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Hotel Overview

Situated in Gardens, an old and established area of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, Welgelegen comprises two beautiful turn-of-the-century houses, lovingly renovated and decorated to reflect the uncompromising commitment to style of their owner and your hostess, Fiona Evans. Relax in our lounges, which are spacious, stylish, contemporary and eclectic. Play a game of chess or read by the fire with a glass of port. Find your place in the sun by the plunge pool in our tranquil and secluded courtyard. You may not want to do anything else...

Welgelegen, as its name ("well-located") in Dutch suggests, is perfectly situated in the heart of Cape Town’s city bowl. Kloof Street is just a 2 minutes walk away, where you will find many of Cape Town’s finest restaurants and bars, and plenty to occupy your evening. Also within easy walking distance are the Mount Nelson hotel, Cape Mediclinic, Company Gardens, National Museum & Art Gallery, Parliament buildings and Greenmarket Square.

Style

Traditional elegance

Location

This delightful boutique hotel in Cape Town’s downtown area is just a minute’s walk from all the bars and restaurants on elegant Kloof Street. Nestled in the shadow of Table Mountain, this Victorian house is set in a leafy cul-de-sac in the residential district of ‘Gardens’. Welgelegen is Dutch for ‘well-situated’ and it certainly is convenient for all the attractions of the city. The V&A Waterfront is at the centre of dining, shopping and live music entertainment with many museums and historical sites close by. A tour to one of the local wineries is a must whilst staying here, along with a boat trip to historic Robben Island.

Highlights and Features

Welgelegen, pronounced val-ghu-leer-ghen, is a luxury hotel in Cape Town offering a great central location, attentive service and home-from-home comforts. This guest house cum boutique hotel has just 13 comfortable rooms and a separate guest cottage.

The hotel enjoys a cobbled patio surrounding a plunge pool surrounded by sweet scented jasmine and iceberg roses. Start the day with breakfast in this tranquil setting and return for a evening martini beneath the stars. The lounge has tasteful artwork and a library of books while an antique chandelier graces the traditional entrance hall.

The décor of each individually decorated room in this boutique hotel uses earthy natural colour schemes with African accents to brighten and surprise. Rooms have comfortable king-size beds with crisp cotton bed linen, duckdown duvets and silk cushions. Curl up in the armchair with a glass of port from the decanter or sit on the balcony and enjoy views of nearby Table Mountain. Luxury bathrooms have candles, plush bathrobes and Rooibos bath products. Some rooms have fireplaces, travertine-surround baths or even a private lily pond.

In-house treatments are available on request and include massages, manicures, aromatherapy and reflexology. Breakfast is served in the elegant breakfast room or on your private terrace and includes fresh fruit, cereals ands home-cooked specialities. For those looking for a luxury hotel in Cape Town with all the comforts of home, the Welgelegen is the perfect choice.

Hotel Facilities

Setting: City.

Hotel Policies

Check in time is 14:00 Check out time is 11:00