The President Hotel: Food, Drink and Wellness in Bantry Bay

Winter at The President Hotel in Bantry Bay is special—the air is crisp, but the hospitality stays warm. Set along the hill of the Atlantic Seaboard strip next to the city and sea, this luxury hotel in Cape Town offers a getaway where luxury, relaxation, and fun all come together for solo visits, couples’ retreats, family trips, and friends’ getaways.

Try a Hot Stone massage at The Cove Wellness Spa

The Cove Wellness Spa is the perfect place to unwind this winter. Skilled therapists melt away stress with a range of bespoke, rejuvenating treatments, and they are committed to using locally sourced, natural products.

Take advantage of the Winter Special: a 30-minute Back, Neck and Shoulder Hot Stone Massage for R700. This specialised treatment focuses on relieving tension and stress in the upper body by combining the healing power of heat with soothing massage techniques.

Cost: R700pp, book via [email protected]

When: Daily, from 9am to 6pm
Where: The Cove Wellness Spa, The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay

Dining Delights

The President Hotel takes dining seriously. The menu is filled with a huge variety of delicious options, and a separate wood-fired pizza restaurant, The Base, steps up to satisfy kids’ (and adults!) Italian cravings. The President Hotel restaurant also hosts several exciting regular culinary events:

Sunday Carvery Night at The President Hotel

Enjoy delicious South African favourites at the weekly Sunday carvery lunch event. It also offers a kids’ buffet, a kids’ dessert station, a pasta station, live music, and more. With indoor and outdoor seating, it’s perfect for the whole family.

Cost: R345pp | Kids 6-12 years R150pp | Kids under 5 free. Book via Whatsapp: 071 368 9529 or email [email protected]. Explore the menu here. Book via email [email protected] or phone 021 434 8111

When: Every Sunday, from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Islands Restaurant, President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay

Thursday Curry Evenings

Indulge in a vibrant dining experience with authentic dishes, exotic spices and aromatic flavours. Savour the essence of the East in a cosy, welcoming setting at The President. Don’t miss this delicious weekly culinary journey.

Cost: Explore the menu here. Book via email [email protected] or phone 021 434 8111

When: Thursday, from 6pm
Where: Islands Restaurant, The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay

Fondue Feasts: Cheese or Chocolate

Indulge in a decadent, gooey cheese fondue made with gruyere, emmental, kirschwasser, garlic, nutmeg, and dry white wine. Choose a spread: vegetables, meat, or fish. Alternatively, indulge that sweet tooth with mouth-watering chocolate fondue (with strawberries, brownies, honeycomb, pistachio nougat, and more to dip).

Cost: Cheese with vegetables: R228pp | Cheese with meat: R278pp | Cheese with fish: R295pp | Chocolate: R275pp. Book via email: [email protected] or phone +27 (0) 21 434 8111

When: Daily, from 6pm
Where: Islands Restaurant, The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay

Monthly High Tea at The President Hotel

Nibble on high-end bite-sized treats, including an array of savoury and sweet offerings, while you take in the ocean views with friends, family or a partner. It’s an elegant affair.

Cost: R250pp. Book via email [email protected] or phone 021 434 8111

When: The first Saturday of every month
Where: The Terrace, The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay