Arabella Resort

Destination

Hermanus

Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa delivers grandeur in design and style that pays homage to the rare beauty that surrounds it. Luminous colours, soaring wooden beam ceilings and unique designs welcome you while attentive and gracious service enhances the experience of complete comfort and warmth. Embraced by the majestic Kogelberg Mountains and bordered by the vast Bot River Lagoon, the hotel invites you to indulge in a sensory experience that will leave you with treasured memories - beautiful aromas of fresh salty sea air and fynbos; distinctive sounds of exotic birdlife and enriching sights of emblematic green mountains and sparkling waters that meet an indigo sky. The Arabella Golf Course stretches through rolling fairways, deceptive bunkers and challenging water traps. A truly unique golf course set on the banks of the Bot River Lagoon and fringed by indigenous wild flowers. The Arabella Spa is a glorious retreat that captures the essence of luxury, privacy and rejuvenation that is at the heart of your stay. Beyond this blissful escape, the destination offers a number of activities to guide you on your path towards complete relaxation. Explore the Overberg with its magnificent charms and treasures that await you. Be enriched by exciting quad bike rides, kayaking expeditions at sea and lazy horseback rides while golden shores and serene Botanical Gardens will leave you in awe of its unspoilt beauty. A valley of vineyards and wine and historic museums invite you to absorb the town's legacy; magnificent hiking and mountain biking trails and captivating boat rides with the ocean's big 5 will leave you inspired.

Arabella Resort Amenities

The Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa guest rooms are decorated in welcoming, warm earthy tones that mirror the beauty of the surrounding area. These spacious rooms are dressed with rich rosewood furniture, luxurious cottons and plush goose down duvets and pillows. Contemporary South African décor and the finest amenities impart an ambience of superior comfort. Full-width sliding glass doors lead to either a private terrace or balcony overlooking the perfectly manicured grounds and swimming pool and the dramatic mountain views beyond, or the tranquil lagoon waters.

Directions To Arabella Resort

Arrival by flight: Take the N2 from Cape Town International Airport and follow above directions. From Caledon: Take the N2 west towards Cape Town and then turn left onto the R43 (to Hermanus). Continue on this road for approximately 20km until R44 (Kleinmond sign) where you turn right. Follow the road for about 3km until you see the Arabella Country Estate sign on your left. The hotel is situated in the Arabella Country Estate.

Area Attractions

Surrounded by the magnificent mountains and Bot River Lagoon, and edged by wild fynbos, the picturesque Arabella Golf Course is the ideal place to pursue a passion for golf and enjoy an ideal golf holiday. The fabled 18-hole, Par 72 Championship course has consistently been ranked in the top 10 courses in South Africa (currently ranked #4 in South Africa by Golf Digest magazine). The 8th hole has been described as one of the most beautiful par 5's in South Africa and the 18th hole was rated one of the finest finishing holes in the country. The course was designed and built by the highly acclaimed South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich in 1999. Since then, many professionals and celebrities have enjoyed the Arabella Golf experience, including Jack Nicklaus, Samuel L. Jackson, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Ronan Keating, Lee Westwood, Tim Clark and Gary Player. Your golf journey will take you through breathtaking scenery, pristine kikuyu fairways, challenging bunkers and water hazards; and will then test your skill on immaculate dominant-bent greens. All of which receive frequent high praise from golf professionals and amateurs alike