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| Accommodation: Western Cape: Overberg: Arniston |
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| ARNISTON HOTEL - ARNISTON |
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The luxurious 4-star Arniston Hotel is set in one of the Cape’s most exquisite locations, next to an old fishing village, surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves. Touched by the spray from the Indian Ocean, we welcome you with panoramic views of the unspoilt ocean and endless beaches.
Arniston is a leisurely two-hour drive from Cape Town, on a road that meanders through the beautiful rolling hills of the Overberg region. The Arniston Hotel is internationally known as one of the world’s great getaways.
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Arniston is a true children’s paradise! Your kids will have a truly magical holiday on the beach, in the sea, exploring the caves and running down the sand dunes! Fishing, shell collecting, mountain biking, horse riding and building sand castles will capture your children’s hearts and keep them happy and amused while you enjoy the lazy Arniston beach experience.
Accommodation allows for 2 children to share with their parents. Children under 12 are accommodated free of charge when sharing with their parents, and children under 15 years of age are charged R 200.00 when sharing with their parents. Children over 15 years of age are charged the adult rate.
Baby sitters and child minders are available at an additional cost.
A special kids menu is available.
The luxurious 60 en-suite rooms are all elegantly decorated with the comforts of a world-class hotel. 16 of the rooms have fireplaces for those cosy winter evenings. Our deluxe 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.
The Arniston Hotel's trademark is its selection of local sea fare. Our 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. Blessed with an abundance of sea life, the hotel promises delicious oysters from nearby shores. Your culinary treat is complemented by an award-winning list of wines, many of which are from the local wine routes.
We offer a breakfast buffet that is a delicious spread of traditional and healthy foods. Lunch is served in the Hotel Bar and patio areas, and guests may enjoy an elegantly presented dinner 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.
Room service is available, as well as beverages and light snacks throughout the day from the Hotel Bar. Food for the road is prepared for guests leaving the hotel and picnic baskets for those returning to the hotel.
Our exclusive wine cellar is a cosy venue that can host up to 34 people for a memorable dining experience. Surround yourself with candles, wine and a unique atmosphere.
We provide 4-star service and a wide choice from our excellent restaurants.
The Arniston Hotel has an à la carte restaurant, bistro, ladies bar, large swimming pool and courtyard barbeque facilities.
Email and Internet services are available to all guests. There is a computer set up in the lounge with instructions on how to access your email or internet.
Our gift shop stocks a beautiful collection of curios, camera film, clothing and postcards etc.
Our large bar area has a big-screen television and two unique large aquariums inhabited by local sea fish. The bar top is also a living fish tank.
Unforgettable, seductive Arniston, where time stands still and whales play in the sheltered bay. You may just want to relax to the rhythm of the sea or you may want to swim, fish or snorkel at one of our safe and unspoilt beaches. There are many beautiful hikes on endless shores and dunes. 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. Mountain biking, kite flying and wonderful walks to the Waenhuiskrans caves or further afield to Struis Point, Galjoengat and to the De Mond Nature Reserve, are also available.
There is much to do around Arniston. Bredasdorp is only 15 minutes away and offers an excellent golf course, squash and tennis courts, horse riding 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 Bontebok National Park has beautiful scenery at the Breede River. Cape Agulhas National Park is an ideal day trip. Here, you should also visit the lighthouse at the southernmost tip of Africa.
The real allure of the Arniston Hotel is the village of Arniston itself. It offers a wealth of natural assets and unspoilt beauty. The area is also known as "Waenhuiskrans". Literally translated it means 'ox-wagon cave' and takes its name from the famous low-tide cave which resembles the structures used by settlers to house their oxen and wagons.
The pretty thatched fishermen houses of Kassiesbaai, the oldest part of Arniston, were declared a South African National Monument. Its inhabitants are probably the most painted and photographed subjects in South Africa. Artists and photographers are welcomed.
The jagged coastline with its countless wrecks is a chilling tribute to the sea farers of yesteryear. Arniston derives its name from one of these wrecks, namely the British 'Arniston' which sank here in 1815. The vessel was loaded with wounded soldiers to take them from Ceylon via Cape Town back to England. Heavy winds had destroyed all the sails and it was eventually decided to cut away the three anchors and run the ship ashore. The Arniston broke up on the needle-sharp rocks of the Arniston Reef. Of the 378 passengers only 6 survived, rendering this disaster one of the most serious in the history of South Africa.
The Arniston Hotel lies at the coast of the Overberg. Historically, everything north of the Hottentots Mountains, or "Mountains of Africa" was loosely referred to as the Overberg. Today it encompasses the region lying roughly between the Riviersonderend and Langeberg Mountain ranges and the sea, from Bot River to Swellendam.
When the settlers first arrived in the Cape in 1652 their purpose was to provide fresh food for the Dutch East India Company's fleets. Trading parties were sent over the mountain to barter with local Khoi clans for their fat-tailed sheep and indigenous cattle.
As the Cape became more densely populated, cattle farmers sought land in the Overberg and by the middle of the eighteenth century there were many well established farms in the region. When Sir Lowry's Pass was opened in 1830, horse-drawn vehicles and post coaches both had easy access to the Overberg.
Grain and wool are the two sturdy main pillars of the Overberg's economy with fishing at Gansbaai, protea and onion farming, fruit orchards, vineyards, dairy and cattle farming all contributing to the region's prosperity.
Situated in a winter rainfall area, the cultivation of wheat, barley and oats date back over 200 years. Most of South Africa's malting barley for beer is grown here, thus the establishment of the maltings in Caledon.
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| 23 SEPT 2006 to 14 DEC 2006 & 1 MAR 2007 to 8 APR 2007 |
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
| LUXURY SEAFACING |
R1290.00 |
R1790.00 |
| SUPERIOR SEAFACING |
R995.00 |
R1390.00 |
| POOLFACING |
R720.00 |
R1100.00 |
| 15 DEC 2006 to 28 FEB 2007 |
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
| LUXURY SEAFACING |
R1330.00 |
R1850.00 |
| SUPERIOR SEAFACING |
R1045.00 |
R1460.00 |
| GROUNDFLOOR SEAFACING |
R995.00 |
R1390.00 |
| POOLFACING |
R760.00 |
R1140.00 |
Rates are per ROOM
Rates INCLUDE Breakfast
Rates EXCLUDE the Tourism Levy of 1 %
Rates are subject to change without notice
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