Feature: Honeymoon

Hout Bay Manor, Hout Bay

Convenient location and pleasant accommodation in an historic manor house

Four-star accommodation in the bustling beautifully situated Hout Bay with its great restaurants (noted for the excellent local seafood) and picturesque fishing harbours. The hotel is a national monument and was built over 130 years ago. It is in a quiet location a short walk from the village centre and beach and it has the air of an English Manor House rich with beams and history. The 16,  bedrooms are very comfortably appointed and decorated in classic, cottage style although they tend to be a little smaller than many of the properties we feature. Breakfast, lunch and tea are served either in the dining room or beneath the magnificent oaks on the terrace.

About the location

Relax and enjoy a drink in the lounge which is richly decorated with antiques and still has its original paved floors and window frames. In the evening the owners have created a bistro and this is beginning to gain critical acclaim in the Hout Bay area. This is a convenient location from which to explore nearby Chapman’s Peak Drive with its spectacular views as you drive to Noordhoek and Fish Hoek with their renowned beaches. Constantia with its wineries and the Kirstenbosch Gardens is a short 20 minutes drive and the centre of Cape Town is just 20 minutes away along the beautiful coastal drive via Camps Bay.


The Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town

Slightly impersonal but a very convenient and comfortable hotel

The Vineyard is a large family owned and run hotel set in beautiful garden in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Newlands. It is very convenient for the cricket and rugby grounds and Cavendish Square Mall that is within walking distance. The reasonably sized rooms are comfortably furnished and decorated and either have a courtyard view or a mountain view. There are two excellent restaurants that offer a wide choice of cuisine. The pool and wellness centre must be seen to be believed with state of the art design and facilities. Guests will also find the ancient giant tortoises a delightful encounter as they wander around the luxuriant gardens.

About the Location

The hotel is one of the closest to the airport (approximately 20 minutes) and only 15 minutes from the city centre yet with a country ambiance. This is a very convenient location for the Kirstenbosch Gardens which are a 10 minute drive. Cape Point is approximately a 40 minute drive while the Cape Winlands around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are just a 30 minute drive.


The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay

If you are looking for a stylish beach-side luxurious hotel – The Bay Hotel is for you

This is a well-known hotel with one of the best beach-side locations in the Cape Town area. Just 10 minutes drive from the Table Mountain Cableway and the bustling city centre; you will be a short walk across the road to one of the most popular beaches in The Cape. The accommodation and public areas has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment and in our view offers excellent accommodation at a reasonable price. The hotel has good facilities including restaurants, a wellness centre and two pools but its location means that you will be within easy walking distance of some well-rated restaurants in the busy centre of Camps Bay.

About the Location

This is a good base for touring around the scenic Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain beckons from most windows. You should note that during the main South African school holidays, especially over Christmas and New Year, the Camps Bay area becomes very busy.


Steenberg, Tokai

Luxury in one of the oldest wineries in South Africa on a farm dating back to 1682

This is a grand hotel boasting the best of South African tradition, a little formal for some but excellent and luxurious accommodation. The manor house dates back 300 years and the views over the Peninsula Mountain Range are breath taking. There is a variety of accommodation set in individual buildings all thatched and dating back to the late 1600s. This is also a renowned winery and one of the key estates on the Constantia Wine Route. There are two reasonably sized pools and the property boasts one of the most popular weekend restaurants in the Cape – Caterina’s.

About the Location

Steenberg  has a highly rated 18 hole golf course. Cape Town city centre is an easy 20-minute drive, the penguins at Boulders Beach just 15 minutes’ away and Cape Point is a 25-minute drive. Stellenbosch in the centre of the Cape Winelands  is just 35 minutes away.


O on Kloof

O on Kloof, Bantry Bay

The Perfect Boutique Hotel  set in a convenient location

In this eclectic hotel the owner, Olaf, has combined modern, almost minimalist decorations with the ultimate in luxury. The rooms are large with exceptionally spacious and well-fitted bathrooms. The honeymoon suite is on the top level with views across to the ocean. This also has the benefit of its own very private patio complete with Jacuzzi. The pool is an extraordinary feature. It is indoors on the lowest level of the building, large and heated. The roof partially retracts. The pool area has been developed into a gym and wellness centre. The bar and restaurant are well regarded and to complete the service, internet is available.

About the Location

The small beach at Bantry Bay is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and popular Clifton Beach is a 5-minute drive. Camp’s Bay is just 10 minutes’ distant and the City centre takes 10 minutes whilst there is a frequent shuttle bus nearby to The Waterfront. The Table Mountain Cableway is a 15 minute drive. You are also 40 minutes to the Cape Winelands and an hour to the Cape Point National Park.