Overlooking the largest natural lagoon in Africa, The Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa is placed in the lap of a coastal amphitheatre of seductive beauty on the 112-hectare Arabella Country Estate. One of the most acclaimed luxury resorts that South Africa offers, every aspect of our five-star hospitality is thoughtfully conceived to make your time away feel relaxed and unhurried.

Located just a 20-minute drive from the whale watchers haven of Hermanus, our hotel boasts the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and the 18-hole championship golf course on the Arabella Golf Estate. The region is rich in fynbos, bird life, exquisite mountain landscapes, and endless recreational activities. Here, just 100 kilometres from Cape Town, you will enjoy access to comforts and amenities that replenish your energy and refresh your spirit. A world of rare beauty, where elegance is timeless, service is seamless, and every day abounds with simple pleasures. A place where exquisite luxury is reflected in sublime details.

For guests on business, our conference facilities deliver standards of professionalism and comfort. The environment is graciously enhanced by expansive terraces with spectacular lagoon and golf course views. If your intention is purely to restore and revive body and soul, the internationally acclaimed Arabella Spa will show you the path to the healing power of beauty, offering you a sense of vitality you never dreamed possible.

Visit the ultimate South African luxury resort, Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, for a getaway that will lift your spirits and heal your body. 

The rooms at our five-star deluxe hotel in South Africa are designed with the colours and textures of the landscape subtly reflected in every detail, creating a seamless sense of harmony. Careful attention is paid to every exquisite detail, creating a luxurious, spacious retreat, with beautiful bathrooms to add to your comfort.

Contemporary African ocean décor and the finest amenities impart an ambience of superior comfort. Each room is abundantly endowed with views. Even the bath itself offers an opportunity to soak up the vista. Sumptuous white bed linen, goose down duvets and pillows, and rosewood furniture enhance a sense of indulgence.

You may choose the kind of view you wish to gaze out at from your expansive balcony – either facing the sweeping aspects of the golf course and the tranquil lagoon, or looking out over the sun drenched pool and immaculately groomed gardens.