The Arniston Hotel is set on the Overberg coast just 2 hours drive from CapeTown.  It occupies one of the Cape’s most exquisite locations, next to an old fishing village, and surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves.  The hotel faces the sea and provides uninterrupted panoramic views of the unspoilt ocean and endless beaches. Accommodation is in 40 comfortable en-suite rooms, all elegantly decorated. Most have fireplaces for the cosy winter evenings. The deluxe sea-facing rooms have private balconies with panoramic ocean views. The patio-facing rooms open onto a tranquil garden and swimming pool with sun loungers.  The restaurant menu blends traditional South African cuisine with modern innovations and features the freshest fish from the local fishing boats and delicious local oysters. Meals are complemented by an award-winning list of wines, many of which are from local wine routes. The hotel is an ideal place in which to relax, or guests can swim, fish or snorkel at one of the local safe and unspoilt beaches. There are also many beautiful hikes on endless shores and dunes. An abundance of natural life makes bird-watching a pleasure, and each year from June to November, the Southern Right whales make Arniston Bay their home, delighting visitors with excellent whale watching.  A little further afield, Bredasdorp (only 15 minutes drive away) offers an excellent golf course, squash and tennis courts and a world famous shipwreck museum. De Mond Nature Reserve is a pristine, unspoilt river mouth less than 20 minutes drive away. De Hoop Nature Reserve is nearby and with all its wildlife, is worth a visit. Cape Agulhas National Park is an ideal day trip. Here, guests can visit the lighthouse at the southernmost tip of Africa. Style Comfortable sea-front hotel Air/Con No Dining Yes Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 40 ensuite rooms: pool facing, sea facing and luxury sea facing Pool Yes Activities Usual hotel activities.  Safe swimming, fishing and snorkelling from the beach, extensive beach and coast walks, bird watching and whale watching in season, golf, squash & tennis(15 mins drive), National Parks nearby, Cape Agulhas and lighthouse (most southerly point of Africa) Price Range From about £30 per person sharing, bed and breakfast, depending on season and room type Find Similar Properties