While enjoying amazing accommodation at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa you are close to many enjoyable attractions. Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa is a location unlike any other; located 18km from Cape Town International Airport you can indulge in magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean while positioned on the beautiful Lagoon Beach.
Our favourite tourist spots to visit while staying at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa include the Cape Winelands, Robben Island, Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront.
Cape Winelands
Cape Winelands, 11km from Lagoon Beach is known for producing award-winning quality wine. The wine region is one of the world’s best; many visitors travel to Cape Town to explore and taste familiar wine brands. Wine connoisseurs are always keen to try out signature varieties and of course experience the natural beauty of the winelands. There are numerous wine route options to explore or you can book a ride on a tram that stops at many wineries in the area. The Cape Winelands route offer diverse South African cuisine at restaurants that are up to date with international standards and trends.
‘…one of the world’s best…’
Robben Island
Via ferry, Robben Island is 26.1km from Lagoon Beach. After your ferry trip to the Island your prison tour continues on a bus. The Island’s multi-layered 500-year-old history includes the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers and the Maximum Security Prison where thousands of South Africa’s freedom fighters were incarcerated for years. The tour culminates with a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell.
‘…Nelson Mandela’s cell…’
Table Mountain
Whether it is covered in a blanket of moody clouds or showing off against a crisp cloudless blue sky, Table Mountain, 15.3km from Lagoon Beach is always spectacular. Table Mountain, home to the richest, yet smallest floral kingdom on earth, was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011.You don’t have to know much about plants to appreciate Table Mountain’s rich biodiversity.
‘…always spectacular…’
The easiest option for getting up the mountain is the cableway, which has attracted a whopping 24million visitors since it first opened in 1929. Significantly revamped in 1997, the cable-cars now carry up to 65 passengers per trip. The journey up the mountain takes about five minutes and the cable cars rotate through 360 degrees during the trip, giving remarkable views of the mountain below.
‘…remarkable…’
While the cableway is convenient and fun, you’ll get a richer experience by hiking up or down using one of the popular routes. The cableway station at the top of the mountain has a curio shop, a shop where you can stock up on snacks, and a restaurant. If you take the cableway up the mountain, but still want to do a little walking, there are easy walks available.
‘…most popular…’
V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront seamlessly merges ocean vistas with mountain views, fresh sea breezes with the warm African sun into a cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere. 9.2km from Lagoon Beach the V&A Waterfront, a hub of activity any time of the year is one of Africa’s most visited destinations. It is situated in the oldest working harbour in the southern hemisphere, with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop the waterfront offers extensive views of the ocean, city bowl and mountain peaks.
‘…Africa’s most visited destinations…’
More than 80 restaurants bring a fusion of international food, from rustic al fresco fish and chips to starched table-cloth cuisine. It also offers 12 hotels, over 500 retail options, seven museums, live entertainment and a variety of leisure options ranging from yachts, helicopters to penguin encounters at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Along with 22 heritage sites and tourism landmarks, the V&A Waterfront also includes the recently opened Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa that hosts the world’s largest collection of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.
‘…from yachts, helicopters to penguins…’
Book your stay at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa for a lifetime experience while visiting Cape Town, South Africa.