Location: South Africa » Western Cape » HermanusWestern Cape Hotel and Spa Hotel and Spa in the Western Cape DescriptionAn hour from Cape Town, South Africa, our luxury resort invites you to exhale deeply in a leisure environment celebrated for its natural beauty, outstanding hotel accommodation and unfaltering service.
In this sublime natural setting, the championship Arabella golf course, international award winning Arabella Spa, the romantic Cape Winelands and unspoilt beaches, create a compelling escape. From whale watching to weddings, from conferences to cocktails, we cater for your every need.
Restore your energy and rejuvenate your spirit at the Arabella Western Cape Hotel and Spa. Out here at our luxury resort, the only thing you're encouraged to work really hard at is the art of slow A Luxury Resort in South Africa Situated in the heart of the Kogelberg Biosphere and overlooking the largest natural lagoon in South Africa, is the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa’s premier golf and spa resort. Located just a twenty minute drive from the whale watchers haven of Hermanus, The Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa boasts the internationally acclaimed Arabella Spa, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a comprehensive children’s program and the award winning 18-hole championship golf course, rated the best course in the Western Cape.
The region is rich in its bio-diversity, with whales, white sharks, seal, bird colonies and even the Big 5 in close proximity to the Hotel. Endless beaches, spectacular mountains covered in the unique "fynbos" and picturesque rivers dissecting the landscape offer endless recreational activities and exciting adventures. Here, just 100km from Cape Town, you will enjoy access to comforts and amenities that replenish your energy and refresh your spirit. A world of rare beauty, where elegance is timeless, service is seamless and every day abounds with simple pleasures. A place where exquisite luxury is reflected in sublime details.
For guests on business, our conference facilities deliver standards of professionalism and comfort in an environment graciously enhanced by expansive terraces with spectacular lagoon and golf course views. If your intention is purely to restore and revive body and soul, the Arabella Spa health spa will show you the path to the healing power of beauty, offering you a sense of vitality you never dreamed possible. World Luxury Hotel Awards Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa receives World Luxury Hotel Awards in category "Best Luxury Coastal Hotel" and "Luxury Golf Resort" The World Luxury Hotel Awards is about congratulating hotels that have taken the extra step with regards to their facilities and service excellence and as such differentiated themselves from ‘good hotels’ to ‘exceptional hotels’. Hotels that guests would recommend not once but for many years to come. “The sheer number of participants in my humble view shows that there is indeed a demand internationally for an award system solely for Luxury Hotels, Lodges & Resorts”, said Brandon Lourens, CEO and Founder of the World Luxury Hotel Awards. Category winners included hotels, lodges and resorts from Thailand, USA, Mauritius, India, Maldives, Italy, Turkey, South Africa, France, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Cook Islands, Greece and Mozambique to mention only a few. Winners where selected from votes cast by travel industry delegates. Visit the ultimate South African luxury resort for a getaway that will lift your spirits and heal your body. The resort is positioned in the heart of the Kogelberg biosphere, a one hour drive from Cape Town and a 20 minute drive from the world-renowned whale watching haven of Hermanus.
The region enjoys pure champagne air and some of the most spectacular scenery in the picturesque Western Cape. Accommodation Five Star Deluxe Hotel in South Africa The rooms at our five star deluxe hotel in South Africa are designed with the colours and textures of the landscape subtly reflected in every detail, creating a seamless sense of harmony. Contemporary African ocean décor and the finest amenities impart an ambience of superior comfort. Each room is abundantly endowed with views. Even the bath itself offers an opportunity to soak up the vista. And you may choose the kind of view you wish to gaze out at from your expansive balcony. Either land facing with sweeping aspects of the golf course and the tranquil lagoon, or looking out over the sun drenched pool and immaculately groomed gardens. Careful attention paid to every exquisite detail creates a luxurious, spacious retreat, with beautiful bathrooms to add to your comfort.
Sumptuous bed linen, goose down duvets and pillows and rosewood furniture are a few of the appointments that enhance a sense of indulgence.
Superior communications and entertainment systems facilitate fast, easy contact with the outside world. And yet, reflecting the Arabella Luxury Collection philosophy, a calming ambience conspires in every conceivable way to make the busy outside world feel far removed. As a guest at our five star deluxe hotel, you will enjoy unlimited access to the spa facilities, to heap pleasure on the experience. Deluxe Rooms & Suites Every room or suite offers the considerable pleasure of a generous balcony, and you may choose your view. Either a room looking out over the sun drenched pool, or with views of the lagoon and Golf course.
Another noteworthy feature: virtually every room or suite has expansive views looking from the bathroom. Looking out from the bath, you can soak up the splendour while languishing in splendid comfort.
Certain of our deluxe rooms and suites feature twin single beds, while the majority (including 2 inter-leading rooms) are furnished with king size beds.
Décor: African ocean style décor in earthy colours with white linen in 100% cotton percale with goose down duvet inners and pillows, and rosewood furniture. Presidential Suite The Presidential Suites, North Star and Southern Cross, offer unsurpassed luxury and comfort in a superbly appointed private setting, complete with a 24-hour butler service to attend to your requirements.
The dining area, lounge, bedroom, bathroom and expansive terrace all face out onto magnificent views of the golf course and the Bot River lagoon. The entrance lobby affords access to the guest bathroom and a comfortable, beautifully appointed lounge furnished with a fire place, double sleeper couch, four plush armchairs and sofas, coffee table, television and DVD. | |
The spacious dining area seats up to ten while the adjoining kitchenette – with its own separate entrance – is equipped with every modern convenience. A study, accessible through the lounge, ensures a private, quiet area to work or conduct business.
The bedroom offers superior comforts, including a seating area, a four-poster bed, television and a walk-in dressing room.
A large, luxurious bathroom has expansive views across the lagoon from the bath itself. Appointments include a sauna, vanity area with double basin, make-up mirror, television, shower, spa bath and a separate toilet area.
| The long, adjoining terrace area is ideal for breakfast, sun downers or relaxing in quiet privacy.
Guests who require accommodation for additional guests in their party may wish to use the adjoining suite which is accessible via an inter-leading door from the dining room. Dining A variety of dining venues caters for every taste, every inclination, every occasion. Nowhere is the art of slow practiced with such exquisite refinement as it is in our restaurants, by our patrons. Wherever you choose to dine, nibble or quaff, the simple magic of exquisite ambience adds to the pleasure. As with every aspect of the Arabella experience, our food offering comes with generous portions of delectable view on the side. The enjoyment of great wine and delicious food, prepared with passion, skill and an abundantly fresh harvest of fresh local ingredients from land and sea, keeps serious foodies on our list of regular clientele. Barnabas Bar Barnabas Bar captures the splendid vitality of views over the lagoon to the sea and mountains. Mahogany furniture upholstered in fine fabrics of natural textures and hues, adds to an air of relaxed luxury. Laguna Lounge A relaxing pit-stop for mouthwatering pick me ups. Exceptional coffees, cakes, hand made chocolates and high tea on special occasions, can be ordered on the terrace overlooking the golf course and the lagoon from the 5th floor. Cristobal's Cigar Bar Slow down a little and sample the world’s finest malts and cigars in the comfort of curved leather armchairs and plush, traditional elegance all around you. Premier Restaurant The ultimate experience in fine dining in an interior that invites the spirit of the lagoon inside, with hints of sand and hues of blues, greens and silvers dancing across the palette. A cast-glass sculpture of two schools of fish darting across the wall adds to the ethereal ambience. Our Premiere chefs offer a delicious selection of local seafood in a five star fine dining environment, as well as pleasing choices for vegetarians. Fish is procured daily from our own appointed purveyor who sources it fresh from the harbor and local fishermen along the coast. This is also one of very few restaurants accredited to sell farmed abalone legally – an exquisite delicacy harvested locally. To ensure a ceaselessly surprising standard of excellence, the menu is in constant evolution, changing to reflect the seasons and the best available produce of the day. Jamani Restaurant Styling, taste and exquisite freshness all meld to create an environment that reflects a passion for culinary excellence. Jamani is earthy and warm, inviting and relaxed, with a large stone fireplace and an open kitchen showcasing the culinary skills of our chefs at work. Cut wrought iron lanterns, mahogany paddle fans and sensuously shaped tables and chairs reverberate with an African essence. The chefs at Jamani are constantly evolving their five star offering to deliver innovative food to the wide variety of guests who enjoy this contemporary environment. Local dishes, made from choice ingredients freshly procured from the region, are some of the favourites on the Jamani menu. Chapter's Library Located in a curved boma of double volume stripped tree trunks, woven together to form a screen – the perfect measure of privacy to pick up a book, read the paper or get lost in a game of chess or backgammon. |
RatesAccommodation prices available on request from the Western Cape Hotel and Spa.
DirectionsWestern Cape, on the R44 between Hermanus and Kleinmond |
Western Cape Hotel and Spa 
(028) 284 0000
(028) 284 0011
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