Cape Heritage Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations
Cape Heritage Hotel offers 17 individually decorated rooms with high-beamed teak ceilings and 200-year-old Cape yellow-wood floors. Each air-conditioned room includes extra-length beds, mini-bars, satellite flat-screen TVs, and international power points. Original artworks by established local artists adorn the walls. Some suites feature spacious seating areas and large bathrooms.
On-Site Dining Options
Guests receive a complimentary daily buffet breakfast with croissants, breads, meats, cheese, fruit, yogurt, and cereals, plus à la carte options. La Cantina restaurant serves roasted chickpea hummus, lamb neck tagines, and orange semolina cakes. Culture Wine Bar offers South African wines, including cult classics and natural selections. The courtyard contains South Africa's oldest fruit-bearing grapevine, planted in 1781.
Leisure and Surroundings
The hotel courtyard provides shaded seating under the historic grapevine. Located in the City Bowl area, the property is surrounded by Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain, and Devil's Peak. The Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, showcasing local Islamic culture, is 500 meters away. Signal Hill, Company Gardens, and V&A Waterfront are within a 10-minute walk.
Central Cape Town Location
Cape Heritage Hotel sits in Cape Town's City Bowl, defined by surrounding mountains. District Six Museum is 1 km away, Castle of Good Hope is 1 km, and Bree Street is 300 meters. Bo-Kaap Museum is 500 meters from the property. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Boulders Penguin Colony are accessible for day trips.
Additional Room Options
Three two-bedroom apartments are available within walking distance of the main hotel. These feature fully equipped kitchens, open-plan lounge areas, and dining spaces for six people. The Sea Apartment includes ocean-themed artwork. All apartments have air conditioning, parquet floors, and garden furniture.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness club
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Spa centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor