WHERE THE LAGOON MEETS THE MOUNTAINS… ARABELLA HOTEL, GOLF & SPA

Set between the Bot River Lagoon and the Kogelberg Mountains, Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa offers one of the Western Cape’s most distinctive destination experiences. Located near Hermanus and approximately 90 minutes from Cape Town, it brings together luxury accommodation, championship golf, wellness and nature within the remarkable Kogelberg Biosphere.

A Destination Shaped By Its Surroundings

The hotel has 145 rooms and suites, with views across the lagoon, mountains, gardens or pool. Its contemporary interiors and warm hospitality create an elegant yet relaxed environment – equally suited to a weekend escape, family holiday, golf break or business retreat.

What makes Arabella particularly special is its relationship with the surrounding landscape. Indigenous fynbos, mountain views and the lagoon form part of the experience from arrival, while ongoing environmental initiatives support the rehabilitation and protection of this ecologically significant setting.

Championship Golf

The 18-hole, par-72 Arabella Golf Course was designed by celebrated South African golf-course architect Peter Matkovich. Set against the Bot River Lagoon and Kogelberg Mountains, it combines memorable scenery with a challenging and rewarding round.

Ranked sixth in South Africa for 2026, the course remains one of the country’s leading golfing destinations. Practice facilities, a Pro Shop, clubhouse and halfway house support the overall experience for members, hotel guests and visiting golfers.

Time to Restore

The award-winning Arabella Spa provides a tranquil space in which to relax and recharge. Guests can enjoy a selection of treatments, a heated indoor hydropool, sauna, steam room and fitness facilities. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and putt-putt provide further opportunities to be active—or simply slow down.

During the December school holidays, a seasonal children’s activity programme adds another dimension for families visiting the resort.

Dining with a Sense of Place

Arabella’s dining experiences range from relaxed all-day dining to restaurant meals, light refreshments and social drinks. Locally inspired touches, including selected sweet treats made with Arabella’s own fynbos honey, create a natural connection with the surrounding Kogelberg landscape.

More Than a Getaway

Arabella adapts naturally to different occasions—whether guests arrive for golf, wellness, a romantic break, a family holiday, a conference or time spent exploring the Overberg. For Core Catering, it is a destination that demonstrates how hospitality, thoughtful dining, wellness and an exceptional natural setting can come together to create a complete guest experience.