Cape Town Hotels for a Golf Trip

Ellerman House is an elegant five-star mansion in Bantry Bay with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views, a lush garden and an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms are individually decorated with classic furnishings, a balcony or terrace, satellite TV, a safe and tea and coffee facilities. A complimentary airport shuttle and a daily breakfast with Cape Malay influences are included. The style is refined, so it suits couples and older children. Guests score it 9.6 across 36 reviews.

21 Nettleton is a five-star boutique hotel in Cape Town's Clifton district, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an iPad docking station. A bar, private parking and a public balcony with sea views are on site, and some units have a seating area. A 9.6 rating from 51 reviews is excellent, though the review base is small.

The Cellars-Hohenort suits families who want a sophisticated estate base rather than a city hotel. It sits in the historic Constantia Valley on the slopes of Table Mountain, with rooms looking over gardens, vineyards or the mountain. Two swimming pools give children room to swim, and parents have two award-winning restaurants and a wellness spa with a steam room. The setting is serene and a little removed from the city.

This large five-star suite at Taj Cape Town has a kitchenette, air conditioning and a balcony with city views, so a family gets self-catering flexibility inside a hotel. Guests can use extensive spa facilities, including a sauna, a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub. The hotel's family-friendly restaurant serves Indian and international cuisine. Guests score it 9.3 across 45 reviews.

Umoya Residence in Cape Town is a four-star property with a swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden, so families have outdoor space in the city. Free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, a concierge and free on-site private parking make logistics easy. Breakfast ranges from continental to a full English or Irish, which suits different appetites. A 9.3 rating from 208 reviews, with mountain views noted, is an excellent result for a small hotel.

One Kensington is a quiet boutique stay close to the city centre, best for small families and couples. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and bathrobes, with views of the garden or the pool. The outdoor pool, sun terrace and lush garden give children a place to cool off, and the concierge helps plan days out. Free WiFi covers the hotel and the front desk is open 24 hours. The mood is relaxed rather than lively.

Cape Heritage Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel in Heritage Square in Cape Town. It has a rooftop jacuzzi pool, and its chic rooms blend European and African design. Each room has its own character, with extra-long beds and a pillow menu, and some add teak ceilings or large living areas. Guests rate it 9.2 across 723 reviews. It suits couples and travellers who value individual rooms and a central address over a big resort.

Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa in Tamboerskloof offers a pool, mountain views and a wellness centre. Rooms have a Nespresso machine, a Smart TV with Netflix, air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi, and select rooms look onto Table Mountain. Some bathrooms include a bath. A 9.1 rating from 923 reviews is excellent and well tested, making it a polished boutique pick in Cape Town.

Hotel on the Promenade is a boutique-style stay 50 metres from the Sea Point Promenade, which makes it a good base for families who like to walk by the ocean. Rooms are elegantly furnished, with private bathrooms and large flat-screen TVs, and the stylish restaurant and bar handle dinners. The V&A Waterfront is within easy reach. Evenings are quiet, so it suits families and honeymooners more than nightlife seekers.

Newkings is a four-star boutique hotel on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, and the setting is the reason to choose it. The cocktail bar looks toward Lion's Head and the Atlantic, so sunset drinks need no trip. Rooms are spacious and open-plan with modern furnishings and LCD TVs. A spa centre is nearby, and laundry and car hire are offered. With an 8.7 rating, I would recommend it for couples and adults, less for a pool-based family week.

The Grey is adults-only, so it is not an option for families with children, and I would point them to another Cape Town hotel. Couples or adult family groups will find a boutique base in De Waterkant, with a rooftop bar and outdoor pool facing Table Mountain. Rooms are air-conditioned and individually decorated, each with a private bathroom, and free WiFi covers the whole hotel. The neighbourhood is lively, so this suits guests who like an energetic setting.

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard is a Cape Town hotel with easy access to the major highways, a restaurant and a pool. Air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and views over Table Bay, Devil's Peak and Robben Island, and rooms for disabled guests are available. A self-service workstation is on hand. A 7.8 rating from 2,764 reviews is good. I would recommend it for practical city stays with a view, especially for drivers.