Our Top Selection of Romantic Villas in Cape Town

The Palisades

Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R85,000/night

Nestled in the prestigious Fresnaye, The Palisades presents an exquisite escape, a haven of sophisticated design and breathtaking panoramas. This elegant sanctuary offers an unparalleled experience, where expansive living spaces seamlessly blend with the dramatic backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and majestic mountains.

Step inside to discover a home thoughtfully crafted for both grand entertaining and intimate relaxation. Generous living and dining areas flow effortlessly, creating an inviting ambiance. A distinguished formal lounge, complete with a piano, adds a touch of timeless elegance. Ascend to the upper level, where a relaxed living space provides another vantage point to soak in the spectacular views.

The Palisades extends its allure outdoors, revealing a private oasis designed for leisure and enjoyment. Imagine sun-drenched afternoons by the pool, surrounded by lush greenery, or convivial evenings in the dedicated entertaining area.

Each of the four beautifully appointed bedrooms offers a tranquil retreat, promising restful nights and ultimate privacy. The luxurious main suite is a sanctuary in itself, boasting indulgent features and a private balcony where the captivating scenery unfolds.

Beyond the immediate comforts, this remarkable property offers spaces dedicated to leisure and well-being. Whether it’s a movie night in the dedicated cinema room, a revitalizing session in the sauna, or friendly competition in the games room, opportunities for enjoyment abound.

The Palisades’ prime location offers the perfect balance of serene opulence and convenient access to Cape Town’s vibrant attractions. The renowned beaches of Clifton and the lively Sea Point promenade are just moments away, making this exceptional villa an ideal base for an unforgettable stay in the Mother City.

The Palisades

Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R85,000/night

Perched high above the vibrant cityscape, this three-bedroom penthouse redefines luxury coastal living. Designed for the discerning traveler, Aurum 201 offers an unparalleled escape where sophisticated comfort meets breathtaking oceanfront panoramas. Step inside and be greeted by expansive interiors, meticulously crafted to foster an atmosphere of …

Presidents Penthouse

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Welcome to Presidents Penthouse, an exceptional 3-bedroom penthouse that redefines luxury living. Situated atop one of the city’s most prestigious buildings, this penthouse combines elegance and comfort with high-end finishes and expansive views.

Upon entering, you’re greeted by a grand foyer with stunning marble flooring and contemporary lighting that flows into the spacious living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with natural light and offer breathtaking views of the city skyline.

The gourmet kitchen is designed for both functionality and style, equipped with top-tier stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large island perfect for casual dining or entertaining. The adjacent dining area, with a designer table and plush seating, creates the perfect setting for gatherings or intimate meals.

Each of the three bedrooms serves as a private sanctuary, complete with en-suite bathrooms and ample closet space. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed, a cozy sitting area, and panoramic views, offering a serene escape. The en-suite bathroom is spa-like, with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, and dual marble vanities.

Step outside to the private terrace, where sweeping views create the perfect backdrop for relaxation or entertaining in style. As a resident of Presidents Penthouse, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to top-tier amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a rooftop pool with lounging areas, and 24/7 personalised concierge services.

Presidents Penthouse embodies modern luxury, combining sophisticated design with impeccable craftsmanship for an unparalleled living experience in the heart of the city.

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Presidents Penthouse

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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3.5

Art Villa

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Art Villa is a stunning contemporary home designed by the renowned architecture firm SAOTA. Its sleek, modern lines blend seamlessly with the terraced landscape, while the interiors—crafted by ARRCC—are a masterpiece of luxury. Inside, you’ll find an array of exquisite materials and custom-made furniture, all tailored to ensure ultimate comfort and a perfect balance between relaxation and entertainment.

Just a 9-minute drive from Lion’s Head, this villa offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, making it a favorite among guests. The expansive terrace, complete with sun loungers, is the perfect spot to soak in the views. For those who enjoy outdoor living, the villa includes a swimming pool, al fresco dining area, and a built-in braai (BBQ) for memorable gatherings.

Inside, you’ll experience the warmth of the fireplace, complemented by unlimited Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art entertainment system. The fully equipped kitchen allows for effortless meal preparation, while air conditioning ensures comfort throughout the home. For art lovers, the villa showcases an impressive collection of works that add to its unique charm.

Additional conveniences include housekeeping services, garage and off-street parking, and back-up power to ensure a seamless stay. Whether you’re relaxing with family or hosting an intimate dinner, Art Villa offers an unparalleled experience of comfort and style with its three luxurious en-suite bedrooms.

Art Villa

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Villa Azul

Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R35,000/night

Villa Azul, a recently refurbished Cape Town holiday home, has been upgraded to a stunning 6-bedroom villa. Tastefully appointed with stylish architecture, fixtures, and furnishings, this villa is located on Victoria Road in a private and secluded cove bordering Clifton and Bantry Bay. Nestled against the Table Mountain Reserve on its southern border, the villa blends seamlessly with its sublime landscape, paying quiet homage to its natural surroundings.

This unique Cape Town holiday home spans four levels, each offering breathtakingly uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed for comfortable entertaining and extensive outdoor living, the villa exudes an artisanal charm with a strong emphasis on form, warmth, and comfort. This aesthetic is evident in the main living areas, where the open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining room are warm, luminous, and inviting.

Villa Azul now features six spacious bedrooms (two with separate entrances), each exuding high-class humility and offering stunning views of either the ocean or the gardens. The master suite, located at the top of the house, boasts astonishing views of the mountains and sea. Its en-suite bathroom provides an iconic view of Africa, allowing you to gaze out over the endless horizon of the Atlantic Ocean while relaxing in the bathtub. This bedroom also has a unique personality and private outdoor space, perfect for retreating with a good book on a lazy summer day.

This magnificent Clifton Villa pays a definite homage to its natural surroundings, truly making it a slice of heaven on earth.

Villa Azul

Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R35,000/night

Aurum 101

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R35,000/night

Descend into luxury and discover lifestyle artistry in this magnificent Bantry Bay luxury apartment, situated on the ground floor of the brand new Aurum Presidential Residences in the heart of Bantry Bay. Aurum 101 lies on its base, accessed via a lift from reception. Three large en-suite bedrooms lead onto the open plan lounge and kitchen/dining area. The real drawcard is the beautiful heated swimming pool which lies right by the edge of the water. Lounge by the pool with the sound of the sea and enjoy cocktails on the large terrace as you watch the sun go down.

The mesmerising sound of the sea breaking onto the rocks just a few metres away makes this Aurum 101 unique beyond measure. Experience elegance as you relax in style inside this luxurious property with its exclusive use swimming pool. From brass sanitary ware to hingeless handmade doors with beautiful picture frame architraves, 2.5-metre vein matched marble tile flooring, Bang Olufsen TV and music systems that look like art the walls, every detail carefully selected. This Cape Town luxury apartment in the Aurum development is located on the lowest level overlooking the Bantry Bay rocks and the Atlantic Ocean.

All bedrooms include king-sized beds, air conditioning, heating and have sea views. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the dining table can seat eight guests.

Aurum 101

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R35,000/night

Akari

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R50,000/night

Akari’s is a stunning Bantry Bay luxury apartment located in Cape Town’s most upmarket neighbourhoods. The apartment is conveniently close to many hotels and restaurants, while several excellent beaches are located just to the south, including Clifton Beach and Camps Bay beach. The rocky, dynamic expanses of Table Mountain stretch above the villa, offering excellent local hiking and trailhead outings, while local bird and monkey sanctuaries are also close by. Just beyond, the sights and sounds of cosmopolitan Cape Town itself are no more than a short drive away.

This Bantry Bay luxury apartment has modern interiors of marble and leather ensemble in the lounge and dining room which exudes elegance and class. The minimalist design style is irresistibly alluring. With 3 beds, accommodating 6 guests, this apartment is perfect for a family or group of friends.

Akari

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R50,000/night

Ellerman Villa Two

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R115,000/night

Ellerman Villa Two in Cape Town exhibits gravity-defying architecture and the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views complete with highly personalised service, including your own private chef and hospitality team. Ellerman Villa Two is ideal for small families or a group of close friends. With accommodation for up to six people, spacious entertainment and relaxation areas and a private infinity pool, this beautifully modern designer villa is the ideal private holiday retreat.

After staying at Ellerman Villa Two in Cape Town, you will understand why Bantry Bay is a location every South African dream of. The luxury of lying in the sun with a view of the Atlantic Ocean, knowing that you have nothing to worry about as your private hospitality team prepares meals and drinks for you, is unparalleled. It is a true experience of luxury. Enjoy the ability to breathe and feel at home in the truest sense. Experience the beauty of Ellerman at this villa in Bantry Bay.

The three luxuriously appointed bedrooms, each with an extensive open-plan dressing room, bathroom and separate water closet, can be found on this level. Each bedroom also extends outdoors onto a private terrace with a view of Bantry Bay’s prized the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a private cinema included on this level as well as a guest bathroom and desk area.

The second level of Ellerman Villa Two in Cape Town provides for your entertainment and relaxation needs. The dazzling glass-walled entrance foyer entices you into the light-filled living, dining and entertainment areas beyond, all decorated in soft, soothing sea tones. The foyer is an open-plan kitchen designed for social, interactive cooking equipped with a large central island, sleek timber cupboards, a separate scullery and a walk-in cold room to the right of the entrance. Last but not least, enjoy the private infinity pool is on the deck on this level.

Ellerman Villa Two

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

From

R115,000/night

Wundergarten

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

From

R32,000/night

Wundergarten is one of the true gems of the Cape Winelands. This Stellenbosch luxury villa is elegant and refined with all the grandeur of a Sir Herbert Baker styled manor. It is the perfect property for anyone desiring opulent living and serene privacy in South Africa’s stunning Cape Winelands. Set among the vineyards just outside the historic town of Stellenbosch, it offers plenty of space to relax and entertain, both inside and outside.

Outside there is a large shaded wooden deck with chandeliers hanging above in the trees. There is a steam room and jacuzzi built amongst the lush garden plantation close to a private dam with a central water fountain, zip-liner and an eco-pool for swimming; there is also a small jetty with a rowing boat for long, lazy afternoons drifting beneath the tall trees.

The main house of this Stellenbosch luxury villa is breathtakingly beautiful, and one feels a sense of a romantic bygone era whilst surrounded by beautiful artwork and furniture. A glorious entrance hall takes you through to a high tea room with a fireplace that opens up onto a verandah where you can sit overlooking the lawn and the splendid gardens.

Wundergarten is a six-bedroom villa that comprises three king bedrooms, all en-suite, each with its own balcony and views of the vineyards and garden. Also, there is one queen bedroom en-suite, a family room with twin single beds, en-suite and a queen room with 1 single bed en-suite.

Our rooms are beautifully furnished and include underfloor heating, heated towel rails and the best beds using 500 TC Egyptian cotton linen. Your night’s rest is assured under our feather duvets while your head rests on our perfect pillows. All bathrooms are serviced with carefully chosen bathroom amenities to stimulate your senses into complete relaxation and 100% cotton gowns and slippers.

Wundergarten

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

From

R32,000/night

Delaire Graff Owner’s Villa

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

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Overlooking the Stellenbosch Valley, the Delaire Graff Owner’s Villa is a distinguished Cape Winelands luxury accommodation, sporting interiors by David Collins Studio and artwork from Laurence Graff’s collection. This magnificent private villa has vast open living spaces with floor-to-ceiling slatted trusses that flood the rooms with natural light and afford sweeping views of the estate vineyards and the breathtaking mountainous landscape.

The living and dining areas are large, open-plan spaces separated by a double-sided fireplace clad in bronze. The Assirelli-designed kitchen has top-of-the-range Gaggenau appliances, a central island, and local granite worktops. A private chef, on request, can staff the kitchen. The ground floor is home to a family room, wine store, gym and staff quarters with two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom. Outside, guests are welcomed to the magnificent views of the estate and the manicured vineyards. There is a 14-metre infinity pool on the large, sun-soaked terrace equipped with sun loungers and an alfresco lounge area. The swimming pool is heated to 28 degrees Celsius and has a recessed step running its entire length – the perfect perch for sundowners. There’s a separate Jacuzzi off to the side.

The four bedrooms, two on the ground floor and two on the lower ground floor, each measure 48sq m and continue the theme of natural light and beauty with floor-to-ceiling windows and artwork from Laurence Graff’s collection. Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 have super-king-size beds, walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms, each with a walk-in rainfall shower and a freestanding bathtub. All three rooms have a private terrace overlooking the estate and Simonsberg mountain. Bedroom 4, on the lower ground floor, has a super-king-size bed set up as twins, a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with a walk-in rainfall shower and freestanding bathtub. All four bedrooms in this Cape Winelands holiday villa are wheelchair accessible and have marble seats in the shower.

Included in the rates of this magnificent Cape Winelands luxury accommodation: daily newspapers, minibar & selected wines, Nespresso coffee, spa deck & pool access, all-access WiFi, laundry service, daily housekeeping, sundowners & canapés, Icon Wine Tasting, arrival & departure transfers within a 100km radius of the estate.

Delaire Graff Owner’s Villa

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

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Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

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