Cape Town, South AfricaGardens
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Interconnected Edwardian houses
Gardens Cape Town, South Africa
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness SocialOutside the door
Interconnected Edwardian houses
Five historic residences connect around a shared courtyard. Up top, the open-air deck looks directly out at Table Mountain.
What it’s good at
Notable
Five interconnected Edwardian residences, anchored by an 1892 Victorian farmhouse and courtyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The location of Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa at the foot of Table Mountain means it comes with some spectacular views from its rooftop restaurant and bar.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tamboerskloof cafes and bistros are an easy walk away, set right beneath the foot of Table Mountain.
The rooms
Rooms are spread across the five period houses, looking into the central courtyard or straight up at Table Mountain.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A blue-tiled plunge pool sits on the upper deck, looking past glass balustrades directly toward Table Mountain.
The spa
Bodywork takes place on an alpha quartz bed with warm sand cocooning and African herbal poultices.
Restaurant
Mountain Club Bistro
The double-level rooftop bar serves cocktails and tapas, with green-tiled counters and open-air seating looking over the city.
At the table
An indoor dining room sits beneath angled skylights, with rust-orange banquettes and small round tables for breakfast.
How it began
The property grew around an 1892 Victorian farmhouse, which operated as Leeuwenvoet House before adjacent residences were joined.
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Our shorthand
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.