Last Word Constantia in South Africa's first-ever wine region and Cape Town’s sophisticated suburb of Constantia, is a hidden gem. This 5-star boutique hotel’s backyard is a patchwork quilt of noble estates under vines, as steeped in beauty as in historic value, and home to a literal feast of gastronomic delights to boot.
Last Word Constantia is a serene sanctuary tucked away in the verdant, storied Constantia valley, origin of South Africa’s most acclaimed viticulture.
Nine beautiful guest rooms and suites are all en-suite and appointed with fine linens and sumptuous furnishings. The elegant décor offers a restful backdrop to our world-class hospitality. Superior Rooms and three suite categories namely Elegant, Family and Pool Suites catering to the discerning taste of the well-heeled traveller. The latter, features a private plunge pool and dedicated garden, offers ultimate privacy.
The following amenities and services are all complimentary when staying at Last Word Constantia:
Distance
6 km
Signature dish
The Famous Tinned Tuna
Unique appeal
La Colombe is not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Consistently ranked among the world’s best, this award-winning dining destination offers a breathtaking fusion of French and Asian flavors, set against the serene backdrop of the Constantia winelands.
Distance
2.7 km
Signature dish
Wine slushie at Ember & Oak
Unique appeal
Escape to the serene Uitsig Heritage Market Cottages, where the tranquility of the vineyards meets the excitement of a culinary adventure. Nestled in the heart of the Constantia Valley, these cottages are your gateway to a collection of handpicked dining spots, each offering a unique experience just a short distance away.
Distance
2.9 km
Signature dish
Flammkuchen - flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven
Unique appeal
The estate offers an intimate and welcoming tasting experience, where you can enjoy expertly crafted wines paired with artisanal cheese and charcuterie platters, all while soaking in the panoramic views of the vineyards and mountains.
First time travel to a place like Cape Town can be daunting, but that’s why we are here to help you every step of the way. Last Word Constantia is near to many world-famous sites and locations, but also to some amazing experiences only the locals know about. Managers Tess and Sam know all about these and are ready to assist you in getting to know the area. Our reservations manager Widad and our management team are waiting to help you plan every step of your journey.
Teeming with life, Last Word Constantia's magnificent gardens are home to birdlife, squirrels, butterflies and chameleons, just to name a few, but the plants themselves are the real story. From the beautiful but poisonous Brugmansia or Moonflower to the tall Marlothii or Aloe. From the Robinia with its striking yellow leaves to the endlessly colourful Bougainvillea, the gardens create a natural sanctuary for all its guests cocooned inside.
The Elegant Suites are the epitome of what the Last Word stands for, classic elegance and decadent comfort cocooned in the sanctuary of an inordinately large room. There are two, one upstairs and one on ground level, both around 95m² or 1000 square feet in size and both with a separate lounge area for that extra relaxation. Room 5 has its own private patio which accesses the pool area and garden while room 8 overlooks the famous Constantia garden. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.
The four Superior Rooms are all on the ground floor and each has access to its own private patio which then leads on to the swimming pool and gardens. The rooms are generous and average at 45m² or 484 square feet in size. Each with its own character and nuances, no two are the same, but all are luxurious, and the perfect base from which to explore Cape Town. Bathrooms are large and have both a bath and separate shower.
There are two Pool Suites at Last Word Constantia and each has its own semi-private dipping pool and patio area. Although not interleading, the Pools Suites do share a common entrance and therefore could be used for a travelling family if required. Each Pool Suite has a bedroom area and a separate lounge area, each one with its own TV. The Pool Suites are 75m² or 800 square feet and have more than enough space should you wish to have a private romantic dinner on the patio around your pool. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.
The Family Suite consists of two rooms alongside each other, a parents room and a kids room, each with its own en-suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower. Off the parents room is a family lounge with TV and Nintendo Wii for the kids. At more than 100m², the entire family can stay comfortably without being on top of each other and as the suite is charged at a normal suite rate, in essence, the kids stay for free.
The Elegant Suites are the epitome of what the Last Word stands for, classic elegance and decadent comfort cocooned in the sanctuary of an inordinately large room. There are two, one upstairs and one on ground level, both around 95m² or 1000 square feet in size and both with a separate lounge area for that extra relaxation. Room 5 has its own private patio which accesses the pool area and garden while room 8 overlooks the famous Constantia garden. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.
The four Superior Rooms are all on the ground floor and each has access to its own private patio which then leads on to the swimming pool and gardens. The rooms are generous and average at 45m² or 484 square feet in size. Each with its own character and nuances, no two are the same, but all are luxurious, and the perfect base from which to explore Cape Town. Bathrooms are large and have both a bath and separate shower.
There are two Pool Suites at Last Word Constantia and each has its own semi-private dipping pool and patio area. Although not interleading, the Pools Suites do share a common entrance and therefore could be used for a travelling family if required. Each Pool Suite has a bedroom area and a separate lounge area, each one with its own TV. The Pool Suites are 75m² or 800 square feet and have more than enough space should you wish to have a private romantic dinner on the patio around your pool. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.
The Family Suite consists of two rooms alongside each other, a parents room and a kids room, each with its own en-suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower. Off the parents room is a family lounge with TV and Nintendo Wii for the kids. At more than 100m², the entire family can stay comfortably without being on top of each other and as the suite is charged at a normal suite rate, in essence, the kids stay for free.
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Standard Suite Features
Complimentary tea and coffee tray
300 thread count cotton linen
Air conditioning
Flat screen TV and DVD Player
Private room safe
Heated towel rails
Wireless internet connection
Select satellite TV
Hair dryer and shaving points
Robes and slippers
Underfloor heating
In-suite telephone
Hotel Amenities
Breakfast included
No Load Shedding - Solar Backup
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Beautiful gardens
Central location for sightseeing
Peddlars on the Bend
Child friendly hotel
Perfect celebration venue
Swimming Pool
Constantia driving instructions
Last Word Constantia is located right next door local landmark, Peddlars on the Bend restaurant, but should you need step-by-step directions from the airport, here they are.
Last Word Constantia is a sanctuary where we welcome our guests wholeheartedly and ensure their stay is the most memorable one.
Kindness, love, care, comfort and warmth is what we ensure our guests experience during their stay.
Let us take you by the hand,
Our mission simply: To make people happy. In lockdown we found a new purpose; To fill serene sanctuaries with kindness and lovely people. This is cosy living rather than hurried existence, a slowed down experience that emphasises personal happiness. And right in the middle of this purpose we forged our our singular core value - kindness – the very essence of heart candy and the seat of inner happiness. However, compassion is hard to come by in the real world. It’s often confined to close family or great friendship, rarely dished out in bucket loads by hotels. It is a rather elusive quality.
We realised that if we employed the right people (and we do), who showed amplified levels of kindness, with commensurate trust and confidence, the image of our brand would become hauntingly elusive.
We could become known as lovely people who look after lovely people and because lovely people attract one another this could form part of a self-sustaining alchemy, autocatalytic in that the combination of sanctuary, kindness and lovely people propels itself.