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Lodge · Cape Town
The Claremont Boutique Hotel
In 1928, English entrepreneur Frederick Henry Dumas Man commissioned Magdalena Gertrude Sauer, one of South Africa’s first female architects, to design a Cape Town residence that blended European refinement with Cape heritage. The result was “The Andros”, a stately Cape Dutch Revival manor whose gables, sash windows, and timber floors reflected the spirit of its time.Nearly a century later, this residence has been reimagined as The Claremont Boutique Hotel, a 15-room hideaway in the leafy suburb of Claremont. Now part of the Sabi Sabi Collection, it carries forward a legacy of heritage, authenticity, and warm South African hospitality. Importantly, it also marks the Collection’s first expansion beyond the bushveld, extending its philosophy of place and empathy from the Sabi Sabi Lodges in the Kruger area to Cape Town. Perfectly positioned beneath the famed Table Mountain, and close to the Constantia Winelands and the vibrant Atlantic Seaboard, The Claremont creates a seamless city-and-safari journey.
From R 6 400 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Cape Town
The Claremont Boutique Hotel
In 1928, English entrepreneur Frederick Henry Dumas Man commissioned Magdalena Gertrude Sauer, one of South Africa’s first female architects, to design a Cape Town residence that blended European refinement with Cape heritage. The result was “The Andros”, a stately Cape Dutch Revival manor whose gables, sash windows, and timber floors reflected the spirit of its time.Nearly a century later, this residence has been reimagined as The Claremont Boutique Hotel, a 15-room hideaway in the leafy suburb of Claremont. Now part of the Sabi Sabi Collection, it carries forward a legacy of heritage, authenticity, and warm South African hospitality. Importantly, it also marks the Collection’s first expansion beyond the bushveld, extending its philosophy of place and empathy from the Sabi Sabi Lodges in the Kruger area to Cape Town. Perfectly positioned beneath the famed Table Mountain, and close to the Constantia Winelands and the vibrant Atlantic Seaboard, The Claremont creates a seamless city-and-safari journey.
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An overview of The Claremont Boutique Hotel.
In 1928, English entrepreneur Frederick Henry Dumas Man commissioned Magdalena Gertrude Sauer, one of South Africa’s first female architects, to design a Cape Town residence that blended European refinement with Cape heritage. The result was “The Andros”, a stately Cape Dutch Revival manor whose gables, sash windows, and timber floors reflected the spirit of its time.Nearly a century later, this residence has been reimagined as The Claremont Boutique Hotel, a 15-room hideaway in the leafy suburb of Claremont. Now part of the Sabi Sabi Collection, it carries forward a legacy of heritage, authenticity, and warm South African hospitality. Importantly, it also marks the Collection’s first expansion beyond the bushveld, extending its philosophy of place and empathy from the Sabi Sabi Lodges in the Kruger area to Cape Town. Perfectly positioned beneath the famed Table Mountain, and close to the Constantia Winelands and the vibrant Atlantic Seaboard, The Claremont creates a seamless city-and-safari journey.
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
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.
Price Includes
- Breakfast daily.
- WiFi.
- Secure on-site parking
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Luxury accommodations, breakfast daily, WiFi and secure on-site parking
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
R 6 400
per person · night · normally R 9 500
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Luxury accommodations, breakfast daily, WiFi and secure on-site parking
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
R 10 920
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Stay & Pay
Stay four nights and pay for three, or stay three nights and pay for two, with the complimentary night charged at no cost and the paid nights at the applicable room rate. The four-night offer is valid for travel to 31 March 2027, and both the three-night and four-night offers are valid for travel from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028; the three-night offer also applies for travel to 31 March 2027. Travel from 20 December to 10 January is excluded each year, the offers are subject to availability, are not available to groups, may not be combined with other package offers, and no date or name changes are permitted once confirmed.
Long stay
Book three nights at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve and enjoy two complimentary nights at The Claremont: three nights at Bush Lodge, Selati Camp or Little Bush Camp includes two nights in a Classic Room, while three nights at Earth Lodge includes two nights in a De Luxe Room. Three nights at Sandringham Private Game Reserve, at either N'weti Camp or Shisaka Camp, includes two complimentary nights in a De Luxe Room, valid for travel to 28 February 2027 and again from 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2028; the Sabi Sabi itinerary is valid to 31 March 2027 and from 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2028. Travel from 20 December to 10 January is excluded, all accommodation is subject to availability, the offers are not available to groups or in conjunction with other package offers, no date or name changes are permitted once confirmed, and for 2027/2028 travel no more than 30 days may elapse between check-in dates. Consecutive Pay Stay reservations may alternatively be combined across Sabi Sabi Collection properties, with a minimum of four nights at each property and nights not interchangeable.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Sabi Sabi Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Offer 2025/2026 & 2026/2027
2 nights complimentary for one partner sharing (minimum 4 night stay)
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve offers honeymooners 2 complimentary nights for one partner sharing when booking a minimum 4-night stay. Valid for travel from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2027, excluding the Christmas peak periods (20 December 2025 – 5 January 2026 and 20 December 2026 – 5 January 2027).
- Minimum stay
- 4 nights
- Valid
- 1 March 2025 – 28 February 2027
- Combinable
- Not combinable with Christmas peak period (20 December 2025 – 5 January 2026 & 20 December 2026 – 5 January 2027)
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at The Claremont Hotel. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Walking
Environmental Walking Safari
A guided environmental walking safari offered at Sabi Sabi's bush properties. Guests must be aged 12 or older to participate, indicating a structured, ranger-led walking experience in the bush environment.
Minimum age: 12 years. Referenced across multiple Sabi Sabi and Sandringham properties (Bush Lodge, Shisaka Camp).
- Availability
- Subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows The Claremont Boutique Hotel backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Dolan and Jolene across the team.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
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