Newlands · Cape Town · Est. 1900s

A retreat in the heart of Cape Town

Step into Glenhof Manor and step away from the ordinary. Private suites, palm-lined gardens and views of Table Mountain, minutes from the city.

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Welcome to Glenhof

Here, history whispers through the walls, nature soothes the soul, and every moment is crafted for your delight.

Glenhof Manor is a heritage property on an expansive 11,000m² estate in Newlands. Originally part of the historic Sans Souci estate and once home to the French Embassy, it offers spacious accommodation in a tranquil garden setting, with easy access to Cape Town's key attractions.

11,000m²Garden estate
5Private suites
Sans SouciHeritage estate
1900sEstablished
An arched hallway inside the manor with chandeliers and Persian rugs
The gallery hallway
On the estate

Everything within the gates

MANTI Turkish Kitchen11:30 – 22:00
Coffee Shop08:00 – 17:00
Ground Culture Burger Truck11:00 – 22:00
Seknd Nature Cannabis Lounge12:00 – 22:00
Indoor & outdoor seatingWork & relax
The pool among palms in the garden
A long table set for dinner at Glenhof
Restaurant on the estate

MANTI · modern Turkish dumplings

Hand-made mantı, the much-loved Turkish dumpling, served right here at Glenhof Manor. Founded by Cansu Elter and Evren Tortum, MANTI brings a generations-old family ritual to a modern Cape Town table, made for sharing.

Open daily 11:30 – 22:00. Reservations are recommended.

Table Mountain rising beyond the palms and gardens of Glenhof
Wake to the mountain, breakfast among the palms.
Gallery

Glenhof in pictures

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The main lounge
Main lounge
The red stairwell
The red stair
The pool
Poolside
The courtyard
Courtyard
The arched hallway
Gallery hallway
A candlelit dinner
Long-table dinners
The Red Suite
The Red Suite
Arched windows
The arches
The hall
The hall
Cape Dutch gables
The gables
Newlands and Table Mountain
Newlands
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