Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa

LUXURY IN GRAND STYLE The Arabella Hotel & Spa, is situated on the Arabella Country Estate in a natural biosphere and overlooking one of South Africa's largest and most beautiful natural lagoons. Only a short drive from the picturesque whale watching haven of Hermanus, the vibrant city of Cape Town and the historic wine region. All 145 rooms open onto private balconies or terraces and boast breathtaking views of the indigenous gardens or the shimmering lagoon. A choice of restaurants and bars and a host of activities from horse riding to bird-watching and hiking trails; make this unique hotel the ideal stopover and ideal retreat for leisure travellers.

For those who wish to relax, de-stress and be pampered in style, the Arabella Spa provides the ideal sanctuary offering a full variety of body and beauty treatments by expert therapists. To complete the experience the spa offers a sauna, steam room, The African rainforest experience - the only one in the world, Jacuzzi, unique Rassoul Chamber, heated indoor and outdoor pool and fully equipped fitness centre.

Experience one of the Cape's top ranked golf courses 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 #7 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.