First Group Riviera Suites in Cape Town

First Group Riviera Suites offers fully equipped self-catering apartments with kitchenettes, so you can prepare your own meals. Some units have a furnished balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean - ideal for eating outdoors in the sea breeze. Accommodation ranges from studios to three-bedroom apartments, all with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Ground-floor rooms open onto the indoor pool area; upper floors have sea views.

Onsite Jooma Coffee Shop serves breakfast, light meals, and drinks throughout the day. There's a dedicated kids' menu, and the restaurant also offers a menu for dogs. Breakfast is a la carte with a daily allowance (R130) - anything extra is charged separately. Coffee, chai, soda, and wine are also available.

La Vita Spa provides a range of treatments: back massage, body scrub, facials, manicure, pedicure, and full-body massage. The heated indoor swimming pool is open year-round and has a shallow end for kids. Sun loungers and beach chairs are set out beside the pool. The spa also offers packages and couples massages. For activities, you can rent bicycles, join a walking tour, or use the kids' club.

The hotel sits directly on Sea Point promenade, across from Saunders Rock pool and the beach. The Hop-on Hop-off bus (Stop 10) stops right opposite. Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, and Cape Winelands are a short drive away. Shops, supermarkets, and restaurants are within a five-minute walk. An airport shuttle to Cape Town International Airport runs on request. There's limited paid parking (pre-arranged, daily fee).

The 24-hour front desk can arrange airport shuttles, tour bookings, car hire, and babysitting. Business services include a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities. The hotel is non-smoking throughout, with key card access, CCTV, and fire extinguishers. A shared lounge/TV area and an elevator serve all floors. Housekeeping is daily, and the team can assist with local recommendations.