Women-Friendly Travel in Cape Town
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The Westin Grand Arabella Quays
This hotel is arguably the best in town; it is both extravagant and luxurious. The location is excellent. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and the décor is chic and sophisticated. The service is impeccable as are the facilities available here. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator and internet connection. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, room service, bars, a gym, a spa, laundry service, and an Internet terminal and free parking. Breakfast is included in the rates.
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Cape Grace
This is arguably the best of Cape Town’s luxury hotels. The location is picturesque- the waterfront allows for guests to catch glimpses of sea lions and various birds. Rooms offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the sea. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious. The décor is gorgeous, elegant and contemporary. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator and internet connection. Hotel facilities include restaurants, room service, bars, a library, a pool, a spa, laundry service, and an internet terminal and free parking. Breakfast is included in the rates.
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Mount Nelson Hotel
Probably the most well known of Cape Town’s luxury hotels, this hotel dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Aristocratic best describes the ambience of this hotel where the customs of the early 1900s are still very much observed such as sipping tea to the tune of the piano. The décor is traditional as opposed to contemporary and the interior is adorned with antiques, carpets and paintings. The gardens are stunning as well. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator, internet connection and a DVD player. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, room service, tennis courts, bars, pools, a gym, a spa, laundry service, internet access and free parking. One facility not provided by other hotels is Children’s programs to keep the young ones busy.
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Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
This hotel is close to the city centre and at the same time away from it. It is not plagued by the hustle and bustle of Cape Town and maintains its peaceful and serene ambience. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious with lovely furnishings, contemporary interiors and good views of the surrounding mountains and city. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator and a kitchen. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, bars, pool, laundry service, internet access and free parking.
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Long Beach
This hotel is located along the Kommetjie Beach. This hotel comprises of rooms with superb views at more than reasonable rates. The rooms and bathrooms are more than comfortable and a major reason why this hotel is so attractive is its proximity to the beach. The hotel staff provides excellent service and care. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator, internet connection and a DVD player. Hotel facilities include room service, a pool, a bar, laundry service, the beachfront, internet access and free parking.
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Cape Heritage Hotel
This boutique hotel was originally a mansion and it dates back to 1770. The interior is for this reason quite homely. Rooms are well decorated but not identical. Rooms and bathrooms are both more than comfortable. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator, internet connection and a DVD player. Hotel facilities include restaurants, room service, a bar, laundry service, internet access and free parking.
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Town House Hotel
This is a lovely hotel with an excellent location. The ambience is down to earth, rooms and bathrooms are simple yet comfortable. In room facilities include a safe, a refrigerator and internet connection. Hotel facilities include restaurants, room service, bars, a gym, laundry service, an internet terminal and free parking. Breakfast is included in the rates.
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Boulders Beach Lodge
Located in False Bay, this hotel’s charm is its proximity to Boulders Beach. Rooms are simple, clean and comfortable. Prices are more than reasonable. In room facilities entail internet access; hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, internet terminal, laundry services and free parking.
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Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel
Located in the centre of Cape Town, this hotel has an excellent location. Its charm lies in the fact that its rooms were decorated by local artists giving them a bit of eccentric touch and quirky feel. Nevertheless, rooms are clean and comfortable. Prices are more than reasonable. In room facilities entail internet access; hotel facilities include a bar, internet terminal and laundry services.
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Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel
Rooms are simple, clean and comfortable and more importantly look out onto the sea. Prices are more than reasonable. In room facilities entail a safe, refrigerator and internet access; hotel facilities include an internet terminal, laundry services, room service and free parking.
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Walden House
This former mansion now serves as a guest house. Rooms and bathrooms are comfortable. Prices are more than reasonable. In room facilities entail a TV, a mini bar and a hair dryer; hotel facilities include an internet terminal, laundry services and a pool. Address: 5 Burnside Road, Tamboerskloof, City Bowl Tel: 021-424-4256 Website: www.walden-house.com
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La Splendida
The location of this hotel is perfect for those who love the beach. The Water front is just a walk away. Rooms are comfortable and the décor is simple. Rooms look out onto the surrounding mountains or the sea. In room facilities entail an AC, TV and mini-bar; hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, laundry services, massaging and babysitting services.
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Louise Hennigs
This is the best store to buy leather products- the handbags are made using excellent quality leather; though pricey their quality is guaranteed.
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N.C.M Fashions- African Pride
This shop is renowned for the beautiful traditional African attire which is its specialty. Wonderful skirts, wraps, dresses, scarves in colorful traditional fabrics and designs are sold here.
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Waterfront Craft Market
This market consists of a number of stalls where jewelry, arts and crafts, pottery, glass and rugs and carpets are sold.
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Green Point
This flea market sells everything you can possibly conceive of, from shoes and clothing to music and artifacts; you name it. It is only open every Sunday of the week.
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Montebello Craft and Design Centre
This shop sells everything from jewelry and ceramics to handbags and lovely Mandela dolls.
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African Image
This shop is a great choice for those looking to take back home beautiful traditional and contemporary African masks, patterned textile from the region, beaded cloth, baskets and other distinctly African artifacts.
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Pan African Market
Lovely souvenirs can be bought from here. The market comprises of numerous stalls spread across two floors selling African arts and crafts from all over the continent.
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African Nova
This shop is a great choice for those looking to take back home beautiful contemporary African arts and crafts.
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Streetwires
Street wire art can be found all around Cape Town but this shop sells the best of these products. Bowls, sculptures, plates and other pieces are made using wire and beads.
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Andiamo
This well known deli sells all kinds of food items and spices. Address: Cape Quarter Tel: 021-421-3687
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Hilton Cape Town City Centre
The Hilton Cape Town City Centre is located in the Bo Kaap region in close proximity to the city's main tourist attraction, the Table Mountain. Regular shuttles from the hotel go to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which is another popular tourist destination.