The Cellars-Hohenort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cape Town, South Africa, hosting 80 at dinner. Best months: January, February, October, November.

The Cellars-Hohenort

Cape TownWestern Cape, South Africa

The Cellars-Hohenort is a historic hotel in Cape Town set among gardens and a vineyard, with mountain views and 51 rooms across categories including Double Rooms, Luxury Doubles, Suites, a Premier Suite, the Madiba Villa and the Liz Mcgrath Villa.

Guests
80 at dinner
Rooms
51 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Jan–FebAisle estimate
Getting there
CPT

About the venue

The Cellars-Hohenort is a historic hotel in Cape Town set among gardens and a vineyard, with mountain views and 51 rooms across categories including Double Rooms, Luxury Doubles, Suites, a Premier Suite, the Madiba Villa and the Liz Mcgrath Villa.

Outdoor ceremonies seat up to 60 guests, while seated dining accommodates up to 80, with indoor and outdoor reception options and an indoor backup space if the weather turns.

In-house catering, an on-site bar, dance space, a pool, parking and a shuttle are all available, and Events Coordinator Emma Cecchini works with couples on planning from first enquiry onwards.

  • Seats up to 60 guests for an outdoor ceremony and up to 80 for seated dining
  • 51 rooms on site, from Double Rooms to the Madiba Villa and Liz Mcgrath Villa
  • Historic building surrounded by gardens, a vineyard and mountain views
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options, plus an indoor backup for weather

Short answers

How many guests does The Cellars-Hohenort hold?
The Cellars-Hohenort holds 80 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at The Cellars-Hohenort?
Yes. 51 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The Cellars-Hohenort?
Best weather: January – February.
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How do guests get to The Cellars-Hohenort?
Fly into CPT.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Ceremony, seated
60 guests

Staying over

Rooms
51 rooms
Room types
7 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  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
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Nearest airport
CPT
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue host?
Outdoor ceremonies seat up to 60 guests, and seated dining can accommodate up to 80.
What happens if it rains on the wedding day?
An indoor backup space is available, and receptions can be held indoors or outdoors.
Can guests stay at the hotel?
Yes. There are 51 rooms, including Double Rooms, Luxury Doubles, Luxury Doubles with Verandah, Suites, a Premier Suite, the Madiba Villa and the Liz Mcgrath Villa. A Premier Suite sleeps up to three guests.
Is catering provided by the venue?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site.
Are children and pets welcome, and is the venue accessible?
Yes to all three: children and pets are allowed, and the venue is accessible. A shuttle and parking are also available, with Cape Town International (CPT) the nearest airport.

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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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