Vineyard Hotel
About this hotel
The setting does the work here: the hotel sits at the foot of Table Mountain's eastern slopes in Newlands, and the grounds are large enough that the city feels far off even though Cavendish Square is a five-minute walk away. Days split between the indoor and outdoor pools and the fully equipped gym, with artworks by leading South African artists lining the corridors between them. Rooms carry either a garden or a mountain outlook, and selected categories add a private balcony or patio for slower mornings. The Square Restaurant, under its striking glass roof, anchors dinner, while the Angsana Spa handles the rest of the wind-down. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Newlands Cricket Ground sit within a short drive, useful for travellers who want a garden estate that still keeps the city close.