The South African Tourism Company

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa, V&A Waterfront Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)

DOCK HOUSE BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA RECEIVES CONDE NAST TRAVELER 2009 HOT LIST ACCOLADE

South Africa, Cape Town, 22 April 2009; THE prestigious Conde Nast Traveler annual ‘Hot List’ has voted South Africa’s new and uber luxurious Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa for inclusion in the 2009 guide to the hottest destinations around the globe.

Now in its 13th year, the highly coveted ‘Hot List’ awards are the definitive guide for the well-heeled and experienced globetrotter. Other Africa and Middle East destinations that made the list include the Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, and the Singita Pamushana Lodge in the Malilangwe Wilderness Reserve, Zimbabwe.

A member of Newmark Hotels (PTY) Ltd, Dock House is a five star-graded intimate hotel of only six (6) en-suite rooms. Discreetly located within the world-famous V&A Waterfront and previously the grand residence of the Harbour Engineer in the mid-1800s, Dock House is a masterful fusion of old and new that offers sophisticated, contemporary living in Victorian architectural splendour. The property offers discreet 24-hour butler service, the Dock House ONEwellness boutique spa and a pool overlooking Cape Town’s famous harbour. The hotel is fast becoming the address of choice for visiting government dignitaries, celebrities and business personalities.

Newmark Hotels (PTY) Ltd also manage the Ambassador Hotel in Bantry Bay and the well-known V&A Hotel located in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. The gourmet destinations of Salt Restaurant & Bar and OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar also form part of the collection.


• Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa opened in December 2007
• The sister V&A Hotel is included in the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List Awards for 2009