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The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa recently appeared on the Condé Nast Traveler Magazine list of the 80 best new hotels in the world. This magnificent hotel is situated in De Oudekraal Bay, outside Camps Bay at the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the Leading small Hotels of the World. Their credo is “no request is too large, no detail too small” and it shows.

Service on all levels form housekeeping to the management is impeccable and only adds to your overall enjoyment during your stay at this fabulous hotel. It is surrounded by indigenous vegetation, with Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles Mountain range as its backdrop.

When choosing one of the 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.

Interior decor is just as appealing. The light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colors and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. Every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centers with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers. Azure, the hotel's restaurant offers international cuisine with a strong South African flavor and has wonderful sea views. Head to the Leopard Room Bar and Lounge to enjoy breathtaking sundowners. The Café serves light snacks 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Traditional afternoon tea is served daily and there is a 14-seater cinema for guests' entertainment.

Fancourt's Garden Suites and Studios offer guests the chance to rest in a peaceful garden setting. Depending on your specific requirements, choose from the Garden Studios or the one, two or three-bedroom Garden Suites.

Fancourt not only boasts several championship golf courses but it also has a wonderful Spa. On the Bogeys Team’s last visit to Fancourt, Penny Halverson enjoyed several relaxing swims in the heated Roman Bath, with magnificent vistas of the Outeniqua Mountains. After a day on the course relax with a visit to the sauna, steam rooms, chilled plunge pool, or Tepadarium, Jacuzzi and fully equipped modern gym staffed by personal trainers.

A combination of Old World charm and contemporary luxury is what makes the Fancourt Hotel so distinctive. Guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor house one of the many stately Garden Suites and Studios.

Set in the picturesque wine-producing valley of Franschhoek, the Franschoek Country House & Villas offers luxury and indulgence.

The in-house Monneaux Restaurant is rated as one of South Africa's best and serves an inspired fusion of Western and Eastern influences. Monneaux has been listed in South Africa’s Top 100 Restaurants List for six years consecutively, on the Top 10 list for two years and, last year, won the American Express Platinum Award for fine dining.

Lunch is served on the magnificent fountain terrace and dinner in the relaxed, yet elegant dining room. The wine list emphasizes some of the top wines of the region.

The Country House offers 14 luxury rooms - most lead out onto balconies or private patios. All rooms have expected luxuries and amenities including satellite TV, direct dial telephone. Some also feature fireplaces, under carpet heating and air-conditioning.

The Villa Suites offer the ultimate in luxury. Each suite boasts independently air-conditioned bedroom and lounge, an entertainment facility with individual satellite TV, DVD player and a music system that extends from the lounge to the bedroom and bathroom. Fireplaces and under floor heating to the lounge, bedroom, bathroom and even the showers ensures guests are cozy and warm in the winter. Other standard items include mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.

This restored manor house and former perfumery dating back to 1890, is situated on the outskirts of the village in the Cape wine lands and is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and majestic mountains. An hour’s drive from Cape Town make it the perfect getaway for anyone visiting the western Cape.

Located in the world famous Cape Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa has become one of the most romantic getaways in its class. Capturing the essence of five star luxury, Le Franschhoek Hotel offers unparalleled views of the Franschhoek Mountains and is the perfect setting for a taste of the legendary Cape Wine Routes.

Located on the site of one of Franschhoek original country retreats, Le Franschhoek retains its elusive charm with a contemporary Cape Dutch feel. Le Franschhoek offers 63 Bedrooms, of which 40 are Standard Rooms, 21 are Suites and there are 2 Deluxe Suites. All rooms have spectacular views of the Gardens, Vineyards and River. Standard features in all rooms are 2 Hollywood twins, either separate or together to form a King size bed. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with full bath, separate shower and vanities.

Le Franschhoek Hotel also features The Camelot Spa and world class conference facilities – coupled with one of the most beautiful settings in the Winelands.

Included in Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa’s many accolades are
• 2007 AA Travel Guide – Gold Achiever
• Condé Naste's top 130 New Hotels of the world - 2006 Hot List
• Diner’s Club Award – 2006 Wine List

Pezula Resort Hotel, which opened its doors in February 2005, gives discerning travellers an exclusive luxury experience. Set in the breathtaking surroundings of Pezula Private Estate, the entire property offers breathtaking ocean and lagoon views.

The Hotel features 82 magnificent suites (20 junior, 60 luxury and 2 executive). Each luxuriously appointed suite has a fireplace, private balcony or patio, flat screen TV with DVD player, wireless internet access, walk in closets, fully stock bar & pantry, luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, bathrobes and slippers, in room safe and fresh flowers.

Pezula Resort Hotel also offers comprehensive business facilities, including boardrooms, video-conferencing and ISDN lines.

Pezula Resort has several transportation options including limousine or shuttle service to two nearby airports. Private air charters to Pezula can also be arranged. The resort owns both a private jet and a helicopter.

The 18-hole Pezula Championship Golf Course lies high above the heaving Indian Ocean and the vast Knysna lagoon - a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens rolling through the pristine indigenous landscape. Golf course architects Ron Fream and David Dale of GolfPlan USA have sculptured an incredibly diverse coastal terrain into a course that offers all players a total golfing experience. Golf lessons are available from the Club's PGA Professionals.

The Pezula Resort Hotel also boasts a tennis academy with qualified instructors, a cricket academy, swimming pools, tennis courts and a world class spa and gym.
Explore the magnificent scenery on horseback, set off on one of the estate’s many hiking trails, or wander through the impressive botanical gardens. And if that seems like too much activity, just kick back and spend a day on the private beach, enjoying a champagne picnic.

Pezula Resort Hotel has been developed with the utmost respect for the environment. Where most developments use a greater majority of land for building purposes, Pezula Private Estate has used only 10 percent. The remaining hectares of ancient forest area have been treated with extreme care, and the forest is being reseeded with indigenous trees.