Discover a haven of tranquillity imbued with old-world charm

ARNISTON’S appeal may lie in tales of survival, mysterious shipwrecks, daring voyages of discovery and operatic battles with the elements. History has left bold footprints here. The alluring fishing village with its humble cottages and unusual houses hugging the soft sand cliff above a majestic bay is set an ever-changing canvas of brilliant whites and blues. Situated above a pristine beach, the luxurious Arniston Spa Hotel is the pearl on this rugged Cape coastline – a haven of tranquillity and old-world charm. Its understated elegance is matched by staff dedicated to making you feel at ease. All 60 ensuite rooms are tastefully decorated. The child-friendly hotel also has inter-leading rooms to accommodate bigger families or friends. Our two restaurants offer mouthwatering meals for all tastes and are complimented by an award-winning wine-list of top local wine producers.

The conference venue on the first floor is fully equipped with typical modern equipment and can host up to 100 delegates and the wine cellar is an intimate venue for 30 guests which is ideal for a board meeting or private dinner. The renowned Ginkgo Spa will most definitely rejuvenate one’s body and mind in an ambience which is both gen- tle and welcoming.

Situated 200km from C a p e To wn, the hotel provides guests with a convenient base from which to venture on journeys of discov- ery into the surrounding countryside. Less than an hour’s drive away is the Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp, the ancient Water Mill and the Moravian Mission of Elim, the scarlet and white Agulhas Lighthouse, which dominates the southernmost tip of Africa, and the nature reserves of De Mond and De Hoop.

Here the majesty of the last vestiges of the southern Indian Ocean, in all its moods, holds an ethereal appeal, particularly to the romantic, for Waenhuiskrans, often the haunt of painters and often photographed, is truly a peaceful hamlet which soon befriends, rather than estranges, its visitors. Once you’ve been caught in the thrall of the tragic beauty of it all, you’ll return again and again. It’s simply the best way to unwind from the whirl of the outside world.