The Hotel

The atmosphere is relaxed, yet professional. The accommodation is luxurious, yet extremely affordable. It's a resort in the city. It's the Protea Hotel President. For business or leisure, there's no better choice of venue. Most of the exclusively spacious rooms and suites overlook the Atlantic Ocean or Lion's Head, offering facilities one would expect of a world-class hotel.

Enjoy a cocktail in the Senate Bar or a sundowner on the Terrace. Then, let the Islands Restaurant tantalise your taste buds with sumptuous cuisine. At the Protea Hotel President, your comfort is our pleasure.

When you're not visiting famous Clifton Beach, the Cape Town CBD or the sensational V&A Waterfront nearby, you can relax next to the hotel's large swimming pool or step into the hairdressing salon, or curio shop conveniently located on the premises.

Once you have discovered its remarkable variety of facilities, impeccable service and consummate luxury, you will agree that the Protea Hotels President is without doubt the most eminent hotel on Cape Town's Platinum Mile.

Protea Hotel President - Affordable Comfort on Cape Town's Bantry Bay Beachfront

Features

Hotel Facilities
The Protea Hotels President has everything one would expect from a full-service, world-class hotel. There is a security-controlled entrance, 24 hours surveillance, 200 undercover parking bays as well as outdoor parking, porters to greet you and help you with your luggage and a travel desk and GUEST Relations desk in the foyer to assist you. There is a curio shop and the Amber International hair and beauty Salon for those GUESTS that want to treat themselves, relax or prepare for a special occasion.

The Islands Restaurant serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and buffet dinner. Varied entertainment - in the form of bands, a pianist, or wine tasting - creating the ideal atmosphere for GUESTS wishing to relax and enjoy a splendid meal. (Buffet dinners with entertainment are seasonal and take place from September until the end of April. From May to September, we feature our new a la carte menu.)

The Senate Bar is open from 2pm till late and the STAFF look forward to serving you the cocktail of your choice. There is also a lounge area in which GUESTS may relax with sundowners.

For those GUESTS who want to sit outside and relax by the pool, there is a Cabana bar outside during summer as well as The Terrace restaurant which serves light meals.

Sporting and Leisure Activities
Spend lazy afternoons at the swimming pool, taking in the stunning views of the sea and beach, or enjoy a number of sporting facilities (including watersports) in the vicinity. These include tennis, squash, bowls, golf, jetskis and a gym. There is also an in-house gym complimentary to all GUESTS, as well as a physiotherapist and doctor on call to the hotel.
If you're looking to do some shopping, the Canal Walk Shopping Centre has a scheduled shuttle which will pick you up and drop you back off right outside the hotel's front door. The V&A Waterfront also runs a shuttle which stops nearby the hotel.

Babysitting services are available on request.

Conference and Banqueting Facilities

The hotel has

1. A boardroom seating 16 delegates
2. A business centre
3. 3 conference rooms which can be converted into 1 or 2 larger conference rooms. Each conference room holds 100 delegates in cinema style and 60 GUESTS banquet style. Combined, the seating capacity increases to 350 delegates in cinema style and 220 GUESTS in banquet style
4. Exhibition venue catering for themed evenings and exhibitions seating up to 500 people dinner dance. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!

For more information regarding our conference venues, please speak to our banqueting department.

Location

Bantry Bay, the start of the Platinum Mile, introduces the Protea Hotel President, a sectional title concept in affordable business and holiday accommodation. 25 kms from Cape Town International Airport, 5km from Cape Town station and central Cape Town, minutes from famous beaches.

Distance in approximate time

1. V&A Waterfront - 5 mins
2. Table Mountain - 10 mins
3. Winelands - 40 mins (Stellenbosch)
4. Clifton / Camps Bay - 5 mins
5. N1 & N2 Highway onramp - 7 mins
6. CBD - 7 mins
7. CT International Airport - 25 mins
8. Canal Walk / Century City - 25 mins

GPS Settings

1. 33° 55 min 18 sec South
2. 18° 22 mins 45 sec East

Directions from Cape Town International Airport

1. Take the N2 and follow the signs into Cape Town
2. When the highway forks, take the right fork which leads onto the Eastern Boulevard
3. When you get to the intersection at the end of the highway (at the Waterfront), you will see the Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) on your left
4. Cross over those traffic lights and at the next set of traffic lights, turn right
5. Go straight, following the signs to Sea Point / Camps Bay until you get to a large traffic circle
6. Cross over the circle and carry on straight, past the Green Point Stadium and Virgin Active Gym & Tennis Club (all on the right hand side).
7. At the next set of traffic lights, go straight and you will enter into Beach Road
8. Carry right along Beach Road for approximately 3km until you get to a smaller traffic circle
9. Turn left into Queens Road at the circle and then take the first road right into Alexander Road
10. The Protea Hotels President is the 2nd hotel on your left.

Attractions

The Protea Hotel President is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Cape. Only 5 minutes from the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium, 5 minutes from Clifton and Camps Bay Beach, 10 minutes from the Table Mountain Cable Way, and 25 minutes to Canal Walk shopping centre and the international airport.

Teenagers and adults alike can walk along the Sea Point Main Road adjacent to the hotel where they can find many department stores, boutiques and restaurants. Directly in front of the hotel are small beaches as well as popular surf spots. The Sea Point promenade popular amongst locals for romantic strolls and jogging - starts in front of the hotel and continues to the V&A Waterfront. On this walk, children can be entertained by a park, a putt-putt course, the blue train picnic area and a maze. For the fitness enthusiast, The Virgin Active gym is a 3 minute drive away and, for those wanting to experience Cape Town's nightlife, there are many trendy bars and clubs within a 10-minute driving radius.

Cultural attractions nearby include the parliament buildings, SA National Art Gallery, Planetarium, National History Museum, The Gold Museum, craft markets, The District Six museum and The Cape Castle. Robben Island can be seen clearly from the hotel and boat rides to the island depart 5 minutes away at The V&A Waterfront.

For nature lovers, there are many hiking and walking trails up and along Table Mountain and Lions Head and, 40 minutes away from the hotel, you can find wine routes and farms where one can sample the Cape's world-class wines, cheeses and South African farm-stall goods.

Whatever it is you seek, you're sure to find it in or around the Protea Hotel President.

Rooms

Accommodation at the Protea Hotel President comprises 349 well-appointed rooms and suites on the Bantry Bay beachfront. In accordance with new smoking legislations, the hotel now offers three smoking and non-smoking floors. GUESTS can choose to have either a sea-facing or mountain-facing room, as well as whether to have twin or double beds. The hotel also offers 3 disabled rooms and is also designed (by means of ramps and elevators) to accommodate disabled GUESTS.

All rooms and suites contain tea and coffee making facilities, a remote control satellite television, hairdryer, telephone, sleeper couch, individual air conditioning, electronic room safe, ADSL plug-point and wireless internet, safety latches and electronic locking devices on all doors. Kitchenettes are stocked with appliances, crockery and cutlery, but do not contain hot plates or an oven.

Our recent refurbishment has seen all of our rooms and passageways re-painted, to create a warm and welcoming feeling for our valued GUESTS. You will also find brand new sleeper couches in all sea-facing rooms, as well as new voile curtains and desk lamps. All chairs in the rooms have been recovered and the rooms are looking totally refreshed. But, don't take our word for it ... come and experience it for yourself.

Description of Rooms

1. Standard Room: Combined lounge and bedroom area with separate bathroom
2. One Bedroom Apartment: One bedroom, separate lounge area with kitchenette, separate bathroom with bath and shower
3. Two Bedroom Apartment with one Bathroom: Two bedrooms with separate lounge, kitchenette and one en-suite bathroom
4. Two Bedroom Apartment with two Bathrooms:  Two bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, separate lounge and kitchenette

Activities

Seasonal Buffet & Entertainment Line-Up

MONDAYS - Traditional African Buffet - R170 pp
Food:  Recipes taken from the different tribal cultures within South Africa. Includes such favourites as Oxtail, Chakalaka and Samp & Beans.
Activity:  Wine farm promotion.
Entertainment:  African Trio.
TUESDAYS - Cape Malay Buffet - R170 pp
Food:  Traditional food items taken from Cape Town-based Malay communities.  These include curries, bredies, bryeani, roti, samoosas, smoked snoek, pickled fish and koeksisters.
Activity:  Create your own roti.  Condiments include sambles, coconut, atchar and chutney.
Entertainment:  Kaapse Klopse
WEDNESDAYS - International Buffet - R170 pp
Food:  A delightful assortment of firm favourites from around the world, including whole roast meats, fish, pasta dishes, vegetables and a wide selection of desserts.
Activity:  Request a personalised stir-fry with your own combination of meat, vegetables and seasoning.
Entertainment:  Brian on piano
THURSDAYS - Indian Buffet - R170 pp
Food:  Predominantly influenced by the Hindu communities around Durban, the highlights are Naan bread, Chicken Korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Poppadums, Falooda, Mango Lassi, Tikka Chicken, Butter Chicken, Bean and Dal curry.
Activity:  Request a personalised stir-fry to enjoy with your Naan bread.
Entertainment:  Traditional Indian Dancers
FRIDAYS - Seafood Buffet - R220 pp
Food:  A selection of prawns, mussels, calamari, fish and enjoy half a crayfish per person.
Activity: Choose your own piece of line fish to be grilled especially for you.
Entertainment:  Brian on Piano
SATURDAYS - South African Braai Buffet - R170 pp
Food: Lamb chops, South African 'boerewors' (sausage), steak, 'pap en sous', baked potatoes, garlic bread, sweet pumpkin and, to finish off, traditional 'melk tert' and koeksisters.
Activity:  Choose your own meat for the braai and have it cooked just the way you like it.
Entertainment:  Mon Amis Band
SUNDAYS - International Buffet - R170 pp
Food:  A delightful assortment of firm favourites from around the world, including whole roast meats, fish, pasta dishes, vegetables and a wide selection of desserts.
Activity:  Request a personalised stir-fry with your own combination of meat, vegetables and seasoning.
Entertainment:  Brian on piano
Start planning your summer now... for enquiries, call Cynthia Abrahamson 021 434-8111 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

(Offers valid until 30 April 2008)

Specials

Bantry Bay, Cape Town

Winter Midweek Offer

BLock out dates: 09-10 May & 22-24 May(both to & from dates inclusive).

Rate includes breakfast!.

Valid from 01 May to 31 August 2008.

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R670. Valid Monday to Thursday nights only. Minimum 3 night stay. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.Block out dates applicable. Upgrade fees applicable.

R 395.00
per person sharing

 

Cape Town

Cape Town For Sale

Rate is Room Only.

Valid 22-25, 29,30,31 May & 01, 13-16, 26-29June & 10-13, 17-20 July 2008

Terms & Conditions:
Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Thursday to Sunday only. Full pre-payment required. No cancellation or refunds allowed. No discount for Prokard members. Subject to availability.

R 450.00
room only