52
de Wet Luxury Boutique Hotel
52 De Wet Road
Bantry Bay
Western Cape
South Africa
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52 de
Wet is a spectacular lodge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town’s
most exclusive neighborhood of Bantry Bay.
The lodge
sits perched on the slopes of Signal Hill tucked in right under the massive
outcrop of Lion’s Head. Lion’s Head is probably the most important factor
contributing to the exclusive character of Bantry Bay. The gigantic rock
structure casts a protective shield over the entire bay and provides complete
shelter from the infamous South Easter winds that often ravage through
the Cape during summer.
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of this, Bantry Bay and a slice of neighboring Clifton are the only wind
free areas in Cape Town. This blessing from nature, combined with the extraordinary
setting on the steep sloping hillside, allowing for the most spectacular
views over the Ocean, has been the cornerstone for the success of the neighborhood.
The
Lodge: A masterpiece of contemporary design, built in 2003, the lodge
comprises of seven guest suites over five floors. The brief to the architect
was to create a building that should capture as much light as possible,
work with high ceilings, double volumes and over-sized windows. That is
exactly what a visitor encounters when he steps through the front door.
He feels overwhelmed with the feeling of space and light.
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main reception area is a double storey volume leading to the large open
guest lounge. At this point, it is probably happening with the first time
visitor, an invisible hand towards the large floor will irresistibly draw
him to ceiling and wall-to-wall windows leading to the terrace where he
will stand still, in awe with the most spectacular view over the Atlantic
Ocean. Uninterrupted, a 180-degree vista from the top of the world, literally,
down into the bay. This is not an intimate feeling; this is pure extrovert
pleasure that will take possession of even the extremely well-traveled
visitor. Oversized umbrella’s and a row of comfortable, modern Royal Botania
sun loungers invite for immediate relaxation. One does not want to go back
inside, it is too much too grand the view and the feeling of space demands
time to soak it up, time for a nice drink now, we’ll check out the rooms
a bit later.
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rooms are different in size but equal in their furnishings and equipment.
We used a slightly off-white paint on the walls, cherry wood for the doors,
floating shelves and cupboards in combination with black floor covering.
The result is a well-balanced, modern room that does not feel cold and
empty but instead is easy on the senses and invites for unwinding and being
on holiday. Again, here, in the guest rooms, floor to ceiling windows and
sea view galore.
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Soft
see-through curtains temper the harsh sunlight, and the use of soft padded
leather on the headboards and bed bases give the rooms a cozy feeling very
different from the so often clinical feel of a very modern building. Two
of the rooms have sea view but no outside balcony. Those are the Standard
room and the deluxe room. All the other rooms have large balconies equipped
with sun loungers and seating arrangements and spectacular sea view of
course.
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rooms with sea view and balcony are the superior rooms, the ultra large
Penthouse Suite right on top and the fantastic two-bedroom Suite right
at the bottom of the property. The two bedrooms suite is more than a hotel
room it is a full 130 square meters apartment with its own pool and large
lounge. The ideal solution for a family or two couples traveling together.
In addition, of course this is a five star property, rated by the Grading
Council of South Africa so all the mod cons required in a five star hotel
room are present.
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Starting
with Wi-Fi, Flat screen TV’s, mini bar, electronic safe, air conditioning
those are all definite standards and in addition we have provided all the
rooms with their own Apple Mac computer with free internet access, a Nespresso
machine for a good cup of coffee and for people loving their own music
i-pod docking station and CD player.
Check-In
02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM
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Facilities
and Services
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Fax
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Photocopy
Machine
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Internet
Access
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Airport
Shuttle Service
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Parking
Available
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Babysitting
Service
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Laundry
Service
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Bar on
the Premises
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Swimming
Pool
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VCR
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Library
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Off Street
Parking
Facilities
in Rooms/Units
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Air-Conditioning
in Rooms
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Satellite
TV in Rooms
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Television
in Rooms
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No Smoking
in Rooms
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Tea and
Coffee in Rooms
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Radios
in Rooms
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Heater
in Rooms
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MNET in
Rooms
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Bar Fridges
in Rooms
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WiFi
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Adsl
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Internet
Connection
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DVD
Dining
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Environment
Activities
Nearby
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Fishing
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Golf
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Bicycle
Touring
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Climbing
- Sport
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Climbing
- Traditional
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Fishing
- Deep Sea
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Fishing
- Saltwater
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Hang Gliding
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Health
& Fitness
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Kite-Surfing
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Paddling
- Sea Kayaking
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Paragliding
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Walking
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Hiking
/ Backpacking
Grading
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Portfolio
Collection
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5 Stars
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Languages
Spoken
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English
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Dutch
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German
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French
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Contact:
52
de Wet Luxury Boutique Hotel
52
De Wet Road
Bantry
Bay
Western
Cape
South
Africa
Bantry
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