LUXURY LIVING
Blending the freedom of a private home with the convenience of worldclass hospitality, these exclusive-use retreats represent a new approach in subtle and deeply personal luxury travel.
Each villa offers the rarest of luxuries: space. Private heated pools and spacious entertainment areas promote relaxed afternoons, while a variety of restaurants, wine bars, a spa, and the children’ s Buzz Club are all within easy walking distance.
The villas mark the final phase of the hotel’ s transformation, which reopened earlier this year after a year-long refurbishment. The renovated hotel now boasts 80 luxury rooms and suites, two new restaurants, three bars, an extensive heated pool, a nature-inspired kids’ club, and the Cape Herbal Spa.
The three-bedroom Garden and Riverside Villas were designed as retreats for travellers who prefer the comfort of a home over the luxury of a suite.
Jacques Erasmus, who led the interiors, says:“ These are homes designed for travellers who value complete privacy when exploring the world. A villa allows you to dictate every aspect of your stay.”
Every detail reflects that philosophy. Dedicated service teams, including a private chef, ensure experiences are customised for each guest, whether it’ s a milestone birthday, a long-awaited family reunion, or a season of remote working away from the city.
Architecture by Paul Luck of Lightspace blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Ground floors flow into fynbos-filled gardens, part of an ambitious rewilding project led by landscape designer Danie Steenkamp. French doors open from lounges, dining rooms, and kitchens onto deep verandas, guiding the eye to heated pools, fire pits, and mountain views.
Each villa has its own character. Garden Villa, painted in earthy shades of rust and caramel, offers the privacy of a courtyard and an outdoor lounge shaded by a pergola with a fireplace. The Riverside Villa draws inspiration from the river it overlooks, showcasing a colour palette of soft greens and natural textures that reflect the water,
60 INBOUND SA / JANUARY 2026