Stay idyllic, think waterfront

While waiting for a moment at the hotel reception for my luggage, a chubby looking man keeps beckoning on guests to come towards his direction. As they move towards him, the man smiles, pointing at something I cannot see.

But my inquisitive nature does not allow me to just sit. I stand, and like the other guests, move towards his direction.

Wonderful! I exclaim on getting to the Tobago’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace. The atmosphere is very relaxed on the terrace. Sandals and tanned feet are just as welcome as the leather shoes of businessmen, all taking in the view with a restful, relaxed eating experience.

The experience is that of a special treat of the five senses with the magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean, delicious smell of gourmet food, the sea breeze, fine wines and the most beautiful place to put your feet up – all of which are waiting for you at Tobago’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace.

 “With the wide blue of the Atlantic at your table’s edge, no location is better situated for a stunning lunch, dinner or a leisurely drink terrace restaurant”, Andrew Lee, executive chef, Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, insists.

Of course, Chef Lee brings many years of experience in London to the table to provide an internationally inspired menu, catering for just about every taste.  Beyond the iconic landscape better viewed from the terrace, on offer at the restaurant is a combination of fresh local dishes with exotic delicacies, all complemented with superb South African wines. With a lingering taste of sweet dessert and one of Cape Town’s most beautiful views, you can’t help but unwind and smile with satisfaction.

“Welcome to The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, at the very forefront of the world’s most idyllic cape”, Chef Lee compliments before leaving his guests to enjoy their meals.

 Uniquely located on the glittering azure waterfront of Cape Town, the hotel has the majesty of the legendary Table Mountain soaring behind it and every shopping and eating delight beside it.

It is also a heartbeat away from Cape Town’s pulsing business centre, an easy stroll (or complimentary shuttle) to the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its myriad of world-class shops, restaurants, cinemas and colourful working harbour, or a short hop to Africa’s most beautiful beaches and the call of the lush and ancient winelands beyond.

On offer at the hotel are 177 bright and elegantly designed guest rooms including 11 two bedroom suites and 58 business class rooms, all with private balconies and spectacular views over either the private marina, the powering beauty of Table Mountain or across Table Bay to Robben Island. Additionally there, are 22 superior rooms and 86 non-sea facing standard rooms.

Wellness is a core offering at the hotel. Additional to the panoramic beauty of its rim-flow, are heated swimming pool, a beautiful spa and gym. An extensive menu of deeply restorative spa treatments is offered along with a high-tech gymnasium, complete with personal trainers and small-group training classes, for high-tone workouts.

Yet, guests can further indulge themselves even with the hotel’s renowned ‘Journey’ Treatment- a remarkable and profoundly satisfying ceremonial sequence for one or two people. After a sensory feast of colour, fragrance, scrubs, mist treatments and fresh complimentary fruit baskets, bring it all to a heavenly close in the tranquility of the hotel’s Sleep Room.

These heavenly treatments are not only limited to overnight guests: group packages are also available to day visitors, perfect as a gift or day trip with friends, so guests are urged to contact the Spa for details on monthly promotions, incentives and team-building packages.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is also the perfect professional partner to ensure guests’ business meeting and special event are an unrivalled success with its conference facilities two conference rooms (Granger I and II) with the latest audio-visual and technical equipment, as well as, free high-speed internet access.

But for those who love exclusivity, The Harbour Room awaits you. The superb venue overlooking a private marina with a seaside boardwalk offers an unmatched setting and is the perfect place to take full advantage of this idyllic setting.

There, customised menus provided by the hotel’s chef are readily available, as well as, a professional meetings and events coordinator.

If you truly want to stay idyllic on your trip in Cape Town, you should think Radisson Blu Waterfront!

OBINNA EMELIKE