In a quiet, tree-lined street just off Cape Town’s vibrant Kloof Street, the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel rises in elegant contrast to the pulse of the city around it. Behind its whitewashed Georgian-Victorian façade lies a world of bold emerald, sharp gold, onyx black, and deep calm — a sanctuary that seems to hold its breath between the mountain and the sea.

Here, time loosens its grip. The scent of jasmine drifts through shaded courtyards. Morning light spills across cool marble floors. From the terrace, Table Mountain looms in majestic stillness, a constant companion and muse. The Cape Cadogan doesn’t shout its presence — it whispers it, through thoughtful details and quiet luxury that feels less like an escape and more like belonging.

Step into Upper Union Restaurant, and you are in a world of culinary energy and creativity. The air hums with warmth and conversation; copper pans gleam; the scent of citrus, fire, and spice swirls through the room.

Executive Chef Amori Burger leads with intuition and flair, drawing on flavours from across the globe — a hint of the Middle East here, a whisper of the Mediterranean there — and grounding them firmly in Cape Town’s seasonal produce. Her menu is designed for sharing, for leaning in across the table, for laughter and discovery.

Each dish arrives like an artwork: colourful, generous, and packed with bold, punchy flavours. A drizzle of local olive oil catches the light. A scatter of herbs releases a sudden burst of fragrance. The experience reaches new heights with cocktails crafted by in-house mixologists, each one a liquid story — smoky, floral, or bright with citrus — or with a glass of hand-selected wine, poured from the cellars of the Cape’s most celebrated vineyards.

Beyond the main house, tucked among courtyards and gardens, lie two exclusive-use residences — private worlds where the line between hotel and home disappears.

The Cape Cadogan Residence is an enclave of elegant tranquillity: three sun-filled en-suite bedrooms, a kitchen that invites long breakfasts and late-night conversations, and living spaces where texture and tone play in perfect harmony — polished wood, soft linen, the gleam of brass in candlelight. Step outside, and decks open onto private swimming pool where the water mirrors the shifting moods of the sky.

Mornings begin with breakfast prepared just for you; evenings unfold with dinners crafted by a private chef, if you wish. A dedicated butler, housekeeper, and chauffeur ensure that every detail is effortless. It’s not simply luxury — it’s ease, shaped into an art form.

Nearby, the More Quarters Residence offers its own rhythm: a charming, family-friendly space nestled in one of Cape Town’s most character-filled neighbourhoods. Here, cobbled streets and leafy avenues invite you to explore, while inside, modern comfort meets warm, local charm. It’s perfect for travellers who want the privacy of a residence with the soul and service of Cape Cadogan close at hand.

About MORE Collection

MORE Collection, under the custodianship of Robert More, is a story written across four generations — a legacy born from a deep love of Africa and its wild, untamed beauty. It began in 1933, when Robert’s great-grandfather, Guy Aubrey Chalkley, bought a piece of land along the Sabie River. That land would become Lion Sands Game Reserve, the seed from which an extraordinary family of destinations would grow.

Today, the collection spans four of South Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas — Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Thornybush Game Reserve, and Marakele National Park — as well as a serene city refuge in Cape Town, resting at the foot of Table Mountain, one of the Natural Wonders of the World.

Each property carries the same DNA: a deep respect for nature, a devotion to community, and a belief that true luxury is found not in what you take, but in how deeply you connect.

To stay with MORE is to experience South Africa’s beauty in all its forms — from the roar of lions under a starlit sky to the hush of dawn in a Cape Town courtyard, where the world seems to pause, and the light turns the city gold.

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