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22 Van Der Stel Road
Tulbagh
6820
Western Cape
021 344 2440
14:00-22:00
10:00
-33.284967510009
19.139339625835
The Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel
The Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel
The Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel
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Accommodation is offered in 3 Suites and 15 Contemporary and Heritage Rooms. The Suites are furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin, and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels, and Wi-Fi.
The Contemporary and Heritage Rooms are furnished with a king-size bed, and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower or a bath, basin, and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels, and Wi-Fi.
The Hotel offers 3 pool areas framed by indigenous fynbos gardens and secure parking. Activities include historic tours, wine and olive tastings, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, golf, and a zip-lining adventure.
Cape Town is a comfortable 90-minute drive away on tar roads.
Accommodation is offered in 3 Suites and 15 Contemporary and Heritage Rooms. The Suites are furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin, and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels, and Wi-Fi.
The Contemporary and Heritage Rooms are furnished with a king-size bed, and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower or a bath, basin, and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels, and Wi-Fi.
The Hotel offers 3 pool areas framed by indigenous fynbos gardens and secure parking. Activities include historic tours, wine and olive tastings, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, golf, and a zip-lining adventure.
Cape Town is a comfortable 90-minute drive away on tar roads.
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Reviews (80)
80 guests' feedbackWe had a lovely stay in Tulbach Hotel, I'm only sorry we were only there for one night. The food and service were exceptional.
We had a great stay, thank you. The rooms were nicely decorated and the staff were very friendly, professional and helpful.
Absolutely fantastic. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Highly recommended.
Delicious! The breakfast that was included was a nice surprise!
The lady at reception is the best hostess I have ever met. The room is stunning and the whole experience was such a lovely experience. Will definitely go back there! The breakfast is just as awesome.
Would love to stay longer if we could. Staff very friendly and helpful. Thank you for the delicious sandwiches and coffee "on the go".
My fiancé and I had the best time in Tulbagh, and The Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel was absolutely fantastic. Received the best service. The bed was so comfortable, lots of facilities, and also nice food and drinks available. The shower was also amazing and the food was incredibly tasty (and included in the price).
Lovely stay. Friendly and helpful staff, very clean and tidy rooms and the meals were delicious.
Staff are phenomenal and always willing to assist!
A very pleasant and relaxing stay. Staff were knowledgeable. Food was tasty and well presented.
Pleasant stay just one night. Stayed overnight in a hotel for a wedding on one of the wine farms.
Excellent service, they can't do enough for you. The suite, inside and outside the hotel was neat and very well finished. If you go in winter or even autumn, you should take the one with the fireplace. Was great.
From the moment we walked in there were friendly faces, very helpful staff, and a lovely large room! The meals were top notch. Overall, a lovely stay, wish we could have stayed longer!
I booked this hotel as a surprise proposal to my girlfriend. The staff was more than willing to help (special thanks to Monia!), we booked the Honeymoon suite and the place was really neat and tidy. The pictures on the website do not do it justice, it is truly beautiful with beautiful views as well. Staff is really friendly, food is amazing and wifi is really good. 10/10 would recommend!
Drove up to see the snow. Really really good room service pizza, a bottle of wine in front of the fireplace. Staff very attentive, great service thank you!
Comfortable accommodation in nicely decorated rooms. The staff are absolutely amazing and go out of their way for you. Enjoy a delicious breakfast the next morning.
Will definitely stay longer next time, lots of good wineries to visit for a nice weekend break.
It was the best hotel we have ever been to. Friendly and helpful staff. Most beautiful room with coffee, tea, hot choc (yummy) and drinks in the fridge. Everything works, kettle, tv, hot water (most beautiful shower) clean pure white dressing gowns and, oh yes, a coffee plunger. Awesome. Our vehicle was safely taken care of. I recommend them even if it is for Queen Elizabeth.
There is no more beautiful place in winter than the Swartland area. The hotel can hold a candle to any 5-star hotel. Incredibly friendly staff and the breakfast was top notch.
Very friendly staff and unique hotel. Fit in at historic Tulbagh village.
The hotel and staff was superb! We could not have ask for anything better! Clean, friendly and lovely food! Would stay again and highly recommend.
Staff are incredibly hospitable, spontaneous and really went the extra mile to accommodate us. Communication was brilliant. Facilities and fine details exceeded my expectations. Breakfast and coffee were delicious and beautifully served. Again, exceptional service to go with it.
Our room was of high quality. We ate very well in the restaurant and the facilities are great.
We spent the night there with our motorbikes and really appreciated that they offered to let our 2 bikes sleep in their garage for the night! Dinner and breakfast were nice and the staff were friendly. The fireplace in the dining room was a winner!
Beautiful village surrounded by beautiful wine farms.
Wonderful Hotel with an excellent restaurant! Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Wonderful experience and carried on by the management and staff.
Well worth a night or two. Food excellent.
Weekend getaway, friendly service and rooms were very neat.
What a great little hotel in historic beautiful Tulbagh. When you walk into the room you are taken back in time with the beautiful decor. We had a delicious meal that evening in the hotel and the breakfast was top notch! We will definitely visit this hotel again.
Due to Covid and the poor economy, places have unfortunately closed. All that remains is to visit the wineries. The surrounding towns of Ceres and Wolsley are very dirty and really not worth visiting. Tulbagh itself is clean and worth visiting.
Had 1 below average meal, was very poor possibly due to staff wanting to go home. A banging courtyard door all day went unattended until I had to complain. Just small issues that a top team would eliminate to ensure a great stay.
We chose the hotel for our wedding anniversary and left a small message for the management with this in mind. They put in a lot of effort and really made it as beautiful as if it were a honeymoon. We can only thank the management and honestly recommend it to everyone. The food and rooms are top quality.
Friendly staff, clean and professional
We had a great time staying here, the suite is nice and comfortable and we really enjoyed and used the courtyard garden. The service was also very friendly and the food of good quality
Will go again. Friendly Staff, Great Service, Super Clean, Well Maintained.
To recommend. Delicious restaurant.
We stayed in one of the rooms overlooking the pool, which is wonderfully quiet, away from the street traffic. The room is very neat and comfortable. We also had a delicious meal at the hotel's restaurant.
An incredibly beautiful place!
It feels like going back in time.
We were in Sarons Suite. Everything was perfect. Loved the warm water bags in your bed. The staff is very friendly. And best of all was the dinner in the restaurant at night.
Kamers is ruim, skoon en lekker snoesig. Die warmwatersak in die beddens voor slaaptyd was 'n heerlike verrassing. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam, en die restaurant se kos is heerlik. Sal beslis weer hier bly.
My wife and I really enjoyed it, very cute town to explore on foot.
The reception was very personal and the staff were helpful and friendly at all times.
A lovely, beautiful hotel. Decor was tasteful. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious. Thanks so much. We'll definitely stay there again.
Was very pleasantly surprised with the beautiful hotel and the friendly staff!
Reception was very good, staff very friendly and professional. Beautiful rooms and service was spot on. We also really enjoyed the food.
The Hotel room was clean, staff was friendly. The restaurant food was fantastic! Will definitely go back.
We were pleasantly surprised with the service and food. Can definitely recommend it. My only criticism is the pillows which are way too thick.
Hotel is centrally located in main street with nice views of surrounding mountains. Room was clean and tidy, bathroom with large shower. Delicious breakfast with good coffee! Will definitely recommend it to anyone for a weekend getaway!
The main building of the hotel with the reception and the restaurant lies on the main street in Tulbagh's centre. It's just a few steps to reach shops, cafes and banks. Our room was in a beautiful complex in the old Cape style across the street which is part of the historic Church Street and therefore a national monument. The room was spacious, stylish and with all the amenities you would expect. Good restaurant, friendly service - nothing to complain about. We can recommend the hotel with a clear conscience.
Tulbagh is a beautiful, historical town, well worth a visit. Tulbagh Hotel is a lovely hotel.
The hotel is centrally located, clean, neat and with friendly staff. The food is well presented and of a good quality. We stayed in on of the two pool rooms, new, fresh, modern and quiet. I will definitely stay there again.
Everything I expect in accommodation and so much more! Beautiful room, cleaner than clean with good lighting, especially for us women who want to make-up. Peaceful area and beautiful view. The hotel's food is tops! The staff are friendly and helpful. Only one thing I'll suggest, we slept in Lilly and would've liked a shower door so that the floor wouldn't get so wet. But it is a minor thing. Thank you, we had a lovely stay!
Great rural vibe and personal service to suit all your needs. Food on menu of high quality and friendly service.
Good people and neat rooms.
This hotel is centrally located in Tulbagh. Beautiful terrace, excellent breakfast and restaurant. Friendly service.
We were in Cape Town and wanted to do something fun this weekend. Tulbagh was close enough and yet far enough. We enjoyed walking through the historic town and visiting some of the nearby wineries. The Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel was a fantastic base. The hotel is in a historic building, but everything is very nicely maintained. The room was out of a book, meals were excellent and it is always very nice to be served in Afrikaans.
We really enjoyed the stay and meals. The staff are helpful and friendly. The room had everything to make it comfortable for our stay. We will definitely use Tulbagh Hotel again.
Very charming little town and the hotel was amazing.
We would definitely recommend the Tulbagh Hotel. Everything was very good, from the reception, the room and facilities to the delicious breakfast in front of a crackling fireplace. We would stay there again.
A hotel with small-town charm, yet still very modern, with excellent service and a fantastic restaurant.
From the staff to the unit was fantastic. Everyone was very friendly and the unit was very clean and tidy.
Happy, will visit again.
Owner and staff very friendly. The restaurant's food was deliciously prepared.
Warm, friendly, no amenities inside self-catering unit - DStv, convenient kitchent etc.
Best een aangenaam hotel om te verblijven. Een uitstekende keuken, heel vriendelijk personeel en goede hulp bij uitzoeken van een bezoek aan wijnhuis of spa....Rustige en propere kamer met lekker ontbijt. Kortom prijs kwaliteit heel goed.
Tulbagh Hotel is beautifully renovated hotel. The staff is super friendly and is always ready to help wherever they can. The room was beautiful, clean and had a lovely king-size bed. We enjoyed dinner as well as breakfast and it was outstanding. If we visit Tulbagh again, you will definitely see us again!
Beautifully located in the center of Tulbagh with good facilities, friendly staff, good food, good selection of wines at reasonable prices. Beautifully restored buildings.
The hotel is beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful and food delicious. We had a great time and will definitely return. Good value for money.
A lovely getaway. Peaceful town, lovely area. Lovely room. Friendly staff.
Lovely town, good break from the city and Tulbagh Hotel is the icing on the cake.
Very pleasant staff. A few noisy neighbours, but it was brought to management's attention.
Really enjoyed the tranquility.
See the stars below.
See the stars below.
Beautifully restored hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Early on Sunday morning I realised I left my car lights on and the battery was flat. The staff organised help and very quickly we were on our way!
Hotel is very nice, and worth every penny. Friendly service and very helpful.
The reception was very friendly, and we had a great time in a room that was very beautiful and practical - with everything your heart desires!
The place was really amazing with beautiful comfortable rooms, the service was perfect and the food was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone!!
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
Fynbos Room
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The Fynbos Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Fynbos Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Heritage Fynbos Room
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The Heritage Fynbos Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Heritage Fynbos Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Pool Room
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The Pool Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Pool Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Sunburst Protea Family Room
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The Sunburst Protea Family Room comprises 2 bedrooms and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The main bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. Both rooms share a bathroom which comes fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Sunburst Protea Family Room comprises 2 bedrooms and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The main bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. Both rooms share a bathroom which comes fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Protea Room
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The Protea Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Protea Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Sugarbush Heritage Protea Room
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The Sugarbush Heritage Protea Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Sugarbush Heritage Protea Room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Saronsberg Suite
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The Saronsberg Suite can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
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The Saronsberg Suite can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Obiqua Suite
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The Obiqua Suite can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a lounge, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
Cancellation policy
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before check-in
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The Obiqua Suite can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a lounge, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Honeymoon Suite
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The Honeymoon Suite can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a lounge, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
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About This Room
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Bathroom
Room Facilities
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Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
House Rules
Any child 2 years and younger can be accommodated in all room types at no additional cost. The hotel does not provide cots.
Up to 2 children, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated in the Sunburst Protea Family Room.
One child, aged 3 to 17, can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in each of the 2 Protea Rooms respectively. This is at an additional cost.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
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The Honeymoon Suite can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a lounge, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels and Wi-Fi.
Accommodation is offered in 3 Suites and 15 Contemporary and Heritage Rooms. The Suites are furnished with a king-size bed and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, basin, and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a fireplace, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels, and Wi-Fi.
The Contemporary and Heritage Rooms are furnished with a king-size bed, and feature an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower or a bath, basin, and toilet. Other facilities include air-conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with exclusive DStv channels, and Wi-Fi.
The Hotel offers 3 pool areas framed by indigenous fynbos gardens and secure parking. Activities include historic tours, wine and olive tastings, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, golf, and a zip-lining adventure.
Cape Town is a comfortable 90-minute drive away on tar roads.