In the know

Our favourite rooms: Room 1 on the ground floor is an alluring prospect, with its massive double shower, tiger-swinging space and the secluded, hammock-swinging sun deck. Room 4 is a daintier option, with a split living room and wooden steps leading down into a little tropical garden. Honeymooners should head to Room 5 on the top floor – wooden beams and ocean views up the romance factor, but it’s the sun-deck Jacuzzi that’s the biggest draw.
Packing tips: O on Kloof is a very short way from the heart of Cape Town’s party scene, so make sure there’s a gladrag or two in your luggage.
Also: Hands-on owner Olaf (where the ‘O’ came from) is a dedicated believer in ‘little touches’. Thus all guests get fine South African bubbly in their rooms and canapés at sundown; honeymooners are treated to special smellies and rose petal baths.

Current offers

Smith card offer: A bottle of champagne or red wine, and fresh fruit on arrival
Current special offer: 3 nights for the price of 2

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O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cape Town, South Africa[view map]

Style: Miniature modern marvel
Setting: City-bound Western Cape escape

No detail goes unnoticed at this boutique Bantry Bay bed and breakfast; not content with creating a spotlessly slick mini-hotel in Cape Town, O on Kloof’s flamboyant owner Olaf really goes that extra mile – a bottle of cool bubbly waiting for you on arrival, canapés brought to your room at 6pm sharp and staff so smiley you wonder if they’re paid in chocolate…

Need to know

Rooms: Eight.
Rates: Low season, R1,550–R2,950; high season, R1,900–R3,950. Includes breakfast and tax.
Check-out: 11am – there’s a charge for those needing to stay later; check-in, 1pm.
Facilities: Gym, library, spa and beauty treatments, DVD/CD selection, complimentary WiFi throughout, secure parking. In rooms: plasma TV, DVD/CD player, Bose iPod dock, Molton Brown and Charlotte Rhys toiletries.
Poolside: A removable roof over part of O on Kloof's saltwater pool gives it a breezy outdoorsy feel. Beside it, the open gym and juice bar lend the lower-ground area the atmosphere of a very slick and exclusive health club.
Also: In-room spa and massage treatments can be arranged. Five-night minimum stay over Christmas and New Year.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Simple but effective, the O Restaurant plates up contemporary South African favourites such as bobotie, Cape Malay curry and Malva pudding three nights a week.
Dress code: Slim kasueel – or 'smart casual' with an Afrikaans twist.
Top table: Go outside on the terrace if you can – the indoor area shares space with the reception, so it’s much less private.
Last orders: Because O is a small, private eaterie, it helps staff if you order well in advance; they’re happy to serve you till 10pm. The bar shuts at 10.30pm.
Room service: Meals are available in rooms till 10pm, but light bites can be ordered 24 hours a day.
Hotel bar: Set in the reception area, the small five-stool bar is a sweet and soothing place to sit overlooking the city and the sea. The house sherry in reception is on a ‘help-yourself’ basis.

Also worth knowing

Children: This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home!

Smith Members offer

A bottle of champagne or red wine, and fresh fruit on arrival

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