It always feels good to return to Kloof Street and its laid back café culture: it's the sort of place that makes you hanker for your own pied-à-terre in Africa's most beautiful city. Brit and Rob More did too and – thinking big – bought a whole cul-de-sac of Cape cottages before converting them into some of the city's snazziest apartments.
They chose an all-white colour scheme and married clean cut, angular, contemporary furnishings and fittings with jazzy art to create a vibe that is as peaceful as the quiet cul-de-sac outside your window. These luxury rooms all have swish kitchenettes and the possibility of indoor and outdoor dining. The set up is ideal for families, and there's also a 4-bedroom house nearby for those who need more space. If your holiday idyll doesn't include self-catering, you can wander a few yards along the street to More Quarter's first-floor breakfast room, which catches the breeze and views up to Table Mountain. And there's no shortage of bars and restaurants in walking distance, too.
Highs
- The décor of the apartments feels clean, uncluttered and welcoming
- You're yards from Kloof Street's lively bars and restaurants, and a short taxi ride from the Waterfront
- More Quarters' staff are bright, relaxed and extremely helpful; services include 24 hour reception and daily room cleaning
- You get free transfers to and from the V&A Waterfront – one of the perks of being a sister property to Cape Cadogan
- There's bags of parking space right outside your door, and 24-hour surveillance by a friendly attendant
Lows
- Only breakfast (included in the rates) is served in the dining room, though room service is also available
- There can be noise from the street and nearby bars – the flipside of its buzzy location
- You'll need to drive to the beach or the Table Mountain cable car
Best time to go
With its mild climate, and so much going on, any time of year is a great time to visit. Cape Town is at its busiest from November through to March (their late Spring and Summer). The sea is cold on the Atlantic-facing beaches throughout the year; hop over the hill to False Bay and you'll be swimming in water which is several degrees warmer. The best time for whale-watching is between September and mid-November.
Our top tips
Cape Town’s top restaurants and attractions get booked up: make dinner reservations early. If you want to visit Robben Island, book ferry tickets in advance. Staff can advise and book all these, and more.
Location
More Quarters is in the Tamboerskloof suburb of Cape Town, near Kloof Street and the foot of Table Mountain and the National Park.
By Air
Fly in to Cape Town International Airport (30km) – no jet lag for European visitors! The airport also has internal flights to all of South Africa's major cities.
From the Airport
It's approximately 20 minutes by taxi to More Quarters, but allow plenty of time for traffic delays if you're on a schedule.
By Car
You may want to hire a car to explore further afield – there's ample parking nearby, and underground bays can be rented.
Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.
More on getting to South Africa and getting around.
Airports:
- Cape Town International 30.0 km CPT
Other:
- Beach 5.0 km
- Shops 1.0 km
- Restaurant 1.0 km
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