Situated on Cape Town's Platinum mile, overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean, this privately - owned hotel sets itself apart through
its convenient location and personalised service.
Built in the mid 1920's, in the style of Sir Herbert Baker,
the Winchester Mansions Hotel embodies the style and gracious
hospitality of a bygone era.
Recalling a more genteel age, when courtesy and personal
attention were paramount, the Winchester has earned a reputation
for delighting the quests with an olde-worlde charm.
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You want to carry
on your sports routine?
All first class facilities are available nearby. Golf, gym,
horse riding, paragliding or sailing, whatever you desire is
only a short drive away.
Winchester staff are always on hand assisting you with secretarial
services, e-mail & internet, as well as your air and ground
travel plans including the arrangement of scenic tours of the
Cape Peninsula and beyond.
Jazz At The Mansions
Join us on Sundays for our famous Jazz Brunch where some of
South Africa's best Jazz musicians will perform for you whilst
you indulge in our delicious buffet.
Receive a complimentary Sunday Newspaper and a glass of bubbly
on arrival and enjoy anything from eggs to cakes off our buffet.
Enjoy all this while a live Jazz band creates the atmosphere
and mood to start the new week in an upbeat frame of mind.
Celebrate With US
Your special occasion is our concern.
We will accommodate and plan everything down to the finest detail
to ensure that it will be a day to remember.
Our team of dedicated and well trained staff are on hand to
discuss your function requirements of up to 100 pax.
 Ginkgo
Spa at The Mansions
The standards set, are to be compatible with the Hotel, it
is luxurious in decor and service with attention to detail,
pampering and friendly hospitality.
The service offering is uniquely personal and prides itself
in offering treatments that are based on the traditional hands-on
touch therapy principles within intimate and discreetly private
surroundings. The foundation of its therapy regime is a holistic
approach to all treatments.
Only highly specialized and trained personnel with CIDESCO
qualifications are employed. This ensures that the highest
standards set are met and maintained consistently.
The Spa’s comprehensive menu of treatment offering represents
a blend of traditional, Asian and global accents. Many of
the therapies are based on the ancient beauty, healing, and
rejuvenation secrets of the Asian cultures. These ancient
traditions focus on both the inner and outer self, with the
skin nourished, muscle soothed and the mind calmed.
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 Location
Of The Mansions
- 04 minutes from the V &
A Waterfront
- 07 minutes from the N1 and N2 on/off ramps
- 07 minutes from Cape Town City Centre
- 10 minutes from our world famous Clifton beaches
- 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport
Finding Winchester mansions
- Follow the exit signs from Cape Town International Airport to
the N2 to Cape Town.
- Proceed along the N2 for approximately 20 Km until the city
centre is visible on your left-hand side.
- As soon as the city centre is visible, move across into 1 of
the 2 right hand lanes
- Keep in the right hand lane until the first set of traffic lights
- Cross the traffic lights and at the 2nd set of traffic lights
turn to your right onto the M6 to Sea Point
- Continue along the M6 in the left-hand lane until you reach
a circle,
take the second turn off the circle, continuing along the M6
- Cross over 3 sets of traffic lights and the Winchester Mansions
Hotel will be on your left-hand side
- There are large palm trees directly in front of the hotel as
well as on the opposite side.
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Each of the 35
luxurious guest rooms and 18 lavish suites has been exquisitely
refurbished by one of Cape Town's leading interior designers.
All rooms and suites have under-carpet heating, ceiling fans,
mini-bars, a TV, telephone and beautifully furnished bathrooms,
reminiscent of yesteryear.
A focal of each room is an original artwork by a well-known
South African artist. All suites have adjoining private lounges
with panoramic views of the ocean.
Classics
at The Mansions
- 33 Classic rooms
- a non sea facing standard bedroom with an en-suite
bathroom
- 12 Winchester suites
- a sea or non sea facing large bedroom with an
en-suite bathroom and a separate lounge area
- 5 Colonial suites
- a sea or non-sea facing large bedroom with an
en-suite bathroom, and in most cases a smaller
2nd bedroom. It also features a large separate
lounge, containing a second TV.
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Top of The Mansions
- 15 Modern Classic Rooms
- a non sea facing modern bedroom with an en-suite
- 3 Superior classic rooms
- a non sea facing large modern bedroom with
an en-suite bathroom, each with its unique feature
- 3 Modern Winchester Suites
- a sea facing open plan bedroom and lounge with
an en-suite bathroom
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Luxurious Rooms & Suites
- 1 Arcadia Suite
- an individually decorated suite, featuring
a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a large
separate lounge. An optional second bedroom could
make this an ideal room for a family
- 2 Balcony Suites
- a sea facing larger open plan bedroom and lounge
area with a large en-suite bathroom and a balcony
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
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The Lap of Luxury
- 1 Robben Island Suite
- a sea facing presidential suite, which consists
of an en-suite double bedroom with a large lounge
area and a guest rest room. This suite overlooks
the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Robben Island.
An optional second bedroom could make this an
ideal room for a family
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 The
Winchester's beautiful colonnaded Courtyard, built in the style
of an Italian piazza, is a tranquil oasis from the pace of city
life. Enriched by palm trees and water fountains it makes the
perfect setting for a romantic dinner under the stars.
Restaurants at the Mansions include the Fountain Restaurant,
the Orangerie Coffee Shop as well as the Terraces and our
picturesque Courtyard.
We cater to your needs, whether it is a special dinner, a late
breakfast or a sundowner snack. We are here for you.
Diners are also welcome to request special dishes, keeping
with the hotel's accent on personalised service.
Throughout the day, light meals are offered on the Terrace
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and at dusk guests can admire
the magnificent Cape Sunset, whilst enjoying a variety of
cocktails from the Elephant Walk Bar.
Harvey's at The Mansions
Harvey's at The Mansions, restaurant, bar, courtyard & terraces
is fast becoming the hot spot for contemporary dining. The superb
location of the restaurant combined with delectable cuisine
and attentive service make it a favourite with visitors and
locals alike.
The restaurant offers discerning diners an appetising taste
of Cape traditional fare. The restaurant offers discerning diners
an appetising taste of Cape cuisine.
 Elephant
Walk Bar
You watch the sun slip into the Atlantic as you sip a long cocktail
on the terrace.
From Happy Hour to after dinner drinks, the Elephant Walk Bar
awaits you.
The Mansions Courtyard
The beautiful colonnaded Courtyard, built in the style of an
Italian piazza, is a tranquil oasis from the pace of city life.
Encircled by palm trees and water fountains, it makes the perfect
setting for a romantic dinner under the stars
 Jazz
at The Mansions
Brunch and Live Jazz every Sunday from 11am to 2pm.
Receive a complimentary Sunday Newspaper and a glass of bubbly
on arrival and enjoy anything from eggs to cakes off our buffet.
Enjoy all this while a live Jazz band creates the atmosphere
and mood to start the new week in an upbeat frame of mind. |
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