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Cape Heritage Hotel, Cape Town

90 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa (show on map)

The Cape Heritage Hotel is a gorgeous boutique getaway that dates back to the 1780s. Built blending traditional Dutch and Georgian architectural styles, the building originally buzzed with 18th-century commerce, housing everyone from bakers and gunsmiths to coach makers before it was saved from being turned into a parking lot in the 1960s.

The hotel’s absolute crown jewel is its intimate central courtyard, which is home to the oldest known fruit-bearing grapevine in South Africa. Planted all the way back in 1781, this exceptionally tough vine still produces grapes today entirely on its own, relying only on winter rains without any extra watering from the staff.

Inside, the 17 rooms beautifully preserve the building’s old-world roots with original exposed brickwork, hand-painted murals, high Rhodesian teak ceilings, and original yellowwood floors. The historic charm is seamlessly balanced with modern South African art curated by the owners, giving the space a deeply authentic, localized feel.

Step outside, and you are right in the thick of the Mother City. The colorful, historic neighborhood of Bo-Kaap and the bustling stalls of Greenmarket Square are just a short walk away. You are also incredibly close to the District Six Museum and the iconic V&A Waterfront, making it an ideal base for diving straight into Cape Town’s culture.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Cape Town


This an aggregated guest review rating of Cape Heritage Hotel, Cape Town. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

93.25 %

Ranked 5th in Cape Town


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Irene

7 May 2026

A beautiful historic hotel

A superbly restored historical building! A wonderful blend of old and new. My room was huge and very comfortable, the staff very helpful. Breakfast was delicious!

The hotel is in the heart of Cape Town, a great location. But there was noise from outside until about midnight.

5.0
Gary

6 May 2026

Cape Heritage Hotel Gem

My wife and I were greeted by a compliment of smiling and helpful front of house staff members. Check-in was immediate and we were escorted to our beautiful room. Everything was spotless, clean linen, fresh towels and possibly the largest bathroom ever. It was our wedding anniversary and the Cape Heritage Hotel gifted us a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate. Breakfast the following day was a lovely buffet and an extended menu where I had a scrumptuous Spanish omellette. A huge thank you to everyone for an amazing stay. Next time will definitely be an extended stay.

The city can get quite loud in the late evening. Perhaps an extra layer of window glass will dull the acoustics of the sound on the street level below.
We felt very unsafe walking towards Green Market Square 2 roads away after dinner, and immediately turned back, yet was totally safe going to the restaurants around us in the square and across the road.

4.5
Isabelle

29 April 2026

Amazing beautifully restored house, filled with works of art: a true gem

Beautiful place, excellent breakfast, lovely staff and nice work of arts exposed.

Nothing

4.5
Michael

27 April 2026

Amazing place in a historic hotel with flair in Cape Town city centre

Amazing Boutique hotel with history in the city centre of Cape town.

It was loud during the night.

4.5
Douglas

24 April 2026

Wonderful will go back again

Breakfast is excellent, very good selection, great coffee and quick and efficient

nothing

5.0
Laura

22 April 2026

Charm at the heart of Capetown

Wonderful staff!!
Great location, beautiful character and fantastic breakfast

5.0
Jo

20 April 2026

Unique, historic, clean hotel in a great location.

Incredible hotel. Unique, historic with tons of character. Fabulous breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff make you feel welcome and do everything to insure your visit is perfect. Every room is different and uniquely designed. Huge room! Comfortable bed. Great location for sightseeing. Lots of security guys on the street to deter crimes. Never had a problem. Even on the First Thursday event right at the hotel and streets surrounding.
Stairs up to a rooftop jacuzzi and area to have a little view. Just two blocks from the Hop-on; Hop-off bust office. Fabulous way to see Cape Town. Get the three day pass and do it all. Best HOHO we’ve ever done.

No elevators. Only stairs to get to the front door and up to the rooms.

5.0
Kiare

17 April 2026

Wonderful staff, and a great stay

Beautiful decor and great central position

5.0
Jakub

14 April 2026

Lovely hotel in a lovely location

Really lovely hotel in the center. The staff was super helpful, rooms were very nice, nothing to complain about. Visit the Bouchon Bistro near by.

Nothing

4.0
Robert

13 April 2026

Very comfortable but expensive.

Location and ambience. Nice room.

Overpriced.

4.0
David

13 April 2026

Out usual TTOM weekend stop over

Well located on Bree street, staff are very welcoming.

Gets a bit noisy at night, aircon gave problems

5.0
Jamie

12 April 2026

Amazing bathroom in a luxury hotel with the best hot breakfast

Our bathroom was the most luxurious bathroom I’ve ever had, the bath tub and dual showers were incredible. Staff went out of their way to make me feel welcome and the hot breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve had.

The only thing I could think of was needing an iron in the rooms, which when requested took too long to arrive and I had to leave (a very trivial issue)

4.5
Halil

12 April 2026

Will stay again

Nice location, stuff, clean

Nothing

5.0
Eva

3 April 2026

Gorgeous hotel in great location

Loved the beautiful old building, the courtyard and all the gorgeous art work. This place has soul!
The staff are all super friendly and cant do enough for you.

It was a bit noisy at night, which didnt bother my husband or daughter at all, but woke me up at times.

4.5
Lois

29 March 2026

Wonderful - would recommend if you’re staying downtown

Gorgeous unique hotel - breakfast in the courtyard was definitely a highlight. The staff were also super friendly and the vibe here overall was fabulous

Downtown location is quite noisy

5.0
Richard

26 March 2026

Perfect location , great staff and fantastic coffee ...

The staff response when room was too close to the lively pub area that is open late hours

4.5
Jonny

25 March 2026

Fantastic staff, lovely building, spacious rooms and good central location.

Beautiful period building, located close to many good bars and restaurants on Bree Street. The staff were fantastic, and very hospitable. Will be staying there again.

Our room was quite dark just due to the white privacy netting being connected to the main curtains.

5.0
Chiharu

24 March 2026

Another heartwarming experience

Very attentive staff, good location, nice and clean room, and delicious breakfast beneath the historic vines. Definitely, we'll be back here to celebrate my husband's birthday.

Nothing

5.0
Gary

24 March 2026

A wonderful Boutique hotel in the heart of Cape Towns CBD.

The staff are wonderful. They are there to assist with a smile 24/7. The room was large, spotlessly clean with a comfy bed.

Nothing.

4.0
James

24 March 2026

Lovely boutique hotel with unique rooms and artsy design. Great staff.

Lovely boutique hotel with unique rooms and artsy design. Great staff.

We had a room where we heard the thumping beat of a nearby nightclub until 4am. Fortunately, the staff moved us to quiet room for next couple of nights.

4.5
Jean-francois

20 March 2026

Location and facility, excellent staff welcome and support, super breakfast

Location and excellent welcome and super breakfast

Nothing

5.0
Jakob

18 March 2026

Outstanding boutique hotel in a very pleasant and central part of Cape Town

Outstanding boutique hotel in a very pleasant and central part of Cape Town, surrounded by excellent restaurants and cafés. Staff consistently went out of their way to be helpful. Rooms are tastefully designed and in very good condition.

4.5
Cyril

18 March 2026

A lovely hotel in a lovely location in a lovely city. I will be back

This property was beautiful and very clean. The staff were friendly and very responsive to every request. It is located in the CBD, so lots of restaurants and bars around. Also quick rides to the beaches and other attractions.

4.0
Fiona

17 March 2026

Great location, lovely staff

Delightful old hotel in fabulous location with wonderful staff and comfortable rooms

Some rooms a bit noisy at night

5.0
Anja

14 March 2026

An oasis within downton capetown

Very welcoming personal, the entire Setting is a gem

5.0
Prashanth

14 March 2026

Great staff, clean room and bathroom. Much better than other newer hotels. Will surely stay again next time.

It’s Heritage and well maintained.

None

5.0
Namrata

10 March 2026

Would visit again

Great service, beautiful furnishings, large bathroom, super clean, well-lit room.

There are quite a few staircases. I'm not certain that it can accommodate individuals with mobility challenges.

5.0
Liisa

9 March 2026

Great spot in the heart of Cape Town

We stopped at this hotel for the First Thursday Art Walk. The room was HUGE and the staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. The Wi-Fi was great and the hotel art was amazing!

5.0
Michael

9 March 2026

Fabulous. Great hotel, great location, great staff - recommend

Superb location. Close to a safe car park, where the staff came and met me and carried my bags on arrival, close to some great restaurants and a lively scene. Superb hotel, boutique, great and unique decor, lovely room, comfy bed, and a wonderful breakfast. The staff were fabulous, always on hand and always smily and helpful. Whole heartedly recommend this as a perfect place to stay a few days in Cape Town.

5.0
John

6 March 2026

Very impressed and will be back.

Ols house well refurbished. Will go back. Staff good

I didn't give full marks for location as I wanted the waterfront. I'm pretty sure I put watefront in the criteria. This is in a greate location, but not for this visit.

4.5
Caitriona

3 March 2026

A lovely central location with lots of restaurants nearby.

We had a very spacious room with a huge bathroom with double sinks. There was a lovely lounge with lots of books to read. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast courtyard was charming and the breakfast was delicious. Communication online was excellent. High quality bed linen.

Steps up to the main door.

5.0
Stephen

1 March 2026

Exciting & interesting City and the hotel really topped things off. I would definitely recommend.

The location of the hotel was superb, right in the heart of the bars and restaurants. The hotel itself was charming and very comfortable, huge bed and very comfy. A little gem of an internal courtyard and breakfast was really good, juice and coffee / tea was refillable. The staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive throughout. They could not have been more helpful, accommodated a later check out on departure & would have offered a shower room if not. Superb!

Everything was perfect, nothing not to like.

5.0
Steven

1 March 2026

Perfect base to explore Cape Town!

Beautiful 18th century property in a great location surrounded by bars and restaurants.

5.0
Ester

28 February 2026

Gorgeous hotel in brilliant location

It is a beautiful hotel that is in fantastic location, near brilliant restaurants. The history/heritage of the hotel makes it even more special. The employees are very friendly and extremely helpful.

Nothing

4.5
Stephen

21 February 2026

Sam looked after us so well. It was a joy to stay there

Lovely old building full of character.

Nothing

4.0
Ronald

14 February 2026

Lovely place, good art, great location, nice room but not well isolated therefore lots of music from outside as well as

Location . Vibe. Room

The noise from the partying is fun but was still happening at 2am

Hotel facilities

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
  • - Haircut
  • - 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
  • - Pub crawls (additional charge)
  • - 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)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - 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
  • - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Entertainment & 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)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Parking

  • - Accessible parking

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Visual aids: Braille
  • - Visual aids: Tactile signs

Pool and wellness

  • - Sun umbrellas

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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