FAMILY HOLIDAYS AT THE STEENBERG IN SOUTH AFRICA

Situated on the Cape’s oldest farm, only 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town, the five-star Steenberg offers an activity-packed package for the whole family. The hotel has conjured plenty of fun things to do at the hotel and nearby to keep everyone busy while enjoying the Constantia area, one of the most beautiful on the Western Cape. Accommodation for a family is in the two-bedroom Khoi Khoi Suite duplex at R14,850 (approximately $1,750) per night per family.

Upon arrival, each child under the age of two will find a soft toy in their room and children over two receive a treat-filled gift packet. Kids enjoy meals from the kiddie menus and are free to play with the pool items and games at the pool.  DVDs for children are available and there are croquet and boules on the lawns. Two mountain bikes for adults and one for a child are available for complimentary use. A trunk of toys and craft items that guests may use is also available and nannies are on call 24 hours so parents may have a little down time too.

Near the Steenberg is Planet Kids, a large indoor/outdoor activity center catering to all children. The Porter Estate Market held every Saturday is family friendly and offers kids activities. Boulder’s Beach at Simon’s Town is a great place to swim with the penguins. There are also sandboarding lessons in Fish Hoek and Atlantic Rail train rides from Cape Town to Kalk Bay to Simon’s Town daily. Kite watching is great on Muizenberg Beach where an annual Kite Festival is held every October. Excursions to Cape Peninsula National Park take guests to Cape Point where they can view bocks, baboons, ostriches and a wide range of bird life. Whale watching season is between August and December and can be experienced from the shore. Dolphins can be viewed all year round.

Adults have their activities at the Steenberg, too. Wine tastings are held every day in the new winery tasting room either inside or on the outside with reflecting pools overlooking the gardens.  Dining is either in BistroSixteen82 in the winery or in the more formal Catharina’s.  A championship 18-hole golf course, spa, walking trails and nearby shopping keep parents busy and happy.

Accommodations at the Steenberg are luxurious but very comfortable for families with children. The Khoi Khoi Suite is lavished with amenities. It covers 1,753 sq. ft. and contains artifacts and original illustrations depicting the Khoi-Khoi tribe’s marvelous animal paintings found on rocks and cave walls throughout South Africa. Like all three Heritage Suites, the Khoi Khoi Suite offers butler service, in-room complimentary refreshment bar, complimentary laundry service, complimentary wi-fi and internet service, and an audio entertainment system.  There is a working fireplace for nippy Cape nights, big thirsty bathrobes, indulgent sleeping on Egyptian cotton sheets and a soft duvet, flat screen TV in bedroom, I-pod station, large work desk, extra-length King-Size beds, professional hair-dryer, original art work, separate bedroom, living room and dining room.  The bathrooms hold a walk-in shower, large separate tub, mini TV and mist-free mirrors. 

The family package includes breakfast, complimentary use of the mini-bar, butler service and babysitting. A family is considered a maximum of two adults and three children.

For further information or reservations at the Steenberg Hotel and its spa, please visit the web site at www.steenberghotel.com.