The Arniston Spa Hotel in Arniston at South Africa's Overberg Coast

Early morning in Arniston at South Africa's Overberg Coast. The fishermen from the village of Kassiesbaai are launching their boats. Tension on the men's faces. Will it be a good day? Will the weather hold?

Next to the fishing harbour - right at the Indian Ocean - the Arniston Spa Hotel - one of the best wellness venues at the Cape. The rooms are spacious with a generous lay-out. With balconies and stunning seaviews. The day starts with a sumptuous breakfast in the sunny conservatory.

There is a lot to see in Arniston. For instance the old village of Kassiesbaai - the bay of the little boxes - with its thatched, whitewashed Fisherman's houses. Or the beautiful swimming beaches of Arniston at the aquamarine sea. Or the huge sand dunes in the Waenhuiskrans nature reserve.

In the hotel's exclusive wellness sanctuary, professional therapists pamper the guests with beauty treatments and body therapies. There are also saunas, a Turkish steam chamber and a tranquillity lounge. The bar for lunches, snacks and drinks is open all day.

The fischermen have returned from the sea. Relief and happy faces. It's been a good day. The catch is Red Roman. This delicious fish is sold to Cape Town. And will of course feature on tonight's dinner menu, prepared to perfection in the renowned kitchen of the Arniston Hotel.

Yes, it is true what is said about the Arniston Hotel: One of the world's great Getaways.