After our safari at Aquila Non-public Sport Reserve, we had one other day in Cape City earlier than heading residence. As an alternative of staying within the metropolis heart, we opted to remain a bit additional out. Each for a change of tempo, and for a Hyatt evening. We stayed on the base of Desk Mountain within the Constantia wine space, on the Small Luxurious Lodge marketed Cellars-Hohenort. We deliberate to reach right here mid afternoon, and have a while to discover the realm, however as a consequence of visitors jams brought on by climate associated street closures, we didn’t arrive till night. Drained from an extended than deliberate journey, we simply stayed on property, which I nearly by no means do and had an unimaginable meal to have fun our marriage ceremony anniversary. The Cellars-Hohenort is a superb place to remain a bit away from the extra typical vacationer spots in Cape City.
What’s Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort title comes from the two essential buildings on the property, the Cellars constructing, and the Hohenort constructing. There are a number of smaller buildings housing a number of the luxurious villas. Our room was situated within the Cellars constructing, which additionally contains the Conservatory restaurant and bar.
The property is constructed round a Dutch household property within the Constantia Valley south of Cape City CBD, situated on the foot of Desk Mountain. It was initially constructed within the late 1600s, and the cellars constructing was the unique wine cellar for the Klaasenbosch property. The Hohenort (“excessive place”) constructing dates to the early twentieth century, and finally turned a resort itself. in 1993, the Cellars and Hohenort buildings had been mixed to make the property as it’s immediately.

There are 51 rooms on property, and we booked this utilizing an expiring free evening award. This can be a Class 3 property, so it ranges from 9,000-15,000 Hyatt factors relying on the season. Money charges had been round US$350 for the bottom degree room. We had been apparently upgraded 2 classes to a luxurious room with a verandah, which may go for US$450 or extra.

Luxurious Double with Verandah room at Cellars-Hohenort
Our late arrival meant we principally simply needed to drop out stuff, get cleaned up and go to dinner. We ate on the restaurant on website, the Conservatory, which was glorious and a fantastic worth for the wonderful high quality of the meal. However first, our room. The bottom degree room is a double room, then there’s a luxurious double after which our room, a luxurious double with verandah.
The bed room was decently sized, with an expensive king sized mattress. and a big balcony/verandah. Probably not my type, however I’m on no account an inside designer.
The toilet was slender, however lengthy, with a separate bathtub tub and bathe, with double sinks.
The mini bar is included, plus we had each a bottle of glowing wine and a dessert tray ready for us as anniversary welcome. The property despatched an e-mail earlier than arrival, and I famous the rationale for our journey. Good that they adopted by means of.
The free mini bar gadgets are fairly primary, however free is unquestionably appreciated. This included 2 beers, 2 ciders, nonetheless and glowing water, coke zero, and a few mixers. Plus some candy and salty snacks.
I went out to benefit from the massive verandah the following morning, and it’s massive, with a beautiful view. This faces east, so Desk mountain is the other way.
In all our room was spotless, not massive, however loads of house, and the large deck is gorgeous. I simply want we had extra time right here.
In and across the Cellars-Hohenort property
The following morning, I went out to discover the property somewhat bit. There’s an out of doors pool (one at every of the bigger buildings), some tennis courts, a gymnasium, a spa, and a hair salon. Exterior the resort, there are embassies and different massive estates close by, and a number of other wineries inside a couple of minutes drive.

There are nonetheless vineyards on property, together with flower gardens, and lots of, many roses.
I checked out the gymnasium, however determined to exit for a run as a substitute. It was a cool, however principally sunny morning. The gymnasium is completely good, however fairly small.
I left the gated property, waving to the safety guard as I left. The windy roads across the property don’t have sidewalks, however there was little or no visitors on this morning. I shortly discovered my option to a greenbelt path, the place I ran by means of the timber, and alongside a small river. A part of the time I used to be alone, however as I approached a park, I noticed many households out strolling with kids, canine, and so on.
There have been muddy spots alongside the way in which, as a consequence of earlier rains, however this was a beautiful exercise, and good views throughout.
Apart from eating, and sleeping, we left the property to do some wine tasting close by. My spouse may be very a lot the wine professional in our partnership, however we may some beautiful places and attractive wine. We even introduced some residence.
Eating on the Conservatory/Greenhouse

As I discussed earlier than, as a consequence of our a lot later than supposed arrival, we simply stayed in and dined on the Conservatory. I suppose technically we dined within the Greenhouse, for the reason that Conservatory is below renovations, however the menu is generally the identical. We nearly by no means dine in resort eating places aside from breakfast, however this was a superb meal. I ended up with a tasting menu, and my spouse principally made her personal, and we shared are starters, mains and dessert.
We each had steaks, as tends to be our custom on the uncommon event we exit for a pleasant meal to have fun one thing, on this case our anniversary.
For dessert, I had a ardour fruit tart with some coconut ice cream. Both are typically flavors I’ll order on a dessert menu, and collectively, it was proper up my alley.
This was a particular meal, and at properly below US $100 complete together with a bottle of wine, an unimaginable deal in comparison with what one thing comparable would price in lots of different cities.
We additionally had breakfast right here the following day, and, which was included. Scrumptious buffet, plus scorching gadgets may very well be ordered. There was even a Bloody Mary cart. However I didn’t partake as a result of we had been about to go wine tasting.
Closing ideas on Cellars-Hohenort
A really satisfying however transient keep. We bookended our safari with time in Cape City. We had one evening right here earlier than the lengthy journey again residence. This can be a very good resort, and use of Hyatt factors, given what I understand to be worth of Hyatt factors vs the money value. Wonderful meals as properly, and superb worth for the standard. Have you ever stayed right here? What was your expertise like?
After our safari at Aquila Non-public Sport Reserve, we had one other day in Cape City earlier than heading residence. As an alternative of staying within the metropolis heart, we opted to remain a bit additional out. Each for a change of tempo, and for a Hyatt evening. We stayed on the base of Desk Mountain within the Constantia wine space, on the Small Luxurious Lodge marketed Cellars-Hohenort. We deliberate to reach right here mid afternoon, and have a while to discover the realm, however as a consequence of visitors jams brought on by climate associated street closures, we didn’t arrive till night. Drained from an extended than deliberate journey, we simply stayed on property, which I nearly by no means do and had an unimaginable meal to have fun our marriage ceremony anniversary. The Cellars-Hohenort is a superb place to remain a bit away from the extra typical vacationer spots in Cape City.
What’s Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort title comes from the two essential buildings on the property, the Cellars constructing, and the Hohenort constructing. There are a number of smaller buildings housing a number of the luxurious villas. Our room was situated within the Cellars constructing, which additionally contains the Conservatory restaurant and bar.
The property is constructed round a Dutch household property within the Constantia Valley south of Cape City CBD, situated on the foot of Desk Mountain. It was initially constructed within the late 1600s, and the cellars constructing was the unique wine cellar for the Klaasenbosch property. The Hohenort (“excessive place”) constructing dates to the early twentieth century, and finally turned a resort itself. in 1993, the Cellars and Hohenort buildings had been mixed to make the property as it’s immediately.

There are 51 rooms on property, and we booked this utilizing an expiring free evening award. This can be a Class 3 property, so it ranges from 9,000-15,000 Hyatt factors relying on the season. Money charges had been round US$350 for the bottom degree room. We had been apparently upgraded 2 classes to a luxurious room with a verandah, which may go for US$450 or extra.

Luxurious Double with Verandah room at Cellars-Hohenort
Our late arrival meant we principally simply needed to drop out stuff, get cleaned up and go to dinner. We ate on the restaurant on website, the Conservatory, which was glorious and a fantastic worth for the wonderful high quality of the meal. However first, our room. The bottom degree room is a double room, then there’s a luxurious double after which our room, a luxurious double with verandah.
The bed room was decently sized, with an expensive king sized mattress. and a big balcony/verandah. Probably not my type, however I’m on no account an inside designer.
The toilet was slender, however lengthy, with a separate bathtub tub and bathe, with double sinks.
The mini bar is included, plus we had each a bottle of glowing wine and a dessert tray ready for us as anniversary welcome. The property despatched an e-mail earlier than arrival, and I famous the rationale for our journey. Good that they adopted by means of.
The free mini bar gadgets are fairly primary, however free is unquestionably appreciated. This included 2 beers, 2 ciders, nonetheless and glowing water, coke zero, and a few mixers. Plus some candy and salty snacks.
I went out to benefit from the massive verandah the following morning, and it’s massive, with a beautiful view. This faces east, so Desk mountain is the other way.
In all our room was spotless, not massive, however loads of house, and the large deck is gorgeous. I simply want we had extra time right here.
In and across the Cellars-Hohenort property
The following morning, I went out to discover the property somewhat bit. There’s an out of doors pool (one at every of the bigger buildings), some tennis courts, a gymnasium, a spa, and a hair salon. Exterior the resort, there are embassies and different massive estates close by, and a number of other wineries inside a couple of minutes drive.

There are nonetheless vineyards on property, together with flower gardens, and lots of, many roses.
I checked out the gymnasium, however determined to exit for a run as a substitute. It was a cool, however principally sunny morning. The gymnasium is completely good, however fairly small.
I left the gated property, waving to the safety guard as I left. The windy roads across the property don’t have sidewalks, however there was little or no visitors on this morning. I shortly discovered my option to a greenbelt path, the place I ran by means of the timber, and alongside a small river. A part of the time I used to be alone, however as I approached a park, I noticed many households out strolling with kids, canine, and so on.
There have been muddy spots alongside the way in which, as a consequence of earlier rains, however this was a beautiful exercise, and good views throughout.
Apart from eating, and sleeping, we left the property to do some wine tasting close by. My spouse may be very a lot the wine professional in our partnership, however we may some beautiful places and attractive wine. We even introduced some residence.
Eating on the Conservatory/Greenhouse

As I discussed earlier than, as a consequence of our a lot later than supposed arrival, we simply stayed in and dined on the Conservatory. I suppose technically we dined within the Greenhouse, for the reason that Conservatory is below renovations, however the menu is generally the identical. We nearly by no means dine in resort eating places aside from breakfast, however this was a superb meal. I ended up with a tasting menu, and my spouse principally made her personal, and we shared are starters, mains and dessert.
We each had steaks, as tends to be our custom on the uncommon event we exit for a pleasant meal to have fun one thing, on this case our anniversary.
For dessert, I had a ardour fruit tart with some coconut ice cream. Both are typically flavors I’ll order on a dessert menu, and collectively, it was proper up my alley.
This was a particular meal, and at properly below US $100 complete together with a bottle of wine, an unimaginable deal in comparison with what one thing comparable would price in lots of different cities.
We additionally had breakfast right here the following day, and, which was included. Scrumptious buffet, plus scorching gadgets may very well be ordered. There was even a Bloody Mary cart. However I didn’t partake as a result of we had been about to go wine tasting.
Closing ideas on Cellars-Hohenort
A really satisfying however transient keep. We bookended our safari with time in Cape City. We had one evening right here earlier than the lengthy journey again residence. This can be a very good resort, and use of Hyatt factors, given what I understand to be worth of Hyatt factors vs the money value. Wonderful meals as properly, and superb worth for the standard. Have you ever stayed right here? What was your expertise like?