The Claremont Boutique Hotel

30/09/2026

There are quicker ways to get around the Cape Peninsula, but few reasons to take them when Chapman’s Peak Drive is an option. Carved into the mountainside between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, the nine-kilometre road took seven years to build and opened in 1922, an ambitious piece of engineering that still seems improbable when viewed from below. Its 114 curves follow the Atlantic coastline, with rock rising sharply on one side and the ocean falling away on the other. The views are every bit as dramatic as the road built to reach it.

25/09/2026

23/09/2026

The Summer Lounge is one of The Claremont Hotel’s loveliest places to spend an hour with nowhere particular to be. Soft greens, botanical wallpaper, pale upholstery and natural textures give the room the freshness of the garden beyond, while sunlight does much of the decorating during the day. It lends itself to the quieter parts of a stay: coffee and morning papers, a few chapters of a book after lunch, or that welcome hour between returning from your excursions and getting ready for dinner.

16/09/2026

The Claremont occupies a lovely place in a South African itinerary. It might follow a week of early starts and game drives at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve and Sandringham Private Game Reserve, or provide a base for days spent making your way through Cape Town.

Either way, there is pleasure in coming home to a 1928 manor where the tempo is much slower. Sleep late, order another coffee, disappear beside the pool for an afternoon. Adventure has its place; so does knowing when to do absolutely nothing.

09/09/2026

Cocktail hour has found a new home at the 1928 Craft Bar. Signature cocktails and modern classics fill the menu, while watching them being prepared is almost as enjoyable as the first sip.

02/09/2026

The Claremont brings together history, good food, w**e and warmth of a place that feels more home than hotel.

26/08/2026

There are few better ways to begin the day than over a leisurely breakfast. Included in every stay, guests can choose between the Veld & Vine Bistro or Koffiehuis. Both are also open to the public, making them as much part of the neighbourhood as they are of the hotel.

Our kitchen works closely with local farmers and producers, allowing the season to shape the menu. Whether it’s organic eggs, freshly baked pastries or fruit harvested at its peak, all celebrate the Western Cape’s finest produce.

19/08/2026

One of the more fascinating threads in The Claremont Boutique Hotel's story is its connection to South Africa's w**e heritage. The Manor was designed in 1928 by pioneering architect Magda Sauer, who was raised between Cape Town and her family's historic w**e farm, Uitkyk, in Stellenbosch. W**e was rooted in the Sauer family: her brother, Paul Sauer, went on to establish Kanonkop W**e Estate, today regarded as one of South Africa's most celebrated w**eries and the birthplace of the iconic Paul Sauer Bordeaux blend, while her mother's Cloete family were among the early owners of Groot Constantia.

Today, that heritage continues in a contemporary expression of South African w**e culture. At Veld & Vine Bistro, the w**e list celebrates exceptional local producers, with a particular focus on the nearby Constantia Valley alongside renowned estates from Stellenbosch and beyond. Rather than simply offering an extensive cellar, the hotel's philosophy is to tell the story behind every bottle, encouraging guests to discover the people, places and traditions that have shaped South African w**e over centuries.

12/08/2026

Some buildings never lose their original purpose. Although The Claremont Boutique Hotel has been beautifully restored, it still carries the unmistakable character of the grand private residence it was designed to be. The elegant lounges invite conversations by the fireplace, the gardens encourage slow afternoons and the pace is refreshingly residential rather than a traditional hotel. With just 15 rooms, every stay feels less like checking into a hotel and more like being welcomed into a remarkable Cape home, where history, warmth and genuine hospitality have always belonged.

05/08/2026

With just 15 rooms, our hotel offers a distinctly boutique experience for discovering Cape Town. Set within a beautifully restored Cape Dutch manor, it combines the warmth of a private residence with the refined comforts of a luxury hotel, creating an experience that feels personal and elegant. Close enough to enjoy the energy of the city, yet removed enough to offer tranquillity, it invites guests to experience Cape Town at a gentler pace.