Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
Golf and spa on the same lagoon-side estate
About this hotel
Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa sits on Arabella Country Estate itself, its balcony rooms and suites looking over the same lagoon that wraps around the 18-hole course designed by Peter Matkovich. Air conditioning, a seating area, desk, and TV come standard, each room with a private bathroom and free toiletries, and room service available for a morning that starts on the course and an afternoon that ends at the Arabella Spa's sauna and massage tables. Jamani Restaurant covers international and South African cuisine, and Barnabas Bar overlooks the pool for a drink before or after a round. The hotel arranges wine tasting, whale watching, horse riding, and kayaking directly, and airport transfers from Cape Town International Airport, 87 kilometres away, close out the logistics. Couples rate the stay 9.4 out of 10 for a two-person trip.
- 18-hole Peter Matkovich golf course on site
- Arabella Spa, gym, tennis court, pool
- Balcony rooms and suites, air conditioning
- Airport transfers arranged, 87 km from Cape Town
Our take
I would book the Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa for golfers who want the course, the spa and the rest of the estate in one place, since the 18-hole Peter Matkovich layout, the gym, the tennis court and the pool all sit on the property. The lagoon setting is a real draw for couples. It is 87 km from Cape Town with airport transfers arranged, so I would plan for that distance if city time matters.
- Book the Arabella Spa for the same afternoon as your round; both are a short walk apart on the estate.
- Arrange wine tasting or whale watching through the hotel desk for a non-golf rest day.
- Request a lagoon-facing room ahead of the June-to-November whale season, when Hermanus day trips book up fast.
Why we love it
- 18-hole Peter Matkovich course on the same estate
- Arabella Spa with sauna and massage on site
- Balcony rooms overlooking the golf course lagoon
- Barnabas Bar and Jamani Restaurant both on property
Why guests love itI would choose the Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa for a golf trip where the course is the point. This five-star hotel overlooks a natural lagoon and has its own 18-hole course designed by Peter Matkovich. Balcony rooms and suites have air conditioning and a seating area, and the spa, gym, tennis court and pool are on the same estate. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 2,200 reviews.