A garden oasis in South Africa's oldest wine area
Last Word Constantia
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards every year from 2022 to 2026
2025: #15 Hotels in South Africa
2026: #10 Hotels in South Africa
Your sanctuary in the city
Last Word Constantia
Last Word Constantia in South Africa's first-ever wine region and Cape Town’s sophisticated suburb of Constantia, is a hidden gem. This 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.
The Last word experience
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 two suite categories, Elegant and Family Suites, cater to the discerning taste of the well-heeled traveller.
The following amenities and services are all complimentary when staying at Last Word Constantia:
Restaurants
For The Foodie In You
Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia
Distance
6 km
Signature dish
"We Eat With Our Hands": A playful dish featuring beef tartare, liver parfait and mushroom emulsion
Unique appeal
Elevated above the Constantia Valley, this award-winning restaurant offers an ever-changing tapas-for-two menu, blending global flavors with seasonal local ingredients.
Peddlars on the Bend
Distance
Next Door
Signature dish
Famous Peddlars Beef Burger
Unique appeal
Peddlars has been the locals' favourite in the Constantia valley for over thirty years. A great pub to have a drink and watch sports or enjoy a tasty meal in the restaurant. Don't forget the outside garden area, a huge Cape Town favourite during Summer.
La Colombe
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.
Constantia Glen
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.
Uitsig Heritage Market Cottages
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.
Something Different?
Kirstenbosch Concerts
over the festive season, the world famous Kirstenbosch Nation Botanical Gardens hosts a variety of outdoor concerts showcasing everything from popular bands to Christmas carols, local and international.
Intimate Weddings
Wanting to share you special day with just close family and friends? Last Word Constantia can help plan and host the most intimate wedding.
Garden Picnics
Try one of Charmaine's tailor-made picnic boxes and enjoy an easy-going afternoon lunch in our magnificent garden.
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Highlights
Plan your journey
Let us take you by the hand
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.
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Surrounded by Colour
In The Garden
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.
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Rooms
Explore our rooms
Elegant Suites
The Elegant Suites are the epitome of what the Last Word stands for: classic elegance and decadent comfort. The four Elegant Suites are our largest suites, each with a separate lounge area. Most open onto private patios or garden areas, while one is upstairs with its own balcony. One child under 12 can share an Elegant Suite with their parents.
Superior Rooms
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.
Family Suite
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. The suite sleeps two adults and two children, and a third child can stay at an additional rate.
Elegant Suites
The Elegant Suites are the epitome of what the Last Word stands for: classic elegance and decadent comfort. The four Elegant Suites are our largest suites, each with a separate lounge area. Most open onto private patios or garden areas, while one is upstairs with its own balcony. One child under 12 can share an Elegant Suite with their parents.
Superior Rooms
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.
Family Suite
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. The suite sleeps two adults and two children, and a third child can stay at an additional rate.
Have a look around
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Guest Review
Just amazing. What a fantastic slice of heaven. We spent three nights here and it was so wonderful. We had the family suite which was so generous in space. My daughter loved the play room with games and bean bags and soft toys. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the complimentary drinks in the room were great. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Sam, Greg and Samanthe were so welcoming and friendly. The breakfasts were wonderful and presented beautifully. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Truly fabulous!
Nicola W, May 2024
Guest Review
"If I could give it a 6 I would! What a fantastic retreat!"
John_England78, Southampton
Hotel experience
Suite & Hotel Amenities
Standard Suite Features
300 thread count cotton linen
Complimentary tea and coffee tray
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
Beautiful gardens
Central location for sightseeing
Peddlars on the Bend
Child friendly hotel
Perfect celebration venue
Swimming Pool
No Load Shedding - Solar Backup
Selected beverages, including premium wines and spirits
Experiences
Constantia Glen
A picturesque boutique wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate wines - Constantia Glen is ideally located just a few minutes from the hotel, moments from the bustling Cape Town city centre. It is a picturesque boutique wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate wines. Steeped in history, Constantia is the oldest wine producing region in South Africa dating back to 1685.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
One of the great botanic gardens of the world. - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Home to a wide selection of indigenous plants, some are found only in South Africa.
La Colombe
Recognized as one of the top restaurants in the world - This is one of South Africa’s most iconic and internationally acclaimed fine dining establishments. Located on the picturesque Silvermist Organic Wine Estate at the top of the Constantia valley, with breath taking views overlooking the valley. The menu is inspired by a fusion of Asian and French cuisine, combined with the pursuit of excellence and perfection.
Peddlars
A locals favourite since 1993 - A landmark since 1993, Peddlars has become one of the most recognised and beloved destinations in Constantia. Its casual upscale ambience permeates throughout the venue, which comprises versatile dining in the restaurant, garden and bar areas.
Steenberg Golf Course
Just 5 minutes from Last Word Constantia - Located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, with the spectacular icon of Table Mountain as its backdrop, and close proximity to tourist attractions and the airport, Steenberg Estate is a must-visit destination with a must-play golf course. When you arrive at the gates and drive past the vineyards and ancient oaks, you are entering a world that goes well beyond golf. Even if you’re spending just a few hours here, you can be sure that our aim is to make those hours memorable.
Table Mountain
A natural wonder - Table Mountain, which is home to the richest, yet smallest floral kingdom on earth, was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011. Whether it is covered in a blanket of moody clouds or showing off against a crisp cloudless blue sky, Table Mountain is always spectacular. Cape Town locals are pretty fond of the mountain that looms over their city, and with good reason!
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Last Word Management
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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.
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