Red House Hotel South Africa

Lord Charles Somerset, one of the most famous British Governors of the Cape who had the typical façade added in 1816, resided in Newlands House between 1814 and 1826 and used the intimate residence to entertain his hunting guests.

English roses and Mediterranean plants thrive particularly well in the Cape’s optimum climatic conditions and they complement the building’s architecture in a light-hearted fashion.

Under the pergola, intertwined with vines and flowers, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the place and the view of the gardens. The Red House is an excellent starting-point for excursions into the Winelands, the Botanical Gardens and Cape Town’s many other attractions. With its Jacuzzi, pool and spa treatments, the Red House also has a lot to offer on days when you just want to relax.

Surrounded by tall trees and with a view of nearby Table Mountain, the Red House offers romantic and exclusive accommodation only a few minutes from the centre of Cape Town.

The romantic vine-covered cottage for 2 people is located in the middle of the garden a bit apart from the main building. Like the suites in the main building, it is perfectly decorated to a high standard. From the lovely terrace, you can look out on to the garden and pool area.

The magnificent and authentically restored antique building is a National Monument. The fact that it is today again being used for its original purpose as a guest-house makes it a piece of living history.

The lounge with its tall glass double doors leading to the terrace is a wonderful place to drink afternoon tea, escape with a book, or swap experiences with the other guests over an aperitif in the evening.

The tall glass doors create a beautiful transition between inside and outside.

The recurring leopard motif effectively complements the classical décor, giving the room an African flair, as do the magnificent ceiling lights made from illuminated ostrich eggs.

The Red House’s exceptionally tasteful and spacious suites are fitted with antique mahogany furniture, very nicely complemented by the pale-coloured textiles. All the suites are located in the oldest wing of the building, where some of the walls are 3 feet thick, thus keeping the rooms nice and cool even at high summer temperatures.

All rooms have a table and sitting area so you can have breakfast served in your room. It’s then up to you just where you sit and enjoy it ...

In keeping with the high-quality furnishings in the rooms, the perfectly furnished bathrooms, too, are small wellness-oases with extra-large bathtubs.