Holiday Stays

Houw Hoek Hotel

Hotel Elgin · Western Cape

About

South Africa's oldest licensed hotel built 1779, featuring private balconies with panoramic mountain views. Spa accommodation near Cape Town in Kogelberg Nature Reserve.

Accommodation

99 rooms in three categories: Comfort, Deluxe, and Honeymoon Cottage (sleeps 2, king bed). All feature en-suite bathrooms, private balconies with mountain views, minibar, tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, DStv, and refrigerator. Some have underfloor heating, air-conditioning, or fireplaces. Full breakfast buffet included.

Facilities

Two swimming pools, Ginkgo Spa with sauna, massage rooms, and heated indoor pool. Two indoor games rooms, two padel courts, virtual golf simulator, ziplining, putt-putt golf, and volleyball. Restaurants and bar, Wine Room, Farmstall. Electric vehicle charging available.

Location & Surroundings

80 km from Cape Town near the N2 in Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Wine estates and breweries within 7.7–22 km including Paul Cluver Wines and Honingklip Brewery. Golf at Arabella Country Estate 18 km. Wildlife safari and horse riding within 8.7–27.3 km.

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Comfort Room

En-suite bathroom, private balcony with panoramic mountain views, minibar, tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, 20-channel DStv, and refrigerator. Some rooms feature underfloor heating, air-conditioning

From
R1,080

Deluxe Room

Double bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have underfloor heating, fans and a balcony or patio.

King x 1
From
R4,740

Honeymoon Cottage

100m² private cottage sleeping 2, with king bed, en-suite bathroom, private balcony with mountain views, minibar, tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, 20-channel DStv, and refrigerator. Full breakfast b

King x 1
From
R3,010

Comfort Royal Open Plan

Double bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have a fan and a balcony or patio.

King x 1
From
R4,320

Comfort Double Open Plan

Open-plan bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms feature a balcony or patio.

King x 1
From
R4,320

Comfort Double & Single Open Plan

Open-plan bedroom with a king-size bed and 1 single bed for a child under 16. With an en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a balcony.

King x 1 Single x 1
From
R4,320

Comfort Double & 2 Singles Open Plan

Open-plan bedroom with a king-size bed and 2 single beds for children under 16. With en-suite bathroom, 20 channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a balcony.

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R4,320

Comfort Double & 2 Singles Interleading

Interleading bedrooms with a king-size bed and 2 single beds for children under 16. With en-suite bathroom, 20 channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a fireplace and balcony.

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R4,320

Comfort Double & 3 Singles Interleading

Interleading bedrooms with a king-size bed and 3 single beds for children under 16. With an en-suite bathroom, 20-channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a fireplace and balcony.

King x 1 Single x 3
From
R4,320

Comfort Double & 4 Singles Interleading

Interleading bedrooms with a king-size bed and 4 single beds for children under 16. With en-suite bathroom, 20 channel DStv and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a fireplace and balcony.

King x 1 Single x 4
From
R4,320

Location

Address

N2, Houw Hoek Pass, Western Cape, null

Elgin Guide →
Sleeps 279

Features

Family-friendly Wedding Venue South Africa's Oldest Continuously Operating Licensed Hotel (est. 1779) Holds South Africa's Oldest Liquor Licence Two-time Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Award Winner Kogelberg Nature Reserve Setting Historic Bluegum Tree At Entrance Planted 1848 180 Kwh Solar Arrays 99 Rooms Accommodating Up To 279 Guests Seven Conference Rooms Seating 2–250 Delegates

Activities

Hiking Swimming Mountain Biking Zip Lining Boules Putt-putt Volleyball Darts Table Tennis Padel Air Hockey Foosball Snooker Virtual Golf

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Restaurant Bar Games Room Spa Conference Facilities Room Service Trampoline Jungle Gym Sauna Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Trails Putt-putt Volleyball Court Wine Room Padel Court Farmstall Zipline Electric Vehicle Charging Virtual Golf Simulator

Accommodation in Elgin