cape Town and the Garden Route, says Fiona Duncan
Do you want a spoiling holiday but have no time to plan it, let alone buy a guidebook and read it before you go? No time for jet lag? Then here is my recently tried and tested remedy. First hop on a night flight to Cape Town. Supper on the plane, a film, sleep -or as much as you can manage - breakfast before landing, when breakfast is supposed to be (there's only a two-hour time difference) and arrive at your city hotel in time for a long morning by the pool.
If ever a city was chilled, it's Cape Town, wrapped tightly round enthralling Table Mountain. Along with cool restaurants and bars, it's made a speciality of appealing guesthouses and boutique hotels, and the recently opened Alta Bay is a model of the breed. Set high on the slopes of the flat-topped mountain in leafy, upmarket Higgovale, it combines the qualities of a seriously glamorous hotel (six luxurious, beautifully designed bedrooms and bathrooms; lunch and dinner menus; complimentary bar; spa treatments: free internet access; waiter service) with the small-scale intimacy of a superbly run guesthouse.
The elegant, modem property descends the hill in flights of steps and leafy walkways, from which are glimpsed patios and cool grey walls, a courtyard with fountain, a hammock strung across a shady deck, a wide balcony with show-stopping views of the city and its shining bay spread far below. Finally comes an airy sitting room with a row of shuttered doors opening on to a terrace and a little pool surrounded by greenery.
Having found my bearings, it's time to explore. Portuguese/Polish Ariel Glownia, onetime London investment banker turned Cape Town convert, is the creator of Alta Bay and the reason why his guests need no guidebook and no plans. While his broadly smiling staff serve us with sushi, a chilled white wine (the food, except the excellent breakfast, is provided by an outside caterer), Ariel describes the options for a perfect stay on the Cape, discusses our preferences and disappears to make the arrangements.
A few days later we had to be peeled away from Alta Bay. We'd done our fair share of absolutely nothing on towelling-covered sun loungers, and treated ourselves to massages in our rooms picked from the hotel's spa menu, but we'd also watched whales from the deck of a pleasure yacht, chartered for a few hours, off Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches; explored the rolling Winelands and their picturesque Cape Dutch towns, tasting wine and lunching by the pool on a wine estate; taken the coast road to Chapman's Peak; and nipped to the top of Table Mountain at sunset (the cable-car is just minutes by taxi from the hotel).
Not to mention shopping at the VA Waterfront, browsing in the Sunday market at Green Point, and dinning at two fine restaurants, Manolos (chic, buzzy, good food) and Cape Grace (amusing, playful cuisine). All arranged by Ariel and his assistant Veona, and all great fun. The man has a knack: the little place he suggested for after-dinner drinks produced Leonardo di Caprio propping up the bar.
Being fans of two-centre holidays, we opted to split our week between Cape Town and the Garden Route, the band of forests, rivers and valleys stretching for 140 miles along the south Cape coast. By car it would have been a five-hour drive or more to our resort hotel but time being short, we flew to George and were transferred by car to Knysna, "the jewel of the Garden Route".
Knysna attracts retirement couples and families looking for a better quality of life, as well as artists, a community of Rastafarians and swarms of visitors in high season. Two thickly wooded sandstone cliffs, one a nature reserve, stand sentinel on either side of a channel that connects the Indian Ocean with a huge protected lagoon, famed for its oysters and the endangered Knysna Seahorse. The town clusters the lagoon's edge: above it on a huge, high tract of forest stretching back along the coast, stands Pezula.
If Alta Bay and Pezula have something in common, it's the men behind them, both new to hotel keeping both with a fresh approach and an instinct for hiring the right people. In other respects they are very different: Pezula, the brainchild of Keith Stewart, has 78 suites, a golf course, a spa, a natural arena for sports called the Field of Dreams, stables, river and beach, not to mention the 250 private houses being built among the fynbos landscape farther along the ridge. Sportsmen Roger Federer, Jonas Bjorkman, Nick Price and Graeme Smith are among those who I have already bought plots of land with views across the rocky surf-swept coast.
Stewart, softly spoken, down-to-earth Zimbabwean who made his fortune in America, is intent on removing a million alien plants from his 1,500 acre site, on conserving and introducing wildlife, and on promoting local employment. Perhaps it's because every new employee, from chef to laundry maid, is invited to dine in the hotel's restaurant, and to spend the night in a suite, that Pezula, despite a corporate feel in places, has such heart and maintains such high standards.
The decoration is "contemporary African", employing stone, teak and ethnic art, all sourced from the continent. The suites, some reached by golf buggy are huge and beautiful equipped, each with log fire and under-floor heating for cooler days. As for the award winning spa, it has the longest menu of treatments seen, including 13 different types of massage.
We didn't play golf but we did play tennis and ride, and took a helicopter ride, a hike and a trip by canoe with the resort's resident wildlife expert, emerging at wild and beautiful Noetzie Beach, where a gourmet picnic awaited us.
Back at Pezula, dinner in Zachary's each night (American chef Geoffrey Murray formerly ran Boom in New York and North Island in the Seychelles) is faultless, with local produce to the fore.
We returned on the night flight London waking to breakfast when breakfast is supposed to be. At least for us, the remedy worked.
February 2006
"Serene, sophisticated and stylish villa guesthouse."
"Simple and understated yet very luxurious, this new guesthouse is making waves in all the style magazines, despite only being open a few months. Cascading down the steep Higgovale hillside, it's a haven of peace that seems a million miles from the city hustle. The style throughout is cool minimalist, but it's prevented from being chilly or impersonal by some exuberant touches such as the chandelier that glitters over the stairwell, or the black and gold 1960's sculpture at the bottom of the stairs. An air of serene sophistication pervades the whole house, reinforced by the smooth jazz tunes playing faintly on the piped music system. Bleached floorboards in the hall give way to warm orange cushions and a cosy fire in the sitting room. In the bedrooms, neutral colours prevail once more, livened up by splashes of purple and apple green on cushions and bedcovers. Private terraces, flat screen TVs and CD/DVD players complete the sophisticated, luxurious vibe. For hot summer days, there's a sun terrace complete with deep wicker sofas for contemplating the lush, almost tropical gardens that surround the villa."
Frommer's South Africa Guide. 4th Edition, 2006. "Alta Bay". ViewFrommer's South Africa4th Edition - 2006
"It opened its doors only at the end of 2004, but already this discreet, well-bred guesthouse has seen plenty of repeat business. Located on the steep slopes of wind-free Higgovale (the City Bowl's most prestigious suburb), Alta comprises only six suites, but with most of them on separate levels with private courtyards or decks, and a great sense of space and light throughout, you'll never feel claustrophobic or invaded. Furnished with all the modcons you'd expect from a guesthouse in this price category, and with what has become signature South African Modern (clean angular lines softened with suede, leather, and timber; neutral warm colors; a few ethnic touches; and high-quality fabrics -- not a faux zebra skin in sight), the house also offers plenty of access to the outdoors, either through large doors that lead to the shaded and lush garden, or gorgeous vistas of the sparkling city below. A personal favorite, the Bay Room, has simply marvelous views, fringed with pines, and the biggest bathroom by far; book it if you can. This is a smart, comfortable choice that, like the Cadogan , will appeal to the design conscious."
December 2005. House Leisure Magazine. "10 of the Sexiest, Swankiest Hotels in SA". ViewDecember 2005 - House and Leisure"10 of the Sexiest, Swankiest Hotels in SA"
"Take Refuge - Alta Bay, Cape Town"
"Following the path leading to this secluded wisteria-veiled Higgovale villa, its easy to forget youre five minutes from the centre of Cape Town. The panoramic view of the City Bowl and Table Bay beyond is a gentle reminder. The lush garden setting creates a sense of tranquillity that permeates all of the six luxurious bedroom suites.
Alta Bay was designed and decorated by manager co-owner Ariel Glownia (who also designed the furniture) and its style is relaxed, subdued and sophisticated. Special features of the rooms include extra-length beds; flat screen TVs with satellite, DVD and CD players; wi-fi; and the choice of down or hypo-allergenic pillows. Privacy is key, with each bedroom opening onto a private courtyard or deck.
When theyre not outside exploring the city, guests are invited to book beauty treatments in their rooms or outside under the huge plane tree; lounge around the pool area; or choose a DVD from the library. Light meals are served and drinks are on tap at the honesty bar.
From R2 100 per suite per night, including breakfast (until April 2006). 021-487-8800, info@altabay.com, www.altabay.com"
Navigator Cape Town
"Interesting artwork, a refreshingly understated approach to interiors a beige palette leavened by the occasional use of meranti wood and a decent sunbathing terrace lifts this new Higgovale guesthouse from the pack. Theres also a wireless internet connection, a good DVD library and more flat screens than strictly necessary. www.altabay.com"
April 2005. Style Magazine. "Why Cape Town's So Cool". ViewApril 2005 Style"Why Cape Towns So Cool"
"While many visitors opt to stay with friends and family, a significant number are choosing to do their own thing and are booking themselves into guesthouses for their stay. Higgovale meets Hollywood Hills at the super-chic Alta Bay. This exquisitely decorated guesthouse is a recently renovated gem and since opening its door, has played host to plenty of stylemongers in the know. Dcor is ultra chic, with marble finishes, glass surfaces and luxe fabrics and furnishings at every turn."
January 2005. House Leisure Magazine. "Top 20 Places to Stay in SA". ViewJanuary 2005 House and Leisure"Top 20 Places to Stay in SA"
"Best for... LUXURY"
"Situated on the majestic slopes of Table Mountain, offering picturesque views over the harbour and city, Alta Bay guesthouse is the perfect five-star haven. This newly renovated Higgovale villa, surrounded by a lush garden, is for those who value a relaxed minimalist setting within a buzzing metropolitan atmosphere. Whether you choose to catch some sun lounging by the pool or sip a martini in the seclusion of your own private patio, youll feel miles away from the stresses of city life, yet totally in the mix with Cape Towns cool crowd.
Rates from R1 800 Contact 021-487-8800, info@altabay.com, www.altabay.com"
"I Dreamed of Africa"
"Our first night was spent in Cape Towns newest five-star hotel Alta Bay in Higgovale, overlooking the Cape Bowl. It was midnight when we arrived and the lights of the city spread beneath us were a fitting backdrop to the sparkling champagne that the charming owner Ariel Glownia pressed on us as we sat on the pool deck recovering from our journey. Alta Bay is situated on the majestic slopes of Table Mountain, offering picturesque views over the harbour and city. The next morning we dallied over breakfast in the Art Deco restaurant, our Irish roots showing when we opted for a full fry up. It was when the midday gun was fired from Signal Hill that we realised time was slipping past fast. Feeling lily white and exposed, we jumped into swimsuits and spent a delightful day on the wooden deck by the pool, working on the tan, while nibbling on delectable canaps and sipping the local ambrosial sauvignon blanc. Veona van Vuuren, the manager, was on hand all day to ensure everything went smoothly and kept us entertained with ceaseless flow of Cape gossip. Her capable care, combined with the sun and the light of Africa eased away the jet lag so that by the end of the day we felt as if we had been on holiday for a week.
Alta Bay is a serene sanctuary and a relaxing hideaway that is perfect for a few days in Cape Town. Its stunning location, though only minutes away from downtown, feels miles away from the bustle of the centre of the capital city. A couple days spent in the Mother City shopping (VA Waterfront), sightseeing (Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens), catching up with friends and revisiting favourite restaurants (Madame Zingara, La Colombe, Constantia Uitsig), left us breathless and ready for Franschhoek..."
"Blissful Retreats"
"Home Away From Home"
"If you prefer complete privacy when visiting the Mother City, you will love Alta Bay, one of Cape Towns newest boutique hotels. Perched on the slopes of Table Mountain in the scenic suburb of Higgovale, this stunning guesthouse has only six suites. Two of them boast private wooden balconies, where you can enjoy sundowners as you indulge in panoramas of Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean. The other three have private mini patios, with the sixth one hidden away, perfect for honeymooners. The rooms are fitted with luxurious finishings, and in addition to the standard TV, also boast DVD players. Breakfast is served in the art deco restaurant where you can indulge in the sumptuous continental and hot breakfasts. A library and lounge with fireplace are perfect for chilly days, while in summer, a wooden deck by the pool is perfect for soaking up the serene atmosphere. For bookings, tel: (021) 487 8800, fax: (021) 487 8822 or email info@altabay.com. For flights from Lanseria to Cape Town visit www.saairlink.co.za"
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Single205020501500Double Room280028002300Triple Room3600n/an/aClick here for currency converterIn high and peak season, we offer a 10% discount for (direct) bookings of min 7 consecutive nights stay;Discounts for longer stays and 'last minute' winter specials are available. Please contact us to enquire;Booking Terms ConditionsBooking of min 3 nights in high low season (min 4 nights in peak season) unless smaller gaps available;A deposit of 50% together with the signed reservation form will secure the reservationThe reservation form has to be filled in and signed by the credit card holderGuests' rooms are guaranteed until 21h00 on arrival day unless otherwise arrangedThe balance of accommodation is payable on arrivalA photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental chargesThe name on the credit card must be the primary name on the guestroom reservationTo secure bookings made within 7 days of arrival, the full amount of the stay is payableAll guests staying in guestrooms must be registered on arrivalAlta Bay reserves the right to amend its rates in the event of exchange rate fluctuation in excess of 10%Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional chargesCancellations PolicyCancellations made:
More than 30 days prior to your arrival date: fully refundable30 days or less prior to your arrival date: 50% deposit is non-refundable7 days or less prior to your arrival date: the full amount of the stay as originally booked and confirmed will be chargedShould guests shorten their stay, the full amount of the stay as originally booked and confirmed will be chargedRefunds and waiver of cancellation are at the discretion of the management and subject to the ability to re-let the room Click here to download our ratesMake a reservationTelephone+27 21 487 8800Fax+27 86 543 2898Physical Address12 Invermark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town 8001, South AfricaE-mailinfo@altabay.comCell+27 82 855 5053
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The Knysna Belle The Knysna Belle is a spectacular home built on the waterfront of Leisure Isle. ... The Knysna Belle Guest House offers bed and breakfast for six luxurious.
Augusta Bay Knysna 5 Start Resort luxury resort in the heart of the garden route. Premier golf packages, site seeing tours and culture in the area.
Thesen Islands Destinations Luxury self catering accommodation Thesen Islands, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa.
Plettenberg Bay
Hog Hollow
Private Nature Reserve Lodge Accommodation Plettenberg Bay South ...Private Nature Reserve Accommodation Plettenberg Bay South Africa Hog Hollow.
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Les Hauts de Montagu A guest lodge offering 600 hectares of abundant, indigenous flora and situated on the beautiful slopes of the Langeberg Mountains
Calitzdorp Country House Situated at the little town of Calitzdorp, a the heart of the Klein Karoo
Oudsthoorn
La Plume
A working ostrich, alfalfa and vine farm with spectacular views of the Swartberg mountains and Olifants River Valley .
South Africa - Safari Eastern Cape
Amakhala Game Reserve Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape South Africa.
Kariega Game ReserveLocated in pristine surroundings, the tranquillity and splendour of KARIEGA GAME RESERVE, a Big 5 game lodge, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is beyond doubt awesome.
Lalibela Game Reserve Lalibela's location in the Eastern Cape means it is not only malaria-free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a breath-taking diversity of flora and fauna. The three main aspects of any safari are the game-viewing, the accommodation and the food. At Lalibela we take special care to ensure that heartfelt service combines with these three "ingredients" to make your safari experience a memorable one.
Woodal Addo Nestled in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, on the doorstep of Addo Elephant Park, and close to Shamwari and Schotia Reserves.
Kruger
Thornybush Game LodgeLocated ajacent the Kruger National Park with 11,500 hectares of prestine african bushveld.
Pondoro Game Lodge Private game lodge in South Africa situated in the Balule Private Nature Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park.
Sabie Sands
Sabi Sands Simbambili Game Lodge Simbambili is situated in the northern sector of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve and borders on Kruger National Park.
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Aquila Safari South Africa game lodge offering luxury accommodation as well as African safaris.
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Selected Hotels
Colesberg Accommodation
Kuilfontein Stable Cottages luxury bed breakfast guest farm accommodation in Colesberg, Karoo, South Africa.
De Kuilen Minutes away from Sandton City, and even less from Fourways Mall, lies an unexpectedly beautiful recreation of an 18th century Cape Dutch homestead in an island of green tranquility. Set in 3 acres of countryside, and lovingly filled with treasured family heirlooms and magnificent antiques, it is a place of peace and pampering.
Kenton-On-Sea - Woodlands Country Cottages Accommodation
Bed Breakfast self catering accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea - Set in indigenous garden perfect for bird watching - hiking - game reserves Big 5 nearby.
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Tarragona Lodge - Hout Bay Guest Lodge
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Woodbridge Island Accommodation Located on a beautiful stretch of land, washed on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and on the other side by a tranquil lagoon and fringed by the only Links Golf Course in South Africa.
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Tour Operators
BelAfrique Hello, I am Isabelle Dechamps, the founder of BelAfrique. I was born and bred in Antwerp (Belgium) but I have been living happily in Cape Town for over 15 years. Or rather I should say Africa has been living in me because once bitten by the contagious African love bug, it stays with you forever. And gladly so! The people, the beauty, the lifestyle and not to forget, the adventure Africa has to offer, it all fits me like a glove. But sharing all these experiences and designing your personal "a la carte" African Experience (itinerary), excites me even more www.belafrique.com
Siyabona AfricaAs an African inbound tour operator, Siyabona Africaoperates in 10 African countries including the Indian Ocean islands. We also function as an African destination marketing company that combines and packages accommodation, flights and transfers.
African SafarisAt Southern Destinations, our passion for Africa makes us the perfect team to co-ordinate your travel dreams and transform them into the ideal itinerary designed to suit your needs.Cape Town Car Hire.
Bundi Africa Adventures
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Navigators Four-Wheel Drive Adventures "Navigators Four-Wheel-Drive Adventures" is a South African company
that specialises in exclusive and private guided Safari and Wilderness
Tours to various destinations in Southern Africa.
Flying the Fish "Flying the fish" is a DVD documenting a microlight flight from Cape Town to the Fish River Canyon in Namibia. Africa's Grand Canyon and the second largest canyon system in the world.
Wild Africa Adventures
Adventure Guide for outdoor enthuthiasts
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Botswana Tours
Our simple vaction planner tool helps you plan your dream holiday. Simply add the Safaris and lodges you would like to go on to your plan and our Travel Consultants will work out a personalised quote and itinerary for you.
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Hidden Vintage - Luxury African Travel Accommodation and tours offered by Hidden Vintage, your source for quality vacations and holidays
Hylton Ross Hylton Ross is a well established inbound tour operator offering quality coach and mini-coach tours of Cape Town and South Africa's Garden Route.
Marula Travel and Adventure Marula Travel Adventure conduct private tours transfers to; Cape Town, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Penguins, Stellenbosch Franschhoek Winelands, day overnight safaris, skydiving, shark cage diving and airport transfers. Dont miss what you came to see.
Safari South Africa Tours
Go on safari in South Africa with Sun Safaris, we offer tours, accommodation and holidays in Southern Africa.
Shoor Travel - Kenya Safaris
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South African Safaris Tours
African Welcome self drive tours and safaris in South Africa, the Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Botswana and the Garden Route
South Africa Tours and Safaris
We arrange tours and handle travel arrangements throughout Southern Africa for both local and international travellers.
African Travel Solutions Golf holidays in South Africa.
Other Service Providers
Cape Town Property Guide Cape Town Boat Charter Offering boat and leisure cruises from Hout Bay, also offers scuba diving, game fishing and special occasions
Marketing Media Marketing Media is a Cape Town based web design and video production company.
Flame Design
Flame Design is a skilled one-stop multi-disciplinary design studio, assisting clients to perfectly present the right face to their target market in words and images.
Garden Route
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