Highlights
What We Love
- Unbeatable location to watch a classic Cape sunset
- Walking distance to the popular Sea Point Promenade
- All rooms are centred on a beautiful open-air courtyard
When To Visit
Peak Season: October to April
The ideal is ideally located to be sheltered from the prevailing summer Southeaster wind.
Green Season: May to September
From around mid-year, you may be lucky enough to spot southern right whales from the promenade.
Overview
The Winchester is an institution along Cape Town’s famous Sea Point Promenade. Built in the 1920s, its Cape Dutch façade and some historic features – such as the sunny courtyard and ocean-facing public verandas – remain intact while interiors and services are all firmly in the 21st century. Its terrace is a favourite for those wanting to have drinks and watch one of Cape Town’s renowned frothy pink sunsets.
In keeping with a vintage hotel, rooms are individually laid out and have different combinations of balconies, lounge spaces, and sea or mountain views. All, however, open onto a large courtyard festooned with bright bougainvillaea – the perfect place for breakfast or brunch. The Winchester is close to the V&A Waterfront and city centre.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Family unit
- Laundry service
- Room service
Loft Room Features
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Classic Room Features
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Junior Mountain-Facing Rooms Features
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Junior Sea-Facing Suite Features
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Luxury Balcony Suite Features
- Deck
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Family Suite Features
- Two bedrooms
- One bathroom
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Premium Suite Features
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging points
- Safe
- Hairdryer