Situated at Cape Town's oldest farm, with its buildings declared a National Historical Monument, the Steenberg Hotel is a pleasant alternative from the cloned hotel chains that line the city's beachfront. Set in 67 hectares of rugged South African countryside, most of which is under cultivation with flagship wines, the five-star boutique beauty comprises 21 en-suite rooms, an 18-hole golf course designed by Peter Matkovich and a shimmering outdoor pool with stunning views out over the Steenberg Mountains. Most recently, the hotel converted nine of its well-appointed suites into Heritage Suites, all of which now come with butler service, underfloor heating, iPod docking stations, complimentary mini-bar, inclusive laundry service and free WiFi Internet. If guests ever decide to leave their suites, however, then they can also enjoy indulging themselves at the on-site spa, with treatments that incorporate 'Theravine' wine products such as Chardonnay Conditioner and Sauvignon Blanc Shampoo, as well as filling their boots at the highly-regarded Catharina restaurant, which serves traditional South African cuisine by award-winning chef Garth Almazan. Stylish yet rustic, this is one South African hotel that won't let you forget what continent you're on.
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