Boutique Hotel
To the uninitiated, a boutique hotel is a term that has been made popular over the last several years in North America and the United Kingdom to describe intimate, usually luxurious or individual hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger branded hotels and motels by providing personalized accommodation, services and facilities. One such hotel in the Cape Peninsula is the De Noordhoek Hotel, which distinguishes itself from the larger branded hotels in the accommodation and services that are offered to its guests. The 20 guest rooms at the De Noordhoek all have en-suite bathrooms with bath and a water saving shower, hot beverage facilities, satellite television and a high speed Internet connection point. The De Noordhoek also has a honeymoon suite with its own garden, a spa bath and double shower.
 Boutique hotels are usually considerably smaller than mainstream hotels, as is the case with the De Noordhoek. The De Noordhoek has a number of features that distinguish it from the run of the mill Cape hotels and group hotels. It was designed and built with one thing in mind – the environment. All waste matter is sorted and recycled, and kitchen waste goes to a local worm farm. The light globes are all CFLs and the hot water solar heated, thus giving a considerable saving in electricity. Only biodegradable cleaning products are used in the hotel. Firewood comes from local contractors and is from invasive species such as blue gum and black wattle. You’ll find health conscious breakfast options and organic fresh produce in the dining room. The De Noordhoek is without doubt one of the finest boutique hotels to be found in the Western Cape.
Make The Most Of Your Holiday With A Family Friendly Hotel
After months of sitting in front of a computer and attending numerous strategy meetings in the big city it’s time to schedule some time off for yourself and your family. No family can stand the continued absence of one member who is often caught up in the priorities of a stressful big city job. When you feel that your children are struggling to remember your name or you can’t tell the difference between the twins anymore then perhaps it’s time to throw off the shackles of the high pressure job and make an effort to reconnect with those nearest and dearest to you. One of the most effective ways to do this is to book the entire family into a family friendly hotel where everyone can kick back and relax and learn to one again enjoy each others company in a relaxed atmosphere.
A good family friendly hotel experience should be the sum of a variety of different experiences. Firstly the hotel itself should ideally be situated in an area which offers the opportunity to explore the natural surroundings. There is no greater method to rejuvenate a tired body and mind then to take in some fresh air and enjoy Mother Nature’s sure fire stress cure. The family friendly hotel should also have a variety of other activities for both young and old, although you’ve made the time and effort to be with your family sometimes the adults need some adult time while the younger members of the family blow of some steam by taking part in activities tailored to younger holiday makers.
Your family friendly hotel employees, especially those tasked with guest relations should be able to point out activities in the surrounding area that will be of interest to the entire family. Activities that include viewing and interacting with animals in a natural environment will always appeal to children, so make sure to enquire of there is a bird park or a petting zoo nearby that can accommodate young children. For the slightly older child a horse riding excursion with the family will always be a sure fire winner. Make sure that you book your activities prior to arrival at your family friendly hotel, especially during the high season.
Once the day is drawing to close those with young children might want to make use of the child minding services offered by the hotel in order to enjoy a sunset cocktail or a dinner for two. It’s as important for the adults to enjoy some interaction without the stresses of caring for the kids as it is for the entire family to enjoy a day out together.
If you want to experience a family friendly hotel that takes its commitment to provide a relaxing and rejuvenating environment to its guests extremely seriously then contact us.
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