Houw Hoek Hotel

The child-friendly Houw Hoek Hotel is situated in the heart of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a leisurely 80 km from Cape Town, just off the N2 freeway. We are peacefully positioned in an exquisite location, between majestic mountains and beautiful ponds, making this the perfect place to relax and unwind. Most of our rooms have private balconies with magnificent views and fireplaces for those cosy winter evenings. We offer five air-conditioned conference facilities. Our romantic setting also makes the Houw Hoek Hotel the perfect wedding venue. We also feature a wellness spa with a sauna, steam

The child-friendly Houw Hoek Hotel is situated in the heart of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a leisurely 80 km from Cape Town, just off the N2 freeway. We are peacefully positioned in an exquisite location, between majestic mountains and beautiful ponds, making this the perfect place to relax and unwind. Most of our rooms have private balconies with magnificent views and fireplaces for those cosy winter evenings. We offer five air-conditioned conference facilities. Our romantic setting also makes the Houw Hoek Hotel the perfect wedding venue. We also feature a wellness spa with a sauna, steam room and a range of treatments from massage to full-body wraps and more.

We have 81 beautifully appointed rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. There are double rooms as well as family rooms. We also have rooms with inter-leading doors. Most rooms have private balconies with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. We offer hotel bouquet 20 channel DStv. There is a minibar and tea- and coffee-making facilities in every room and free Wi-Fi. Some of the rooms have a fireplace, some have underfloor heating and some have air conditioning. Please enquire. A buffet breakfast is included in your room price.

Our restaurant serves à la carte or buffet breakfasts, relaxed lunches and delicious dinners every day. Our modern Loggia combines a delicious dining experience with sweeping views of mother nature. Join us for drinks or an appetising meal on the terraces with a panorama of the majestic mountains and beautiful ponds.On Saturdays, we host our famous Dinner Dance in the Barn. We have two games rooms for adults and for children. Join us for a drink at the Stagecoach Bar, the oldest licensed bar in South Africa. There are also many outdoor activities as well as two refreshing swimming pools. Our veranda and rolling lawns showcase breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and beautiful ponds.

Built-in 1779, we are the oldest licensed hotel in South Africa. The Houw Hoek Hotel is the winner of TWO Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards – The Best Scenic Environment Hotel in South Africa and The Best Historical Hotel in South Africa. There is so much to do – two refreshing swimming pools, two games rooms and a host of outdoor activities. Join us for drinks or a delicious meal on the terraces with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy 5-star treatment while our outstanding service ensures that you have a magnificent stay.