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An African Villa Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

19 Castle St, Cape Town 8001
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$160.00+
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Location Tamboerskloof, City Bowl
Phone 021/423-2162
Fax 021/423-2274
Web site www.capetowncity.co.za
Room Information 13 units
Prices Oct 2009-Sept 2010 R990-R1,400 double; Oct 2010-Nov 2011 R1,100-R1,600. Winter discounts available. Rates include breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C (in some), TV, hair dryer

An African Villa Review

Louis and Jimmy have skillfully reworked the spaces in several adjoining 19th-century double-story Victorian houses into a chic African-Zen boutique-style guesthouse. Using a clever mix of ethnic and modern furniture, and offsetting muted modern tones and earthy textures with playful touches of vivid color, they've created a stylish, good-value, and very warm, welcoming environment -- one of Cape Town's loveliest. The cheerful public spaces all lead to an outdoor area with plunge pool and timber loungers. For privacy and views, the rooms on the second floor are marginally preferable to those on the ground -- those facing Table Mountain (like no. A2) have a wonderful ambience; but the platinum units, with doors that lead to the Victorian balcony overlooking the street, are the ones to go for if you need extra space.

Facilities:
Breakfast areas; honor bar; small library; pool; Wi-Fi

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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