Traditional elegance
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.
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.
