check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. some units add sofabeds and/or ocean views. at the foot of signal hill and a block from the nearest atlantic ocean beach, this relaxed apartment hotel is 6 km from both the victoria & alfred waterfront, and table mountain aerial cableway. there's an informal restaurant. bright, casual studios feature balconies, kitchenettes and sitting areas, as well as wi-fi and satellite tv. breakfast and parking are also available Cape Town International Airport 26 min
IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (10 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Two Oceans Aquarium (11 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. V&A Waterfront (11 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Maclear's Beacon (18 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Castle of Good Hope (13 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. District Six Museum (14 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. The Company's Garden Restaurant (13 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Iziko South African Museum (13 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Robben Island (2 hr 12) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Lion's Head (11 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Signal Hill (14 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Camps Bay Beach (8 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (22 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Table Mountain National Park (12 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (12 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. |