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Baroque interiors & attention to detail at Dark Chocolate Guest House

In recipe books, they say never underestimate the power of dark chocolate and the same can be said about the 4-Star Dark Chocolate Guest House.

Situated in the upmarket suburb of Durbanville in Cape Town, it is only a twenty-minute drive from the city Centre, shopping centers and Cape Town International Airport.

Although Dark Chocolate Guest House is situated in a quiet suburb, it has easy access to the highway and a number of excellent restaurants. It is also located very close to some of South Africa’s best wine estates.

The guest house is unique in that it is decorated in a modern baroque style, with gold-gilded mirrors and fireplaces, creating an aura of opulence and luxury for its guests.

Dark Chocolate Guest House offers luxury accommodation and conference facilities as well as ample, secure parking. The guest house has nine rooms – each with a comfortable double or King-size bed and en-suite bathroom. All the rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, DStv and a bar fridge.

Tastefully decorated rooms at Dark Chocolate Guest House

Dark Chocolate Guest House room — *A sweet room*

Each room is beautifully decorated in the modern Baroque style, with ornate bedside lamps and high quality bed linen. The bathrooms are stocked with high quality shampoo, shower gel and body lotion.

The facilities include a swimming pool, a conference Centre that can accommodate up to 25 people and a comfortable dining room, where a delicious breakfast is served to guests every morning.

There is also off-street parking, Wi-Fi, two large fireplaces, on-site housekeeping and laundry services.

Guest house Manager, Heike Spamer, checked us in on arrival and made us feel completely at home, emphasizing the ethos of dark chocolate, which is just to relax and feel comfortable during your stay.

Heike also prepared us a delicious breakfast of bacon and eggs, with fresh coffee and orange juice. Heike is the go to person for special catering and conference arrangements.

Host your wedding at the Dark Chocolate Guest House

Wedding season is coming up and the guest house put together a special package for brides and their bridesmaids. Indulge in some sparkling wine and a delicious platter, overnight and get dressed at Dark Chocolate Guest House the next morning.

The outdoor facilities are also very charming with a patio and deck-chairs at the pool area and an outdoor braai. Guests can soak up the sun and eat their breakfast outdoors, if they wish to.

Dark Chocolate Guest House is the ideal accommodation for a business trip or for guests that just need to stay over in Cape Town for the weekend or a few days. It is the best place to stay for its convenience, opulence and luxury.

For bookings, call 021 975 3776 or visit www.darkchocolate.capetown.

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