Nestled beneath Table Mountain, this boutique guesthouse is the perfect fusion of serene tranquillity and cosmopolitan ambience. You can lounge by the sparkling pool listening to birds twitter and palm fronds gently moving in the breeze or you can enjoy a glass of wine in the privacy of a tropical garden. Yet just around the corner in fashionable Kloof Street, a great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and cool boutiques are on offer. You are also within comfortable walking distance to the city centre.
Built in 1904 Kensington Villa has all the charm, character and grace of yesteryear, yet it offers modern, spacious and stylish suites where every effort has gone into making it a comfortable and happy space from which you will leave rested and invigorated.
Kensington Villa is perfectly located to see the abundance of sights both in Cape Town and surrounding areas. Your host Synnove Skjelten is extremely passionate about, and has great knowledge of Cape Town and will be more than happy to give you advice about what to do, what to see and where to eat.
Being an accredited tourist guide and a South African wine enthusiast, she also offers custom made tours which will be specifically tailored around your interests and requests.
Kensington Villa has plenty of on street parking.
We also offer airport transfers.
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