Steenberg Hotel, Cape Town

Location

The Steenberg Hotel is nestled in the Constantia Valley winemaking region, considered one of South Africa's finest, just a 20-minute drive from the heart of Cape Town. The 5-star boutique hotel has a unique offering of wine, golf, spa and history. It dates back to 1682 and is the oldest farm in the region, having been lovingly restored and declared a National Monument.

Accommodation

The hotel offers luxury accommodation, including striking heritage suites, contemporary premier rooms, charming sunny barn rooms and original Manor House accommodation. All rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a digital safe and complimentary WiFi. Family Rooms have one or two bedrooms, whilst Premier Rooms are plush, spacious and contemporary with views over the vineyards or golf course. Suites offer pure luxury. Premier Suites have a mini-bar and private patio, whilst the Cape Colonial Heritage Suite evokes the grandeur of the colonial period, with a series of generously proportioned rooms with wooden beam ceilings, a dining space and lounge.

Dining

The hotel is best known for its fantastic wine – as it has a vineyard that's produced a much-loved range of wines since 1695. In terms of dining, there's the award winning Catharina's that offers 'contemporary heritage' cuisine that embraces the past and evolves with the present to maintain a fresh and innovative menu. Bistro 1682 serves tapas and bistro-style cuisine. The menu is constantly evolving, keeping to seasonal produce and featuring inventive dishes. The bistro is adjacent to the winery, spilling into the indigenous gardens with terraced dining area and reflective water features.

Facilities

The hotel is perfectly located for you to get stuck in to some outdoors activities, including hiking, shark cage diving, helicopter flights and mountain biking. Steenberg has its own Golf Estate, and private Golf Club situated in the Constantia Valley. The course is consistently named one of the best-conditioned courses in South Africa, is 18-hole and makes full use of natural features and hazards such as vineyards. Finally, to unwind, there's the Steenberg Spa, that has five beautifully fitted rooms, each offering distinctive experiences. Don't forget to relax and sample the wines in the Tasting Lounge with its water features and gardens.