Cape Town continues to grow as a go-to destination in the conferencing world. There are many new venues that have arisen to meet the ever-growing popularity of Cape Town from a business tourism perspective. Here is a round-up of alternative conference venues in Cape Town.
All venues listed are able to host a conference and/or small exhibition.
1. Century City Conference Centre
One very exciting development is the Century City Hotel and Conference Centre. Versatile and fully equipped, Century City Conference Centre accommodates up to 1900 guests across 20 different venues, providing the ideal location for all events. Think corporate conferences, product expos, gala dinners, concerts and more – the possibilities are endless.
2. The Westin
One of Cape Towns most luxurious hotels, The Westin also has excellent conference and small exhibition facilities with state of the art IT and facilities. The Westin is widely considered one of Cape Town finest conference locations.
Offering outstanding conference facilities with eleven individual venues accommodating from 12 to 600 delegates. All venues are fully air-conditioned and state-of-the-art conference and audiovisual equipment are available.
The V&A Waterfront is an short ferry trip away on the canals. Cape Town CBD is right next door opening up a huge array of restaurants and alternative accommodation venues.
www.westincapetown.com/en/meetings
3. Belmont Square
Belmont Square Conference Centre is a modern and elegant environment. Located in Cape Town and situated in Rondebosch close to Cape Town CBD, Cape Town International Airport, and various golf courses and sports grounds.
Fully licensed restaurant on the premises. Full catering service with menu’s tailored to suit your needs.
Suitable for any business or private event, celebration or occasion.
Belmont Square Conference Centre offers facilities from 4 to 400 delegates and has 10 separate venues available with ample secure parking and facilities for the physically challenged.
4. Lagoon Beach
Lagoon beach hotel is Cape Towns only hotel with direct beach access. 7 internal venues and meeting rooms are available accommodating 10 – 600 delegates, which make lagoon beach Cape Towns second largest conference facility.
The location right on the beach adds the advantage of team-building activities such as surfing, kayaking, jet skiing, kiteboarding, and other beach sports.
Day conference packages and full inclusive packages are offered
www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za/conferencing/
5. Spier
Spier has possibly the nicest staff I have encountered at a venue (Aside from Champagne Resort, but that’s not in Cape Town). They have a brilliant and well laid out venue that can host a conference and concurrent exhibition. A number of venues are available from the Historical, Restored manor House to the 400 seater conference centre
What else can you do here? Oh not much, just walk with Cheetahs, amazing raptor shows and experience possibly the largest buffet you will ever see and eat in a tree at Moyo.
www.spier.co.za/conference/venues
6. Vineyard Hotel
Another gem of a venue located in the southern suburbs. Whilst not quite as “cosmopolitan” as say the top 2 venues in terms of location, It is located in the green lush suburb of Newlands, bordering the Cavendish Square shopping precinct. The Vineyard has well geared facilities and staff that actually seem to care. While you are there try the Spa downstairs…world class.
Each floor of the conference and banqueting venue can accommodate up to 280 guests and can be converted into 3 smaller rooms as required.
7. The Old Biscuit Mill
Situated in the heart of Woodstock, the Old Biscuit Mill is a central and convenient venue to host your conference. Light and bright spaces are fully adaptable so you can ensure the success of your next event.
8. The Bay Hotel
The Bay Hotel is on Camps Bay drive, on the beach in arguably the coolest hippest suburb in Cape Town. It is surrounded by superb restaurants and relaxed bars. It is also close the the CBD, V&A Waterfront and the South peninsula is easily accessible from Camps bay along the coastal road.
The Rotunda at the Bay can accommodate up to 500 people and there are a range of various sized smaller breakaway venues.
9. The V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront hosts a variety of conferences, meetings, and exhibition spaces. This famous destination icon is the perfect place to create a curated experience for your next event.
This list is not an exhaustive list of what’s on offer in Cape Town. In my experience as a contractor, that often installs exhibits at these venues, they are all well-geared and well organised to host conferences and exhibitions. I will be doing further posts on other great venues in and around Cape Town
CTICC – The venue of choice for large scale events.
One of Africa’s leading venues for MICE events. The CTICC speaks for itself with regard to world-class quality. Situated in the heart of Cape Town and surrounded by top hotels and accommodations within walking distance the CTICC is last but not least on our list of Conference Venues in Cape Town.
