An URBAN OASIS in Cape Town
Set in a leafy suburb on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa offers an indulgent urban hideaway in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful ‘Mother City’.
Spread between the century-old main house and around the lush gardens and pool terrace, our ten luxurious rooms and five garden suites offer an opulent retreat for both business and leisure travellers. With a variety of options, Palm House caters to your every need, ensuring comfort and elegance. Families are warmly welcomed, with spacious Garden Suites designed to provide ample room for relaxation and connection.
Our two signature restaurants – Palm Terrace, and de Tafel – serve inspired seasonal and sustainability-focused cuisine from admired chef Gregory Henderson, while the Açaí Spa offers four treatment rooms, mani-pedi studio, outdoor jacuzzi and a unique Banya Sauna.
Located in the historic suburb of Upper Wynberg, Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is conveniently situated for easy access to the city centre, Cape Town International Airport, Atlantic Seaboard, Constantia Winelands, or False Bay and Cape Point.
PALM DIARY EVENTS
PALM HOUSE BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND SPA
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Rooms & Suites
Palm House offers a choice of luxurious rooms and suites, each individually decorated with a sense of contemporary opulence. Look forward to world-class service and authentic hospitality.
INSPIRED BY THE SEASONS
Executive Chef Gregory Henderson brings a wealth of expertise to the culinary experience at Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa, where you’ll find menus brimming with Cape-inspired creativity. Our two restaurants are open to both resident guests and visitors: enjoy relaxed all-day dining at the Palm Terrace, or discover more adventurous culinary journeys in the elegant dinner-only de Tafel room.
A PLACE OF WELLNESS
Embark on a journey of holistic wellness at the Açaí Spa, where our signature menu of wellness treatments taps into the holistic products of Africa’s Healing Earth range, with a comprehensive selection of hand, foot, facial and body treatments. Spa facilities include four treatment rooms, mani-pedi studio, outdoor jacuzzi and Banya Sauna.
A PLACE OF WELLNESS
Embark on a journey of holistic wellness at the Açaí Spa, where our signature menu of wellness treatments taps into the holistic products of Africa’s Healing Earth range, with a comprehensive selection of hand, foot, facial and body treatments. Spa facilities include four treatment rooms, mani-pedi studio, outdoor jacuzzi and Banya Sauna.
ELEGANT EVENTS
Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is available for exclusive-use occasions, creating a captivating destination for unforgettable events and celebrations. With our professional hospitality team on hand to help you plan every detail of the event, Palm House offers the perfect locale for boutique weddings, landmark celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Here’s How to Get in Touch
Whether you want to check on availability, book a room or simply need some advice on the best ways to fill your days in Cape Town, our professional reservations team is ready to assist. Beyond taking care of every detail of your stay at Palm House, we can also assist with a qualified concierge service including airport transfers, day excursions, restaurant bookings, wine estate visits and tours. Leave it to us to create a memorable stay in South Africa’s Mother City.
End the week with a comforting classic - Sunday Roast at Palm House.
Gather with family and friends for slow-roasted meats, crisp seasonal vegetables, rich gravy, and all the trimmings. Served with a glass of Palm House wine, it’s the perfect way to unwind and savour Sunday.
R425 per person, including a glass of Palm House wine - book your table via our website.
Begin your festive season with stillness, sunshine, and self-care.
Join us on 13 December for Yoga on the Lawns & Wellness Breakfast at Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa.
Flow through a guided morning yoga session on our lush green lawns, then linger over a nourishing breakfast featuring cold-pressed green juice, artisan Cape seed loaf with smashed avocado and poached egg, and your choice of herbal tea, Americano, or Cappuccino.
As a seasonal treat, enjoy 15% off spa treatments booked for the weekend of 12-14 December.
R425 per person, spaces are limited, book your spot on our website or WhatsApp us on +27 (76) 487 2016.
Fridays are for flavour.
Join us for Friday Night Steak Club at Palm House - where free-range, dry-aged cuts meet indulgent sides and classic sauces, all enjoyed in the relaxed elegance of the Palm Terrace.
A weekly ritual for those who appreciate exceptional beef and unhurried dining.
Every Friday evening - book your table via our website or WhatsApp us on +27 (76) 487 2016.
Limited Availability —
Book Now to Secure Your Experience
We still have a handful of seats open for mid-November and December at De Tafel, and we’d love to welcome you to experience the Elemental journey before the season fully books out.
Due to the incredible demand for our Elemental Series of Menus, we are excited to announce we will be opening for lunch from Friday, 13 December due to popular demand we have added a new service period for lunch time.
These remaining dates won’t last long.
If you’ve been waiting to join us, now is the moment, don’t miss out before they sell out.
Limited mid-Nov & December seats
Lunch service Opens: 13 December 2025
Elemental tasting experiences
Indigenous Cape ingredients & seasonal storytelling
Reserve via Dineplan - https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/de-tafel
We look forward to hosting you.
As the year winds down, renewal takes centre stage.
Our Summer Revival package at the Acai Spa and Wellness Oasis restores you from head to toe - beginning with a 45-minute full-body exfoliation, followed by an Express Mani and Pedi to get you summer-ready.
Unwind further with 60 minutes of relaxation in our wellness oasis, complete with sauna and Jacuzzi - the perfect way to extend your post-spa glow.
R950 per person, add Gel Application for R200 per set
Book via our website or WhatsApp us on +27 (76) 487 2016.
We’re unwrapping the sparkle early…
A preview of the prizes waiting at our Blingo evening.
Come sip, play, and celebrate with us!
Saturday, 20 December
Dress to shine, bring your luck, and get ready for an evening of laughter, glamour, and unforgettable wins. This is one December night you don’t want to miss!
R950 pp (includes entry, bingo card & welcome drink)
Extra card: R450
Book your tickets via our website, link in bio.
Chef Gregory Henderson received a Green Plate for sustainable practice, and de Tafel was recognised with a One Plate for excellent cuisine in the JHP Gourmet Guide Awards 2025.
Our thanks to our team, our growers, and our guests who share in this vision!
This summer, de Tafel opens for lunch!
From 13 December, experience our immersive tasting menus in a new light - a fine-dining lunch rooted in Cape heritage, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful storytelling. Each tasting menu, crafted by Chef Gregory Henderson, features seasonal and foraged ingredients that honour land, sea, and forest.
Join us this festive season, with Christmas Day lunch also available!
Book via our website.
