La Grenadine Petit Hôtel
Guest house · Tamboerskloof ·
French-country-chic hotel in garden oasis with homemade breakfast
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15 Park Rd, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions
French-country-chic hotel in garden oasis with homemade breakfast
15 Park Rd, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions
"Set in a 19th-century farm building in a buzzy pocket near Kloof Street, this intimate hotel evokes a Provençal farmstead with a shaded courtyard planted with pomegranate, guava, avocado, and olive trees. With five rooms and a two-bedroom cottage clustered around the garden, interiors are unfussy and inviting—white hand-embroidered linens, vintage furniture, clawfoot bathtubs—and morning service of fresh croissants, pain au chocolat, baguette, and homemade jams reinforces the French-country-house feel." - Mary Holland
"Set the scene for us: Where is this hotel, and what does it look like? What's the vibe?Stumbling across a quirky little hotel (five rooms and a self-contained cottage), squeezed into a restored 19th-century farmhouse in a walled garden, seems too good to be true. It’s down a quiet cul-de-sac, but minutes from Kloof Street’s hopping nightlife and restaurant scene. Through a wooden gate, you enter La Grenadine’s private garden with vintage garden chairs in the shade of an old orchard of guava, avocado, pomegranate, and lemon trees. The French owners, creative couple Maxime & Mélodie, have recreated a little piece of Provence oozing with Gallic charm in the middle of Cape Town. Edith Piaf vinyl on the record player wafts across the shady garden, terra cotta pots overflow with flowers and herbs, and a couple of barefoot children frolic on the grass. It’s rather idyllic! Sounds divine! Who's staying here?European models and families with young children. Well, those are two opposite ends of the spectrum. But we digress—how was check-in?The place is owner run, so don’t expect a seamless hotel check-in. You may have to holler to get someone’s attention, but that's part of the attraction—it feels like you’re staying with friends. There's always someone around to answer questions or point you in the direction of a lunch spot or yoga class. That's helpful. Now, onto the good stuff: Tell us about your room.Two of the five rooms are upstairs, so obviously have the best outlook. From Room 4, you can walk out onto a shared terrace and gaze at Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Furnishings are the owners' picks of secondhand, vintage, and contemporary pieces that work to create a charming whole. A revitalized cast-iron Victorian bath has pride of place alongside a dreamy looking bed made up in French hand-embroidered white linen. We can't wait to see it ourselves; that sounds so cute. How about the room service, and the food, more generally?A traditional French breakfast is included, and shouldn’t be missed as almost everything is homemade. Croissants, pain au chocolat and baguette are all freshly baked, there are French cheeses, ham from Hartlief, the local German deli, fruit salad, homemade muesli and yoghurt, freshly squeezed juices, jams and good coffee. It’s all served on antique Meakin crockery. The Meakin crockery really does it for us. Any other services or features you'd like to shout out?There’s no pool, but the city’s beaches are close enough to take a dip. The garden is sometimes used for modeling shoots, and the owners occasionally organize tango evenings, poetry or literature readings, or outdoor movie nights. The two-bedroom cottage is ideal for families. They can frolic safely in the walled garden. Parking is limited, so it’s best to Uber or take a cab, but there is so much within walking distance you may not need to." - Jane Broughton
"La Grenadine is a 19th-century farm building situated in Gardens, Cape Town. It features a garden of fruit trees and the famous Kloof Street restaurants, coffee shops and pubs are a 6-minute walk away. The rooms feature a mix of modern and vintage design and they are decorated in a French Provencal style. Each room leads onto the garden, and the bathrooms include free toiletries. A traditional French breakfast including fresh croissants and homemade jams, is served daily. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found within 2 km from La Grenadine. Guests can select a book, a jazz or soul record from the library or enjoy the sun on the terrace. Table Mountain is 4 km away, and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a 9-minute drive from the property." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Having met and fallen in love in, and with, Cape Town, Parisian couple Melodie and Maxime elevated Franco-African chic to a whole new level with this unique ‘petit hotel’. It’s rustic yet stylish, urban yet tranquil - and we were made to feel at home within minutes. Originally stables, and subsequently a school and private residence, La Grenadine has been transformed with sensitivity and style by its artist owners. While retaining the charm and history of the old architecture, the thick, cool walls, high ceilings and wooden beams are now offset with an airy colour palette, arty décor, and touches of Africa. Metal and glass verriere walls reminiscent of Parisian apartments separate bathrooms from the 5 bedrooms; there's also a charming 2-bedroom cottage. Chairs upholstered in funky African prints and bold protea flowers in vases remind you that you’re in Cape Town. The peaceful, slightly wild, scented and fruit-laden garden is a rare find in the city centre; step out of this hidden oasis and you’re within walking distance of Cape Town’s hippest bars, restaurants, galleries, museums and sights. This is ideal for urban explorers and nature lovers alike; beaches and Table Mountain are only a 10-15 min drive away. Highs A fabulous location: tucked away so you'll get a good night’s sleep, but walking distance from Cape Town’s social buzz Fantastic pricesThe garden: jasmine scents the air, and pomegranate, guava and avocado trees create pools of shadeMaxime and Melodie are warm, friendly, helpful and interestingInstagram-worthy vignettes at every turn Lows No poolOnly the Mountain View Rooms have air con, and only The Cottage has a TVBathrooms are semi open-plan so lack privacy, and showers over baths or open to the room make everything a bit wetOff-street parking is limited and tight, but you can do without a car here (an additional High!)" - Jo Duxbury
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