The Claremont Boutique Hotel

Opening 1 October 2025

Highlights

• Location: Leafy Claremont, Cape Town, beneath Table Mountain and close to Constantia and the Atlantic Seaboard.
• Heritage: 1928 manor house by Magdalena Sauer, South Africa’s first registered female architect; restored with modern comforts.
• Rooms: 15 in total — Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and the exclusive Sauer Villa with private pool and entrance.
• Facilities: Garden pool, spa, sauna, Safari Library, Manor House lounge, and Sun Lounge.
• Dining:
  • Veld & Vine Bistro: Seasonal Western Cape flavours with South African twist.
  • Koffiehuis: Artisanal coffee and all-day high tea.
  • 1928 Craft Bar: Wines, cocktails, and craft spirits.

You Should Know

Regretfully we do not accommodate children under the age of 13 years

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The Details

Classic Rooms

With just four Classic Rooms, intimacy is key. Set in the Manor House or around the gardens, each room tells its own story through original architectural details and considered décor — from William Morris prints to floral inspirations drawn from the gardens outside. Queen-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms, and thoughtful touches ensure comfort, while windows frame views of the gardens, Newlands Forest or Table Mountain.

Deluxe Rooms

Ten Deluxe Rooms offer generous space and homely ease, making them perfect for longer stays. Located either in the Manor House or around the garden pool — a tranquil shared space shaded by old trees — these rooms feature king-sized beds, full en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, and separate lounge areas for reading, relaxing, or entertaining. Outdoor terraces open onto landscaped gardens or the pool courtyard, while select rooms include fireplaces for added atmosphere. Each is layered with colour, texture, and heritage accents, creating a refined but welcoming retreat.

Sauer Villa

Named for Magda Sauer, the visionary architect behind the original manor, the Sauer Villa is The Claremont’s most exclusive offering. With private access, a separate lounge and fireplace, garden views, and its own verandah, the villa feels like a true home away from home. Décor pays tribute to Sauer’s work in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap, with rich tones and layered textures echoing the district’s vibrancy. Complete with a king-sized bed, walk-in wardrobes, a freestanding bath, and a private pool and garden, the Villa combines privacy, indulgence, and history — ideal for families, couples, or extended stays.

The Safari Room & Sun Lounge

The Safari Room, a library and lounge space, is lined with books, artefacts and design details that nod to the bushveld, creating a quiet corner for reading or conversation. It acts as a bridge between the Sabi Sabi Lodges and the Cape, carrying forward the atmosphere of safari storytelling into the city, with Table Mountain often visible in the backdrop beyond Claremont’s leafy avenues.

The Sun Lounge is a light-drenched space that opens onto the gardens. With sun filtering through sash windows and views of the Plane tree, it is the heart of slow afternoons, tea service, or simply enjoying the hotel’s calm ambience.

Guests may also enjoy an on-site spa and sauna, with treatments available on request — bringing wellness and relaxation into your experience.

Dining at The Claremont

Dining is guided by provenance and seasonality. At The Veld & Vine Bistro, Western Cape flavours meet Mediterranean ease in unfussy, flavourful dishes — line-caught seafood, fynbos-raised meats, and produce from nearby farms. The Koffiehuis is the social heart, offering carefully brewed artisanal coffee and an all-day high tea steeped in tradition. As evening falls, the 1928 Craft Bar invites conversation over small-batch gins, fine Constantia Valley wines, and classic cocktails in a setting that balances heritage with contemporary flair.

Whether as a gentle pause before or after safari, or a Cape sojourn of its own, The Claremont completes the Sabi Sabi journey — from bushveld to city, heritage to hospitality, memory to home.

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Price Includes

• Breakfast daily.
• WiFi.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Rates include government taxes (VAT at 15%).