Historic Constantia showpiece
Restored Cape Dutch heritage buildings anchor this sprawling Constantia wine farm, set against rugged mountains with manicured gardens and quiet vineyards.
“This small, low-key hotel is in meticulously restored Cape Dutch heritage buildings that date back to the late 17th century.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Restored late-seventeenth-century Cape Dutch buildings anchored on the Cape's oldest registered farm.
Notable
Estate sauvignon blanc in minibars, fresh cut flowers, and organic Africology bath products.
Notable
A three-hundred-hectare wine estate with an eighteen-hole championship golf course and trail network.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Tucked away in the rural idyll of Constantia, on the fringes of Cape Town, the Steenberg Hotel is one of South Africa’s famous winery hotels…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in Tokai's Constantia Valley, the estate sits halfway between central Cape Town and the coastal nature reserves of the southern peninsula.
The rooms
Spread through heritage farmsteads, rooms feature timber floors and South African furnishings, while villa suites add private garden plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White pergola columns border the heated outdoor pool, where sun loungers sit under mature oaks facing the vineyards.
The spa
Outdoor massage tables sit beneath trees in the Scented Garden, alongside indoor treatment rooms and a thermal suite.
Tryn Restaurant
The dining room occupies the farm's original wine cellar, extending onto a shaded terrace beside a cocktail lounge.
At the table
Bistro Sixteen82 serves tapas beside reflective water features, and the tasting room pours estate Sauvignon Blanc under glass chandeliers.
How it began
Established in 1682, the Cape's oldest registered farm was originally granted to pioneering landowner Catharina Ras.
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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.