Dorp recently held a summer celebration to relaunch the hotel to a collection of friends, old and new. Guests were given a peek behind the doors of what has often been described as Cape Town’s best kept secret, a hidden gem perched at the top of Signal Hill in the colourful and historic Bo-Kaap neighbourhood on the fringe of the city centre.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Dorp (meaning “village” in Afrikaans) is a nostalgically-designed haven that blends into its natural landscape, with its size and complex layout unimaginable from the unassuming, whitewashed Georgian frontage. It is a delightful variety of rooms, suites, studios and cottages clustered around indigenous, bird-filled gardens, terraces and courtyards. Guests can soak in the view while resting on a bench below old trees or marvel at the incomparable panorama from the rooftop terrace and Victorian-inspired glass house. The 360% views encompass Signal Hill, Table Mountain, the harbour, Atlantic Ocean and the city below that transforms into a sea of twinkling city lights after dusk.
Dorp has a collaborative space called The Salon that forms the heart of the hotel. The Salon is Dorp’s lounge, library, dining room and café, where you can curl up with a book, meet for coffee or just spend time gazing at the view and feeling at home.
Stay
The hotel is split into two wings, Dorp (27 rooms and suites) and the Onderdorp below which offers accommodation in a collection of 15 rooms. Each dreamy bedroom, every enchanting suite or alluring studio-style apartment is unique and individually decorated. There are three shared plunge pools, perfect for relaxing in the sun on long summer days.
Bookings
To enquire about staying at Dorp, please contact the hotel on +27 21 612 0298 or reservations@dorp.co.za. For more information about Dorp visit www.dorp.co.za or follow @dorphotel
