The Cellars-Hohenort – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Cellars-Hohenort offers 51 guest rooms and suites across two buildings. The Cellars Main House features contemporary rooms with garden views, while the Hohenort Manor House has Edwardian-inspired decor. Luxury Double Rooms open onto verandahs with views of the gardens, vineyard, and heated pools. Suites include separate lounges, walk-in closets, and some with private garden patios. The Liz McGrath Villa accommodates up to six guests with two bedrooms, a private courtyard, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The Madiba Villa features two en-suite bedrooms, a private heated pool, and a bar area. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Dining Options
The Conservatory restaurant serves breakfast daily from 7:00-10:30, featuring an eclectic menu with uncomplicated dishes in a garden setting. Classic High Tea includes cucumber sandwiches, mini milk tarts, key lime pie, and scones with jam and cream, served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00-17:00. Kids can choose from cheeseburgers, fish cakes, or toasted sandwiches. Roasting Sundays offer traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables from 12:00-14:30. The Conservatory Bar serves signature cocktails, Constantia Valley wines, and champagne by the glass.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel sits on 9.5 acres of gardens with camphor trees, a vineyard, rose garden, and enchanted forest. Facilities include three heated pools, a tennis court, and a fitness studio with cardio equipment. The Fresh Wellness Spa offers treatments like the signature massage using Avo-Shea body butter and volcanic stones. Guided garden tours occur Wednesdays at 10:30. The Collection Boutique sells clothing, books, jewelry, and art from South African designers. Hair by Eloise provides hairdressing services on-site.
Location & Transportation
Located at 93 Brommersvlei Road in Constantia, 15 minutes from Cape Town's city center and V&A Waterfront. The hotel provides complimentary shuttles to Constantia Village shopping center, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and the V&A Waterfront. Cape Town International Airport is 25km away. Nearby landmarks include Groot Constantia (3.5km), Table Mountain (5km), and Constantia Village shopping center (2.5km). The area offers hiking trails in Constantia Greenbelt, just minutes from the hotel entrance.
Services & Amenities
Services include babysitting (pre-arranged), extra beds and cots available, complimentary parking, and generator power during loadshedding. The concierge can arrange transfers, day tours, and restaurant transportation. Special dietary requirements are accommodated. Pet-friendly accommodation is available. Golfers can access 10 top courses within 80km, including Royal Cape (6.5km) and Steenberg (9.9km). The events team coordinates weddings and special occasions, with ceremony options including the Palm Arch garden location.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor