




Cape Town
Constantia Uitsig is one of seven wine farms which make up the Constantia Valley Wine Route, where wine has been produced since 1659. Situated only 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, it can truly be described as ‘Cape Town’s Vineyard’ and is home to some of South Africa’s finest, most highly acclaimed wines.
The Constantia Uitsig Hotel & SPA offers luxurious accommodation with 16 garden rooms in a tranquil country setting. The hotel is splendidly located on the working wine estate and is within easy driving distance of all the historic, cultural and scenic attractions of the Cape Peninsula. Rooms are luxuriously appointed and furnished with elegant simplicity and a loving eye for detail. The beautiful setting and excellent service from professional staff combine with the convenience of the location to offer an experience of unparalleled comfort and luxury. Constantia Uitsig offers easy access to beautiful vineyard walks and gentle hikes through shaded mountain forests with golf, horse riding, mountain biking and beaches nearby.
The hotel also operates a luxurious SPA on the estate, combining state-of-the-art wellness and beauty experiences with the essence of nature with a serene ambience providing the ideal milieu to relax.
Complete with 6 treatment rooms and experienced therapists in attendance, the SPA boasts generous spaces with male and female steam rooms.
Restaurants on the estate include the world renowned La Colombe (one of the top 28 in the world), Constantia Uitsig, (rated in the top 10 in South Africa) and day time restaurant, The River Café. Each restaurant has a distinctive and clearly defined style, yet they all share inspiration, passion and an unparalleled joie de vivre. The sophistication of Clayton Bell at Constantia Uitsig, the innovation and creativity of La Colombe’s Luke Dale-Roberts, and the delicious and seasonal flavour combinations of Max Bothe at the River Café all invite repeated returns.
Constantia Uitsig has 32 hectares under vine, with winemaker, Andre Rousseau and his team producing 12 000 cases of superior wine every year. The Constantia Uitsig wine portfolio includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and flagship White and Red blends.
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