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Off-season is the best time to book an affordable luxury stay in South Africa. Crackling fireplaces ready, fine-dining menus set, and warm bubble baths drawn, Tintswalo has launched two very tempting winter escapes, at its two distinctive Cape Town properties.
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From May through August, guests can snag reduced rates and extra perks at these boutique hotels—each offering a completely different slice of Cape coastal magic:
Ocean at your doorstep
Tucked beneath Chapman’s Peak Drive, Tintswalo Atlantic has earned its stripes as one of Cape Town’s most sought-after stays. The appeal is in luxury suites perched so close to the Atlantic that sea spray sometimes mists the windows during high tide.
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Their winter package costs R10,150 per night for two and includes some serious foodie perks.
This includes a welcome wine and sunset canapés, and guests will also experience Liam Tomlin’s acclaimed Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic, with a 4-course tapas meal for two included in the rate. Stay multiple nights and you can switch things up with the 3-course menu from the Residents’ à la carte selection. Mornings bring what previous guests rave about—Tintswalo’s lavish breakfast spread served as waves crash dramatically against the shoreline just meters away.
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Penguin paradise
Across the peninsula, Tintswalo Boulders offers a completely different atmosphere.
The elegant guesthouse is a stone’s throw away from the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach. The winter deal (R4,400-R5,400 per night) includes canapés at sunset, a hearty three-course dinner, and their signature breakfast.
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Naval-themed rooms open to spacious terraces where you can spot penguins waddling about below. When Cape winter winds howl, retreat to fireside lounges or take a dip in the heated rooftop pool. The new spa offers treatments for those seeking extra pampering, and families will appreciate the dedicated playroom for kids.
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Both properties have perfected the luxury, indulgent winter getaway. Deep bathtubs, plush robes, room service delivered to your bed while storm-watching from floor-to-ceiling windows awaits. Book your stay here.
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