Blackheath Lodge  

Perched below Signal Hill in Sea Point, Cape Town, this Victorian 4-star guest house sits a stone's throw from the V&A Waterfront, Green Point Park, Green Point Lighthouse and Milton Beach. It's roughly 3 km from the city centre — perfect for sightseeing and easy access to beaches and the waterfront.

Expect stylish, individually decorated rooms in a warm Victorian setting — 10 guestrooms with iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Rooms offer private bathrooms with designer toiletries, sitting areas and safes; some include bathrobes. Enjoy a terrace that looks over the pool and garden and friendly, personalized service from a staff that speaks English and French.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, lounge in the garden or sip a sundowner at the bar. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available on the property, there’s free self-parking, a 24-hour reception and concierge services, plus laundry, dry cleaning, car rental and a safe-deposit box. Airport transfers and a tour desk make arrival and excursions simple.

Facilities include a conference hall and a computer station, express check-out and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and free on-site parking makes meetings easier.

Start the day with a complimentary hot-and-cold buffet breakfast served on the terrace by the pool. There’s a restaurant, a bar/lounge for evening drinks and a café for coffee, with limited room service during set hours.