Dongola House

In Cape Town's tranquil Constantia Valley, bordering the Grootboschkloof River Walk and framed by Constantiaberg. Minutes from the Constantia Wine Route and Kirstenbosch, with easy drives to the V&A Waterfront and local beaches. A 4-star guesthouse and family-friendly base for winery and nature outings.

Just eight air-conditioned rooms with pillowtop beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters and Smart/flat-screen TVs. Rooms feature private furnished patios and en-suite showers with complimentary toiletries. Décor is warm and homely, set in landscaped gardens with views of Table Mountain National Park.

Take a dip in the 9m solar-heated outdoor pool (seasonal) or the indoor pool, then lounge on the terrace and in the garden. The guesthouse also offers an arcade/game room, lobby fireplace, library, BBQ area, massage room and concierge-arranged local tours and shuttles. Expect river-walk mornings and garden-side calm.

A 24-hour business center and conference hall support meetings, plus dry cleaning/laundry and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected, free self-parking is onsite, and airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge. Multilingual staff are on hand.

Enjoy a complimentary a la carte/full breakfast served in the garden or dining room (daily 8:00–10:00). On-site options include a coffee shop/café, snack bar/deli and bar/lounge. Surrounded by Constantia vineyards, it's an ideal spot for sampling Cape wines and regional flavors.