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Boutique elegance

By Rami Moorosi, Project Consultant Jenni McCallum, Photography Grant Pitcher

Coco De Mer offers its discerning guests a memorable getaway in a locale that is ideally positioned in the middle of a natural eco forest, with a backdrop of the warm, tropical Indian Ocean. The hotel was originally a home before its remarkable transformation.

Architect John Wallis of JW Consulting explains: “The hotel is situated in an estuary-like environment at the edge of the Pigeonwood forest, just off the Emberton beach. Great care was taken in the design of the building to harmonise with the pristine natural surrounds.”

The building boasts a rugged structure with fine lines and rustic finishings. The style of the interiors is one of comfort and splendour, with lighting and exquisite chandeliers playing an important role.

All of the 16 luxurious suites were designed for relaxation, with stylish decor, king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms that boast large baths and showers. These have been creatively partitioned with shutters in a teak finish, which are great for adding privacy while complementing the overall aesthetics of the rooms.

Guests at Coco De Mer can enjoy an array of facilities, such as the modern swimming pool, while enjoying the benefits of the in-house restaurant or high tea in one of the tea-garden areas.

Whether it is for elegant dining, events or getaways, this boutique hotel prides itself on close interaction with its guests and patrons, ensuring a memorable experience.

COCO DE MER BOUTIQUE HOTEL (032 946 1034) Coco De Mer is a boutique hotel conveniently located on the main beach road in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. JW CONSULTING (083 786 1780) JW Consulting is an accredited provider of professional architectural services, with two decades of experience.Rainbow Shades ( 0860 100 318enhanced the luxury and elegance of this boutique hotel with canvas and aluminium garden umbrellas. The Rainbow Shades umbrellas are manufactured and supplied in a wide range of colours and materials to suit the requirements of the leisure, hotel and restaurant industries. The Rainbow Shades Aluminum Sidepost Umbrella is designed for ease of use and longevity.Decoworx ( 031 569 1400)supplies designer dinnerware, cutlery and glassware to the hospitality industry. The company specialises in advising on and supplying quality product to lodges, boutique hotels and fine-dining restaurants. Some of the brands on offer include Luigi Bormioli glassware, Noritake and Maxwell Williams dinnerware, and Willkinson cutlery. Visit the company’s showroom in Durban for more. American shutters (011 440 0630)from the Normandy range, stained in old teak, show the versatility of using shutters as a room divider. The shutters were installed on a bi-fold application, which allow them to concertina and stack against the wall when not in use. When shutters are closed, the louvre action still allows for privacy and ventilation.

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