Kronendal Heritage Boutique Guest House

Set in a lovingly restored Cape Dutch manor dating back to the early 1800s, Kronendal is one of the most characterful places to stay in Hout Bay. Just five individually styled suites sit within the whitewashed heritage building, surrounded by established gardens, a swimming pool and the mountains rising directly behind.

It is a calm, grown-up retreat that suits couples and anyone who appreciates history, space and greenery, yet you are still only a short drive from the village, the beach and Chapman’s Peak.

Compared with CUBE, the appeal here is heritage and tranquillity rather than contemporary design. You won’t find the guest smartphone or the host-led travel planning that make CUBE feel so effortlessly organised, but as a peaceful boutique base with genuine character, Kronendal earns its place.