Winter is arguably one of the best times to experience Cape Town. The pace slows, the city’s restaurants feel a little more intimate, and weekends become an opportunity to swap the usual routine for a change of scenery.
For those looking to make the most of the season, The Rockefeller Hotel in Cape Town’s Foreshore provides a well-positioned base for 48 hours of good food, relaxation and exploring the city.
Friday: Check In & Switch Off
Arrive after work, check in and leave the week behind. Settle into your room, take in the views across Cape Town and ease into the evening with dinner at Rockefeller Plaza.
Guests booking the hotel’s Stay, Sip & Settle In package can enjoy a curated dinner accompanied by a glass of wine from Franschhoek Cellars – an easy introduction to a weekend spent enjoying the best of the city at a more relaxed pace.
After dinner, take in the city lights before settling in for the night.
Saturday: Slow Mornings & City Discoveries
Start the day over a leisurely breakfast before heading out to explore Cape Town. The Rockefeller’s central Foreshore location places guests within easy reach of the V&A Waterfront, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, local galleries, shopping destinations and many of the city’s restaurants and cafés.
Those who would rather stay in can spend some downtime at the hotel, with the rooftop pool and social spaces offering views across the surrounding city skyline.
For an added dose of relaxation, the Reset at Rockefeller package includes a 30-minute massage per person – an ideal addition to an unhurried Saturday.
As evening approaches, return to Rockefeller Plaza for cocktails and dinner, with everything needed for the night conveniently downstairs.
Sunday: One Last Moment to Pause
There’s no need to rush the final morning. Enjoy breakfast, make the most of a few more hours in Cape Town and perhaps fit in one last coffee or walk before heading home.
A weekend in the city is proof that a change of scenery doesn’t always require a long drive or a flight. Sometimes, great food, a comfortable room and 48 hours away from the usual routine are all that’s needed.
Winter Packages at The Rockefeller:
Stay, Sip & Settle In
- From R2,300 per night (double occupancy)
- Complimentary room upgrade from courtyard-facing to city-facing room (subject to availability)
- Curated dinner experience
- Glass of wine from Franschhoek Cellars
Reset at Rockefeller
- From R2,200 per night (double occupancy)
- Complimentary room upgrade from courtyard-facing to city-facing room (subject to availability)
- 30-minute massage per person
Both packages are available until 31 August 2026.
For more information or reservations:
newmarkhotels.com | reservations@newmarkhotels.com | +27 21 427 5901
