Gardens Cape Town, South Africa
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
Leeu CollectionBohemian heritage haven
A velvet-lined lounge with a crackling fireplace welcomes you into this nineteenth-century townhouse, complete with tranquil courtyard plunge pools.
What it’s good at
Notable
Bold bohemian-chic interiors by Caline Williams-Wynn layer vibrant colors, whimsical patterns, and contemporary art across heritage spaces.
Notable
Staff trained in safari hospitality provide dedicated drivers, arrival macarons, and attentive personal care.
Notable
A proclaimed National Monument preserving nineteenth-century Georgian architecture with ornate Victorian touches in historic Gardens.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Eastern and Southern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens... is full of surprises.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a leafy street in Gardens, the property sits moments from the lively restaurants and boutiques along Kloof Street.
The rooms
Rooms feature bold patterns and contemporary art, while select suites open onto private sun terraces and courtyard plunge pools.
The courtyard pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped loungers and fringed umbrellas border the tiled plunge pools set within the sunlit townhouse courtyards.
The spa
Individual and couples treatment rooms feature patterned wallpaper and shuttered windows, offering a menu of massages and facials.
The gym
Geometric patterned wallpaper lines the fitness room, which is fitted with cardio machines, free weights, and full-length mirrors.
Upper Union Restaurant and Bar
Chef Amori Burger serves globally inspired shared plates and South African wines across an emerald-toned dining room and terrace.
How it began
Originally an early nineteenth-century farmhouse on the slopes of Table Mountain, the Georgian estate became a proclaimed National Monument in 1984.
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How we rate hotels.
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.