The Onyx Hotel’s Guide to The Perfect Day Out in Cape Town

Need ideas for a great day out as a couple in the Cape Town Foreshore District? Newmark Hotels & Reserves has the perfect offering at The Onyx Hotel. This stylish inner-city aparthotel allows you to revel in the comforts of private luxury accommodation, situated in a prime location with Cape Town’s most popular attractions well within reach.

The Onyx Hotel is a short drive away from the V&A Waterfront. Rooms are designed like stylish apartments, each complete with a kitchenette and modern appliances. Whether you choose to stay in and relax or go out for a night on the town, you will have everything you need for a satisfying stay.

Recommended Couples’ Itinerary

8am: Wake up to gorgeous early morning city views. Make a coffee for yourself and your partner in your designer kitchenette as you get ready for the day.

9am: Breakfast at the MRKT restaurant, located conveniently on the ground floor. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, fluffy croissants, handcrafted breads, and healthy dishes like avo and hummus on toast, warm winter oats, or Mediterranean scrambled eggs.

10am: Shopping at the V&A waterfront. With 123 hectares to explore, there’s plenty to keep you busy for hours on end. Walk along the water's edge, pop into boutique shops, or visit the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.

12:30pm: Lunch at the Waterfront. You’ll find an array of tempting eats, from seafood to deli-style meals, hot soups, burgers or pizza. Take your pick from waterfront facing open-seated restaurants to more cosy indoor options.

2pm: Take a romantic afternoon canal boat trip from the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy quiet moments along the water and get dropped off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Take a stroll across the road back to your hotel room at the Onyx Hotel.

3pm: Spend 30-45 minutes at the gym on the fourth floor. The gym is fully fitted with modern equipment for everything from cardio workouts to weight resistance. Wind down with a swim in the heated pool that has views of the city as its stunning backdrop.

4pm: Head over to the newly revamped Sanctuary Spa at The Onyx for a couples steam-room session and professional massage to relax and help you ease tension in the body.

5pm: Enjoy a sundowner at the hotel’s rooftop trendy Granite Bar as the day slows, letting your worries melt away.

7pm: Have a romantic dinner in one of Foreshore’s top restaurants, alive with inner city vibes and assorted cuisine from Mexican to Asian, or stay in and cook an intimate dinner in your apartment. There’s also YU on the ground floor of The Onyx Hotel, offering the best Asian tapas. Enjoy fresh sushi, soups, dim sum, or poke bowls.

10pm: Off to bed for a good night’s sleep after a day of leisure and love in the Mother City.

The Onyx Hotel in Cape Town is ready to host you and your partner for the perfect couple’s getaway. Book your stay with Newmark Hotels & Reserves and let us treat you to our chic city destination.