Cape Town Information Pack
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology Faculty of Informatics and Design Information Pack The Faculty of Informatics and Design at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology welcomes you to Cape Town!! Cape Town has recently been awarded the World Design Capital for 2014 and our legendary Table Mountain proclaimed as a new 7th Wonder of Nature. We trust that your stay in the beautiful Mother City is one filled with new-found adventures and experiences; that will capture your heart and ensure that this is just the beginning of many more visits. This pack contains the all the information you need to know for your stay with us: 1. Accommodation Details (map included) Page 3-10 2. Car Hire Page 11 3. Car Rental Page 12 4. Airport Shuttles Page 13 5. My CITI Bus Service Page 13 6. Shuttle Services Page 14 7. Foreign Exchange Bureau’s Page 15 8. Map of Bellville CPUT Campus Page 16 9. Tourist and Sightseeing Options Page 17-25 10. Weather, Health, Safety, & Other Page 26, 27 2 1. Accommodation Lady Hamilton Hotel (Cape Town) The Lady Hamilton is located in Gardens, close to all major city attractions but allows for a blissful rest under the natural wonder of Table Mountain. They offer Satellite TV, Swimming Pool Facility and Wireless Internet. http://www.ladyhamilton.co.za The suburb of Gardens, just outside of Cape Town is well known for its leafy streets and overall peace and quiet. Just like everywhere in the city and suburbs, the majestic Table Mountain is within full view of the facility and the town center is simply a 15 minute walk through the Company Gardens. The breakfast and dinner buffets are served daily and weather permitting this takes place outdoors on the terrace. A great price can be found here most times of year and many visitors will agree that based on what is received the price is very nice indeed. A – Lady Hamilton Hotel Standard Rates 1 Room (2 single beds) Sleeps one Breakfast included R450 Double or twin beds, en-suite bathroom, individual climate control and a TV. Rooms have spectacular views of the majestic Table Mountain. Includes breakfast. R450 3 Excellent Guest House (Bellville) Excellent Guest House offers luxury, comfort, style and warmth at affordable prices, situated in the Bellville area. The Guest House is suitable for business people, tourists and even South Africans visiting family in the area. Excellent Guest House has a quite, relaxing atmosphere with 23 tastefully furnished double rooms with showers en-suite. The suites are equipped with hot and cold air conditioners, Satellite TV, coffee-making facilities, a safe, hairdryers and other touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Each room has a parking bay conveniently situated outside the room, and guests have 24/7 access to the electronic gates. Our rooms are serviced daily and a laundry service is available at an additional cost. All shuttle information is included in section 2, labelled Shuttle Services. They offer Satellite TV, Swimming Pool Facility and Wireless Internet. Their website address is http://www.excellentguesthouse.co.za/. Standard Rates Single Occupancy R520.00 per room per night Double Occupancy R680.00 per room per night Triple Occupancy R860.00 per room per night * Meals (optional) Breakfast R60.00 per person Dinner (Monday to Friday) R100.00 per person (pre-booking essential) 4 5 Latreuo Guest House (Bellville) This Provencal haven in the leafy and up-market suburb of Welgemoed (Bellville) offers excellent service in a relaxed environment. Latreuo is owner- managed to ensure personalised service to suit individual tastes and needs. It is appropriate for those seeking tranquillity and spacious comfort. Unwind in glorious surroundings with exquisite mountain and vineyard views. Relax next to the swimming pool or in the perfectly groomed garden with calming water features. The five individually decorated double bedrooms are spacious and the luxurious bedding and linen contributes to the style and comfort. Our executive room is definitely for the corporate traveller who needs a break from the ladder. This gem is conveniently situated close to various wine routes, golf courses, beaches and shopping malls. Beauty treatments can be arranged to help you relax after a day spent exploring Cape Town and surroundings. The variety of books in the library in the passage hall is guaranteed to help you unwind. To simplify your life even more Latreuo can arrange a travelling service to and from the airport, car hire, private and secure parking as well as a laundry service. Facilities include http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/latreuoguesthouse/. Standard Rates Bed & Breakfast Single Occupancy Double Occupancy R485.00 per person sharing per Luxury Room R750.00 per person single per night night R650.00 per person sharing per Executive Room R1030.00 per person single per night night Notes: Children under 12 sharing with parents @ R180.00 per child per night. A two course dinner is available on request @ R120.00 per person. Rates are subject to change without notice. 6 Feathers Lodge (Bellville) Feathers Lodge has been awarded 4 stars by the South African Tourism Grading Council, so guests can be assured of high standards and outstanding service at all times. The peaceful atmosphere is complimented by the committed personnel who will look after your every need. All our rooms are equipped with Plasma TV’s with M-Net and four DStv channels, coffee and tea facilities, air- conditioning, private garden doors, work desks, WiFi and connections for laptops Enjoy a refreshing cocktail next to our recently built, sparkling swimming pool. This pool is chlorine and salt free and is built on the new international oxygen based system. Loungers, towels and cocktails complete the picture of relaxation. Feathers Lodge is ideally situated to enable our leisure travellers to visit all the well known tourist attractions in and around Cape Town. We are 20 minutes away from the famous Waterfront, Table Mountain, the airport, the popular Stellenbosch Wine Route and the beach. We are only 5 minutes 7 away from Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, a Health Club, golf courses and the Durbanville and Bellville Business Centres. You are able to visit the website at http://www.featherslodge.co.za/. Standard Rates Rooms Single Sharing Wag Tail Rooms (x3) R699.00 per person single per night R439.00 Guinea Fowl Rooms (x9) R799.00 per person single per night R499.00 Flamingo Rooms (x6) R899.00 per person single per night R599.00 Peacock Suite (x1) R999.00 per person single per night R699.00 Blue Crane Suite (x1) R1399.00 per person single per night R799.00 Best Western Cape Suites hotel (Cape Town) Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, with views of the Cape Town city skyline and Table Bay, lies the Best Western Cape Suites Hotel - a village-style hotel with a total of 123 studio, one, two and three bedroom suites, graded as a three star property. The Hotel offers a sensible alternative for affordable accommodation to corporate executives, for tour group, government, individual travellers and families who require spacious accommodation with luxury amenities and friendly service. Ideally located, the Hotel is a 5 minute drive from the V&A Waterfront and a 15 minute drive to the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. 8 Guests enjoy a home-away-from-home environment in spacious air-conditioned suites, with fully equipped kitchen. Each suite can accommodate several guests by offering twin beds in each bedroom and a double sleeper couch in the lounge. You can view more information about thi9s hotel at http://www.capesuites.co.za/ Services and Facilities include Television and satellite, Kitchens in all rooms, Laundromat, FREE Wi-Fi to all guests as well as a complimentary shuttle service. Standard Rates 1 May-31 August Bed Only Basis 1 Person R649.00 per person single per night 2 Persons R380.00 per person sharing per night 3 Persons R338.34 per person sharing per night 4 Persons R300.00 per person sharing per night 5 Persons R261.00 per person sharing per night 6 Persons R232.34 per person sharing per night Notes: The above rates exclude breakfast and 1% Tourism Levy, but include 14% VAT. Children under 12 sharing with parents stay free of charge. Terms and conditions apply during International Events and Peak periods. Available on application. Rates are subject to change without notice 9 Ikhaya Lodge (Cape Town, Gardens) Located on historic and trendy Dunkley Square in Cape Town, where restaurants, bistros and businesses live side by side. iKhaya Lodge is an easy walk to parliament, museums, art galleries, the beautiful company gardens, and the city centre. While Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and many beautiful beaches are all a quick 5 - 10 minute drive away. iKhaya Lodge offers a unique experience to its guests, a home away from home, with a beautiful twist of African authenticity. It’s stylish and comfortable accommodation offers a variety of options and prices to suit everyone’s requirements. The African styled restaurant serves a range of fresh African and fusion cuisine. Guests can enjoy our breakfast and lunch buffet on the patio overlooking the square while admiring the majestic views of Table Mountain. The conferencing and function facilities also carry the African design theme creating a professional yet relaxed atmosphere. Our unique and tranquil en-suite rooms provide a homely feeling with beautiful views of Table Mountain or Cape Town city. They are all comfortably furnished with natural materials, enclosed balcony, private bathroom, TV, radio, telephone, safe and 24 hours reception. Services include: 24 Hour ADSL broadband internet access.24 hour reception.