Best Boutique Hotels in Lakeside

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Situated 20 km from Cape Town, the elegant Steenberg Hotel & Spa offers a unique experience of heritage, fine wine and excellent cuisine. The hotel has a spa centre and hosts a championship golf course. The air-conditioned rooms feature an electric kettle, TV with satellite channels and shower. Further facilities include a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy the fine-dining at Tryn Restaurant or trendy bistro fare at winery restaurant Bistro Sixteen82. Alternatively, guests can try the award-winning wines at the Steenberg Winery. The hotel offers a free shuttle service within 5 km radius and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge. The hotel, nestling at the foot of the Stone Mountain, is surrounded by pristine vineyards. The buildings, dating back to 1682, have been restored to their former glory and are national monuments.

Situated on 7 acres of lush garden with trees, streams and birdlife, Ibis House in Constantia offers en suite rooms and self-catering cottages. The property boasts a 20-metre outdoor pool and free private parking and WiFi are available. All the rooms have garden views and certain rooms have balconies. Some rooms feature spa baths. Other facilities at Ibis House sauna and gated access to the walking trails of Tokai. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and hiking. Groot Constantia is 5.6 km from Ibis House, while Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 29 km from the property.

Boasting panoramic views of Kalk Bay's harbour and False Bay, this attractive guest house is spread over 3 buildings and welcomes guests looking to experience genuine South African hospitality not far from vibrant Cape Town. Radiating a warm and rustic atmosphere, Chartfield Guesthouse has been beautifully restored by its current owners. Wake up to the sound of crashing waves. While you enjoy breakfast on the patio, your children can play in the garden. Enjoy a visit to The Majestic Spa, where you can have various rejuvenating wellness treatments. Services, such as an airport shuttle, laundry and packed lunches further ensure a hassle-free stay. Old-fashioned wooden furnishings and white linen underline Chartfields cosy feel. Guests can read a newspaper in front of the fireplace. All units feature comfortable king-size beds and some units offer a flat-screen TV.

Located near the M3 highway, The Dongola Guesthouse offers contemporary rooms, solar heated pool, an in-house library along with views of Constantiaberg. It has free Wi-Fi and laptops for common use. Spacious and decorated with modern furnishings, each guest room has en suite bathroom fitted with bathroom amenities and fluffy bathrobes. They also have a satellite TV. A la carte breakfast menu is served every day in the landscaped gardens next to the 9m long pool, where guests can also enjoy views of the Table Mountain National Park. The Dongola Guesthouse is 20 minutes' drive away from the V&A Waterfront. The beaches and the Steenberg Golf Estate are within a a15-minute drive. It is a short drive away from the shopping venues, restaurants and vineyards.

Located in the heart of the Constantia Valley, Villa Coloniale is a 5-star guest house just 6 km from Groot Constantia Wine Estate. It features a salt-water swimming pool and lush garden. All suites are elegantly decorated in neutral tones. They feature a living room and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, including German channels. The suites are equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a mini bar and air conditioning. The bathrooms are fitted with a separate shower. Each unit also has a private terrace and free WiFi. Villa Coloniale serves breakfast daily in the garden under palm trees or on the private veranda. A number of restaurants serving a variety of local and international cuisines can be found within 3 km. There are numerous golf courses in the surrounding areas, while Steenberg Golf Estate is 6 km away. The property can assist with booking tee times. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens can be found within 9 km. The Cape Town city centre is a 20-minute drive from the property, while Cape Town International Airport is within 28 km.

In Cape Town’s beautiful suburb of Constantia, this luxurious hotel provides exclusive suites with a strong focus on personalised service. Nova Constantia offers a small selection of luxurious suites, villas and an apartment, allowing its staff to focus on providing a more personal service. Enjoy beautifully appointed suites with modern comforts, including free wireless internet access. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, made to your personal taste and using fresh organic ingredients from Nova Constantia’s herb garden. Burn off some energy on the private tennis court, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, or indulge in a treatment offered by the mobile hotel spa. Wander, walk or hike through one of the many nearby wine farms or surround yourself with nature in the nearby forest and mountains. Nova Constantia can also arrange activities and trips that suit your individual interests and needs. The staff team is available to ensure your holiday is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible.

Glen Avon Lodge is situated in Constantia, just a 20-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace with sun loungers is offered at the property. The air-conditioned rooms are furnished in a contemporary, South African style. A flat-screen TV and a seating area with a sofa are offered in all rooms. Each one leads out onto a patio or balcony overlooking the lush, landscaped garden. The Glen Avon offers a thatched recreation area by the pool where guests can relax with a book from the library. Staff can arrange local tours and rental cars and bicycles. Fine, South African cuisine and a selection of local Cape wines is offered in the restaurant. Guests can also enjoy meals al fresco on the terrace.

Last Word Constantia provides an intimate setting, close to 7 of South Africa's top wine estates in Cape Town’s oldest wine valley. It offers spacious accommodation with luxury bedding and underfloor heating. The stylish rooms and suites at Last Word Constantia are decorated in cream tones and rich fabrics. Amenities include LCD TV and an iPod docking station, velour bathrobes and 300-thread count cotton linen. An outdoor pool, tanning deck and landscaped gardens feature in the middle of the property. Guests can also make use of an in-house chauffeur service to explore their surroundings. Last Word Constantia is just one minutes’ drive from the trendy shops and restaurants of Constantia Village Mall. The nearby freeway gives easy access to Simonstown and the False Bay beaches.

Elegant Accommodation

Comfortable Amenities

Delightful Dining

Prime Location

Surrounded by a landscaped garden, this boutique hotel offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a spa and an outdoor pool with a sun-lounger terrace. The well-appointed rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an iPod docking station. Each has a minibar and a Illy coffee machine. The bathroom has a double basin and is stocked with luxury toiletries. Cape Town’s city centre and False Bay are 30 minutes by car. A shuttle to Cape Town International Airport, also 30 minutes away, can be arranged on request.