In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- Most superiors have balcony/terrace/mountain view. 1 is romantic, with fireplace and large oval bath. 5 is cosy, overlooking the plunge pool and Table Mountain. 6 has a mountain view from the bed. 8 is large and sunny with a large balcony and wrought-iron bed. The passages in Welgelegen aren’t carpeted and the exposed wooden flooring of the old house magnifies the noise. If you’re a light sleeper, an upstairs room is your best bet.
- Packing tips
- A pashmina or light sweater for when the wind gets up. Shoes that combine chic and comfort – you’ll want to walk to bars and restaurants by night.
Current offers
- Smith card offer
- A bottle of wine on arrival
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Welgelegen
Cape Town, South Africa[view map]
- Style
- Victoriana with an African twist
- Setting
- Kloof Street central
'Well-positioned' by name and by nature, Welgelegen – a boutique B&B – offers rooms that lean towards basic, but having such homeliness a minute’s walk from all the bars and restaurants on trendy Kloof Street is a real treat.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 13: one mini deluxe; four deluxe; eight superior.
- Rates
- Low season, R850–R1,500; high season R1,050–R2,050, including breakfast.
- Check-out
- 11am but flexible, subject to availability.
- Facilities
- Plunge pool, satellite TV, air-conditioning, massage on request.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- Only breakfast: a buffet of juices, fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats, yoghurt, home-made cereals and bread, plus cooked specialities (we loved the French toast).
- Dress code
- Wear whatever you feel relaxed in.
- Top table
- Breakfast can be served on your private terrace.
- Room service
- Not available.
- Hotel bar
- Complimentary port and sherry is served 5pm–10pm in the dining room.
Also worth knowing
- Children
- Two of the superior rooms sleep up to three or four guests; family superiors have up to four beds. There’s a baby cot for use in any of the rooms. A R200 charge for children of six and older applies. Babysitting is charged at R30–R40 an hour. More…
Smith Members offer
A bottle of wine on arrival
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Welgelegen
6 Stephen Street
Gardens
Cape Town
South Africa
