The Westin Cape Town Hotel
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The Westin Cape Town Hotel Review
Boasting a prime setting in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak about 1.4 km from religious sites like the metropolitical church "St George's Cathedral", the 5-star Westin Cape Town Hotel offers a gift shop and a restaurant. Placed in the very heart of Cape Town, the hotel includes a swimming pool together with a steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities.
A full English breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant at Westin Cape Town. Thirty7 Restaurant and Raleighs restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisines onsite, including contemporary as well as international. There is a spacious lounge bar for you to have a drink. This Cape Town hotel features a pizzeria nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of Italian cuisine.
The Westin is located in the conservation area of Cape Town, within walking distance of Camps Bay and not very far from the historical Greenmarket Square. The luxury property is set on a wildlife park and lush valleys, and about 12 minutes' walk from Bree Street.
Also, this sophisticated accommodation is a stroll from the walled pentagonal Castle of Good Hope, and Cape Town train station is placed nearly a 10-minute walk away.
You can choose from one of the 483 air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, and self-catering amenities like a coffeemaker and a mini-bar. For more comfort, a hair dryer together with a spa bath and a rain shower are provided. Guests will also enjoy exclusive views over the sea.
There is Convention Centre bus stop approximately 5 minutes' walk from The Westin Cape Town Hotel.
The sophisticated property provides fitness classes and a Jacuzzi for an additional fee. Highlights at the Westin Cape Town include a sauna and facials. Car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for snorkelling, diving and hiking. This Cape Town property entices guests with a wellness centre and a spa lounge featuring beauty therapy, pedicure and manicure. The Westin Cape Town also provides a conference room for those arriving on business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Brilliant iconic hotel with amazing views of the bay.
- Stunning location within a 25-minute walk from V&A Waterfront.
- Nestled in a central area surrounded by a waterfall and a mountain.
- Reasonably spacious rooms with separate bathrooms and nice decor.
- Bathrooms with a bathtub and a separate toilet.
- Several dining options, including a hot local fare.
- A good cigar bar serves carbonated drinks together with snacks.
- Exceptional service; amenities are great.
- Rates are great.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was very poor.
- A few staff members might seem forgetful at times.
Key Features
- 2 swimming pools
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- airport shuttle
- non-smoking rooms
- spa and wellness centre
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- fabulous breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Dining facilities
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant buffet
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- 24-hour room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Wake up service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village 1.54 km (5052 ft)
- Two Oceans Aquarium 1.71 km (1.06 mi.)
- Castle of Good Hope 1.64 km (1.02 mi.)
- Slave Lodge Museum 1.45 km (4757 ft)
- Cape Town International Convention Centre 160 m (525 ft)
- Chavonnes Battery Museum 1.32 km (4331 ft)
- Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 2.61 km (1.62 mi.)
- The Cape Wheel 1.66 km (1.03 mi.)