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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 room and a range of treatments from massage to full-body wraps and more. We have 99 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.
Area Info
The Houw Hoek Hotel is peacefully positioned in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, in the heart of mother nature. There is so much to do in the area – animal encounters, archery, canoeing, zip-lining, fishing and horse riding to name but a few. There are endless hiking and mountain bike trails that start at the hotel. There are top-ranked golf courses nearby. There is also much wine and beer tasting to be done, as Elgin has recently been recognised as one of South Africa’s top wine-producing regions.
Units and Rooms
Deluxe Room
Guests: 2
Double bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have underfloor heating, fans and a balcony or patio.
Comfort Double Open Plan
Guests: 2
Open-plan bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms feature a balcony or patio.
Comfort Double & Single Open Plan
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
Open-plan bedroom with a king-size bed and 1 single bed for a child under 16. With an en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a balcony.
Comfort Double & 2 Singles Open Plan
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
Open-plan bedroom with a king-size bed and 2 single beds for children under 16. With en-suite bathroom, 20 channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a balcony.
Comfort Double & 2 Singles Interleading
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
Interleading bedrooms with a king-size bed and 2 single beds for children under 16. With en-suite bathroom, 20 channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a fireplace and balcony.
Comfort Double & 3 Singles Interleading
Guests: 5
Max Adults: 3
Interleading bedrooms with a king-size bed and 3 single beds for children under 16. With an en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a fireplace and balcony.
Comfort Double & 4 Singles Interleading
Guests: 6
Max Adults: 3
Interleading bedrooms with a king-size bed and 4 single beds for children under 16. With en-suite bathroom, 20 channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a fireplace and balcony.
