| built in 1871, this sophisticated boutique hotel is a 5-minute walk from hout bay museum and a 12-minute walk from the beach. there's an upscale restaurant and a lounge/bar. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am. a suite adds balconies. full breakfast and airport transportation are included. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa, as well as a conference room with a private garden. decorated with cape colonial furnishings, the refined rooms with wood floors and chandeliers offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. some rooms have free-standing baths and 4-poster beds
Cape Town International Airport 34 min
Bay Harbour Market (4 min)
Rustic-chic marketplace featuring artisanal food vendors & handmade craft items, plus live music. Groot Constantia-Trust (15 min)
Winery founded in 1685 featuring cellar tours, wine tastings, 2 restaurants & historical museums. World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park (7 min)
Tropical park showcasing 400 bird species in walk-through aviaries, plus small mammals & reptiles. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (26 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (17 min)
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Maclear's Beacon (30 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Boulders Beach (40 min)
Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins. Table Mountain National Park (20 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Signal Hill (25 min)
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Camps Bay Beach (18 min)
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Castle of Good Hope (27 min)
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Duiker Island (9 min)
Fur seals & seabirds inhabit this tiny, picturesque island that's accessible by tour boat. Lion's Head (23 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. V&A Waterfront (33 min)
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Chapman's Peak (14 min)
Rising from the ocean, this scenic mountain features a winding, coastal road with dramatic views. | 
