Sabi Sabi Collection opened its first city hotel in October 2025: The Claremont, a 15-room boutique property inside a historic 1928 Cape Town mansion.
Best known for the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park, Sabi Sabi Collection has spent over 45 years pioneering sustainable safari tourism in South Africa. Now, the family-owned group brings that same philosophy — luxury, warmth, and authentic connection — to the city. The result is The Claremont Boutique Hotel, housed in a 1928 mansion designed by Magdalena Gertrude Sauer, one of the first registered female architects in South Africa.
1. Easy Access to Everything Cape Town Offers
Situated in the Claremont neighbourhood, the hotel sits just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre by car. More importantly, it opens up parts of the city that are often harder to reach from downtown hotels. The wine valley of Constantia — located entirely within city limits — is only 15 minutes away. The world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, nestled at the foot of the Table Mountain range, is under 10 minutes. Beaches at Muizenberg, Hout Bay and False Bay are also easily accessible from here.
2. Local Feel, Urban Safety, Genuine Comfort
Not every traveller wants to end a long day in the middle of the city’s hustle. Claremont is a leafy, residential suburb where life moves at a more natural pace. Mountain views, lush greenery, beautiful architecture and excellent shopping centres make it an ideal base for visitors who want to experience Cape Town as locals actually live it — safely and comfortably.
3. A Historic Mansion, Just 15 Rooms
In a city packed with large, high-turnover hotels, The Claremont’s scale is its greatest luxury. With only 15 rooms, the property delivers a level of privacy and personal attention that bigger hotels simply cannot match. The 1928 mansion, designed by Magdalena Gertrude Sauer, carries real architectural character. Spacious rooms overlook the garden or pool, and the unhurried service reflects the same ethos that has defined Sabi Sabi in the bush for decades.
4. Exceptional Food and Wine, Inside and Out
Being minutes from Constantia means The Claremont sits near some of Cape Town’s finest restaurants and wine estates. Inside the hotel, the Veld & Vine Bistro blends Cape flavours with Mediterranean influences, using a seasonal menu built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The Koffiehuis is perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea, and the 1928 Craft Bar offers rare wines, classic cocktails and craft beers.
With the launch of The Claremont Boutique Hotel in Cape Town and the upcoming Sandringham Private Game Reserve, the collection continues to evolve while staying true to its founding principles: conservation, community and connection. — Sabi Sabi Collection
For travellers seeking a peaceful, luxurious and private base in Cape Town — with easy access to the city’s highlights but well away from tourist crowds — The Claremont stands out as one of the city’s most compelling new addresses. Bookings and information at www.sabisabi.com.
Event Info
- Hotel: The Claremont Boutique Hotel
- Location: Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa
- Opening: October 2025
- Rooms: 15
- Dining: Veld & Vine Bistro, Koffiehuis, 1928 Craft Bar
- Bookings and info: www.sabisabi.com
- Instagram: @sabisabireserve
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