Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, with unparalleled views of Lion’s Head, Welgelegen House oozes Cape charm. The luxurious space was converted into fourteen en-suite rooms from two Victorian houses, linked by a shady inner courtyard and a plunge pool that provides welcome respite during the day’s heat. It is truly a sanctuary in the city, located near of the vibe of Kloof Street, and a few minutes’ drive from the Table Mountain Cableway, Camps Bay and the V & A Waterfront.


Welgelegen House
14 en-suite rooms, a dining area, lounge, swimming pool, and courtyard connecting two Victorian-era homes Hofmeyr & Stephen House.
Check-in: 14h00
Check out: 11h00
Breakfast served daily
Rates exclude beverages, activities booked, transfers, gratuities, laundry and all items of a personal nature.
Offering unparalleled views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head
Children of all ages are welcome at Welgelegen House (0-2) stay free of charge
If children stay in their own room they will be charged the full room rate.
Welgelegen is about a 5-minute walk from the top of bustling Kloof Street.
Call:+27 (0)21 426 2373 Email: reservations@returnafrica.com
GENERAL HOTEL RATES
RATES APPLICABLE
01 December 2021 – 31 March 2023 per room per night
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Call:+27 (0)21 426 2373 Email: reservations@returnafrica.com
A few minutes’ drive from the city’s most iconic attractions:
EXPERIENCES & THINGS TO DO
PENINSULA EXPERIENCE
“The Fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth…” So said Sir Francis Drake when he set eyes on the Cape Peninsula. We couldn’t agree more. Discover this flora rich, vista inspiring and memory creating corner of the World. Camps Bay, Chapmans Peak, Scarborough, Kommetjie, Cape Point, Smitswinkel Bay, Simons Town (Penguin colony), Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia make this, the ultimate road trip.
Experience Inclusions:
Full day, 8-hour experience.
Experienced guides with tour guide certificate.
Entrance: Cape Point, Boulders Beach and Chapmans Peak Toll.
Exclusions:
Gratuities and Lunch. Itinerary makes provision for an appropriate lunch stop.
BESPOKE WINELANDS EXPERIENCE
Taylor made bespoke wine tours. We are all different, therefore no two experiences ever should be. Our experiences include a mix of hidden gems, mainstream producers, cellar tours, food and wine pairing and more. Areas visited include Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. A typical experience includes three wineries and enough time to enjoy a leisurely lunch. The perfect day in the winelands
Experience Inclusions:
Full day, 8-hour experience.
Pick up at 9am and return at 5pm.
Experienced wine guides with international wine diploma and tour guide certificate.
Insider knowledge of the South African wine scene.
All tasting fees included
Exclusions:
all gratuities. Lunch for own account. Itinerary will make provision for an appropriate lunch experience.
TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CITY TOUR
Cape Town’s natural beauty, cosmopolitan flavour and rich cultural diversity offers guests a variety of ways to experience the oldest city in South Africa, hence its name: “The Mother City”. Explore the city, including the Company’s Garden, where food was grown for passing ships in the 17th century, the South African Museum, Houses of Parliament, National Gallery and St George’s Cathedral. Browse for mementos at the market stalls of Greenmarket Square. See the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest building, with its collection of old Cape paintings.
Experience Inclusions:
Full day, 8-hour experience. Pick up at 9am and return at 5pm.
- Table Mountain
- Experienced guides with tour guide certificate.
Exclusions:
Lunch for own account. Itinerary will make provision for an appropriate lunch experience.
BESPOKE HONEYMOON WINE EXPERIENCE
Honeymoon memories should last a lifetime. Our romantic Honeymoon winelands experience is unique and tailored to suit the needs of newlyweds. To start, nothing says romance more than French Champagne. Followed by South African MCC and canapes. Our next stop is a small family run farm, a tranquil and intimate setting. Our destination has dramatic views over Table Bay towards Table Mountain. A perfect end to a perfect day. And to finish off a surprise his and hers gift.
Experience Inclusions:
Full day, 8-hour experience.
Experienced tour guide.
Insider knowledge of the South African wine scene.
French champagne, South African MCC and canapes to match.
Wine tasting and cellar tour.
Minimum of 3 experiences.
Provision for lunch at an award winning South African Restaurant.
Exclusions:
All gratuities. Lunch for own account. Itinerary will make provision for an appropriate lunch experience.
OUR LOCATION
Hofmeyr House
- 5 Superior air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms
- 1 Standard, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms with only a shower (one cannot be converted to twin)
- 1 Mini Room, air-conditioned en suite bedroom. This is the smallest room category, the bed is a double bed that cannot be converted into twin beds, and the bathroom only has a shower.
Stephen House
- 4 Superior air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms
- 2 family superior air-conditioned en-suite bedroom, one can accommodate a family of 4 (max 2 adults + 2 children under 18) and the other can accommodate a family of 3 (max 2 adults + 1 child under 18).
- 1 Standard Room air-conditioned ensuite room (with a shower only), beds can be converted into twin beds.