a breakfast buffet is included. all have flat-screens, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. upgraded quarters offer rainfall showers and sitting areas. other amenities consist of a striking lounge, an infinity pool and a hot tub. this contemporary boutique hotel in a sleek, multilevel building overlooking camps bay and lion's head is 8 km from the central business district, and 2 km from the m62 motorway. dramatic suites with floor-to-ceiling windows feature designer furniture and artwork, bay views and terraces. one suite has a private plunge pool; another has a grand piano, a fireplace, and a gym with lion's head views. Cape Town International Airport 29 min
IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (12 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Iziko South African Museum (12 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Robben Island (2 hr 59) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. District Six Museum (16 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (25 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Table Mountain National Park (6 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. The Company's Garden Restaurant (13 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Lion's Head (9 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (10 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Castle of Good Hope (17 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. V&A Waterfront (19 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Camps Bay Beach (9 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Maclear's Beacon (16 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Two Oceans Aquarium (19 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Signal Hill (12 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. |