General Information:

With over 200 years of history within its walls, this deluxe 207 roomed hotel is situated in six acres of attractive landscaped parkland on the banks of the Liesbeek River. Located in the lush leafy suburb of Newlands, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is within easy walking distance of the up-market Cavendish Shopping Centre and is just 10 minutes away from the City Centre and the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. This beautiful establishment comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard and new bedrooms designed by highly acclaimed architects Jack Barnett and Revel Fox. It is filled with works by leading South African artists and offers rooms ranging from single to family suites, both mountain and courtyard facing. The beautiful indigenous gardens of the Vineyard Hotel & Spa are home to prolific birdlife and two rather famous tortoises, Herbert and Gloria. The informative vineyard & hotel & spa garden guide features the abundant flora & fauna of the garden. Invigorating jogging/walking routes are available in all the rooms for guests wishing to keep fit. The hotel also take great delight in offering a very special festive season program to all the “vineyard children”.

Accommodation:

All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and a separate shower • air-conditioning • FREE internet access • mini bar • complimentary tea/coffee making facility • dressing gowns • trouser press in selected rooms • remote control satellite color television • hairdryer • wall safe • international electrical sockets • direct international dialing • 24 hour room service. Disabled, inter-leading & non-smoking rooms are also available. All major credit cards are accepted.

Courtyard facing - 59 rooms, Courtyard deluxe - 55 rooms, Mountain facing - 40 rooms, Mountain deluxe - 20 rooms and junior suites - 16 rooms. All rooms are overlooking the Liesbeeck River or beautiful gardens- both with the backdrop of Table Mountain. Comprising a double bedroom/ lounge of approximately 33sqm, with a superb en-suite bathroom .Each room has its own balcony or patio. These luxury suites comprise of a beautifully appointed lounge, with a separate bedroom en-suite. Ground floor suites have sliding doors on to either gardens or terraces. There is also a francois suite - Named after Francois Petousis who was the patriarch of the family who owns the Vineyard, this suite has a beautifully designed lounge and bedroom with a magnificent private patio. A kitty suite -  Named after Kitty Petousis, this second floor suite features a spacious balcony that overlooks the courtyard garden and includes a stunning mountain view. A garden cottage - 5 cottages - The cottages are self-catering with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living room and are absolutely ideal for families or guests wishing to stay for a long period of time in Cape Town and still enjoy all the benefits that Vineyard Hotel & Spa has to offer.

Dining:

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa boasts two outstanding restaurants, “the Square”, a great favorite for breakfast and dinner, as well as a popular sushi bar and Myoga Restaurant renowned for its contemporary fusion style of cooking, and is open for lunch and dinner.

The Square Restaurant is a magnificent glass roofed restaurant with tranquil green surrounds. The indoor trees make one feel in tune with nature and creates an intimate atmosphere, which compliments the superb cuisine. This wonderful ambience is enhanced by harp or piano music blending with the tinkling sound of water tumbling down the waterfall. A well chosen wine list completes this enjoyable dining experience, with all the major estates represented as well as some “off-the-beaten-track “ choices. A key addition to the eatery is our sushi bar run by skilled sushi masters offering an interesting and exciting menu. Sushi is now available on both the Lunch and Dinner menus. The Square Restaurant has received the Diners Club 2009 Diamond Award for its wine list.

Spa:

A first in South Africa , Angsana Spa is harmoniously placed alongside the new spacious and calm river deluxe suites, all overlooking the crystal clear Liesbeeck river running through the historic gardens of the vineyard hotel & spa; “the first English country house in South Africa where Lady Anne Barnard nurtured her spirit in tranquility.” Angsana Spa takes its name from the exotic Angsana Tree, noted for its crown of golden fragrant flowers that burst into bloom unexpectedly for just one day. Its philosophy is to seize life spontaneously, to sense the moment and savour time as it passes inexorably. Angsana Spa is owned by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. The lifestyle-oriented spa offers spa products and accessories, traditional handicrafts, resort style home furnishings and unique gifts, keeping alive village craft skill and gainful employment for the communities. The first Angsana Spa was founded in 1998 and since then, the group has branched out to include establishments in Australia, Maldives, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Taiwan. Angsana Spa retreats are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self, to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being. Privacy and tranquility allow you to shed the cares of the world while we pamper your body, as well as your mind, with our invigorating treatments. Better still, experience the Angsana Spa with a loved one and rediscover essential sensory pleasures - from the pleasure of touch to the aroma of exotic oils like rosemary, lavender, jasmine and frangipani wafting the air. Feel your muscles being kneaded and the tension seep away from your body as you drift off to soothing music and enter a realm of blissful happiness and total relaxation.”