A Marvel in the Mother City
Labotessa… A place of inimitable distinction, with a discernment in style and service.
Stoically standing like a Grande Dame of the 17th Century, settled amongst her courtly compatriots of Church Square, steeped in history and elegantly enrobed in fine regal attire, Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel is a graceful residence in the heart of Cape Town.
Our founders Johan du Plessis and Jan Fourie, have ardently invested their wealth of expertise in luxury hospitality, alongside their passion for travel, history, art and design. Their long-standing childhood friendship and love for Cape Town, has been seamlessly stitched into the tapestry of Labotessa.
Settled beneath the leafy green trees, upon the ancient cobbled lanes of the architecturally affluent corners of the city centre, Labotessa harnesses its heritage with integrity.
A unique five-star destination that beckons you in with a genuine embrace of familiarity. A place of inimitable distinction, with a discernment in style and service, imploring a whimsical dalliance with the alluring city of Cape Town.
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An Urban Oasis, Immersed in Sublime Comfort and Affable Charm
65 SQM - KING BED - SLEEPS 2: High ceilings and original French Oak floors seamlessly connect the spaces with refined contemporary features, layered in textures and tones from the Calacatta marble, blue metro bathroom tiles and sliding timber doors.
310 SQM - 3 EN-SUITE BEDROOMS - 2 STOREYS - PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL:
A refined double-storey residence, adorned in bespoke furnishings, colourful collectables, signature pieces of art and luxury appliances. Overlooking the vibrant square below, absorbing the views of the mountain and her mesmerising cityscape.
Café & Terrace - A Culinary Rendezvous with Culture
The perfect spot to sit still, sipping and savouring the subtle and simple perfections of the surroundings.
Whether you're comfortably cocooned beside the fireplace, languidly lapping up the warmth of its flames, or gathered around the tables on the cozy mezzanine, overlooking the street scenes below, or basking in the sunshine that's dappled from the leaves of the trees on the cobbled square, Labotessa's Café & Terrace awaits your occupation.
Please note we do not take reservations, we operate on a first-come-first-served basis. Our hotel guests have priority of our Café & Terrace.
Labotessa's kitchen operates from 08h00 until 16h00. Drinks and snacks are available in our Cafe or on the Terrace all day and everyday.
Fragrance Boutique - Explore the Senses
A consciously curated collection of sensual and sophisticated scents, where the aura of the environment is as invigorating as the aroma.
Illuminating our ground floor lobby with vibrancy and vitality our Fragrance Boutique is an invitation to explore the senses and succumb to the seduction of the beauty of something, encapsulated in a bottle. An array of aromas displayed, including our diptyque Paris collection ~ where perfume and art permeate everything ~ evoking tales of time spent discovering new parts of the world, and indeed new parts of yourself. That is, after all, what travel is all about.
Our Fragrance Boutique is open daily from 08:00 until 20:00.
Location - The Mother City
In rhythm with the pulse of the city, Labotessa’s location is perfectly appointed to Cape Town’s playground.
With the lush, bountiful walkways of the Company’s Garden being a hop, skip and a jump away from Church Square, the old cathedrals and symbolic churches, the plethora of cultural excursions and insights, historical museums and galleries on every corner, the heritage of the architectural exhibits ~ the mise-en-scène to the mountain ~ Labotessa harnesses its roots in a very distinguished part of the Mother City. Where you and your travelling companions are at liberty to pivot from the pulse of the city and go out, seek and discover all that this magnificent place has to offer. A compendium of Cape Town’s characteristics to explore.