Dock House Boutique Hotel V&A Waterfront Cape Town South Africa

New five star luxury boutique Dock House hotel in the V&A Waterfront opened in March 2008

The new Five star Dock House Boutique hotel is situated opposite the graceful timeball tower and the hotel’s sister property, the renowned Victoria & Alfred Hotel, in the Waterfront’s Portswood Precinct.

Originally the Dock House
was built as a Harbour Master’s private residence in the 1800’s but has recently been transformed into one of Cape Town’s most exclusive and elegant boutique hotels.

As a hotel, the Dock House is a perfect blend of old and new with its Victorian charm and modern conveniences, consisting of 5 rooms and 1 glamorous suite.

It is the latest addition to Newmark Hotels who own and operate the Ambassador Hotel & Executive Suites in Bantry Bay and the Victoria & Alfred Hotel located in Cape Town’s Waterfront.
Other assets of the Newmark Hotels include the well known gourmet destinations Salt restaurant in the Ambassador Hotel in Bantry Bay and OYO restaurant in the V&A Hotel in the Waterfront.

Decorated with a monochromatic
palette, soft grey and white predominates in the new boutique hotel, and it creates a contemporary feel within an area filled with history.

It’s sophisticated luxury holiday living with butler-style service, private check-in, cutting-edge technology, wellness and world-class entertainment.

The hotel is decorated
with artwork from local South African artists Johan Louw, Daryl McGregor, Garth Erasmus and the internationally renowned photographer, Kevin Mackintosh.

Additional lifestyle features of the new boutique hotel include:
- ONEwellness Dock House
- a designer spa and fitness centre
- a ‘gentlemen’s’ library
- free high speed wireless internet connectivity
- a swimming pool arena complete with bar
- al fresco dining for residents only
- a morning room serving breakfast

Rooms at the Dock House include:
- en-suite designer bathroom
- stylish open bar
- plasma screen T.V
- satellite connection
- free high speed wireless internet connection

Three of four rooms upstairs have balconies overlooking the Waterfront’s scenic harbour and surroundings, two of these upstairs rooms have an optional interconnection facility.

The suite at the hotel
has access to a private garden while the ground floor opens onto a veranda overlooking the groomed garden and swimming pool area.

For absolute exclusivity, the
entire Dock House villa may be booked for personal and private use, making it the ideal destination for corporate executives, visiting dignitaries, celebrities, wedding parties and the well-heeled traveler to Cape Town.

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