Abalone House Boutique Guesthouse is situated in the West Coast fishing community of Paternoster, roughly 160 kilometers from Cape Town, rendering it an ideal locale for a vacation from the city’s hustle and bustle.

The renowned local celebrity chef, Reuben Riffel, has inaugurated a restaurant at Abalone House.  Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea on the sunlit deck, or indulge in an extravagant dinner amidst luxurious high-backed velvet chairs and crystal chandeliers.  The Africa Bar features an expansive fireplace that provides warmth during winter, serving as a lively core gathering spot.  Additional amenities comprise a comprehensive library of books and DVDs, a rooftop Jacuzzi offering panoramic sea vistas, and a sophisticated swimming pool encircled by a vibrant potted garden.

This is an ostentatious boutique guesthouse, featuring contemporary furnishings and artwork harmoniously combined with enormous antiques and rugs.  Antique silver, crystal, and feather-fringed lamps coexist well with stone flooring and rugged oak ceilings.  Ten exquisite apartments are arranged around a serene center courtyard.  Each includes an en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating, an iPod docking station, a flat-screen television, a laptop safe, an Italian coffee maker, and a stocked minibar.