Highlands Country House 5* (Kenilworth, South Africa - Cape Town) - Hotel Reviews

Also Known As:: Highlands Country Hotel; Highlands Country House Kenilworth, South Africa - Cape Town

Address: 36 Tennant Road, Kenilworth 7708, South Africa

Phone Number:

Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Kenilworth

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Kenilworth

Price Range: ££

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Highlands Country House is the perfect venue for your weekend away, well deserved holiday, intimate wedding or even that (second) honeymoon. At Highlands a warm friendly welcome awaits you where good old fashioned excellent service is the order of the day. 14 individually appointed rooms are generously proportioned and all en-suite. Meals are individually prepared by the resident chef and the menu changes daily to suite your wishes. On request we can even host your own private dinner party, complete with place names, flowers and all the trimmings. Built in 1900, the Sir Herbert Baker house is set in the peaceful surroundings of formal gardens which boast 2 pools, a private spa and many secluded areas to relax and enjoy this home from home retreat. Afternoon tea is served at the pool or in the conservatory and of course the scones are homemade. Loose yourself in a book in the library or lounge or catch up on the news from home on the guest PC. Retire to your freshly made room and chill..... before dining in or out (of course we can arrange the transport), enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the bar or on the terrace and feel yourself transported from the everyday to the extra special. Highlands Country House - country tranquility in the heart of Cape Town. ... more less

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Kristine M

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“"Sad to say - a ripoff stay"”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

I am making a complaint about the above lodging regarding its five-star rating. For the Easter weekend, my dear parents arranged for my son and me to fly from Joburg to Cape Town and spend a special few days with them – a real treat at a luxury lodge! On arrival we were impressed with the beautiful gardens and exterior... More

Dear Kristine M, Thank you for your review and your comments. I am extremely sorry that your stay was not the spoiling experience that our guests regularly enjoy. I apologised unreservedly to your father for the dinner and the unacceptable behaviour of the chef, whom I hasten to add, is no longer with us. Praise for the other staff who... More

Mark L

1 review

“A recommended stay!”

Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed overnight during a business trip. Grand old but well kept house in a good location. Pleasant staff and good service. Would have been nice to have tea/coffee station in the room, but when ordered the service was prompt. Will visit again.

derosa

Solihull, West Midlands UK

Senior Contributor

25 reviews

21 hotel reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

58 helpful votes

“What a great oasis of calm this is”

Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

Currently staying at Highlands Country House in Cape Town. If you have a busy agenda in Cape Town and want an oasis of calm at the end of the day, or even during the day just to chill out, this is a wonderful place. It is a boutique hotel in a quiet suburb of Cape Town situated slightly out of... More

SL-SouthKen

Central London

Contributor

13 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

24 helpful votes

“The perfect Country House hotel”

Reviewed 9 January 2013

My partner and I have just returned from five nights at Highlands and were delighted with our stay - as were the friends we were travelling with. This is a genuine Country House experience. It is a winning combination of a glorious (and architecturally significant) house, stunning gardens and the most wonderful staff. The owner, Carol, is one of the... More

We cannot always identify who posts the reviews, in this case the laptop gave it away ! It was a pleasure having such gentlemen staying and thank you for your kind words which of course will be passed on to Monica, Reuben & Jane.... and when you are back in Cape Town please visit us at Highlands again. More

lovingmyholidays

london

33 reviews

32 hotel reviews

Reviews in 27 cities

46 helpful votes

“Absolutely loved it”

This is not a traditional hotel experience - and all the better for it. It is more like staying in the rather grand country house of a rather smart aunt. Edwardian splendour and space aplenty. And everything works on a trust basis. And there is no end time for breakfast - this place is run for the convenience of the... More

Thank you, thank you. It is wonderful to read that this beautiful old property "Highlands" is so appreciated. As for the service , well that's thanks to our wonderful staff, visit us again ( please) and you will see many the same faces. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. More

FON72

Armonk, New York

3 helpful votes

“Best staff of any hotel we have stayed at”

Reviewed 3 September 2012

We spent 6 nights at the Highlands and cannot say enough about the wonderful staff. From the greeting we received on arrival from Jane to the wonderful laughter filled breakfasts with Monica and the bed time hot chocolate from Ruben - it was all fantastic. The location is central and a good place to base yourself for exploration of the... More

Al S

Germany

Reviews in 8 cities

8 helpful votes

“Great hotel, great location, superb hosts”

Reviewed 20 August 2012

Perfectly located: green and quite environment, 20 minutes to airport as well as to downtown and to Ocean drive. We, family with 4 boys between 10-17 years, stayed after a round trip in Souh Africa and Swaziland 4 nights in this beautiful hotel and were impressed by the service and hospitality of Carol and Michael, the owners of Highlands Country... More

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Gezza1969

Roma, Italia

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

2 helpful votes

“Perfect stay in Cape Town”

Reviewed 8 August 2012

Me and my family enjoyed very much our stay in this Country House. Located five minutes from kirstenbosch botanical gardens and 15 minutes from the center of Cape Town, with a wonderful view of the table mountains, is a perfect elegant accommodation for tourists that want to explore the area of the Cape. The rooms were quiet, we loved the... More

Dear Gazzeri Family. Thank you for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us, and we are so glad that we could assist in your new adventure! We look so forward to welcoming you back in the future! Warmest regards from the Highlands Team. More

Hannetjie K

Gauteng

4 reviews

“Absolutely worth it!”

Reviewed 5 July 2012

Our first little vacation as a couple and I could not have asked for a better, more beautiful, warm and lovely place to spend the night. Reuben was the perfect host and Tawyn's food was divine. The attention to personal detail was amazing! Thank you for every single person that made this worthwhile! I will go back again and again!... More

Thank you Ms Klopper! It was lovely having you and we look so forward to welcoming you back! More

Gail B

Cape Town Central, South Africa

“Fantastic service”

Reviewed 25 June 2012

My husband and I took a short break at Highlands to enjoy our wedding anniversary. From the welcome by Ruben to the check-out by Lauren, our weekend was made very special by attention to detail, fantastic service, a beautiful luxury room and a wonderfully warm atmosphere. I would recommend this grand house to anyone (we also enjoyed the added attention... More

Dear Guest, thank you so much for taking the trouble to write your review, our staff are really chuffed when their service is so appreciated and of course so am I, as for Honey the cat...she takes it all in her stride. We'd love to welcome you back tio Highlands for another anniversary perhaps. Many thanks again. More

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