Baby-Friendly Cape Town

Cape Town is a perennially favourite destination with Brits and with only an hour’s time difference it makes for an easy transition for babies.  Yummy mummy in residence Annabelle Dare shares the best places to go with baby in tow…

Hotels

The Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Founded in 1899, this seriously stylish hotel is set in lush grounds in the centre of Cape Town.   With two heated swimming pools and full catering for tots with kids menu, high chairs, flexible portions at reduced prices and babysitting by arrangement.

Spier Estate, Stellenbosch
Set in Cape Winelands 40 minutes from the centre of Cape Town.  Large estate with restaurants, spa and rooms set around 7 courtyards, each with its own pool. There is a children’s clubhouse, cheetah project, horse riding and plenty of open space. With kids menus, babysitting, cots, toy boxes and more…

Kurland, Plettenberg Bay
The ultimate stylish getaway with kids.  Small cottages are set around the estate with children’s individually decorated loft bedrooms above the grown-ups luxurious suites.  There is an huge amount to do with children in the Plettenberg area, and on the estate there is quad biking, mountain biking, horse riding and a fully equipped playroom. Children’s menu and babysitting available.

Restaurants

The Mount Nelson (as above)
Stunning afternoon teas from 2.30pm til 5pm with a set price “all you can eat”, while the children can enjoy playing in the beautiful gardens.  VERY accommodating of children!

Cafe Roux, Nordhoek
Fun and stylish restaurant with delicious menu and designated play area.

Jonkershuis
Family friendly menu with plenty of space for kids to run around

Warwick Wine Estate Picnic
Beautiful wine estate about 40 minutes from centre of Cape Town.  Picnics for adults and children.  Children have a specifically designed picnic in their own box. There are two jungle gyms set around a beautiful (fenced) dam where you can relax on huge cushions and bean bags while the kids play.

For more ideas visit http://www.capetownkids.co.za/