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Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cape Town, South Africa, hosting 80 at dinner. Best months: January, February, October, November.

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa

Cape TownWestern Cape, South Africa

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is a historic property in Cape Town with mountain views, mature gardens and a pool, available exclusively on a full-buyout basis for weddings.

Guests
80 at dinner
Season
Best weather Jan–FebAisle estimate
Getting there
CPT

About the venue

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is a historic property in Cape Town with mountain views, mature gardens and a pool, available exclusively on a full-buyout basis for weddings.

The hotel seats up to 80 guests for a sitting-down meal, with both indoor and outdoor reception options, in-house catering and a bar on site.

Ten room categories, from a Deluxe Single Room to a Family Suite sleeping six, accommodate your wedding party, and an on-site coordinator works with you throughout the planning.

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the nearest airport, and a shuttle can be arranged, with parking available at the venue.

  • Seated dining for up to 80 guests in the meeting and banquet space
  • Full-venue buyout available and required for weddings
  • Historic building with gardens, a pool and mountain views
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options, in-house catering and an on-site bar

Short answers

How many guests does Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa hold?
Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa holds 80 at dinner.
Venue brochure
When is the best time for a wedding at Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa?
Best weather: January – February.
Aisle estimate
How do guests get to Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa?
Fly into CPT.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests

Staying over

Room types
10 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
Yes

House rules

Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: good
Best weatherGoodWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
CPT
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Do we need to book the whole hotel for our wedding?
Yes. Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa hosts weddings on a buyout basis only, so the full property is yours for the event.
How many guests can be seated for dinner?
The venue seats up to 80 guests for a seated meal in its meeting and banquet space.
Can we hold the ceremony or reception outside?
Yes. Both indoor and outdoor receptions are possible, and the property has gardens, a pool and mountain views.
Is catering handled by the hotel?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site. An on-site coordinator will work with you on the arrangements.
Are children welcome and how do guests get to the venue?
Children are allowed. The nearest airport is Cape Town International (CPT); a shuttle can be arranged and there is parking on site.

The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in South Africa with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in South Africa, and you can replace each one with a quote.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 80 guests

    “Palm Terrace Seating indoor: 26 guests Palm Terrace Seating outdoor tented: 80 guests de Tafel Seating: 24 guests”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Deluxe King Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is available for exclusive-use occasions, creating a captivating destination for unforgettable events and celebrations.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: Yes

    “It must be noted that the entire hotel must be booked on an exclusive use basis.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our two signature restaurants – Palm Terrace and de Tafel – serve inspired seasonal and sustainability-focused cuisine from admired chef Gregory Henderson.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Both restaurants are open to non-resident visitors, alongside Bar 1920 for cocktails and aperitifs.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Families are warmly welcomed, with spacious one, two and three-bedroom Garden Suites designed for families travelling together”
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  • Nearest airport: CPT

    “CPT”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “A qualified concierge team can arrange airport transfers, day excursions, restaurant bookings, wine estate visits and guided tours, making it easy to combine a Cape Town stay with Constantia winelands days, Cape Point drives and Table Mountain outings.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Palm Terrace Seating indoor: 26 guests Palm Terrace Seating outdoor tented: 80 guests de Tafel Seating: 24 guests”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Palm Terrace Seating indoor: 26 guests Palm Terrace Seating outdoor tented: 80 guests de Tafel Seating: 24 guests”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Beyond comfortable accommodations, the hotel features a relaxing spa, delectable dining options, and a serene outdoor area with a swimming pool in lush gardens.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “With opulent interiors, lush gardens, and unparalleled service, Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa makes your event an unforgettable experience.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa, located in Wynberg, offers a luxurious escape surrounded by stunning views of Table Mountain.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Spread between the century-old main house and around the lush gardens and pool terrace, our ten luxurious rooms and five garden suites offer an opulent retreat for both business and leisure travellers.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “With our professional hospitality team on hand to help you plan every detail of the event, Palm House offers the perfect locale for boutique weddings, landmark celebrations and corporate gatherings.”
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Could this be your venue?

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