Accommodating Cape Town
Guest post by Hannah Copues
Hitting Cape Town during its peak summer season, we were more than slightly worried about where the money for our accommodation was going to come from! Needless to say, the pressure of finding a cost effective, yet still an appealing option did nothing for our blood pressures. That’s what happens when you’re demanding women with an unshakable plan to visit a city at the peak of its summer heat, whilst still retaining the option of receiving luxurious accommodation and a reasonable spending budget. At first, I would have said, “ If pigs could fly?”. However, although the prospects of fulfilling all my preferences were looking a little grim at first, after a little advice and research, we found that our options were far from limited.
Tip: To save a little stress, some of you may want to take advantage of the more sensible option and lower rates available in the off-peak months from April to September. Just be aware of the cooler temperatures and lack of ‘holiday’ atmosphere! Nevertheless, we’ve been told it’s a great time to go if you’re looking for maximum relaxation. And ladies, think of all those designer goodies you can splash out on after saving you’re cash through other means.
If you’re really strapped for cash or want to accumulate all your money for the many thrilling indoor and outdoor activities Cape Town has to offer, back packing is certainly the way forward. Of course, the only back packing I was planning on doing was to be carrying all my shopping back to our hotel. However, we’ve been told that backpacking has become the latest craze in Cape Town and some people boast how it’s the only way to savour and absorb all the beauty and picturesque views it has to offer. On our travels we passed many appealing and inviting lodges, which looked more inviting and quaint than what you’d expect from our B&B’s down the road back home.
Nevertheless, we were quite happy with the charm and hospitality that oozed from our luxurious 4* boutique hotel. Although it wasn’t a magnificent 5* resort that you can find scattered on the False Bay coastline or City Bowl area, it was more than perfect for our week long stay. Perhaps one of the most friendly and inviting places we’d ever stayed, it soon became apparent that the standards were incredibly high. The great places to stay in Cape Town, we’d suggest, are definitely the smaller and more intimate guest houses and hotels. Not only did I achieve my three aims, of sun, shopping and stunning accommodation, but we exceeding our expectations for the whole trip!
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Cecil Lee
The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.
