Taste a more mellow side of Cape Town on the sheltered vine-covered slopes of the mountain, home to gracious wine estates, extensive gardens and ancient oaks.
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Hotels in Constantia and the ‘Southern Suburbs’ of Newlands and Bishopscourt reflect yet another side of Cape Town. Reminiscent of its gracious colonial past. Majestic oak trees, verdant wine estates and endless swathes of roses and blue agapanthus. All set against the forested slopes of Table Mountain.
The main ‘attractions’ of this area are the Constantia wine estates. Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, superb vineyard-set restaurants and a calm, tranquil vibe. Relax in a quiet area yet have the city on hand to visit. Here there’s a sense of tranquility and peace, and who doesnt need more of that?
Constantia is also a great place to base yourself if you like to be active. You can enjoy gentle woodland strolls, mountain bike rides or a more strenuous hike up the back of Table mountain. All the better to indulge at some of the many notable Constantia restaurants.
Some people think that hotels in Constantia are too far from the action! The reality is that Cape Town city centre is only 20-25 minutes away by car. And important to note – Cape Town, much less than most cities, is NOT just about the city centre. You’ll want to visit Kirstenbosch gardens, or perhaps head to the beach and most people take a trip around the Cape Peninsula. All of these activities are better-accessed from the Constantia hotels than city or Waterfront hotels. The beaches of False Bay and the charming quirky fishing villages of Kalk Bay and St James are only 10-15 minutes away for example.
Plus if you like to enjoy a round or two of golf during your holiday. Constantia is surrounded by some of the top courses in Cape Town.
Newlands may be a happy compromise? It's only 15 mins from the city centre, in the same vicinity of the Kirstenbosch Gardens.
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