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Oasis Restaurant at The Mount Nelson Hotel

Oasis Restaurant at The Mount Nelson Hotel. Cape Town’s best destination.

While The Mount Nelson’s Afternoon Tea is something of legend, The Oasis buffet, especially on a Sunday, is not far behind in becoming as iconic as the hotel’s pink hue.

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12 Apostles Hotel And Spa, Cape Town

If there is a South African hotel that brings you nearer to Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean then the 12 Apostles I can’t think of one.

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One&Only, Cape Town

Since its opening when global celebrities flitted in to launch The One&Only Cape Town, this resort-style hotel on the Waterfront has matured like a good wine

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Climbing Table Mountain With An Expert Guide

From the white sandy beaches of Clifton Beach, along the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town, it appears as if the 12 Apostles are eyeing out the bikini-clad beauties.

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Alphen Boutique Hotel

Lodging and eating at The Alphen Boutique Hotel

The Alphen Boutique Hotel, the Constantia Valley and Winelands are within easy reach. Visit Groot Constantia, the original Cape governor’s mansion and now a wonderful museum and collection of restaurants.

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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Like any grande dame, nips and tucks over the years have substantially altered this luxury hotel but the 119 year-old Cape Town, South African institution, the pink-hued Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, still feels as historic and yet as contemporary as ever.

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