Arniston Hotel
Location: Arniston, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Address
Arniston Bay
Arniston
Southern Cape
Bredasdorp 7280
Western Cape
South Africa
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Arniston Hotel
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Overview
Arniston is a leisurely two-hour drive away from Cape Town, on a road that meanders through the beautiful rolling hills of the Overberg region. The Arniston Hotel & Spa is set in one of the Cape's most exquisite locations, next to an old fishing village, surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves in the beautiful Western Cape.
Touched by the spray from the Indian Ocean, the four star Arniston Hotel welcomes guests with panoramic views of the unspoilt Indian Ocean and endless beaches.
Wining and dining at The Arniston Hotel & Spa, South Africa
Blessed with an abundance of sea life, the Arniston Hotel promises delicious oysters from nearby shores and the freshest fish from the local fishing boats. The menu at the Arniston Hotel blends traditional South African cuisine with modern innovations from renowned chefs. The culinary experience at the Arniston Hotel is complemented by an award-winning list of wines, many of which are from the local wine routes such as Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. The breakfast buffet is a delicious spread of traditional and healthy foods.
The large bar area at the Arniston Hotel provides a big-screen television and two unique large aquariums inhabited by local sea fish, the bar top is also a living fish tank.
Accommodation at The Arniston Hotel & Spa in the Overberg
The Arniston Hotel’s exclusive en-suite rooms are all elegantly decorated with the comforts of a world-class hotel. Most rooms at the Arniston Hotel provide fireplaces for those cosy winter evenings.
Some sea-facing rooms have private balconies with panoramic ocean views. The patio-facing rooms open onto a tranquil garden and swimming pool with sun loungers.
Activities
From the comfort of the room at the Arniston Hotel, whales play in the sheltered bay. Guests are invited to relax by the sea or swim, fish or snorkel at one of the safe and unspoilt beaches. There are many beautiful hikes on endless shores and dunes which are found here. An abundance of natural life makes bird-watching a pleasure. And each year from June to November, the Southern Right whales make Arniston Bay their home, delighting visitors with excellent whale watching in the Overberg.
Nearby attractions
Bredasdorp is only 15 minutes away and offers an excellent golf course, squash and tennis courts and a world famous shipwreck museum. De Mond Nature Reserve is a pristine, unspoilt river mouth less than 20 minutes drive away. De Hoop Nature Reserve is nearby and with all its wildlife, is definitely worth a visit. The magnificent Cape Agulhas National Park is an ideal day trip. It is here where one should visit the lighthouse at the southernmost tip of Africa.
Room Types
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The Luxury Sea Facing Rooms at the four star Arniston Hotel & Spa are larger than the Superior Sea Facing Rooms and feature a relaxed private balcony. These rooms provide a separate lounge area and on request, extra beds can be added to accommodate children.
Some of the Luxury Sea Facing Rooms feature a fire place, for those cosy winter days. Each spacious room has wonderful views of the Indian Ocean.
The hotel rooms are tastefully furnished, each with an en-suite bathroom, a mini bar (stocked on request), coffee/tea making facilities and of course, satellite television. Wireless Internet Access is available in these rooms.
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R940.00
Double Room: R1250.00
The exquisitely furnished Pool Facing rooms at the Arniston Hotel & Spa provide a balcony which overlooks the crystal clear hotel pool.
As the rooms are large, an extra bed can be added to accommodate children. Some of the rooms have a separate lounge area and some have a fireplace where guests may relax on those winter days.
The Pool Facing Rooms all have en-suite bathrooms, with both shower and bath (this is standard throughout the hotel). The mini bar can be stocked on request and there are coffee/tea making facilities. The rooms also have satellite television.
Wireless Internet Access available in these rooms.
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R620.00
Double Room: R830.00
The Superior Sea Facing Rooms at the Arniston Hotel provide full sweeping views of the ocean. Each room features a private balcony to enjoy the sunsets and take in the magnificent sky at night.
These beautifully decorated rooms have en-suite bathrooms with a shower as well as a bath. The mini bar can be stocked on request and there are coffee/tea making facilities. Satellite television as well as wireless Internet access is available in these rooms.
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R810.00
Double Room: R1080.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
The Arniston Hotel's trademark is its selection of local sea fare. The hotel's chef gets his inspiration from the world's largest larder, the sea, and begins his day at the fishing boats. Here the morning's catch, along with the availability of fresh shellfish, is the soul of a sophisticated menu blending old Cape Malay favourites with some modern eclectic innovations, complimented by an award winning wine list.
Guests may enjoy an elegantly presented meal in the hotel dining room, which also overlooks the Indian Ocean. Menus are changed regularly and a copy of the evening's menu is available at the reception.
Cellar Dinners
The Arniston Hotel can arrange private Dinner Parties for between 10 and 34 people in the hotel's Wine Cellar where guests are surround with candles, wine and a unique atmosphere.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast is served in the main dining room every morning. Guest may choose between a continental and a hot breakfast. Lunch is served in the Hotel Bar and patio areas from noon onwards.
Room Service
Room service menus are available to guests during the day.
Pad Kos
Food for the road is prepared for guests leaving the hotel and picnic baskets for those returning to the hotel.
Beverages and Light Snacks
Beverages and light snacks are available throughout the day. The Hotel Bar is open from from late morning to evening. The Arniston Hotel's large bar area has big-screen televisions and two unique large aquariums inhabited by local sea fish.
Address: Arniston Bay, Arniston, Southern Cape, Bredasdorp 7280, Western Cape, South Africa
Spa
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The Arniston Hotel features an exclusive soa which is managed by the renowned Ginkgo Spa & Wellness Group. Guest are invited to calm their mind in this relaxation spa and let the therapists pamper the with outstanding service and attention to detail.
The service offering is uniquely personal and prides itself in offering treatments that are based on traditional hands-on touch therapy principles. The duration of single treatments varies from a 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage to a 90-minute facial or body treatment. The combination day packages from the Ginkgo Leaf Collection are very popular and ensure guests leave this sanctuary relaxed and rejuvenated with the skin nourished, muscles soothed and the mind calmed.
The Arniston Hotel's spa facilities include a Rasul (a Turkish steam chamber), two saunas, three multi-purpose treatment rooms, a twin treatment room and a soothing tranquility lounge.
Activities
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The Arniston Hotel features an exclusive soa which is managed by the renowned Ginkgo Spa & Wellness Group. Guest are invited to calm their mind in this relaxation spa and let the therapists pamper the with outstanding service and attention to detail.
The service offering is uniquely personal and prides itself in offering treatments that are based on traditional hands-on touch therapy principles. The duration of single treatments varies from a 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage to a 90-minute facial or body treatment. The combination day packages from the Ginkgo Leaf Collection are very popular and ensure guests leave this sanctuary relaxed and rejuvenated with the skin nourished, muscles soothed and the mind calmed.
The Arniston Hotel's spa facilities include a Rasul (a Turkish steam chamber), two saunas, three multi-purpose treatment rooms, a twin treatment room and a soothing tranquility lounge.
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An award winning 9 hole golf course is located in Bredasdorp which is only 20 minutes away from the Arniston Hotel & Spa.
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The beach directly in front of the Arniston Hotel & Spa is good for swimming. Arniston's main beach is located along the road leading to the cave. Arniston is blessed with warm, shallow waters and safe bathing.
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There are many good fishing areas around the quaint village of Arniston in South Africa's Western Cape province. Deep sea fishing trips are also available whereby tackle and bait are provided.
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- Squash
- Tennis
- Shipwreck Museum
- De Mond and De Hoop Nature Reserves
- Fishing
- Mountain biking
- Kite flying
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Bird watching
- Whale watching (May to November)
- Horse back riding
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The shortest walk is a two minute stroll to the harbour where visitors can watch the fishing boats come in. Next to the harbour one will find the historical fishing village of Kassiesbaai, which welcomes strollers and photographers.
A must at low tide is the walk to the Waenhuiskrans caves. The walk is 1,5 kms along the road and cliff tops and a small walk down the dunes. The cave is most spectacular.
Longer walks take guests to Struis Point, Galjoengat and to the De Mond Nature Reserve. This is a most beautiful walk for the moderately fit.
Conferences / Events
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The four star Arniston Hotel & Spa offers full conference facilities with state-of-the-art conference equipment for up to 100 delegates.
The Conference Room offers the perfect atmosphere for meetings, incentives, presentations, product launches or teambuilding workshops. The Conference Room seats 100 delegates cinema style or 60 in a cocktail setting. Standard conference equipment includes overhead projector, flipcharts, TV, VCR, whiteboard, pens, notepads. Additional conference equipment can be hired.
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Location
Driving directions to the Arniston Hotel from the Cape Town International Airport, South Africa
196 km / about 2 hours 35 mins
1. Head southeast 350 m
2. Slight right toward Ring 400 m
3. Slight right at Ring 130 m
4. Slight right to stay on Ring 92 m
5. Slight left to stay on Ring 400 m
6. Continue onto Airport Approach Rd 1.4 km
7. Take the ramp onto N2 96.5 km
8. Turn right at Hope St/R316
Continue to follow R316 73.3 km
9. Turn right at Rec St/R316 180 m
10. Take the 1st left onto Church St/R316
Continue to follow R316 22.8 km
11. Turn left at 1st Ave 100 m
12. Take the 1st right onto Commando St 77 m
13. Take the 1st left onto Syndicate St
Destination will be on the right 71 m
Arniston Hotel
Arniston Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
