Boutique
hotels in Cape Town
If, like
mine, your heart beats faster at the feel of a goose down duvet, the smell of
lilies, Molton Brown hand cream and the taste of the perfectly poached egg,
these boutique hotels are right up your alley.
What sets
a boutique hotel apart? They are typically small, luxurious and located in a
sought-after part of the city. Staying at these hotels, you’ll know you’re in
Cape Town and you wouldn’t want it any other way.
ELLERMAN
HOUSE, BANTRY BAY
A Relais
& Châteaux member, Ellerman House epitomizes luxury. The interior of
Ellerman House is opulent while the private villas are modern in style. Located
on grounds of one-and-a half acres, the property is not open to the public
which makes it a firm favourite with celebrities holidaying in Cape Town.
Great
For: Luxury, Atlantic Ocean view, art, service, privacy
Number of
rooms/suites: 11 Rooms and 2 Suites, 2 Private Villas
Website:
www.ellerman.co.za
Ellerman
House
Image
courtesy of Ellerman House.
FOUR
ROSMEAD, ORANJEZICHT, CITY CENTRE
Walk to
popular attractions like Greenmarket Square from this stylish hotel situated on
the slopes of Table Mountain. The building is a fine example of the Cape
contemporary classic building style and houses a collection of South African
art and an eclectic interior.
Great
For: Historic heart of Cape Town, views, authenticity, art
Number of
rooms/suites: 8 Rooms
Website:
www.fourrosmead.com
BANKSIA
BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA, ROSEBANK
If your
idea of a boutique hotel includes a lot of light filled spaces, a palette of
whites and creams and tranquil, leafy surrounds then Banksia Boutique Hotel
& Spa foots the bill perfectly. Relax in the 12-metre swimming pool or
indulge in a spa treatment at the end of a long day exploring the city or doing
business in the Southern Suburbs.
Great
For: Business, value, elegance, quiet
Number of
rooms/suites: 8 Rooms
Website:
www.banksiaboutique.co.za
POD,
CAMP’S BAY
Barefoot
luxury on Camps Bay beach. Design elements like steel, wood, glass and slate
give this hotel its hip feel. Pair that with the opportunity to watch heavenly
bodies on the beach, all the while sipping cocktails and you’ll understand why
design savvy visitors love the POD.
Great
For: Modern architecture, sound of the sea, nightlife, celebrity spotting
Number of
rooms/suites: 15 Rooms
Website:
www.pod.co.za
POD
Boutique Hotel
Image
courtesy of POD.
THE
MARLY, CAMP’S BAY
Champagne
wishes and beachfront dreams! If glamour is what you had in mind for your stay
on Cape Town’s own Riviera, check into The Marly. While the views of the Twelve
Apostles mountain range are beautiful, paying a bit more for a room with a sea
view is well worth it.
Great
For: Beachfront, nightlife, elegance, sheer trendiness
Number of
rooms/suites: 11 Suites
Website:
www.themarly.co.za
BLACKHEATH
LODGE, SEA POINT
It’s no
small feat for a, well, small hotel like Blackheath Lodge to be listed in the
third spot for Cape Town Central hotels. Close to the ocean and ideal for walks
along the promenade in Sea Point, it is the personal service, stylish interior
and attention to detail that earns this hotel an almost perfect score every
time.
Great
For: Warm hospitality, close to ocean, style, breakfast
Number of
rooms/suites: 12 Rooms and 1 Suite
Website:
www.blackheathlodge.co.za
DYSART
BOUTIQUE HOTEL, GREEN POINT
Enjoy
your stay in a stylish, modern room with quirky design touches in the heart of
the ‘Village’. Green Point is well known for being a very gay-friendly
neighbourhood and ‘Bitchy Bingo’ at Beefcakes Burger Bar should be on your
bucket list. Take a walk through the Green Point Urban Park; pick up a bite to
eat at Giovanni’s Deli and stroll along the promenade past Green Point
Lighthouse.
Great
For: Style, value, location, Village vibe
Number of
rooms/suites: 8 Suites
THE
ANDROS BOUTIQUE HOTEL, NEWLANDS
A haven
for the traditionalist, this charming French country style hotel is located a
short drive away from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and the Constantia
Wine Valley. Catch your breath in the Champagne or Drawing Room or next to the
pool with views of Table Mountain.
Great
For: Elegance, value, wine country, gardens
Number of
rooms/suites: 12 Rooms and Suites
Website:www.andros.co.za
O ON
KLOOF BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA, BANTRY BAY
The sole
objective of the team at O on Kloof is for you to unwind. Relax. There’s even a
Lazy Lounge. Tatler Magazine (UK) crowned it one of the Top 101 hotels in the
world. Leaning on the glamorous bar it wouldn’t feel like much of a stretch to
ask for your martini “Shaken, not stirred.”
Great
For: Relaxation, attentive service, luxury, modernity
Number of
rooms/suites: 8 Rooms
Website:
www.oonkloof.co.za
Image Courtesy @Oonkloofhotel
THE
DOCKHOUSE, V&A WATERFRONT
It never
fails to surprise me when I walk to the edge of the hotel green and see the
V&A Waterfront stretched out in front of me. The small property feels
almost secluded the rest of the time, but the location gives you the choice to
dip in and out of the bustle of the Waterfront as you please.
Great
For: Location, first time visitors, V&A Waterfront views, home away from
home feel
Number of
rooms/suites: 6 Rooms
THE
CELLARS-HOHENORT HOTEL, CONSTANTIA WINE VALLEY
This
5-star hotel is the perfect base for food and wine lovers to explore the city
from. Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef Peter Tempelhoff delights diners in the
award-winning Greenhouse restaurant. Rooms in the main building are modern
while the historical Hohenort building is more traditional.
Great
For: Cuisine, garden setting, tranquility, golf
Number of
rooms/suites: 48 Rooms and Suites
Cellars
Hohenort
Image
courtesy of Cellars Hohenort.
VILLA
ZEST, GREEN POINT
In a
word, refreshing. Villa Zest’s otherness is what sets them apart. Undeniably
luxurious, the hotel’s retro style and quirky traits – like a 70’s electronics
collection – is combined with a great location and facilities like a rooftop
garden with 360° views of Cape Town. Your first drink is on the house, they
promise to let you sleep in and if breakfast is at noon as a result, they are
cool with that too. So very cool.
Great
For: Modern architecture, design, location, a sense of humour
Number of
rooms/suites: 7 Rooms
Website:
www.villazest.co.za
KENSINGTON
PLACE, GARDENS, CITY CENTRE
Tatler
Magazine recognized Kensington Place as the ‘Best City Boutique Hotel’, calling
it “the coolest bolthole in the Cape…the bar is sexy as hell. This is the
perfect small city hotel.” I couldn’t have said it better.
Great
For: Design, city views, coolness, leafy location, proximity to Kloof Street
Number of
rooms/suites: 8 Suites
Website:
www.kensingtonplace.co.za
CAPE
CADOGAN, GARDENS, CITY CENTRE
A small
hotel, the Cape Cadogan is located just off vibey Kloof Street in a building
declared a National Monument. The hotel team pride themselves on their
knowledge of Cape Town gems and local secrets. The size of rooms will delight
visitors as the entry level rooms are an average of 30m2 / 300 ft.
Great
For: Relaxed elegance, restaurants, nightlife, personal service
Number of
rooms/suites: 15 Rooms and Suites
Website:www.capecadogan.co.za
HOUT BAY
MANOR HOTEL, HOUT BAY
Located
in the coastal village of Hout Bay, the hotel is just 20 minutes’ drive from
the City Centre. The listed historical building was built in 1871 but
refurbished in a contemporary style. Hot pinks, reds (it works, I promise),
African prints and Delft patterns give the hotel a style all of its own.
Great
For: Romantic breaks, relaxation, food and wine pairing, modern African décor
Number of
rooms/suites: 16 Rooms and 1 Suite
Website:
www.houtbaymanor.com
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