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November 9, 2026
Constantia, Long Beach or Franschhoek? Where to stay in Cape Town and the Winelands
Last Word has three luxury boutique hotels in the Western Cape: a garden hotel in Constantia, a beach hotel in Kommetjie and a village hotel in Franschhoek. Here is how they compare on setting, rooms, meals, children and travel times, and which one suits your trip.
Last Word has three luxury boutique hotels in the Western Cape. Last Word Constantia is a garden hotel in Cape Town's historic wine valley, close to the city's sights. Last Word Long Beach is directly on the beach in Kommetjie. Last Word Franschhoek is in the heart of South Africa's gourmet capital. Each includes breakfast, tea and coffee, selected beverages including premium wines and spirits, and VAT, and has a small team who will book your restaurants and outings for you.
The three hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Where | Setting | Rooms | Meals included | Children | From the airport | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Word Constantia | Where: Constantia Valley, Cape Town | Setting: Garden and pool | Rooms: 9: 4 Superior Rooms, 4 Elegant Suites, 1 two-bedroom Family Suite | Meals included: Breakfast | Children: All ages | From the airport: About 25 to 30 minutes | Best for: First visit to Cape Town, families, sightseeing |
| Last Word Long Beach | Where: Kommetjie, on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula | Setting: Directly on the beach | Rooms: 6: 2 Elegant Suites, 1 Junior Suite, 3 Superior Rooms | Meals included: Breakfast and a three-course seafood dinner | Children: From 6 years | From the airport: About 45 minutes | Best for: Beach lovers, surfers, honeymooners |
| Last Word Franschhoek | Where: Franschhoek village, Cape Winelands | Setting: Village high street, pool courtyard | Rooms: 10: 8 Superior Rooms, 2 Pool Suites | Meals included: Breakfast | Children: From 6 years | From the airport: About one hour | Best for: Food and wine lovers |
A two-night minimum stay applies at all three hotels between 20 December and 28 February.
Last Word Constantia: Cape Town's sights from a garden hideaway
Constantia is South Africa's first wine region, and its historic estates are within easy reach of the hotel. Last Word Constantia sits in a quiet garden with a pool. Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch and the city's beaches are all close by, which makes it the best base for a first visit to Cape Town.
There are nine rooms and suites:
- Four Superior Rooms (about 45 square metres) on the ground floor, each with a patio onto the pool and garden.
- Four Elegant Suites with a separate lounge.
- A two-bedroom Family Suite of more than 100 square metres: a parents' room and a children's room, each with its own bathroom, plus a family lounge.
Children of all ages are welcome. The hotel has solar backup, so there is no load shedding. Peddlars on the Bend, a local favourite for lunch and dinner, is right next door. Breakfast is included; lunch and dinner are not.
Last Word Long Beach: directly on the beach in Kommetjie
Last Word Long Beach is in Kommetjie, a small fishing village on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula, about 45 minutes from the airport. The hotel opens straight onto Long Beach, a long stretch of white sand loved by surfers and walkers. All six rooms face the sea: two Elegant Suites, a Junior Suite and three Superior Rooms.
The two Elegant Suites upstairs (70 square metres) have a private balcony and a separate lounge, and are a favourite for honeymoons. Days here are for beach walks, surfing and horse riding, or for exploring Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point (about 35 to 40 minutes away) and the penguins at Boulders Beach (about 30 to 35 minutes). In the evening, a three-course seafood dinner is included; the chefs will cook something else if you prefer. Each room has its own gin bar.
Children from 6 years are welcome; one child aged 6 to 11 may share the Junior Suite with their parents, and children of all ages are welcome when the whole hotel is booked exclusively.
Last Word Franschhoek: in the middle of the gourmet capital
Franschhoek is known for its restaurants and wine estates, and Last Word Franschhoek is right in the village, on the high street. Some of the country's best restaurants are a short walk away, and so is the Franschhoek Wine Tram.
The hotel has ten rooms and suites. The eight Superior Rooms average 55 square metres: the four upstairs have their own lounge area, the four on the ground floor have a private patio. The two Pool Suites each have a semi-private plunge pool and a leafy courtyard. Guests share a lounge that opens onto a sunny patio and pool, and gym access is complimentary. Our team knows the village well and will book your tables and tastings.
Children from 6 years are welcome; up to two children aged 6 to 11 may share a Pool Suite with their parents, and children of all ages are welcome when the whole hotel is booked exclusively.
Which hotel should you choose?
- First time in Cape Town, or travelling with young children: Last Word Constantia.
- A beach holiday or honeymoon: Last Word Long Beach.
- Food, wine and a slower pace: Last Word Franschhoek.
- Can't choose? Many guests combine two: a few nights in Cape Town and a few in Franschhoek. The drive between Constantia and Franschhoek is about one hour, and we can arrange the transfer at an additional cost, as well as private drivers and guided day trips.
To add a safari, see our guide Kitara, Madikwe or Makanyane?, and for flights and transfers Getting to the Last Word hotels and lodges. For help with planning, call +27 21 794 6561 or email stay@thelastword.co.za.