Olivia & Matthew

For those of you travelling for the wedding or visiting Cape Town for the first time, we couldn't be more excited to welcome you to one of the most beautiful places on earth!

We've put this guide together to help you plan your trip. It includes things like accommodation, restaurant recommendations, local services and tips.

Things to Do

The Culture Trip's Cape Town City Guide is fantastic!

Cape Town is no stranger to visitors so there are tons of options to choose from when it comes to accommodation!

Here are a few to get you started.

The wedding take place at The Forum | Embassy Hill, which is in Constantia, so if you'd like to stay close to the venue, we'd suggest staying in the Constantia, Claremont or Newlands areas. If you have any questions about locations, please let us know!

Self-Catering Accommodation

Airbnb is always a win! Another option is Nox Rentals.

Hotels & B&Bs near the Wedding Venue

The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & The Alphen Hotel

Paradiso Guest House

Boutique Hotels in the CBD

Derwent House, Cape Cadogan, The Glen Hotel & Kensington Place

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Hotels


Radisson RED, President Hotel Sea Point, Protea Hotel Sea Point, The Mount Nelson, The Bay Hotel, The Table Bay Hotel & The Cape Grace
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Booking.com is also great for great deals on Hotels or B&Bs!

The easiest way to get around is Uber - no surprises there :) and there will be WiFi almost everywhere you go. There is WiFi at our wedding venue too so you'll have no issues requesting that Uber home!

If you would prefer to hire a car, Avis or Hertz are good options and both have locations at the airport and in the city.

Coffee

Bootlegger
Deluxe
Truth
Origin Coffee

Breakfast

Jason's Bakery
Jarryd's
Kleinsky's Deli
Tasha's
Life Grand Cafe
Sotano
Mulberry and Prince
Hemelhuijs
NU
Melissa's
Manna Epicure
Loading Bay
Giulio’s Café
Bacon on Bree
Clarke’s
New York Bagels

Lunch & Dinner

The 25 Must-Visit Restaurants in Cape Town 2019

Harbour House Group: La Parada, Harbour House, Live Bait & Tiger's Milk
Codfather Camps Bay
El Burro
Bocca
Love Thy Neighbour
Odyssey Gastro Pub
IYO Burgers
Roast & Co
HQ
Villa 47
Black Sheep
South China Dim Sum
Obi Sushi
Woodlands Eatery

Restaurants in the Winelands

There are quite literally hundreds of cafes, deli's and exquisite restaurants in the winelands, but we've listed a few top suggestions.

In Stellenbosch, Tokara & Tokara Deli, Delaire Graff are all worth visiting, regardless if you are wine tasting or eating. The views, buildings and art alone are worth the stop.

Franshhoek is great for a day out or a weekend away and comes highly recommended! In addition to divine restaurants, the majority of wine farms will have accommodation as well (if you wanted to extend your stay of course).

La Petite Ferme
Haute Cabriere
La Petite Colombe
Chef's Warehouse @ Masion
Grande Provence
Mont Rochelle
Boschendal

Babylonstoren is absolutely stunning with magnificent vegetable and fruit gardens. Both restaurants on the farm, Babel and the Greenhouse are a unique farm-to-table experience which changes frequently based on the harvest.

February is one of the warmest months of the year in Cape Town!

Average Maximum Temperature: 26 degrees celsius
Average Minimum Temperature: 16 degrees celsius

You can also check the weather here.

Phone Connectivity

There is WiFi available almost everywhere you go; however, for those interested in a few day trips or further, consider picking up a local SIM card with data for Google Maps.

Vodacom, MTN or Cell C SIM cards are readily available at the airport or Waterfront. You’ll need a passport, and potentially proof of where you’re staying in the form of a booking confirmation to purchase a SIM. 

Beauty & Wellness

Beauty Salons: Dante Wellness & Sorbet
Hair: Scar Hair & Mop Hair
Make-Up: Edgars at the V&A Waterfront will have your international beauty and make-up counters.

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Place your order online & select a convenient day & time for delivery & drop (all within 24 hours) - Washr

Pharmacies

Dischem
Wellness Warehouse

Hopefully no one will need to use these, but for those travelling from abroad, please take note of the key numbers below.

Additionally, we have included the link to two private hospitals (one in central Cape Town and one in Constantia).

Police: 10111

Ambulance: 10177

Community Security Organization (Medical Rescue): (0861) 8 911 18

Cape Town MediClinic

Emergency Number: 084 124

Constantiaberg MediClinic

Emergency Number: 084 124