Monday, August 13, 2007

Disabled Accommodation In Cape Town

Share your recommendations of disabled accommodations in Cape Town. If you know of a great hotel, guest house or B&B that caters for handicapped travellers, tell us about it so that we can tell others! Here are a few that we found.

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Mount Nelson Hotel has facilities for the Disabled / Wheelchair-Bound Traveler
The Mount Nelson Hotel is fitted with disabled facilities and is wheelchair-friendly, with wide corridors and spacious rooms. The Mount Nelson also has two luxury rooms especially designed for paraplegic guests, in the modern and airy Green Park wing. These rooms include an extra-large paraplegic bathroom with the following disabled facilities:
Wider bathroom doors (85 cm)
Open shower with chair
Movable showerhead
Low sink
Low bath
Handrails around the bath, toilet, sink and shower
Open cupboards
Rooms have magnificent views of the gardens, Cape Town and Table Mountain.

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Hôtel Le Vendôme 20 London Road Sea Point , Cape Town, 8005
A warm introduction to the world of our luxury boutique hotel awaits you. Our staff is eager to provide to your every need. We discreetly settle you into your choice of sumptous room or suite, equipped with every convenience. Whether for business or for pleasure, you'll sense that our emphasis on detail is the real secret behind the true experience of Hôtel Le Vendôme.There are 143 rooms and suites from which to choose, appointed with French flair and panache. Luxury is reflected in the smallest detail. From the immaculate turn down service, to the latest in functional technology, such as on-screen messaging, ADSL internet and fax connectivity - keeping you in touch with the pulse of the rest of the world.Close to the airport, and on the Atlantic Seaboard, with its famed golden beaches and turquoise bays, Hôtel Le Vendôme is within easy reach of the vibrant V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and, last but not least, majestic Table Moutain - Africa's most impressive southerly landmark - accessible by cable car.
Hotel Le Vendome provides the following disabled facilities :
Disabled Access Bedrooms
Disabled Toilets On Ground Floor
Wheelchair Access To Reception, Restaurant, Bar and Conference Rooms

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Cape Town Lodge Hotel 101 Buitegracht Street, Cape Town, ZA8001
This hotel is situated on the fringe of Cape Town's CBD and offers disabled facilities to handicapped travellers. It offers 4 star facilities and is ideal for both the business and leisure travelers. This Lodge has easy access to the hub of Cape Town's Business activities and is within walking distance of many major tourist attractions. The Lodge is ideally positioned for all-round views of the beautiful Mother City.

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LourensRiver Guesthouse B&B Lourens Street 69, Cape Town, 7130
AccommodationOur family-run, beautiful Guesthouse in peaceful settings is ideally located for fascinating daytrips to exclusive wine estates, scenic nature reserves with indigenous fynbos-fauna, the coastal region or the cape. We are conveniently situated beside all town amenities and approx. 2 km from the beach. Cape Town centre and the Waterfront are 45 Minutes and the International Airport is 18 Minutes away. is a house for all seasons, full of charm and a relaxed informal atmosphere with cosy guestrooms. With its antique furnishings and the new mattresses it is an ideal place to stay either for an activity filled or leisurely break. Personal attention, a warm welcome and friendly service are just some of the things that awaits you.

Are you looking for attentive support - briefly, family connection? Here you can feel at home. Personal attention and friendly service are just a few thing you can expect from us.This is our house. Not big but cosy and comfortable. It has a garden with beautiful old trees, beach chairs around the swimming pool and braai facilities for comfortable hours. The pool has been cleaned and has the right temperature to freshen up after sun bathing.Our offer5 rooms (4 rooms have en suite showers, 1 with a full bathroom), all differential and lovely furnished. One bathroom has been built to have access with a wheelchair. private & secure off-street parking Laundry service library, reading corner Internet- and Email access airport transfer Arrangements for restaurant, car hire & day tours assistance in planning your day Facilities and services are accessible to disabled and handicapped people.