| there's also conference facilities for up to 200 guests. amenities include a casual restaurant/bar, an outdoor pool and massages. bright, understated rooms come with wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. set opposite strand beach, this relaxed hotel is 6 km from strand golf club and 11 km from the vergelegen wine estate. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. studios and suites add kitchenettes; some include balconies and/or sitting areas with pull-out sofas. breakfast, parking and a local area shuttle are available
Cape Town International Airport 32 min
Elgin Valley (24 min)
Highland area with numerous vineyards offering wine tastings, popular for mountain hikes & cycling. Guru Tours (6 min) Cheetah Outreach (12 min)
Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Waterkloof Wine Tasting Lounge (21 min)
Biodynamic winery with views of fields & peaks from a sleek, upscale restaurant & tasting lounge. Sir Lowry's Pass (17 min)
High-altitude road with views over peaks, popular paragliding spots & sightings of native baboons. Strand Beach (7 min)
Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. Erinvale Golf Club (18 min)
Golf facilities including a driving range, chipping & putting greens, backed by Helderberg mountain. Bikini Beach (12 min)
Small, sandy beach dotted with rocks, backed by low-rise apartments & popular for surfing. Helderberg Mountain (30 min)
Mountain featuring a nature reserve with concerts & a cafe, plus hiking trails with town views. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (45 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools) (25 min)
A boulder-strewn trail through this rocky gorge leads to natural swimming pools & waterfalls. Helderberg Nature Reserve (19 min)
The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Safaris&Tours (8 min) Vergelegen Wine Estate (21 min)
Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Root 44 Market (20 min)
Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. | 
