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Winchester Mansions

4.0 of 5
221 Beach Road, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
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Ranked #18 of 122 hotels in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 232 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Sea point(13)
  • Friendly and helpful(11)
  • Camps bay(9)
  • Very good(9)
  • Great location(7)
  • Hotel staff(7)
  • Table Mountain(5)
  • V waterfront(4)
  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • Sunday Jazz brunch(3)
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YaldingCurlytop
yalding
Contributor
16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

We Really enjoyed our stay in Cape Town and loved this hotel .Old Colonial style lovely inner courtyard with fountain for outdoor eating ,food very good breakfast and the dinners,.lovely bar often very busy as popular for sundowners by the locals view of the sea and the parkland opposite .The bedrooms were clean and roomy we even had a little... More

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Harriet008
London, United Kingdom
Contributor
13 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

My husband and I stayed for 7 nights whilst he was on a conference in South Africa. It has a slightly quirky style but all services we received were of a good standard. We had a room 219 on second floor in the back corner with a view over a side street. The bathroom was large with a bath and... More

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Buyse B
Beveren, Belgium
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

a very nice situatied hotel with sea view good breakfeast, very good dinner price-quality service with an extra touch... as the chocolate on your bed in the evening! good beds, clean room and bathroom More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Buyse B thank you for your review. it is very gratifying to hear how much you enjoyed your stay as well as our food during your stay! Please come back real soon! More

Hank P
Cambridge, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

This is a marvelous place to stay in Cape Town. The location if fantastic, right across from the water in a safe and delightful neighborhood. Walking, jogging, whatever along the water is a treat any time of the day, but especially in the early morning or taking in the sunset. The room I had was large and well laid out... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Hank P thank your for your review. Good to hear you had a good time with us. Please make sure you tell many people about Cape Town and us over there, I travel in the US every year in order to attract business but due to many guests opting for the 5 star units, I suppose as a kind... More

youngoldperson
Tunbridge Wells
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW
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From the moment we walked through the doors we felt at home. Our room was lovely with an attached sitting room. Iced filtered water and lime cordial was left in a beautiful jug and replaced twice daily. All rooms are accessed by colonaded walkways around the courtyard terrace where breakfast was served. All the staff made you feel like a... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear youngoldperson How wonderful to read your review! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our hospitality, we like being a little different from those run of the mill places. We hope to have you back real soon! More

Monique L
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

I spend a lot of time in Cape Town both business and pleasure and was really looking forward to staying at the Winchester for the first time and what will be the last time. What a terrible experience. Firstly their website claims that all rooms have mountain or see views - well I am not sure how they can make... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Monique L thank you for your review. I am in shock and very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. I will send you a separate message in an attempt to have you give us another chance to show you why by far the majority of these reviews are good to excellent. It is... More

Kathryn C
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Fabulous hotel in an excellent location for seeing Cape Town and the rest of the Cape. Rooms have lots of natural light and open on to open walkway above beautiful courtyard in which breakfast and dinner are served. Very characterful. Would not hesitate to recommend and would definitely return if visited Cape Town again. Very easy to find from airport... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Kathy C Thank youi for your kind review. I am delighted to see that your stay went smoothly. Please come back soon! More

Siesta269
Rugby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We recently celebrated a special event in Cape Town and the Western Cape. It started with a very enjoyable stay at the WM for 4 nights followed by a tour, ending back at the hotel for the final night. Our spacious and comfortable sea facing junior suite was ideal. In particular, we were delighted to receive a room gift of... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Siesta 269 thank you for your review, it makes our work so much more of a pleasure when our efforts are recognised. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Why not make that special day an annual Cape Town and Winchester Mansions Day!? I look forward to having you back with us. More

Bulldoz
Virginia
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at Winchester Mansions for the first 4 nights of our trip through Africa. We had a 2 bedroom room that was perfect for a family of four. Location of the hotel is superb...easy access to everything in Cape Town. Putting green in the hallway outside our room was a favorite of the kids. The bar was perfect for... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Bulldoz Thank youi for the kind review. To see guests from all over the world is exactly what we like at Winchester Mansions, just a minute ago I wrote to Ruth B from Johannesburg and now to you from Virginia, wonderful. I hope the rest of your trip was also a succcess and that we may welcome you back... More

jonathan s
London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I've been staying at the Winchester Mansions in Cape Town for almost 20 years with my family and friends. I've just returned from a 9 days visit and it's like coming back to my 2nd home. The Winchester is the most wonderful place to stay and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. From the excellent breakfast in the... More

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NilsHeckscher, General Manager at Winchester Mansions, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear Jonathan S good to hear you like the changes we have been making since I have been here, which is now 16 years! We hope you will return many more times to your "Winch". We wish you a great 2012! More

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Address: 221 Beach Road, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa

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