January 28th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
The Westcliff: Where to Stay in Johannesburg, South Africa
Just 10 minutes from the city center, but worlds apart… The Westcliff basks in the sun on a hilltop in the city’s posh northern suburbs, its cascading gardens and cobbled pathways reminiscent of Mediterranean hillside village. Soak in the heated infinity pool and check out the bird’s eye view of the Johannesburg Zoological Gardens below; ogle the elephants during this unique “safari swim”! Play a match of tennis a mile high (literally- as Joburg is located some 6,000 feet above sea level) or hit the gym with a personal trainer. Mountain bikes are also available for guests to explore The Westcliff’s historic surroundings. After a day in the city, return to this sumptuous sanctuary for a spa treatment at the Botanica Spa Suites (brand spanking new! Ready in mid Feb 2008) or relax in your guest room– extravagantly sized and unashamedly indulgent. Private balconies and sunny patios showcase more of those sublime views. Book the Diamonds are Forever package and experience Johannesburg’s world-renowned diamond industry at work. The two-night package, priced at R 5,700 per Luxury Room (R7,630 per Junior Suite), includes full English breakfast daily, a guided tour of one of Johannesburg’s biggest diamond cutting factories - the Wesselton Diamond cutting center, and a 3 course a la carte dinner in the hotel’s highly acclaimed La Belle Terrasse Restaurant.


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