The Cellars-Hohenort
Two pools set across a working Constantia vineyard estate
About this hotel
The Cellars-Hohenort spreads two separate swimming pools across its Constantia Valley grounds, set among world-renowned gardens and working vineyards on the slopes of Table Mountain. Fresh Wellness Spa runs a holistic programme with a steam room, facial and massage rooms alongside a tennis court, and two award-winning restaurants anchor the food side, including The Conservatory, built around a 300-year-old oak tree. Rooms carry views of Table Mountain or the manicured gardens, decorated with artworks by South African artists, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden sits just 4km away. Rooms are individually decorated with artworks by South African artists, each fitted with a smart TV and a seating area that looks out over the manicured gardens or the mountain beyond. A dedicated concierge can arrange a vineyard walk or a spa slot around either pool, keeping the estate feeling unhurried from morning through to dinner.
- Two estate pools
- Fresh Wellness Spa
- Award-winning restaurants
- Constantia Valley setting
Our take
Two pools across one vineyard estate is a rare setup, and it suits travellers planning a slower, food-and-wine-focused stay over a city-centre base. The 15-minute drive into central Cape Town keeps the estate quiet without cutting it off from the city. This is a pick for couples or wine enthusiasts more than groups chasing a lively pool scene.
- ✓Split time between the two pools across the estate rather than sticking to one all stay
- ✓Book The Conservatory for at least one dinner, it's built around a 300-year-old oak tree
- ✓Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden on the same day as a pool morning, it's only 4km away
Why we love it
- Two swimming pools across the estate
- Fresh Wellness Spa with steam room
- Two award-winning restaurants on site
- Working vineyard and garden grounds
Why guests love itHaving two pools spread across the Constantia estate gives The Cellars-Hohenort a different rhythm from a single-pool city hotel, one built around the vineyards and gardens rather than a compact deck. The spa and its steam room round out a slower stay, and with Kirstenbosch only 4km off and the city 15 minutes by car, it strikes a real balance between estate quiet and city access.