Top Boutique Hotels in Western Cape (2026)

In the heart of the Franschhoek village, the elegant Chapter House Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool overlooking the Franschhoek Mountains. Built in 1888, it blends a colonial style with old-time chic. The individually decorated rooms at Chapter House Boutique Hotel come with air conditioning and DVD players. Each has an inviting seating area and a safety deposit box. Guests can rest on the veranda, enjoying the scent of Chapter House Boutique Hotel's rose and lavender garden. The stylish lounge with a fireplace provides a pleasant setting for reading, while its bar serves a variety of drinks. Free WiFi and complimentary private parking are available at the property. Cape Town International Airport is 30 mi away.

- "Fantastic hotel, with friendly and very helpful staff only too happy to help. Rooms were spacious with an impressive choice at breakfast every morning. Perfect location just off the main street, with all shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. At 3pm every day, a freshly made (and always delicious) cake was laid out for residents to enjoy." - "Boutique hotel with BIG hotel service, friendly attentive and helpful personnel. Would not hesitate to book another stay."

Views over Wilderness offers accommodations in Wilderness, 11 miles from Lakes Area National Park and 13 miles from George Golf Club. With sea views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. The guest house offers a seating area with a TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and shower. Rooms include a safety deposit box and selected rooms also boast mountain views. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available each morning at Views over Wilderness. Yoga is available at the property. After a day of snorkeling, diving, or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Outeniqua Pass is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Outeniqua Transport Museum is 10 miles from the property. The nearest airport is George, 16 miles from Views over Wilderness, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "The breakfast was excellent . Lovely buffet with great choice and all very high quality . Eggs to order - great omelettes! Breakfast area looking over tranquil area to sea - superb." - "Great hosts and location, very high standard." - "Everything was just so beautiful. Breakfast was great, rooms were spacious and comfortable, owners were friendly and welcoming, and ofcourse the views were magical." - "Amazing view, great location but the two host were the best part of it all!! We absolutely loved our stay at views over wildernis."

28 miles from Aquila Private Game Reserve in Breede River DC, Tierkloof Mountain Cottages features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Guests can access the farm stay via private entrance. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with hot tub. A patio with an outdoor dining area and pool views is offered in every unit. At the farm stay, each unit includes bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Breede River DC, like cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 106 miles from Tierkloof Mountain Cottages.

- "Everything was outstanding. Loved the place. You have everything and more - highest quality. Exceptional birthday gift to myself. Thank you Tierkloof. Dawie, the hostess, is outstanding!!!!" - "Spectacular scenery, comfortable, lots of pots, pans and crockery. We stayed at the Fort and there were lots of different spaces to relax in with or away from others. The hot tub was wonderful!" - "The setup was great, with lots of chill areas for groups, the interior was very cozy, with a fire place that heated up the entire house. The outside surrounding scenery was also absolutely beautiful and was perfect for leisurely Sunday morning walk."

Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel offers panoramic views of Paternoster Bay from its restaurant. It offers 5-star, eco-friendly accommodations with air conditioning and solar heating. All rooms and suites have low-energy appliances are furnished in natural tones with organic attributes like hand made stone baths and basins. Each room type has free WiFi, Nespresso Coffee machine, satellite TV and a DVD player. The suites come with a fireplace. Leeto Restaurant serves authentic West Coast cuisine with an innovative twist using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Local activities include swimming, kite surfing and horse riding. All can be arranged by the 24-hour reception on duty. Cape Town International Airport is 99 mi away.

- "Exceptional in all ways, we loved this hotel and everything about it" - "Everything was amazing. Hot water bottles in the bed. Fire lit in the room.. everything was cosy and comfy." - "This was our third visit to Strandloper as it is such a lovely hotel in a stunning location. I booked too late and could only get an ‘internal’ room with no view but it had a lovely outdoor area with a plunge pool including a waterfall and a table and comfortable chairs, it was also very private so I loved it. The outdoor swimming pool was just across from our room and had nice loungers and sun shades. The restaurant is really exceptional and has a lovely ambiance, I would have stayed at least a week but they were fully booked, so make sure you book early if you want to stay in this lovely hotel."

De Zeven in Stellenbosch provides adults-only accommodations with pool with a view, an open-air bath, and a garden. Beauty services is available for guests. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. At the guest house, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Stellenbosch University is 6.7 miles from De Zeven, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 22 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "I absolutely loved my stay at the guest lodge. It doesn't feel at all like a hotel. It's more like visiting a friends hillside vineyard villa. It's open and airy with amazing views. Tons of sitting space around the public areas. The pool is beautiful overlooking the valley and surround mountains. The breakfast is wonderful. And, the staff is extremely welcoming. My room was large and very comfortable. I loved staying here!" - "The views, the location, the breakfast"

Camissa House features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Cape Town. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property provides airport transportation, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Camissa House have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. Table Mountain is 2.7 miles from Camissa House, while Robben Island Ferry is 3.6 miles away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 14 miles from the hotel.

Featuring panoramic views of False Bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountaints, Cape Vermeer offers luxury self-catering studios, as well as a swimming pool and a garden and terrace with BBQ facilities. The air-conditioned suites come with a private terrace and elegant, modern décor. There is also a seating area, satellite TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, oven, stove and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and guests can enjoy private parking on site. Breakfast is available and guests benefit from the concierge serves offered. Cape Vermeer is located on the slopes of Helderberg Mountain, just a 10-minute drive from several Stellenbosch wine estates. Strand Beach and Gordon’s Bay Beach are both 15 minutes’ drive away. Cape Town International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Cape Vermeer.

- "The view is incredible. The breakfasts are delicious (the pastries and croissants were SO fresh), and the attention to detail is impressive. The rooms are beautifully decorated. The glass house where we worked and had breakfast was so quaint and comfortable. The views from there are lovely. Richard and Bart, our hosts, made the stay very memorable and special. They are so professional and welcoming and do everything with excellence. Cape Vermeer will definitely be our go-to place when we stay in that part of the Cape."

Labotessa Boutique Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning in Cape Town. In a prime location in the City Bowl district, this hotel is located 2.2 mi from V&A Waterfront. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free WiFi Each of the spacious suites are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain rooms have a kitchen. At Labotessa Boutique Hotel, every room includes a seating area. All suites boast direct elevator access, while the 3-bedroom penthouse offers a private splash pool, two lounge areas and two terraces with mountain views. CTICC is within 1.2 mi of the accommodations, while Table Mountain is 3.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 12 mi from the property.

- "This property is absolutely stunning! We loved every moment. The staff are fantastic, warm and helpful. The room was large and beautifully decorated. Amazing attention to detail. Free in room snack were spot on and generous. Delicious breakfast. The bed was divine. Together with the blackout curtains, we slept like babies. I really can’t recommend this place highly enough." - "The variety of options and the healty options." - "The service, the decore, quality of food, all was phenomenal"

On the slopes of Devil’s Peak, this charming guest house offers a tranquil garden with a seasonal pool. Built in 1901, Carmichael is a well restored example of Victorian Cape architecture. Fitted with elegant wooden floors, all rooms are equipped with satellite TV and a mini-bar. Each comes with a work desk and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee makers are provided. Guests can enjoy a cup of tea in the Carmichael’s lounge with its original Victorian fireplace. A full English breakfast and continental buffet are served in the sunny bistro. Picnic baskets and light lunches are available on request. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is located below Rhodes Memorial in Rosebank. The commercial centers of Rondebosch and Claremont are a few km away. Cape Town International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

- "A lovely owner operated accommodation with comfortable rooms, a beautiful garden and a lovely breakfast. The hosts were attentive and helpful which made it a very pleasant and enjoyable stay" - "What a gem of a place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carmichael. Yves and Valerie were so very helpful throughout our 4 night stay in March. Yves went well beyond my expectations when he helped sort out a safari booking that almost never happened! The Carmichael is a beautiful guest house with spacious elegant rooms thoughtfully decorated. The breakfast is a real treat too with many options. A great start to our Cape Town holiday. We will definitely return soon."

Rivergate Guest Farm is a recently renovated guest house in Stanford where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. There's a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. Every room includes a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms come with a balcony and some have mountain views. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the guest house can enjoy fishing and canoeing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Vogelgat Nature Reserve is 12 miles from Rivergate Guest Farm, while Platbos Forest Reserve is 14 miles away. Cape Town International Airport is 82 miles from the property.

- "Beautiful location with stunning plants and animals. Very cozy and romantic vibe. The food baskets were amazing. 100% would recommend." - "Lovely farm with friendly staff, animals roaming around. Animals are definitely used to guests. They just want you to pet them. Nature, mountains, river, garden and their very own veggie garden. There is nothing not to love. Quiet. Mesmerizing. AND the breakfast was amazing and so cute everything you need in a basket."