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Capetown, Cape and Vineyards

view to capetown ©South African Tourism Cape Town, the "Mother City", is the oldest city in South Africa and is famed for its hospitality. Snugly located between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, it has a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Cape Town has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years, and is a rare blend of cosmopolitan sophistication and African culture. Between beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, traditional dancers performing in the streets, the smell of spicy Malay cooking and the taste of a well-made wine, the “Rainbow Nation” can be experienced first-hand.
Cape Town has a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer.
Experience special attractions like Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), the Wine Routes, where world-class wines are produced and the internationally acclaimed Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Enjoy scenic drives to Cape Point and Camps Bay, or play a round of golf on one of the first-rate courses.
Adventure sports enthusiasts can dive with great white sharks, abseil and paraglide amidst scenic landscapes, go dolphin and whale watching, hike, sail, surf and more.

view to Robben Island ©South African Tourism The Cape Winelands is an area of spellbinding natural beauty, and with its rich cultural heritage and world-renowned wines it is a favourite destination. Majestic mountains form a dramatic background for the restored Cape Dutch farmsteads, with their distinctive gables and thatched roofs. The Cape winelands are some of the most scenic in the world and wine tourism is one of South Africa’s fastest growing industries.
South African wines are considered among the best in the world, and for many years South African wines have internationally earned good reviews. Various top wine estates are located in the scenic Cape area. Tours of these estates and their cellars combine the area’s natural beauty with informative wine tastings and the opportunity to purchase some of the local wines.
Most of the country’s vineyards are found in the Western Cape and they stretch from the coastal areas to the plains of the Little Karoo. Traditionally, the Cape Winelands included the cellars around Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek. However, the industry has gained a new momentum and now the area usually also includes routes such as the Constantia, Durbanville, Darling and Walker Bay winelands.

Hotels in Capetown and the Vineyards

Le Quartier Francais: Nestled in the heart of Franschhoek of the Cape Winelands, Le QuartierFrançais combines the atmosphere of a European retreat with the warmthand familiarity of home. There are 15 individually appointed luxury roomsand 2luxurious suites ( with private swimming pools) grouped around acentral garden courtyard and main swimming pool.
Grand Roche Estate Hotel: Embedded into the fruitful Paarl Valley, about 30 minutes far away from Capetown, lies the exquisite Grand Roche hotel. The hotel was selected in the year 1995 to the “hotel of the yearl” in South Africa and possesses a fastidious restaurant with the best vines of the region.
Lanzerac Manor & Winery: 5-star country hotel offering traditional hospitality and personal service set in the classical splendour of a 300-year old Manor House, on a wine estate, against a backdrop of the mountains of the Jonkershoek Valley. Individually furnished, en suite double and familyrooms with direct access to the gardens.
River Manor Hotel: River Manor nestles quietly under Stellenbosch’s ancient oaks beside a river, just 2 mins walk from the town’s historic centre. South Africa’s second oldest settlement, it is an ideal base for exploring the Western Cape and its renowned winelands. Just 30 mins from Cape Town, its calm ambience will lull you – as will River Manor’s pampering spa.
The Village at Spier: The Village at Spier, a 155-bed hotel set along the banks of the Eerste River, on the Spier Estate just outside Stellenbosch in the heart of the world-renowned Cape winelands, is only 15 minutes from the beaches of Gordon's Bay and the Strand and a quick 30-minute drive from central Cape Town. Holidaymakers who want to combine the ultimate winelands holiday with fun in the surf on a white-sanded Cape beach are in for a pleasant surprise. Spier offers many entertainment and leisure options for both the relaxed and the robust
Steenberg Country Hotel: The luxurious Steenberg Country Hotel is situated on the Cape’s oldest wine farm, a mere twenty-minute drive from the bustling heart of Cape Town. Here the legendary elegance and traditions of the 17th century blend harmoniously with the most refined luxuries and conveniences of our modern age. This boutique hotel is a haven of serenity with a choice of twenty-four elegant, air-conditioned rooms located in the original Manor House, Jonkershuis and the Restored Barn.
The Cellars-Hohenoort: Situated in the heart of the Constantia Valley in Cape Town, South Africa, The Cellars-Hohenort is a haven of peace and tranquility unifying two great traditions, the magnificent restoration of the 18th Century Klaasenbosch wine cellars and the splendid Manor House of the Hohenort, previously owned by the Spilhaus family.
Colona Castle: This private mansion tucked away from the hubbub of downtown offers the respite that busy travelers often seek. Golfers bask in the heavenly surroundings and enjoy the nearby courses. Inside, the public areas drip with opulence and precise sophistication. Expensive fabrics wrap around the plush furnishings opposite a crackling fireplace. Oriental urns, gold gilt-framed paintings and mirrors, and tassel-fringed accents are evidence of the local designer touch.
Ellerman House: Ellerman House is a spectacular landmark in the premier Cape Town suburb of Bantry Bay. This superb 5 star "luxury home from home" boutique hotel is the quintessential location for discerning guests accustomed to the finer pleasures of life. The true splendour of Ellerman House rests in faithful preservation of its historical architecture, combined with discreet hospitality and efficient service reflecting the ambience experienced only in the comfort and familiarity of home.
Mount Nelson Hotel: Set at the foot of Table Mountain, the iconic luxury hotel offers 144 guestrooms and is situated within a sprawling garden estate. The Mount Nelson Hotel is situated in the historic city center and close to the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, as well as some of Cape Town´s best beaches. It is also close to the trendy areas of Kloof and Long Street, as well as the Company's Garden and the Museum Mile, which is home to many museums, art galleries and monuments. Guests can enjoy excellent cuisine paired with fine wine at the onsite restaurant. The five-star hotel is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a beautiful atmosphere close to the many attractions of city center.
Cape Grace Hotel: The newly refashioned luxury hotel delivers all the creature comforts you'd expect from world class luxury accommodation and lots of little extras too. Proudly situated in the iconic centre of Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, on our very own private quay - Cape Town's most popular shopping and tourist attractions are all easily within reach. Providing a tantalizing experience that melds modern luxury with traditional Cape culture, each of our 121 individually custom-decorated guest rooms and suites brings the charm of Cape Town to life. Allow our comfortable elegance and sparkling service excellence to cocoon you with genuine warmth, making your arrival at Cape Grace, an occasion in itself.
Table Bay Hotel: The Table Bay is a Sun International hotel. That means you can expect nothing less than the highest level of service and enjoy a myriad of superior activities. Between Robben Island and Table Mountain you’ll discover the famed Table Bay hotel. During the day the cool Atlantic Ocean breeze eases the heat of the Africa’s mother city: Cape Town. Cosmopolitan, gracious and relaxed The Table Bay is the sum of all that is good about its home town. And at dusk the hum of V&A waterfront’s restaurants, bars and clubs beckon you from your luxurious room. Be it business or pleasure, The Table Bay is a journey like no other.
The Bay Hotel: Situated on Cape Town's popular Camps Bay beachfront in South Africa, the 5 star Bay Hotel provides the leisure and business traveler alike to explore the beautiful sights Cape Town and its surroundings has to offer. Ideally situated opposite the beach in Camps Bay, guests staying in the Bay Hotel can easily reach the Cape Town City Centre and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Cape Peninsula (Simons Town, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope), the Cape Winelands ( Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington) as well as the quaint fishing village of Hermanus.
Romney Park Luxury Suites: If you are looking for spaciousness and privacy of an apartment, coupled with all the convienence of a five star hotel, then you are invited to be a special guest of Romney Park Luxury Suites. Romney Park Luxury Suites has 18 elegantly appointed luxury one and two bedroom suites and an exlusive four bedroom villa to suit the tastes of the most discerning travellers. Romney Park Luxury Suites and Wellness Centre have gone out of there way to create a new and unique experience that you will cherish and wish to repeat.
La Vendôme: Situated in the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point, with picturesque views of the Atlantic coast and a mere fifty metres walk from the vibrant Sea Point promenade, Hôtel Le Vendôme is a luxury boutique hotel, marrying French old world charm, with elegance, comfort and renowned South African hospitality.
Radisson SAS Waterfront: The Radisson SAS hotel situated at the Waterfront in Capetown and offers a singular view of the sea. The hotel has its own yachting port, a well-known speciality restaurant, a Swimmingpool and a beauty salon