Highlands Country House Hotel | Hotels Claremont

Set in magnificent gardens in one of Cape Town's prestigious suburbs, Highlands is a beautifully restored National Monument. Built in 1900 by Sir Herbert Baker, Highlands is considered to be amongst the most important Cape homes of the era.

Here, a warm welcome awaits, where caring staff will attend to you’re every need and, with only 14 spacious bedrooms, privacy and personal hospitality are assured.

Elegantly furnished, long sash windows overlook the manicured gardens and water features. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings at one of the two sparkling pools or simply pass the time in the shade in the garden.

Relax and enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, with lunch and dinner prepared by our Cordon Bleu chef by prior arrangement. Many hours of pleasure can be attained in the lounge, library, the intimate private bar, Colonial sitting room, romantic dining conservatory or the large elegant billiard room. The winter months are warm and cosy with five of these facilities having a log fire.

Being close to corporate head offices we are eager to discuss rates suitable to the budgets of regular travellers to the city and their conferencing requirements.

We are always happy to make arrangements for your collection from the airport; tours or car hire and can assure competitive rates.

Located in Kenilworth, Highlands is close to golf courses, Newlands rugby and cricket grounds, Rhodes Memorial, also built by Sir Herbert Baker, Constantia wine estates and the acclaimed Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Beaches on the Atlantic seaboard and the Indian Ocean, the airport, Waterfront and Cape Town city centre are 20 minutes away.

Address
36 Tennant Road
Kenilworth
Cape Town
7708

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Directions
From the airport take the N2 (Settlers Way) direction - CITY
Pass the turn off to Liesbeeck Parkway
Pass the turn off to Main Road
Look out for the M3 - MUIZENBERG turnoff
(NB: Do not take the M5 - Muizenberg
Take the M3 turnoff to the left
Pass 2 sets of traffic lights
Take the Claremont exit to the left - Paradise Road
Drive around the circle, leaving the circle to travel up Newlands Road
At the top of the hill (you will have passed 3 sets of lights) - keep to the LEFT - the name changes to Tennant Road
Highlands is NO. 36 on the right hand side.