Views this dramatic are worthy of an Oscar.
Atzaro Cape Town, a small luxury hotel at the foot of Table Mountain, offers huge, unparalleled views of the South African city.
To the left is Devil’s Peak, to the right is Lion’s Head, and straight ahead is the City Bowl.
And there’s no chance of missing anything.
With expansive viewing terraces and glass walls, the city’s stunning landscape is always in sight.
Jess Hamilton checks into Atzaro Cape Town, an eye-catching luxury hotel at the foot of Table Mountain
Jess describes the views at Atzaro Cape Town as so dramatic they’re ‘Oscar-worthy’
‘With expansive viewing terraces and glass walls, the city’s stunning landscape is always in sight,’ Jess notes. Pictured above is Lion’s Head, part of Table Mountain National Park
Inside the sleek four-storey property are seven lavish suites, each with a unique angle of the city.
My Superior Suite, a light and spacious haven named ‘Marula’, boasts a king-size bed, freestanding bath, a shower and en-suite and its own living room.
The floor-to-ceiling windows bring in an abundance of natural light and lead to a leafy terrace equipped with day beds.
At Atzaro Cape Town, Jess notes that ‘there is plenty of space to relax’, and with its roaring fires ‘there’s a risk you might fall asleep’
Above is the large open-plan common area, ringed by a ‘sprawling terrace’
The hotel features a mid-century-style interior, including asymmetrical wooden coffee tables, and abstract wooden sculptures, Jess notes
Its comfy furnishings and dim wicker shade lighting could have tempted me to spend all day in the room.
But there’s more to be admired beyond, not least the large open-plan common area encompassed by a sprawling terrace.
The mid-century-style interior, designed by co-owner Phillip Gonda, features asymmetrical wooden coffee tables, a large dining table and abstract wooden sculptures sourced from Bali.
There is plenty of space to relax, from comfy cream-coloured sofas to retro-style chairs. And with two roaring fires, there’s a risk you might fall asleep.
The hotel brands itself as the ‘perfect pre or post-safari stay’ and carries a wildlife theme throughout.
On the walls are nature photographs by South African-based artist Caroline Gibello, a Zebra rug is draped proudly in the dining area, and small hippo sculptures are scattered around the entrance.
Inside the sleek four-storey property are seven luxurious suites, each with a unique angle of the city. Pictured here is the Deluxe Suite Madiba
Jess stays in the ‘Marula’ suite (above), which boasts a king-size bed, freestanding bath, a shower and en-suite and its own living room
Outside, meanwhile, there’s a large wooden terrace where guests can immerse themselves in a sunken pool or lounge on daybeds.
Guests also have access to a gym and wellness suite, which includes a yoga room, sauna and private massage room.
You won’t have to lift a finger here either, thanks to its attentive staff and live-in house manager Xander Labuschagne, who creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Breakfast is included at the hotel, while the rest of the dining options are additional and can be tailored for each guest.
During my stay, I indulged in a four-course meal cooked by private chef Nike Roessler, who regularly cooks for hotel guests, trying everything from crab to avocado salad.
Guests can also request a barbecue or, though it’s tough escaping the sanctuary of the hotel, try the myriad dining options of the Mother City, which can be found amid a smorgasbord of memorable sights.
‘The hotel brands itself as the “perfect pre or post-safari stay” and carries a wildlife theme throughout,’ Jess notes
The hotel features a large wooden terrace ‘where guests can immerse themselves in a sunken pool or lounge on daybeds’, Jess comments. Guests can also access a gym and wellness suite, which includes a yoga room, sauna and private massage room
The vibrant Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, known for its cobbled streets and colourful houses, is just a short drive away, as is the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
Atzaro Cape Town can also organise tours to turbo-boost the sight-seeing. On my trip, I took a tour of the peninsula, courtesy of Ligia De Coito from the wine tourism company Wine Desk, stopping everywhere from the penguin-occupied Boulder’s Beach and Cape Point to the breathtaking mountain Chapman’s Peak.
If your neck starts to ache from turning this way and that to take in the epic views, Atzaro Cape Town offers the perfect place to rest it.
