Property
Description
Property Description
A rare opportunity awaits in the culturally iconic Bo Kaap district, set on the edge of Cape Town’s thriving CBD. Surrounded by the neighbourhood’s famous colourful streets and deep Cape Malay heritage, this boutique hotel offers investors the chance to secure a truly distinctive asset in one of the city’s most historic precincts. Dating back to 1812, the property carries an authentic architectural legacy. Its seven en suite rooms are thoughtfully designed to balance historic charm with modern luxury, creating an exceptional guest experience for travellers seeking something unique and memorable. The hotel features on site spa and dining facilities, enhancing its appeal to high end leisure and business guests. A standout feature is the rooftop area, which presents significant potential for a signature restaurant, cocktail lounge, or exclusive event space overlooking the city skyline and Table Mountain. With seamless access to major transport routes and secure on site parking, the property is ideally positioned for convenience and year round demand. This is an exceptional investment opportunity for those looking to own a landmark piece of Cape Town’s heritage in a prime, high visibility location. Combining historical significance, modern amenities, and strong future development potential, the hotel is perfectly poised to attract both seasoned investors and hospitality visionaries.
Features
Number of Rooms: 7
Star Rating: 4
Fibre / Internet Connectivity: Yes
Prime Buitengracht Street exposure on the CBD/Bo-Kaap threshold
Seven guest rooms, publicly described as en suite, with eight bathrooms reported
±324 m² building footprint
Reception room, dining room, kitchen, family/lounge area, entrance hall, store room and fireplace reported
Air conditioning, security, Wi-Fi and established hotel-support facilities reported by current property and travel platforms
Two garages plus one parking bay and one carport reported - a valuable differentiator in an inner-city setting
Established hospitality identity and online presence, offering a purchaser a base for operational relaunch or rebranding
Authentic heritage character suited to experience-led accommodation, private dining, boutique events and wellness positioning
Strong surrounding leisure, corporate and conference demand drivers
On-site spa and dining facilities
Rooftop area with potential for a signature restaurant, cocktail lounge or event space
Zoning: Mixed Use
Area Description
The property is located in the Bo-Kaap, one of Cape Town’s most historic and culturally iconic precincts, set on the edge of the city’s thriving Central Business District in the Western Cape. The Bo-Kaap is world-renowned for its brightly coloured houses, cobbled streets and deep Cape Malay heritage, and holds the highest concentration of pre-1850 architecture in South Africa, making it a major draw for local and international tourism. Positioned on Buitengracht Street on the CBD threshold, the property enjoys seamless access to major transport routes, the Cape Town railway station, the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the V&A Waterfront, as well as the CBD’s restaurants, retail and business nodes, with the N1 and N2 national routes close at hand. The combination of heritage character, high visibility and strong, year-round leisure, corporate and conference demand makes it a prime location for a boutique hospitality asset.
Area Amenities
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum – approximately 0.2 km
Greenmarket Square – approximately 0.5 km
Cape Town railway station – approximately 1.0 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) – approximately 1.4 km
V&A Waterfront – approximately 1.5 km