The organisers have made group enquiries at a few of the hotels and guest houses that we thought would be suitable for IPC7 delegates.
The rates include bed and breakfast and exclude tourism levy (1% per room per night). All extras to be settled directly with the establishment. We encourage you to reserve your room early as bookings will be released at intervals leading up to the symposium and we cannot guarantee these rates after releases have been made.
Rates are correct at time of publishing; however, we cannot be held responsible should there be a rate increase by the establishment themselves.
The organizing committee are negotiating UCT residents accommodation for students and this information will be posted once available with rates, how to book and what is included in the offering.
Address: Corner Melbourne and Coronation Road &, Melbourne Rd, Walmer Estate, Cape Town, 8001
Website: www.southernsun.com
Single: R2150.00 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Double: R2400.00 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Distance to the venue: 4 min (3,8 km) via N2 and M3
Walking: 55 min (4,0 km) via M4
To book: Click here
Southern Sun Nelson Mandela Boulevard is less than 10 minutes to the City Bowl and V&A Waterfront, and just 15 minutes to the airport, the Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard hotel offers guests comfortable rooms, great amenities, and excellent rates in one of Cape Town’s most popular neighbourhoods.
Our Woodstock hotel’s 292 rooms are well appointed with free uncapped WiFi, air-conditioning, DStv, views of Signal Hill or the harbour, and a choice of bed configurations for solo, family and group travel. Room rates include a buffet breakfast, and up to two kids under 18 can stay free when sharing with adults in one of our Family Rooms.
Enjoy buffet dining at the hotel’s Harbour View restaurant, cool off in the pool and garden, and explore the best of the city and surroundings from our Woodstock location. Business guests can stay productive with free fast WiFi, self-service workstations and six adaptable meeting and event venues.
Address: 7 Main Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700
Single: R2900.00 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Double: R3150.00 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Distance to the venue: 5 min (2,5 km) via Main Rd/M4
Walking: 45 min (3,2 km) via Main Rd/M4
To book: Click here
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel Located near spectacular Kirstenbosch Gardens and Newlands Forest, moments from famous rugby and cricket grounds, and only 10 minutes from the CBD, the Southern Sun Newlands hotel combines top-rated accommodation, excellent amenities, and a warm welcome.
From the Standard Rooms to the Suites, each of the 162 accommodation options are well-appointed with air-conditioning, free uncapped WiFi, DStv, space to work and an en-suite bathroom. Breakfast is included in room rates and two kids under 18 stay for free when sharing with adults.
Cuisine includes 18-hour room service, all-day dining at Newlands Café, and authentic tandoori dishes at the Bihari Indian restaurant. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to an expansive gym and 25m pool just a short walk away. Nine adaptable venues have space for up to 160 delegates and are well-equipped for all types of meetings and events.
Address: 31 Brickfield Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7935
Website: www.hilton.com
Single: R2605.80 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Double: R3030.00 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Distance to the venue: 6 min (3,9 km) via N2 and M3
Walking: 37 min (2,6 km) via M4
Rooms can be booked directly with our Reservations Manager Email: Asanda.Makhofola@hilton.com , Please use the reference IPC7 in order to get the preferred group rates.
Doubletree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside is near the bay at the base of Table Mountain with views of Devil's Peak, and is a 15-minute walk from The Old Biscuit Mill.
We offer a free shuttle to the V&A waterfront with advanced booking. Cape Town Airport is 15 km away and a paid transfer service is available if booked in advance.
Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre and cocktails and delicious food at the Bistro31 Bar & Eatery. Amenities include room service, buffet breakfast, bottled water, meeting rooms (subject to availability), concierge desk, free and uncapped WiFi.
Address: Colinton Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700
Website: www.vineyard.co.za
Single: R4923.75 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Double: R5423.70 (excludes 1% tourism levy)
Distance to the venue: 6 min (3,7 km) via M3
Walking: 54 min (4,0 km) via Main Rd/M4
To book: Please email reservations on Groupreservations@vineyard.co.za and quote the reference: IPC7 event – 3265085 to benefit from the rates quoted.
We are one of South Africa’s best-loved hotels, maybe because we exist to please those guests who stay with us. Excellent service is our top priority, followed closely by great food, beautiful gardens with views of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, and merging contemporary interior styling with luxury features in our rooms.
The hotel offers an abundance of leisure activities to keep you entertained: Restaurant, Angsana Spa, Fitness Centre, Indoor and Outdoor, Pool, and 8 Acres of Garden.
Near the hotel: Experience the many rewarding activities surrounding the hotel. Shopping, Environmental/Scenic, Sporting, Entertainment, Wine and Brewing Heritage.
Easily visit some of Cape Town’s most sought after tourist attractions: Cape Town City Centre, Waterfront and Robben Island, Table Mountain, Peninsula Coastline, and Stellenbosch Winelands.
There are a number of guest houses in the area, we have listed a few below. Whilst we have listed these establishments, we do not take responsibility for their services offered. Bookings can be made on direct requests.
Address: 3 Westbury Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town.
Website: www.westburyhouseguesthouse.com
Walking: 23 min (1,6 km) walking distance via Lower Burg Rd
It is part of an old stately Victorian home in the exclusive Silwood area of Rondebosch, which is centrally located as a Cape Town Southern Suburb.
This elegant home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with an outlook onto the back of Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak on the one side and overlooking Bishops College grounds on the other - this is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the country.
Address: 14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town. 7700. 33 min (2,4 km) walking distance via Main Rd/M4
Website: www.riversongguesthouse.co.za
Luxury 4 star boutique guest house in the heart of Newlands, Cape Town. Riversong sits on the banks of the Liesbeek River and boasts panoramic views of Table Mountain.
Conveniently situated in the Southern Suburbs, Riversong is an ideal base for the discerning business person or holiday maker who is looking for more than a hotel room.
10 minutes from University of Cape Town, Belmont Square conference centre, Kirstenbosch gardens, Kelvin Grove club, Great Westerford, Baxter theatre, leading hospitals and schools. Riversong is a short walk from Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, Cavendish Square Mall, Claremont CBD, Vineyard Hotel and Conference centre, S.A. Sports Science Institute and gym, SA Breweries, Dean Street (start of The Two Ocean Marathon), and Virgin Active Gym and many restaurants and pubs around the trendy Newlands Village.
Address: 74 Campground Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa.
Website: www.roodenburghouse.co.za
Distance to the venue: 21 min (1,5 km) walking distance via Erin Rd and Lower Burg Rd
Roodenburg House is ideally situated in Rondebosch near to the University of Cape Town, top local schools, major public and private hospitals, a host of superb golf courses, shopping and business districts, and tourist attractions. We are the perfect location for business and leisure travel, and offer an ideal base to combine the two!
The accommodation itself offers delicious breakfasts, conference facilities, a gym, swimming pool, secure parking, a guest lounge and bar, and business communication facilities. Whether you are staying with us for business or recreation, we will make sure that your time here is what you expect for your accommodation away from home.
Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is Africa’s most awardwinning airport. As Africa’s 3rd largest airport it processes over 8 million passengers annually with over 50 % of the country’s air passengers passing through the airport. It is the primary airport serving the city of Cape Town.
Located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the city centre, the airport has domestic and international terminals, linked by a common central terminal.
The airport offers direct flights from South Africa’s other two main urban areas, Johannesburg and Durban, as well as flights to smaller centres in South Africa.
Internationally, it offers direct flights to several destinations in Africa, Asia and Europe and many more via Johannesburg. Wesgro’s new Air Access division is currently in negotiation with several airlines based in Africa and Europe around new routes that will make it even more convenient to travel and trade with the Western Cape.
Public transportMyCiTi is Cape Town’s safe, reliable, convenient bus system. It is the perfect wayto connect with the city from the airport and GROUND TRAVEL to explore some of the estinations Cape Town has to offer.
WalkingThe city is ideal to explore on foot and this is the perfect way to experience the energy and vibrancy of the city.
TrainCape Town Station is situated within walking distance of most of the city centre hotels. The Metro Rail system connects the city centre with the northern suburbs, southern suburbs and Cape Flats.
Car RentalCape Town offers a wide selection of car rental companies with good road systems. An international driver’s license is required and driving is on the left hand side of the road.
CyclingThe City of Cape Town is working to develop its bicycle infrastructure, and there are a growing number of safe cycling routes and places to ride in the city and surrounds as well as a number of bicycle hire shops.
Taxi Or CoachLuxury air-conditioned coaches and shuttle buses usually transport delegates between the airport, hotels, Convention venues and the functions. Metered taxis are also available. The online travel service, Uber, is also a very popular and convenient way to travel around Cape Town.
Scheduled ToursThe bright red “Hop-on Hop-off” city sightseeing bus service comes complete with nine multilingual commentary channels, plus a “kiddie’s” channel. Tickets can be bought on board the bus or online by visiting www. citysightseeing.co.za or from the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre in Burg Street.
These key attractions all lie within close proximity to the city centre.
Cape Point is the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula. The drive takes you via Chapmans Peak past steep mountains, secluded coves, beaches, villages and fishing communities. At Cape Point visit the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve – home of fynbos species found nowhere else in the world and a variety of wildlife including baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. Return via the historical Simonstown naval base.
Visit the Castle, the oldest building in South Africa, then move on to another historic area of the city, the Cape Malay quarter situated on the slopes of Signal Hill. Imbibe its rich spiritual, musical and culinary heritage before diving down into the city centre itself. Drive along Adderley Street, the lively centre of town, past the historic Groote Kerk and St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Famous Robben Island, whose prison was once home to former South African president Nelson Mandela as well as many other black political freedom fighters, is now a World Heritage Site and provides stunning views across the bay with Table Mountain as its backdrop. A trip to the island is an unforgettable experience and offers a glimpse into the life and times of the apartheid era. Daily tours to the island, that take approximately 31/2 hours, include the ferry trip there and back, an island tour and a tour of the prison with a former political prisoner as your guide.
A cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site, is a highlight of any Cape Town visit. The cableway takes you to the summit in under ten minutes whilst rotating gondola’s ensure a 360 degree view of Cape Town and Table Bay. At the top stroll along 2km of pathways and enjoy magnificent views from over 12 viewing sites and decks. Facilities on the mountain include a self-service restaurant, bistro, and a shop selling gifts and curios.
A visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-wining wine farms offering some of the country’s best wines. Within an hour’s drive from the city centre, most popular and well-known regions are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington, Paarl, The Constantia Valley, that is just a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
The beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora – showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are intermingled with streams and ponds and well-laid out pathways for easy walking.
This unique working harbor with scenic views of Table Mountain combines high-end shopping with entertainment, fine dining, boat trips and a world-class aquarium. Some of the City’s finest hotels are situated here.
