Simon's Town Quayside Hotel and Conference Centre

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Simon's Town - Western Cape

Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel lies on the Simon’s Town yacht basin.

Quayside Hotel is a four star hotel and conference centre. With breathtaking views over False Bay and the majestic Simon’s Kloof mountains, the Quayside waterfront offers a unique accommodation, conferencing, shopping and dining experience for business and leisure travelers alike.

Each of Quayside Hotel’s comfortable bedrooms has magnificent views of either False Bay and the Simon’s Town yacht basin or the majestic Simon’s Kloof mountains.

Comfortably furnished for ultimate relaxation, all rooms have en-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower. Enjoy a spectacular sunrise from the private balcony of your room and absorb the breathtaking views across the bay.

All tastes are catered for in a variety of restaurants offering a wide selection of culinary delights. Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner for two complemented by a bottle of the finest Cape wines. Or invite a group of friends or colleagues for a delicious meal of fish and chips accompanied by a pint of beer or freshly squeezed fruit juice.

On a warm summer’s morning, enjoy a breakfast fit for royalty. Listen to the sounds of the harbour coming to life, waves lapping at your feet and the gulls calling as you decide what sights to take in.

Some of the excellent restaurants in and around the Quayside Waterfront Centre include Bertha's, Bon Appetit (one of the Top 100 in South Africa), the Harbor View Coffee Shop and The Salty Sea Dog.

Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel & Conference Centre offers two superb conference centres – the Drakensberg Conference Facility catering for groups of up to 60 delegates and boasting the most advanced facilities with the additional advantage of the Protea Conference Room as a breakaway room.

The smaller Outeniqua Conference Facility caters for up to 20 delegates. This upmarket and private venue is ideal for business discussions and think tanks. There is also a private lounge area for delegate use only.

Team Activities & Adventures

The Conference Centre and surrounding area have proven ideal for team building exercises and a variety of unique activities are available for delegates to enjoy whilst attending a conference:

Sea Kayaking - Great fun on various routes around False Bay (suitable for beginners). Trips are adapted to suit levels of fitness.
Harbour Tour on "Spirit of Just Nuisance" Ferry – with informative and entertaining commentary – a special permit allows you to enter the naval harbour and view the ships including strikecraft and submarines (40 minutes). Charter the ferry for a sundowner cruise with on-board bar.

Learn how to sail! - Practical and theory lessons on the skills of sailing. Hosted by the False Bay Yacht Club (suitable for beginners).

Whale watching - Southern Ocean Tours brings you a unique up close and personal experience. View whales and dolphins from up to 50m! Team building or specific outcome programs are very dynamic and specialized.

A Boat Regatta - Teams design, build and market corrugated cardboard boats capable of holding a Captain and a First Mate. Each team introduces the boat with a name and marketing pitch before the race. The marketing pitch is just as much fun as the race! The Commodore of the event has full maritime authority. All rulings are final!

Navy combat and supply ship tours - tours of the SAS Drakensberg, SAS Outeniqua and the SAS Protea as well as navy strike craft and submarines can be arranged. (Exclusive to Quayside Conference delegates)

Urban orienteering - Treasure hunts using cryptic clues and famous landmarks on the quaint twisted streets of Simon’s Town and in the bay using kayaks. All activities are supervised by experts. An assessment of team interaction is done at the end of the competition.

Mountain Bike Trails in the Cape Point Nature Reserve – Groups compete in various biking categories and are supervised by experts.

Japanese kite fighting - By pulling and releasing the kite string, you can circle around your opponents’ Japanese ROC kite and knock it out of the sky. The last kite flying wins!
Drumming - with the African Drum Café
Movie Making - Want to win that coveted Oscar? Try your hand at directing a variety of movies.
The Amazing Race - Find that mystery destination using various modes of transport.
Massage - Stress Release in a Challenging Environment.

A mere 40 minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre, Simon’s Town is steeped in history and naval tradition. The town also offers unspoiled sandy bathing beaches and unique flora and fauna, not to mention the unique shopping experience offered by the centrally situated Quayside Waterfront Centre.

The Simon's Town Waterfront Centre has all the sophistication that you can hope for, while still maintaining the town’s seaside atmosphere. A variety of speciality shops, with a range of products, are within easy reach of the hotel and the town is rapidly gaining a reputation as the culinary capital on the Cape Point Route.

Visit the Simon’s Town museum for a truly historical experience. Learn about “Just Nuisance” the world famous dog who was awarded the title of Able Seaman in the Royal Navy. A life size bronze statue of this legendary Great Dane stands proud in Jubilee Square in front of the hotel.

Take a leisurely stroll to nearby Boulders Beach where over a thousand penguins live in the Penguin Colony. The Colony, started by the penguins themselves, is unique in that they have voluntarily inhabited suburbia and a public bathing space. Alternatively, a ten minute drive will take you to the world famous Cape Point Nature Reserve, the most southwesterly point of Africa, boasting one of the highest sea cliffs in the world – 249m above sea level!

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