Editorial review:
The rooms here range from traditional to contemporary, and all are nice here. The location along the Sea Point promenade is great. The pool is nice and there's a delightful restaurant in the courtyard which serves brunch from 11 am to 2 pm for R145.
Overview
Overlooking the stunning vistas of the Atlantic coastline, the Winchester Mansions offers unforgettable stay in the renowned Sea Point Promenade not far from the downtown Cape Town.
This four-star property features original Cape Dutch style and provides excellent customer services. Guests will be offered such conveniences as a heated swimming pool, deluxe spa treatments and multi-function conference facilities.
There are 51 classic or contemporary style rooms and 25 suites, including one presidential suite. Each room is air-conditioned and comes complete with satellite TV, Wi-Fi connection and coffee/tea making facilities. Most rooms overlook the spectacular views of the mountains or the sea.
In the restaurant, guests can sample a delightful menu based on regional specialties with European flair.
The hotel comprises two meeting rooms, which can accommodate from 40 to 55 delegates and provide presentation and multi-media equipment. Moreover, there is a business center with wireless internet connectivity.
The Ginkgo Health and Wellness Spa center offers an extensive range of traditional, Asian and global treatments.

This oceanfront hotel is situated ten-minute walk from the Sea Point Pavillion, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and Cape Town Stadium. Two Oceans Aquarium and Greenmarket Square can also be reached within 15 minutes on foot.
Distance to:
- City Center - 3.4km
- Airport Cape Town International - 20.3km
- Train Station: Cape Town - 3.4km, Esplanade - 5.2km
Rooms
Classic Rooms feature colonial style and comprises en-suite bathroom.
Modern Classic Rooms are contemporary style bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.
Junior Suites include a separate lounge.
Modern Junior Suites feature contemporary style open-plan bedrooms and lounges.
Balcony Suites comprise a large open plan bedroom and lounge area, plus a private balcony facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Family Suites feature a separate lounge with TV, in most cases two bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate shower.
Arcadia Suites are designed in contemporary style.
Harvey Suite comprises two double bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, kitchenette and guest rest room.
The Robben Island Suite is composed of en-suite double bedroom with a lounge area, a guest rest room. It also displays the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Robben Island.
Non-smoking rooms are provided.
Accessible rooms for guests with disabilities are available.
All children under two years stay free of charge for cots.
Children under six years stay complimentary when sharing with two adults.
Additional person is charged R195 per night inclusive of breakfast.
Baby cots are provided upon request.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is one.
Dining options
Complimentary full English breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant.
The Harveys Restaurant features an impressive South African cuisine with European influence. Guests can also enjoy their meals on the beautiful courtyard designed as an Italian piazza and surrounded by palm trees and water fountains.
Room service is available.
At the hotel Winchester Mansions guests are invited to a full english breakfast served for free.
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Private hotel parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) and the rate is ZAR 50 per day. Free Public hotel parking is possible at a location nearby. |
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Policies
| Check-In | from 2 pm |
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| Check-Out | until 10 am |
| Pets | Pets are allowed on request |
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Rooms and availability
Classic Rooms feature colonial style and comprises en-suite bathroom.
Modern Classic Rooms are contemporary style bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.
Junior Suites include a separate lounge.
Modern Junior Suites feature contemporary style open-plan bedrooms and lounges.
Balcony Suites comprise a large open plan bedroom and lounge area, plus a private balcony facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Family Suites feature a separate lounge with TV, in most cases two bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate shower.
Arcadia Suites are designed in contemporary style.
Harvey Suite comprises two double bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, kitchenette and guest rest room.
The Robben Island Suite is composed of en-suite double bedroom with a lounge area, a guest rest room. It also displays the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Robben Island.
Non-smoking rooms are provided.
Accessible rooms for guests with disabilities are available.
All children under two years stay free of charge for cots.
Children under six years stay complimentary when sharing with two adults.
Additional person is charged R195 per night inclusive of breakfast.
Baby cots are provided upon request.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is one.
Classic Room
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Junior Suite
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Classic Single Room
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Classic Double Room
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Getting there.
Cape Town International Airport
- By car: Head southeast. Keep left at the fork. Turn left onto Airport Approach Road. Merge onto N2 Road/Settlers Wy via the ramp to Cape town. Merge onto De Waal Dr. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard. Continue onto Buitengracht Street. Turn right onto Hans Strijdom Avenue/M6. Continue to follow M6. Go through 1 roundabout. The hotel will be on the left.
Cape Town Train Station
- By car: Head southeast on Strand Street toward Lower Plein Street. Make a U-turn at Castle Street. Turn right onto Adderley Street. Take the 1st left onto Riebeek Street. Turn right onto Buitengracht Street. Turn left onto Helen Suzman Boulevard. Go through 1 roundabout. Continue onto Beach Road. The hotel will be on the left.
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- Usually cancellations can be made without charge close to your arrival date (check policies).
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