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Easter Encompasses All

22 March 2023

This Easter holiday season once again invites you to Cape Town. The place ‘to see and be seen.’ And there is always a plethora of activities and events during our festive seasons from whichever - of our three luxury hotels - you choose to visit.

Destination

Emerging Emotions

08 February 2023

That we are not the only species to feel the power of emotions as depicted by naturalist David Attenborough in his meticulous observations of ducks to dolphins, egrets to elephants is heuristically apparent.

A Constellation of Concerts Illuminate the Sky over Cape Town

25 January 2023

The ancient Egyptians sought solace and guidance from the stars. Their mantra: ‘As above so below.’ The stars favor us at the beginning of this New Year. It is a good omen.

Cape Town and around in December vibrate at different frequencies

19 December 2022

Plettenberg Bay offers the ultimate family destination, not only does it have interesting sights and places to visit for the kids, but it also offers a year-round opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, thanks to its temperate climate.

Destination

Wanderlust with us through Constantia’s Winelands

23 November 2022

Allow your wanderlust for wine to re-emerge and resume on your next stay with us at The Cellars-Hohenort. It is time to return and pick up where you left off. And there is a lot of catching up to...

Destination

Wedding season in the Western Cape

11 October 2022

Wedding season in the Western Cape has never been better than this. Be spontaneous or let your family spontaneously surprise you with our seasonal elopement packages at either The Cellars Hohenort...

Destination

Our Secret Garden

19 September 2022

Allow your wanderlust for wine to re-emerge and resume on your next stay with us at The Cellars-Hohenort. It is time to return and pick up where you left off. And there is a lot of catching up to...

Destination

Hermanus is a synonym for whales in springtime

16 September 2022

Each year, the Overberg coastline, and particularly the relatively sheltered waters of Walker Bay and Hermanus, play host to one of nature’s most profound spectacles: the birthing and mating seasons...

Activities

The Top 10 Things to do on the Garden Route this Winter

05 June 2021

The winter months along the Garden Route—and in Plettenberg Bay in particular—are generally temperate and windless, and this means when it's not too chilly you can enjoy its beaches and wild areas right through the colder months, along with a plethora of wining and dining experiences.

Activities

Fore-sight: book your golfing holiday at The Plettenberg

13 October 2020

Combine spectacular scenery, abundant birdlife – and a host of divergent courses all within swinging distance and you’ll see just why the Garden Route is known as the Golfing Mecca of South Africa.

Activities

A family vacation at The Plettenberg

07 July 2020

Destination

On the path of Nelson Mandela in Cape Town

01 July 2020

During his inauguration speech on May 9, 1994, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Madiba) said: “Perhaps it was history that ordained that it be here, at the Cape of Good Hope, that we should lay the foundation stone of our new nation.

Itineraries

Cape Whale Watching Season

08 June 2020

Itineraries

Enjoy A Three-Day Holiday in Cape Town

05 May 2020

Keep things local and make The Cellars-Hohenort your base for an unforgettable long weekend in Cape Town. Surrounded by nine acres of historic gardens, with views of Table Mountain...

Recognised by Small Luxury Hotels of the World™

26 April 2020

Two of South Africa's Finest Seaside Hotels are the Country's First to be recognised by small luxury hotels of the world™

Food & Wine

Explore and Enjoy the Plettenberg Bay Wine Route

06 May 2019

The Plettenberg Bay wine region is something of an insider’s secret. It’s also one of the most scenic of the Western’s Cape’s wine routes.

Itineraries

Enjoy A Three-Day Vacation in Hermanus with a Stay At The Marine

30 April 2019

Make The Marine your base for an unforgettable three days in the jewel of the South Africa’s Overberg, Hermanus. It’s hard to beat The Marine’s spectacular seaside vistas; perched on...

Wellness

An Invigorating Retreat for the Mind, Body & Soul

22 March 2019

A luxurious wellness oasis in Cape Town, the perfect springboard for a wealth of outdoor activities.

Latest News

Ardmore’s Pride of Africa Exhibition

19 December 2018

Walk through any of our hotels and you’re bound to spy pieces by Ardmore. Our annual Ardmore exhibition will take place at The Cellars-Hohenort between 14 – 17 February 2019.

Itineraries

From sea to shining sea: from Hermanus to Plett

05 September 2018

A self-drive itinerary of our insider scoop of places to stop along the way Your journey to and from Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay

Whale Route

Tips for photographing whales

03 September 2018

Celebrated photographer Dave de Beer shares his tips for photographing whales, when visiting Walker Bay during whale season.

Activities

SEA: The Marine offers the ultimate base for ocean adventures

16 July 2018

"How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is clearly Ocean.” Overlooking the majestic beauty of Walker Bay, The Marine is ideally situated to take to the seas of the Overberg. The ocean permeates every bit of your stay at The Marine.

Itineraries

From sea to shining sea: to and from Cape Town and Hermanus

01 July 2018

A self-drive itinerary of our insider scoop of places to stop along the way Your journey to and from Cape Town and Hermanus

Activities

Family Winter Fun at The Cellars-Hohenort

10 June 2018

Want to make memories to last a lifetime with your family? Look no further than a stay at The Cellars-Hohenort this winter. Want to make memories to last a lifetime with your family? Look no further than a stay at The Cellars-Hohenort this winter.

Activities

The Plett Arts Festival 2018

20 May 2018

The Plett ARTS Festival is in its 5th year and gaining momentum. The Plettenberg will partner with Plett Tourism to host this celebration of arts and culture from Monday 25 June to Monday 9 July 2018.

Activities

Hand-in-hand through the city of travel dreams: Cape Town

23 March 2018

Welcome to one of the most photo-ready cities on planet earth. Cape Town dominates world travel lists for its diverse beauty: it’s a city offering world-class urban infrastructure threaded with indigenous nature as well as cultural heritage.

Activities

FAMILY TRAVEL: Fun in Plettenberg Bay

28 February 2018

Plettenberg Bay is the ultimate multigenerational family destination. Not only does it have interesting sights and places to visit, but it also offers a year-round opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, thanks to its temperate climate.

Food & Wine

Eat. Play. Love.

01 February 2018

Wine, dine and explore with the love of your life in the most luxurious and spectacular of locations in Cape Town, Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay.

Destination

Cape Town’s multi-faceted art hubs

13 December 2017

The opening of the Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) very firmly put Cape Town on the global art map this year. While a visit is an absolute must, MOCAA is just the cherry on top of the Mother City’s thriving art scene.

Latest News

Ardmore’s Voyage of Discovery Exhibition

13 December 2017

Walk through any of our hotels and you’re bound to spy pieces by Ardmore. Our annual Ardmore exhibition will take place at The Cellars Hohenort between 16 – 18 February 2018.

Activities

Take to The Sea

10 August 2017

Overlooking the majestic beauty of Walker Bay, The Marine is ideally situated to take advantage of all Hermanus has to offer. And, summer is the perfect time to take to the sea. Enjoy a variety of water-based activities. Here’s our pick of three to try:

Destination

The five best views in Plettenberg Bay

20 January 2017

Plettenberg Bay, tucked neatly into the Garden Route, is renowned the world over for its spectacular beauty; from vantage points over impossibly golden beaches and dense green forests to vistas of awe-inspiring mountains.

Experiences

Five Reasons to go on the Hermanus First Friday’s Artwalk

04 March 2016

Hermanus First Friday's Artwalk is part of a worldwide initiative ‘to make art and art galleries more accessible to the public’. On the first Friday of every month guests of The Marine can take an easy stroll along the cliff path into the centre of town to...