Clifftop collector eyrie
Perched on the slopes of Lion's Head, the seven-story residence feels like the eclectic private manor of an avid art collector.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated butlers cater to six suites, orchestrating evening canapés, tailored private dining, and customized mountain outings.
Notable
Built into granite boulders, the residence balances over 150 curated South African artworks with global antiques and bespoke details.
Notable
Tailored Kaapse Tafel dinners share Bo-Kaap culinary history, complemented by sunset wines over Clifton and Lion's Head trails.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The interiors are a deliberate accumulation: gilded mirrors, porcelain vases, tapestries, sculptures, grand pianos, each room named and decorated around its own distinct obsession.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set high on Nettleton Road, hiking trails up Lion's Head start nearby while the white sands of Clifton sit minutes below.
The rooms
Six individually styled suites showcase curated South African art, antique tapestries, and expansive balconies facing the Atlantic Ocean.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool curves around natural granite boulders in the garden, looking straight out over the Atlantic Ocean.
The spa
At the table
Private chefs prepare custom meals and South African braais, served across open-air lawns and terraces facing the ocean.
How it began
Originally constructed as a private clifftop residence, owner Hugo Jankowitz styled the interiors around his vast personal collection of global antiques.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.