Amazing experience. Wonderful stay, gorgeous home and impeccable service. A dream.

We have just returned from our honeymoon in South Africa, 8 nights of which were spent in Rutland Lodge. What a wonderful place it was to start our honeymoon. Nestled just below Table Mountain, in a quiet residential area, the views of the mountain and Cape Town are breath taking. Jean Jo arranged transport from the airport for us and it was great to see someone waiting there for us after having been travelling for 20 hours. We were greeted at the Lodge by Stella and Jean Jo and shown a beautiful room decorated in a contemporary feel but with touches of Africa it also had one the most comfortable beds I think I have ever slept in. Later that day Stella brought me a lovely vase of flowers and we found a complementary bottle of bubbly in our fridge in the room :)

Jean Jo's hospitality was second to none. The breakfasts were splendid and nothing was too much bother for him - he recommended several excellent restaurants for us and arranged taxis, car hire and trips while were there there.

The main lounge was a great place to gather before we headed out for the night (with several glases of wine supplied by Jean Jo) and provided everyone an opportunity share their experiences of the day.

We were really sorry to leave to go on to the next stage of our honeymoon. Jean Jo was a great host and we hope some day to return.

Stayed here in September and it was fantastic. Beautiful property, very central to Cape Town, just below Table Mountain. The property is exceptionally clean and well maintained. Breakfast is lovely and is prepared with great affection and with lovely personal touches by Stella and Jean Jo!! Jean Jo was fantastic, genuine and friendly and could not do enough to help plan our time in Cape Town. I cannot forget to mention the babies (pets) of the lodge Sam and Jugo I miss them ;o(. If you are planning a trip to Cape Town and want somewhere central, friendly and to a high standard, Rutland Lodge is the place to stay. We'll return soon, promise.

Arriving at Rutland Lodge for 5 days, my wife and I were immediately charmed by the beauty of this imposing Cape Dutch house with its 2 towering palm trees next to the pool. The house offers marvelous views of Cape Town and its mountains. The downstairs is decorated with exquisite taste with African artifacts. The bedrooms are completely modernized, great beds, all extremely comfortable. Jay, Stella and Phyllis’ reception was so thoughtful and friendly. Jay directed us to all the right places and really helped in making our visit of Cape Town unforgettable. Breakfast was a gem. The pool area is spacious and was great to have at the end of our long visiting days. I can only recommend Rutland Lodge to anybody checking on tripadvisor.