One of the world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations, Cape Town offers beauty, luxury, adventure and relaxation, all amongst breathtaking scenery. Framed by the iconic Table Mountain and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town provides honeymooners with the perfect setting to explore the white-sand beaches, enjoy the scenic coastal drives, and savour the spectacular sunsets.
Best Place For a Honeymoon in Cape Town
Cape Town is a diverse city featuring dramatic beaches, leafy suburbs, and vibrant urban pockets. If you want to spend your honeymoon combining days soaking up the sun at the beach with exploration of the city’s iconic attractions, Cape Town is the best place to honeymoon. With historic wine estates, five-star restaurants, and some of the world’s most beautiful landmarks all within easy reach, the Cape combines relation, adventure, and romantic experiences without requiring hours of travel.
For couples who favour the beach, Cape Town is home to many fabulous villas along the Atlantic Seaboard. Contemporary Clifton apartments offer close proximity to the beach and excellent balconies to savour the spectacular sunsets, while the traditional beach homes of Kalk Bay and St James provide honeymooners with easy access to slower-paced seaside towns.
Constantia and Bishopscourt are excellent areas for couples seeking a luxury honeymoon in Cape Town to stay in. Surrounded by mountain views and lush foliage, these villas feature wonderful outdoor areas with swimming pools and barbeque facilities, allowing for a tranquil setting to unwind and reconnect.
Just over an hour away from Cape Town’s city centre lies the wonderful Cape Winelands. Famed for its many beautiful wine farms and Tuscan-like scenery, the Cape Winelands offers many boutique hotels and guesthouses perfect for those looking to honeymoon in South Africa. Enjoy leisurely walks amongst vineyards, sip locally-crafted wines as the sun sets, and enjoy the stunning weather that is often warmer in this area.
Romantic Villas in Cape Town
Are you seeking the ultimate Clifton romantic villa rental? Clifton Serenity, perched above Clifton 2nd Beach, features contemporary design, a spacious deck, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The villa’s indoor/outdoor style brings the ocean in, enticing you out to enjoy the sensational views. Awake with your significant other to the sound of gentle waves crashing, spend your mornings strolling hand-in-hand along the shore, and enjoy a glass of local wine out on the terrace while the sky turns from blue to orange.
Also located in Clifton, Ezulwini Penthouse is a luxurious and unique apartment perfect for those wanting a Clifton romantic villa. With sleek interiors and large windows displaying the tropical garden, this penthouse entices the feeling of a sanctuary within the vibrant suburb. Featuring a generous terrace, garden, and swimming pool, Ezulwini Penthouse offers an unusually large array of features for Clifton accommodation. This Cape Town honeymoon villa with private pool offers couples privacy, luxury, and easy access to the many amenities and attractions of the city.
A luxury honeymoon in Cape Town is also offered at Sundial Villa, an elegant holiday home located in the heart of Constantia. With sophisticated interiors and a large outdoor space featuring a terrace, large lawn, and swimming pool, it is the perfect Cape Town honeymoon villa with private pool to truly relax and unwind with your beloved. Within close proximity to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Constantia Village, and the Constantia Wine Route, both relaxing at the villa and exploring your surroundings are easy.
Most Romantic Restaurants in Cape Town
As well as having some of the best villas, scenery and activities for newlyweds, Cape Town is also host to many world-class romantic restaurants. From ocean lookouts to cosy atmospheric spots, here are our favourite most romantic restaurants Cape Town.
Located in Constantia, La Colombe is one of South Africa’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants and one of the most romantic restaurants in Cape Town. Pairing tasting menus with tranquil vineyard surroundings, La Colombe is a high-end dining option perfect for newlyweds to share.
For a trendy rooftop experience, The Nines by Kove Collection can’t be missed! Located on a 9th floor penthouse, the restaurant offers incredible views of the city, ocean and mountains that must be shared with your beloved. For stylish interiors, atmospheric music and a wonderful blend of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, Nikkei Japanese Peruvian restaurant is a romantic spot for couples to share good food.
Luxury Honeymoon in Cape Town
With romantic villas, atmospheric dining, and a wealth of activities, Cape Town is the perfect place for a luxury honeymoon. To discover your perfect romantic villa, click here.