CAPE TOWN, South Africa—IHG Resorts & Resorts introduced the debut of the InterContinental model in Cape City with the signing of InterContinental Desk Bay Cape City, marking a milestone in IHG’s luxurious portfolio.
Inaugurated in Could 1997 by former South African president Nelson Mandela, the Desk Bay Lodge is positioned within the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a mixed-use vacation spot within the oldest working harbor within the Southern Hemisphere.
InterContinental Desk Bay Cape City will open in This autumn 2025 following a multimillion-dollar redevelopment by the V & A Waterfront. Solar Worldwide will handle the resort.
Haitham Mattar, managing director, India, Center East & Africa, IHG Resorts & Resorts, mentioned, “This marks a major chapter for us within the African market. It’s a privilege to deliver one in all Cape City’s beloved properties beneath the InterContinental model as the primary within the metropolis. With its wealthy historical past, scenic location, and a legacy of excellence, this iconic property completely embodies the essence of the InterContinental model, and we’re excited to work with V&A Waterfront and Solar Worldwide on sustaining its legacy.”
David Inexperienced, CEO of V&A Waterfront, mentioned, “We’re delighted to see this uniquely positioned resort bear an in depth transformation to re-launch beneath the celebrated InterContinental model. The Waterfront be investing in extra of R1 billion to refurbish and convert the prevailing Desk Bay Lodge into an InterContinental. IHG’s world experience and requirements and the all-important IHG One Loyalty program will appeal to extra worldwide guests to Cape City. We’re assured that the celebrated InterContinental model will elevate the resort’s standing and bolster the overarching tourism ambitions right here in Cape City. We’re additionally happy to proceed our long-standing relationship with Solar Worldwide who will handle the resort on our behalf, and we’re firmly of the view that their collaboration with IHG will improve the working efficiency and buyer expertise of this iconic Lodge.”
Solar Worldwide CEO Anthony Leeming mentioned, “For nearly 30 years we’ve been the proud proprietor and operator of The Desk Bay Lodge. We now have efficiently positioned the resort as some of the iconic, award-winning motels in Cape City. We now have hosted dignitaries, heads of state, celebrities, and households who’ve returned yr after yr as a result of they cherished the expertise.”
Below IHG’s luxurious model, InterContinental Desk Bay Cape City turns into the newest world IHG One Rewards loyalty program member. The resort will characteristic 306 rooms, together with 45 new visitor suites. The resort may have a brand new elevated pool bar and terrace, a signature spa, and an Intercontinental Govt Loyalty Membership Ground and Lounge. As well as, all of the reception areas and eating places shall be reimagined.
With its location, friends even have entry to the colourful V&A Waterfront’s array of retailers, eating places, and sights.
