Situated in the Cape’s oldest and most beautiful wine valley, The Last Word Constantia is close to seven of South Africa’s top wine estates and many internationally celebrated restaurants. Great attention is paid to peace and tranquility. An inviting sunken swimming pool and tanning deck is the focal point of the magnificently manicured garden with rolling lawns, vibrant colours and exquisite mountain views. The lounges, dining area and sun patios all open onto the garden.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Location
34 Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia 7806 South Africa
Last Word Constantia
308 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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We stayed here for 5 nights chilling at the end of a month away. It was fantastic! Our suite was amazing, the bathroom huge & fab, literally everything you could want, including the hotels own labelled wine in the suite which was really nice. Each suite opens onto the gorgeous & peaceful pool area, so the opportunity to chill is right there. The staff are fantastic & can’t do enough for you, the breakfast is the best I think we have ever had, & Tiffany the cat will keep you company. The parking is secure, access is easy, & there are restaurants within easy reach, with one directly next door & a side gate from the hotel straight in to it. Staying here was exactly what we wanted & needed at the end of our trip, so thanks everyone, we loved our stay.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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"The Last Word" is located in Constantia, Cape Town's own wine region. The hotel is beautifully furnished and very well maintained; we had the Family Suite - a 100sqm living-sleeping unit with a separate area for the kids, which left nothing to be desired. The breakfast with a view of the green garden was wonderful. The big advantage of this hotel is that you are in the countryside, but also in about 20 minutes in the urban center of Cape Town. We will definitely come back and unreservedly recommend a stay at The Last Word Constantia.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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For our last hotel in South Africa I chose to stay at Last Word Constantia. I already had clients staying here on my recommendation (I'm a Travel Counsellor), it’s well located (less commercial than the V&A Waterfront where we also stayed), not too far from the airport or Cape Town but it’s also nearer to Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope and Kirstenbosch National Gardens that I wanted to visit. Many excellent restaurants in Constantia. Last Word Constantia is a hidden gem with only nine rooms and we stayed in the gorgeous family suite. Excellent in size for our family of 5, I really liked the playroom area with wii console, puzzles, toys, books, TV (with Netflix etc), etc. It was such a cool hangout spot! The service is sublime, personal (Have you ever stayed in a hotel where the staff played football with your Children? yeah me neither but this happened at Last Word Constantia...), the pool area is so pretty, the breakfast is fantastic and the staff prepared the most amazing high tea (including a kids corner!) for our last meal in South Africa… 😍 Truly exceptional and it's a big thumbs up from me!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Responded 03 Dec 2024
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My husband and I, based on numerous recommendations, chose to stay at The Last Word, Constantia.
The staff were amazing, so incredibly friendly and kept up with my husband’s copious questions about the area, where to go, where to eat, the history of the area, you name it, he asked it and they answered.
The room was beyond expectations, the bathroom was absolutely beautiful, the bed was ridiculously comfortable and with our own lounge area, going home to reality was very tough.
While we loved the local wine farms and restaurants, the hotel breakfast was so generous and delicious, we struggled to push on through to lunch and dinner.
Highly recommended and please say hi to Tiffy the hotel Cat for me.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Responded 10 Oct 2024
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Our experience at Last Word Constantia was faultless. The staff go beyond to make you feel welcome and well taken care of, while the size and scale of the rooms, bathrooms and views are a very rare find! But it is the staff at this property that make the experience so very special! Tess arranged for us to be collected from the airport by the Last Word car and for our hire car to be waiting for us at the hotel, so we didn't have to have the stress of collecting a car at the airport. When we returned from dinner that evening she had also provided information and left guide books with tabs on our bed for the best self-guided routes up Table Mountain the next morning. When our plans changed she also rearranged our restaurant bookings and made everything SO easy! It is exactly this kind of service and care that takes the stress out of travelling abroad. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious and the morning we climbed Table Mountain we were sent off with a packed box of muffins and fruit. Special thanks too to John for his enthusiasm and energy. Last Word Constantia has a dream team of staff which is hard to come by in hospitality these days... Thank you!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Kelsey LastWord, Marketing at Last Word Constantia
Responded 18 Jul 2022
Thank you for this amazing feedback! We were thrilled to meet you and get to know you during your stay, and are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to your next visit!
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I have travelled extensively in the Western Cape area this hotel is the best place I have ever stayed. The family room really exceeded my expectations and I was shocked at how much they consider so much about our children's needs. The room was massive with a separate 'play lounge 'for the children off the main bedroom area. It was literally a beautiful space kitted out with TV, massive been bags, games console, toys, books and a separate TV. There was a kings size bed in the main bedroom with TV and then a separate twin room with a TV and large dressing room. Two large bathrooms with large walk in showers and deep baths with two separate toilets. Also all their products were from Healing Earth so they are really considering the environment whilst still keeping it 5 star and luxurious. The fridge in the room was fully stocked and the bar area down stairs had every drink you could think of so we were spoilt for choice. The swimming pool was large with lots of floats and sunbeds and the garden was a oasis of trees and beautiful flowers. The breakfast was 5 stars with lots of choice
Fantastic experience and the staff were kind and genuine. Thank you!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip:If you have children or just want a massive space to chill the Family Room was amazing
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Response from Kelsey LastWord, Marketing at Last Word Constantia
Responded 15 Feb 2023
Thank you for this fantastic feedback! We hope to see you and your wonderful family again soon.
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Fabulous one night stay (wish was longer) after arriving from London. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating and the suite was lovely. Being able to walk through to a restaurant called Peddlars next door (not part of hotel) for dinner was just really easy, as there is a secure gate to the hotel. We will most definitely be back!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 09 Jan 2024
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We loved staying here. The breakfasts were something we looked forward to because items were so fresh and well prepared. The room was beautiful, clean and cozy. The carrot cake they made for making me feel special on my birthday was amazing! The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Your service warmed my family's heart. Thank you!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 05 Oct 2023
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Sadly our itinerary only allowed for a one night stay at this tranquil oasis in Constantia. The hotel is enclosed by well manicured “tropical gardens” which includes a swimming pool. Our room was huge and opened up directly into the gardens. The staff are charming and can’t do enough for you. The peace and quiet meant that we enjoyed our best nights sleep of our holiday. Be sure to visit this property located a short drive from central Cape Town
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 14 Mar 2024
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We stayed at The Last Word for 3 nights as we needed to find accommodation following the UK Government adding South Africa to the red list and as a result we found ourselves stranded.
The rooms were really spacious, lovely lounge area and fantastic bathroom (esp the shower). The hotel provides a fantastic breakfast being a mix of cereals, cold meats and cheeses and then you can order a cooked breakfast if you would like (and still have room......we never did !).
Our room had a lovely patio area which then leads into the gardens as well as a sizeable pool. The hotel is also really well located for the many wineries in Constantia and yo can walk to the new shopping emporium (takes less than 10mins).
We really enjoyed our stay and can't thank Tess, Sam & John enough for the way they looked after us during what was a particularly stressful time.
An unexpected gem which we would recommend to anyone.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Response from Kelsey LastWord, Marketing at Last Word Constantia
Responded 17 Jan 2022
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We were thrilled to host you in the heart of the Cape winelands and are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us, and hope to see you again soon - and hopefully during a less stressful time for you and your wonderful family. Kind regards, Kelsey
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St Peter Port, United Kingdom6 contributions4 helpful votes
Would highly recommend this boutique hotel the staff go out of their way to look after you and deal with your queries
We had an age rage of 72 years down to 18 months and we could not have been better looked after .
The staff are extremely obliging and yes sometimes there's a language problem but nothing is 'just ignored '
Go for it I am sure you will have a super time
There are more places to choose from in the Constantia area.
PRICE RANGE
R 4,366 - R 6,890 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the hotel constantia
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownConstantia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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