Past Newsletters

December 8, 2022

Our Last Word team share many traits; our unquenchable quest for knowledge is one of them. As hoteliers with solid regard for nature, we are destination ambassadors. We aim to make our guests happy and host them in our Intimate Hotels® with thoughtful, kind hospitality in the iconic places we call home.

December 1, 2022

'Tis the season to focus on gratitude and those who matter most. We are grateful that our life's work at Last Word Intimate Hotels & Safari Camps fosters vital bonds we, our staff and guests hold with ourselves, others and nature.

November 24, 2022

Recently, we became aware of the Two Oceans Turtle Rescue Program, a marine conservation initiative that could do with much-needed support. Given that the cause dovetails with our ethos of protecting and nurturing the oceans, we are excited to share that we've adopted a loggerhead (Caretta caretta) turtle hatchling.

November 17, 2022

Cape Town's allure is obvious. Consistently voted by travellers worldwide as one of the planet's most sought-after places to visit, we count ourselves lucky to call this home.

November 10, 2022

Sssshhhhh! Last Word Constantia is the Cape Town hotel scene's best-kept secret. Small, intimate and heartbeats away from where you want to be.

November 3, 2022

Pop the bubbly, push the boat out, and sashay into the festive season in style! Where better than très chic Franschhoek, the Cape's French-inspired village? When there, there's no better address than Last Word Franschhoek, located right on Huguenot Street.

October 27, 2022

Take a soul safari within the embrace of the Last Word Kitara team. From the moment you glimpse their welcome smile to their final wave goodbye, your guide is your guide. They are there to take you by the hand and to help you make the most of your time in the pristine bushveld of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

October 20, 2022

We've nurtured the art of memory-making in our family-owned, women-led hotel collection for decades. When booking a stay at Last Word, we listen carefully to what you want the focus of your trip to be. For families, we know it's about your time together tailored to your character, personality and interests.

October 13, 2022

To our fantastic team at Last Word Constantia, heartfelt congratulations on placing 5th in the category 'Southern Africa's Best Hotels in 2022'.

October 6, 2022

Last Word Constantia, our consistently nominated urban oasis nestled in South Africa's original wine country, scoops 5th place in the category 'Best Hotels In Southern Africa 2022'.