Cape Heritage Hotel, Cape Town
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“In the heart of the Central Business District, Cape Heritage Hotel is nestled among the popular restaurants, bars and boutiques of Bree Street. Every floorboard of the 1771-built house creaks with history, but the 17 rooms are a thoughtful hybrid of old and new. A pergola in the cobblestoned patio is draped with what is said to be the oldest grapevine in South Africa.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Cape Town.
“Quirky, unusual rooms bedecked with Persian rugs and Oriental treasures encircle a charming courtyard in an 18th-century building. It’s in the historic heart of Bree street, which offers a great choice of restaurants and bars on the doorstep, and is within walking distance to all the city sights, shops and restaurants.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Free Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This four-star hotel offers the latest in hospitality facilities and services suitable for a comfortable stay in the rooms and the hotel in the general. This boutique-style hotel is the recipient of several awards which is a testament to the efficient and effective satisfactory service offered to guests all year long. The hotel provides guests with easy access to some of the city’s most fascinating and frequently visited places by tourists. The Signal Hill is located within a 10-minute walk from the hotel, the beautiful Company Gardens is also located within a 10-minute walk from the hotel while the Cape Town International Convention Center is located at just 1 km away from the hotel.
The hotel features some fantastic designs that make it an attractive option for guests while the rooms are equally fascinating as a result of the simple elegant colors used for painting and the modern stylish décor in them. The hotel also offers luxurious lifestyle options such as a rooftop Jacuzzi that is both stylish and effective in providing a great view of the beautiful city.
The rooms feature standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with multiple cable channels.
The hotel also provides a breakfast option that features innovative pastries and healthy smoothies in order to make sure guests start their day on the right foot. The hotel is also surrounded by some of the best restaurants in the city that offer several dining options to guests.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
21 December 2023
Fantastic
Everything totally 💯
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21 December 2023
Exceptional
Excellent place for the stay in Cape Town. The hotel is a treasure in the heart of the city. Staff is amazing.
13 December 2023
We said we would definitely stay again.
Beautifully renovated historic property. Great ambience. Staff were very nice and welcoming.
11 December 2023
A nice and comfortable stay at Cape Town!
Good breakfast, staff very friendly, very large rooms and nice bed! And also close to most touristic spots. The staff was truly incredible in meeting all the demands we presented. Above expectations!
Nothing in particular.
5 December 2023
Will be back with my wife for longer during our next stay in Cape Town
Excellent service, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off.
Excellent full-English Breakfast.
Excellent room facilities.
Nothing to dislike.
5 December 2023
Excellent small heritage hotel in the historic part of old Cape Town.
Location on Bree Street is very good with a number of good places to eat and drink right on your doorstep. Staff are very friendly and welcoming....nothing was too much trouble for them. Location is great if you want to avail of the Red Bus tours as their office is less than 2 min walk from the hotel (blue and red routes stop there).
Breakfast is also lovely!
Nothing!
1 December 2023
Exceptional
Staff are wonderful
Decor is charming
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28 November 2023
Amazing
Breakfast was amazing , staff is very professional and kind
27 November 2023
Best Cape Town hotel to stay in!
The staff made you feel incredibly welcomed and at home. The rooms were very comfortable and the beds provided some great quality sleep! The hotel is centrally located and easy to get around.
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27 November 2023
Full of character
The hotel has great character and is in a central location in Cape Town, with lots of restaurants and bars nearby. In fact, the hotel adjoins a courtyard with a great burger restaurant in it. The staff were very efficient and helpful. Our room was enormous, with high ceilings and lots of seating areas. Great coffee machine, with lots of capsules, in the room.
There is a lot of music noise until 11pm on weekdays, and 1am on weekends from the adjacent bar. The hotel does supply ear plugs. Surprisingly, the noise did not actually keep us awake.
25 November 2023
Great hotel in an excellent location managed by lovely people.
Wonderful staff - very friendly and professional. Excellent breakfast, continental buffet and good choice of cooked dishes. Loved the art work. Nice little welcoming touches in the room.
Great location on Bree Street where there are lots of fantastic restaurants.
Obvious commitment to the local community.
Just one little thing - the bed was very creaky!
22 November 2023
Really enjoyed will come back again
We loved the location, our room was lovely and the staff are so friendly. Sam lovely lady on reception
Bit noisy at night in bars downstairs in square but that didn’t bother us.
19 November 2023
Excellent!!
Great location and exceptional facilities. Lovely period experience rather than the vanilla rooms you get with the hotel chains
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10 November 2023
Beautiful heritage hotel
Beautifully decorated and well kept heritage hotel in the center of Cape town with easy access to many tourist sports.
Hotel staff is very welcoming and helpfull with any needs. Breakfast is yammy, extensive and varied.
Rooms are well set and bed is very comfortable
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9 November 2023
Fabulous
Spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff.
Only the noise,but it is in the city centre!
2 November 2023
Would love to stay again
Sam and Richard gave us the warmest welcome. We loved the security, and comfort of the rooms. It was a perfect sanctuary for our visit. Parking was very convenient but we were also able to walk most places because of the fantastic central location.
31 October 2023
Central location at Heritage Square. Lots of nearby restaurants. Friendly staff.
The junior suite was enormous with the biggest bathroom we have ever seen.
25 October 2023
Wow. Stay here…lovely hotel
Beautiful boutique hotel. Lovely historical building. Very nice breakfast. Helpful staff.
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23 October 2023
Great place
The junior suite
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23 October 2023
Lovely respite in Cape Town!
The entire staff are the gems of this fine old establishment! They also make a killer breakfast!
21 October 2023
Nice stay!
Comfort place, very hospitality and politeness hosts. Nice breakfast! We enjoyed and recommend!
A bit noise at night
18 October 2023
Fantastic location, amazing room and excellent personal service.
Great selection of hot and cold breakfast. And they served until 10:30 am!
It is in a vibrant location so was noisy in the evening. But they were very honest about this and the noise stopped at 10 pm.
11 October 2023
A very pleasant and comfortable hotel
Centrally located in an old, renovated house, the hotel is quite intimate and very pleasant. The staff is extremely friendly. The breakfast is very complete, and for other meals there are quite a few good restaurants in its immediate vicinity. The hop-on,hop-off bus, very convenient to see and move around the city, is just blocks away.
Numerous prior reviews have warned of excessive noise in the area. I must note that at least when we stayed, there was no noise, none.
11 October 2023
Authentic stay
The design and how authentic it is
The noise
My room was right above the restaurant
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Mini golf (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Outdoors
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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