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South Africa is the host of 2010‘s FIFA World Cup and although there are still many days to come until the start of the championship, football fans and not only are in search for good bargains in matter of accommodation. The stadium where the competition will take place this year is Green Point Stadium and it is to a short walk from the transportation hub of the city. However, this in not the only target that the stadium was built for; in addition, many other events take place regularly in Cape Town. One of the most popular resorts in Cape Town is Mount Nelson Hotel at short distance from the Green Point Stadium. One Superior Room is R2,800.00 and it includes among many facilities such as luxury accommodation in your chosen room category, access to gym & spa centre and high speed internet access.

However, room rates may undergo some modifications with respect to the length of the journey. Another special package provided by these great hotel is called 21 Day Advance Purchase Rate, that is, if you are an early bird, than go ahead, book your room and then you will benefit from a special room rate. This offer includes luxury accommodation in your chosen room category as well as high speed internet access, but also full buffet breakfast daily in the Oasis restaurant. Another possibility for the travelers is in Pretoria, where the room rate is as low as 50 pounds per night per double room. The hotel is situated near the stadiums in Pretoria and Johannesburg. In exchange for a tariff, the staff can take you from the airport to the stadiums. Meals can also be provided. The resort has projectors where you can watch the football highlights. Moreover, the accommodation includes access to the swimming pool.

In addition, Beekman Group provides 150,000 bed nights most of which may still be available. All resorts are no more than four hours from the stadia, with Beekman Group offering operators a chance to block book lodgings for the entire six weeks of competition. One of the best resorts there is the Royal Atlantic, which is only five kilometres from Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium. Inverness offers newly refurbished apartments at Camberwell Court are also located just a stones throw from the stadium. If you are looking for something more luxurious than that, then Waterberg Game Park is the best choice you can make. It is situated at about 235 kilometres from the Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium. Sunshine Bay Beach Club, a three star hotel, is perfect for surfers located just 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth.

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