The Constantia Luxury Boutique Hotel

The Constantia is a five star retreat situated in the oldest and most beautiful wine producing valley in the Cape, close to five of South Africa’s top wine estates, and many celebrated restaurants. It’s in a most exclusive area just one minutes drive from the chic Constantia Mall’s, fashionable shops and restaurants. An easy approach to freeways gives guests superb access to all the Cape’s scenic delights, from Simonstown and the False Bay beaches to the City Centre, Waterfront and beyond. Golf lovers will be spoilt for choice with championship golf courses situated a stone’s throw away.

Great attention is paid to peace and tranquility, with even the luxury swimming pool and surrounding tanning deck landscaped below ground level for privacy. The attention to detail in the extravagantly, well-appointed en-suite bathrooms is a feature of The Constantia. Six luxurious and stylishly appointed suites offer spacious accommodation, extraordinary comfort and open onto private patios.

The Apartment

can incorporate two or three bedrooms, a large private lounge and garden, is perfect for small groups or couples travelling together. All offer air-conditioning, under-floor heating, heated towel rails, satellite TV and private safes. Included in the rates are lavish breakfasts, free drinks, bespoke wines and premium spirits, and an in-house chauffeur service is available to guests for restaurant transfers or tailored tours to the highlights of Cape Town. The personalized hospitality from warm, genial hosts ensures guests enjoy the ‘freestylishness’ synonymous with The Last Word.

The Last Word Fusion Experience - enjoy more of Cape Town's attractions: Cape Town is the African riviera, undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There is more to see and do than any other place you can think of. And there’s a special way to make the most of it in one visit.

Amid the scenic beauty you will find the worlds premier land-based whale watching sites, great white cage diving, profusions of game fish, lobsters, top surfing spots, mountain climbing, the worlds most varied sightings of sea birds, pristine white beaches, signature golf courses, rare floral kingdoms, nature reserves, superb local wines, world class restaurants and shopping, pulsating nightlife, the township phenomenon, characterful local cultures, art and music, and hidden gems of comfort, peace and privacy all imparting an air of refreshing optimism.

But as a previous premier of the Cape Colony, Cecil John Rhodes once muttered, “so much to do, so little time”.

Now The Last Word offers savvy time conscious travellers the opportunity to discover so much more of the Cape in one visit. The diversity and closeness of our retreats – within a few hours drive of one another – allows guests to create a fusion of holiday experiences mixing and matching unrivalled settings with a variety of attractions and activities.

Imagine a few days enjoying magnificent mountain views amid tranquil gardens in the most exclusive suburb (The Constantia) then spending a few days right on an undiscovered beach (The Long Beach) to a few days wining and dining in the gourmet capital of South Africa (The Franschhoek) and find the real heartbeat of Cape Town.

See The Last Word as a virtual boutique hotel where each six roomed floor offers a different experience. How else will you enjoy the exciting diversity of Cape Town in such style and elegance. The Last Word will always be our standard and your ultimate statement.

The Last Word experience is pleasingly different and distinctly superior. We don’t sell beds, we sell ‘freestylishness’, a unique state of mind that will make you feel relaxed, stylish and carefree. We create comfort zones. Our locations with 24-hour security and in-house chauffeur services will heighten your sense of protection and freedom to venture anywhere you desire. We aren't in the busy city centre, instead our locations are in tranquil, exclusive and secure residential areas with spectacular mountain, bush or ocean views. We don't have concierge desks dealing with hundreds of guests. We have genuine hosts caring for a maximum of 12 guests ensuring personal, unlimited hospitality. Large groups or families can book the entire Retreat for themselves. We offer absolute comfort in larger than normal en-suite rooms, all with private patios and five star grading. Average private living space is 75m². We are a family run business where home-spun hospitality and hand crafting is the hallmark of The Last Word experience.

Luxury Cape Town Accommodation - Whale Watching

• Spectacular whale watching tours

• Southern Right Whales

• Hermanus and the Whale Festival

• Incredible land-based whale viewing

The Western Cape offers some of the best land and ocean-based whale watching in the world. Whilst staying at one of the Last Word Properties, why not take a day tour to the coastal whale-watching town of Hermanus or simply drive along the False Bay Coast during the whale season (July - October) and witness whales breaching and playing from the shore.

There is an inviting pool and relaxing sun decks from which you can scan the ocean for whales, or you can catch your own lobster and request it for dinner. Included in the rates are lavish breakfasts, free drinks including bespoke wines and premium spirits, and an in-house chauffeur service is available to guests for restaurant transfers or tailored tours to the highlights of Cape Town.

The Long Beach has six ultra luxurious rooms all with stylishly comfortable interiors and private patios. Each spectacularly appointed room faces the sea – as do the bathrooms! The interior design incorporates tranquil blues and hand painted natural fabrics to echo the exquisite coastal setting. All rooms have air conditioning, heated towel rails, satellite TV and private safes.

The five star Bishops’ Court is situated in what is arguably Cape Town’s most beautiful and prestigious suburbs, so close to Table Mountain, you’ll want to reach out and touch it.

The Bishops' Court is only 10 minutes from the City Centre and V&A Waterfront, five minutes from The Constantia winelands and there is easy access to fabulous beaches of the Indian and Atlantic oceans. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is within walking distance.

A heated infinity pool overlooks the tennis court. The unique feature of The Bishops’ Court is the home-spun personalized hospitality offered by its warm genial staff.

Included in the rates are lavish breakfasts, all drinks including bespoke wines and premium spirits. An in-house chauffeur service is also available to guests.

Idyllic, wind free and secure, this luxurious retreat offers great comfort, peace and privacy. Five en-suite rooms (one suite) have stunning mountain views and overlook luscious tranquil gardens, as does the Caribbean style breakfast deck and lounge. All rooms have air conditioning, heated towel rails, satellite TV and private safes.

The St James is a five star stately seaside retreat overlooking the trendy and vibrant fishing village of Kalk Bay with majestic views across False Bay and the Indian Ocean.

This cosmopolitan harbourside village attracts locals and visitors all year round. Fresh fish can be bought from the local fisherman and the harbour itself offers excellent seafood restaurants from rustic local cuisine to fine dining experiences. Kalk Bay Main Road is a hive of novel antique shops, deli’s and art galleries, a mere 3 minute walk from The St James.

The St James beach and tidal pool, and the secluded Danger beach are on the doorstep and ideally suited for bathing in the warm waters of False Bay. Fish Hoek, Simonstown, and Boulders beach are close by with many walking trails on the imposing mountains towering over the retreat.

Originally built as a seaside retreat for a prominent mining magnate, The St James is over 100 years old, with wood paneling originating from an old shipwreck. Five spectacular rooms, 2 suites and 3 superior doubles, all en-suite are complimented by a large pool with surrounding tanning deck overlooking the sea.

The unique features of The St James are its protection from the prevailing summer winds, it’s unique location for whale watching and the home spun personalized hospitality of the warm and genial staff.

Included in the rates are lavish breakfasts, all drinks including bespoke wines, and premium spirits. An in-house chauffeur service is also available to guests.

The Franschhoek is an exclusive five star historic residence situated in the Cape Winelands and right in the heart of the gourmet capital of South Africa. It’s private and peaceful, only a minutes walk from the many excellent award-winning restaurants and numerous character-filled boutique style shops and art galleries. The picturesque village offers world-class wine estates, tastings and cellar tours. The valley is also the idyllic setting for walking trails, hiking, cycling, bird watching, horse riding and fly-fishing. Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for with several championship golf courses close by.

Beautifully restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition, The Franschhoek has been designed with sumptuous home comforts creating an elegant, sophisticated interior with a handsome mixture of classic and contemporary furnishings. A wooden decked balcony affords spectacular views across the mountains – the perfect spot for a sundowner! Or just relax around the private pool.

Six luxurious double rooms open onto private patio's and small shaded gardens. All have marbled en-suite bathrooms to be shared by candlelight for the ultimate in romance. Air-conditioning, under-floor heating, heated towel rails, satellite TV, private safes are standard features.

Included in the rates are lavish breakfasts, free drinks, bespoke wines, premium spirits and an in-house chauffeur service is available to guests. The personalized hospitality from warm, genial hosts ensures guests enjoy the compelling charm synonymous with The Last Word.

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