Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa  

Set in Cape Town’s Kenilworth/Wynberg pocket, about 9 km from the city centre. Minutes from Kenilworth Race Course, Royal Cape Golf Club, Newlands Cricket Ground and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Expect sweeping views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles from a restored 1920s mansion-style boutique hotel and spa.

This boutique hotel and spa fuses colonial charm with modern touches amid lush gardens. The property’s restored 1920s mansion vibe leads to intimate public spaces, an outdoor pool and a pampering spa. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature Smart TVs, minibars and refrigerators, designer toiletries and safes — though specific in-room features may vary by room.

Pamper yourself at the spa with massages, body treatments and facials, then cool off in indoor and outdoor pools or sweat it out in the fitness center and sauna/steam rooms. There’s a bar and two restaurants, a library and BBQ area, plus a tour desk and shuttle services. On-site conveniences include free self-parking, laundry and dry-cleaning, concierge help and even a doctor and babysitting (surcharges apply) — perfect for relaxing mountain-view mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Shuttle and airport transfers available for a surcharge.

Two on-site restaurants (including La Carte) serve international cuisine, plus a lively bar/lounge and limited room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.