Das Hotel allgemein
HarbourView Lodge is poised on the slopes of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range, overlooking magnificent False Bay, the largest bay in Africa. The view stretches from Cape Point, Simon's Town, Table Mountain to beyond the harbour at Gordon,s Bay. On old maps dating back to the early days of the Cape Colony, our little bay is variously referred to as “Visser’s Baay” ( 1673), “ de Vishoek” (1676) and “ Commbuys” – evidence that it was known as a place where fresh water, fish and game could be found. Subsequently it was also called Vishoek, Vissershoek and Fish Hoek. We don’t know exactly when the name Gordon’s Bay was finally settled upon, but we do know that the name Gordon commemorates Robert Jacob Gordon, the Commandant of the Dutch troops at the Capefrom 1777 – 1795. He was a remarkable man with an enquiring mind and wide interests. Although of Scottish descent, Robert Gordon’s allegiance was with the Netherlands. He joined the Dutch Light Dragoons as a cadet in 1753 and enrolled at the University of Harderwijkin 1759, where he studied in the humanities and proved to be of exceptional intelligence and diverse interests. He joined the Dutch East India Company, rising quickly to the rank of Colonel and commanding the Cape garrison. He went on more expeditions than any other 18th century explorer of southern Africa and kept journals and sketch books to record his travels. He was responsible for naming the Orange River, introducing Merino sheep to the Cape Colony and for discovering the remains of Bartolomeu Dias’s cross at Kwaaihoek in 1786. Fluent in French, Dutch and English, Robert Gordon also spoke Hottentot and Xhosa! Robert Gordon’s first trip into the interior( 1773 – 1774) was on foot, to explore the mountains between Cape Town and False Bay and it was then that he visited our little bay and left his name with us – a worthy namesake indeed!
Die Lage des Hotels
Only 40 minutes from the Airport and 50km from Central Cape Town 57km from Franschoek 19km from Stellenbosch 67km from Hermanus
Zimmer / Unterbringung im Hotel
Rooms are fully equipped with a full bouquet of DSTV channels and tea/coffee trays,some rooms are equipped with mini fridges, bathroom has shower and bath . We have two wheelchair accessible rooms 1) Deluxe Room 2) Classic double room We have complimentary toiletries. Heater in room.
Gastronomie im Hotel
Traditional South African dishes along with Vegetarian and Kosher as well as Halal meals are served... * Birthday parties and functions (pax 15/40) * Alternative meals available on site
Sport und Unterhaltung
* Peaceful Garden 420 Friendly * Business Center - printing, faxing, internet etc. * Shuttle Service 24 hours * Day tours (pax 2/6) ZAR 3500.00
Sonstige Einrichtungen und Services
Shuttle Service Massage Service to be arranged in advance Weddings Birthday Parties Exclusive Family Holidays
