Winchester Mansions Hotel Cape Town

The luxurious 4 star Winchester Mansions Hotel is magnificently situated on Cape Town's Platinum mile overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town's oceanfront suburb of Sea Point.

Its spectacular oceanfront location, the stylish elegance and the discrete personalised service combined with its central location in close proximity to the V&A Waterfront, Cape Towns sandy beaches in Camps Bay and Clifton well as Cape Town's attractions have made the Winchester Mansions Hotel a popular destination for leisure and business travellers alike.

Winchester Mansions: quick facts

• Directly across for the Atlantic, with a great promenade waiting to be explored. To the left to the beaches of Clifton and to the right to the V&A Waterfront.
• The city sightseeing bus stops directly opposite the hotel.
• The unique architecture. A colonnaded courtyard in the style of an Italian piazza in the only Cape Dutch style building on the seafront of Sea Point.
• Classically elegant interior design, recently refurbished to a very high standard
• Personalised service by dedicated and very loyal staff who recognise welcome back guests with big smiles
• Lifestyle offerings such as Cape Town’s longest running and most popular Jazz Brunch every Sunday and the monthly Grapes Gourmet & Gallery evenings
• Free shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront

Accommodation at The Winchester Mansions, Cape Town

The Winchester Mansions features a variety of rooms and suites of which guests may choose from. Each room and suite at the Winchester Mansions Hotel is characterized by luxury and spectacular mountain or sea views. The Winchester Mansions Hotel is an ideal hotel where one may unwind in style, luxury and old-world elegance.

• 76 luxurious rooms and suites providing sea facing and mountain facing views
• Fully stocked mini-bars with complementary tea and coffee making facilities
• Rooms feature bathrooms with walk-in shower as well as bath
• Telephones, hairdryers, bathrobes and personalized guest amenities are provided in all rooms
• Internet connection and international plug points
• Rooms are serviced twice daily
• Satellite television including 7 international channels (Italian, French, German, Sky TV and BBC Prime)
• All rooms at the Winchester Mansions Hotel Sea Point feature air conditioning and digital safes
• Wireless internet connection is available

The following different room types and suites are available at the 4 star Winchester Mansions Hotel in Cape Town:

33 Classic rooms

non sea facing standard bedroom with an en-suite bathroom

12 Winchester suites

sea or non sea facing large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a separate lounge area

5 Colonial suites

sea or non-sea facing suite, with two bedrooms and a spacious separate lounge

1 Harvey suite

a sea facing presidential suite, two en-suite double bedrooms of which the master bedroom has a walk in closet; a very spacious exquisitely designed lounge includes a dining room area seating up to twelve guests; all rooms have TV's; the Harvey suite at the Winchester Mansions Hotel also features a kitchenette that allows for private catering

15 Modern classic rooms

a non sea facing modern bedroom with an en-suite bathroom

3 Superior classic rooms

a non sea facing large modern bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, each with its unique feature

3 Modern Winchester suites

a sea facing open plan bedroom and lounge with an en-suite bathroom

1 Arcadia suite

an individually decorated suite, featuring a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a large separate lounge; an optional second bedroom could make this an ideal room for a family

2 Balcony suites

a sea facing larger open plan bedroom and lounge area with a large en-suite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

1 Robben Island suite

a sea facing presidential suite which consists of an en-suite double bedroom with a large lounge area and a guest rest room; this suite overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Robben Island; an optional second bedroom could make this an ideal room for a family

Facilities and Services

Guests staying at the Winchester Mansions Hotel in Cape Town find all first class facilities nearby such as golf courses, gym, horse riding, paragliding or sailing, hiking etc. Secretarial services, e-mail and internet, as well as other guest services are available to visitors.

Swimming pool

The hotel's outdoor heated swimming pool is 47.5 square One also finds the olympic sized open air public swimming pool along the promenade of Sea Point which is in close walking distance to the Winchester Mansions Hotel.

The Gingko Health and Wellness Spa

The Gingko Health and Wellness Spa at the Winchester Mansions Hotel in Sea Point is luxurious in décor and a pampering and friendly atmosphere has been created here.

The spa treatments are based on the traditional hands-on touch therapy principles within discreetly private surroundings. The foundation of its therapy regime is a holistic approach to all spa treatments. Only highly specialized and trained personnel with CIDESCO qualifications are employed. This ensures that the highest standards set are met and maintained consistently.

The hotel's spa wide-ranging menu of treatments provides a blend of traditional, Asian and global accents. Many of the therapies are based on the ancient beauty, healing, and rejuvenation secrets of the Asian cultures. These ancient traditions focus on both the inner and outer self, with the skin nourished, muscle soothed and the mind calmed. Each spa treatment is completed with a tea service featuring a selection of herbal infusions to relax or invigorate which can be enjoyed in the comfort of the spas lounge area.

Children at the Winchester Mansions Hotel, Sea Point

At the Winchester Mansions Hotel children of all ages are welcome. The hotel offers the following amenities and services for a family holiday in Cape Town:

• Baby-sitting services
• A special kids menu
• Kids gowns to borrow and purchase
• Swimming pool
• The ocean at their doorstep
• A personalised gift on arrival and child friendly staff.

Cape Town has a lot to offer for family holidays with children. From amusement parks to educational tours, there is a comprehensive list of things to do for the entire family.

Dining at the Winchester Mansions Hotel, Cape Town

Harveys at The Mansions restaurant, bar, courtyard & terraces has become a popular place for local and international visitors alike. The central location of the restaurant combined with the palatable cuisine and attentive service, made this dining venue well-known. The Harveys restaurant at the Winchester Mansions Hotels offers gourmet diners an appetising taste of traditional Cape cuisine.

The Harveys Bar at the Winchester Mansions Hotel

The Harvey's Bar, adjoining the restaurant, allows guests to admire arguably Cape Town's best view: the setting sun slipping into the Atlantic Ocean.

Courtyard

The beautiful colonnaded Courtyard at the Winchester Mansions Hotel in Cape Town is reminiscent of an Italian piazza. Being a tranquil oasis encircled by palm trees and fountains, the Courtyard at The Mansions Hotels makes the perfect setting for a romantic dinner under the stars.

Jazz at the Mansions

Brunch and live jazz can be enjoyed at the Winchester Mansions Hotel in Sea Point. A live Cape Town Jazz band creates the atmosphere and mood of a comfortable social gathering.