THE THREE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Boutique Hotel Accommodation
in Oranjezicht, Cape Town,
Western Cape, South Africa
Three Boutique Hotel is a historic, graded and listed building. It was
completely renovated in 2010 to the highest standard, carefully respecting and
preserving its rich heritage and history. It is set within a picturesque
courtyard with secure off-street parking. Convenient to the city, this beautiful
boutique hotel is "4 star" graded and has been awarded AA "Superior
Accommodation" status.
The 'Three' is nestled peacefully below Table Mountain in exclusive Oranjezicht,
on the border of Gardens. It is just a stone's throw away from the Gardens
shopping mall which includes restaurants, banks, supermarkets and several
fashionable boutiques. At Three you are within easy reach of the Cable Car, The
Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre, The Stadium, Camps Bay
and Clifton beaches.
Facilities
- 15 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms
- Max occupancy 30 - 36
- King Size beds (twins on request)
- 100% fine cotton linens and towels
- Modern Bathrooms with walk in shower, some with bath as well
- Breakfast and light meals served
- Licensed bar
- Roof deck with panoramic views of Table Mountain and City
- Central courtyard
- Back courtyard
- Pergola
- Dining Room & Lounge
- 7 meter swimming pool
- Secure off street parking for 12 cars
- Owner operated
Rooms
- Luxury guest amenities
- DSTV/Satellite TV
- Robes
- Plasma TV
- Tea/Coffee
- Free Wi-Fi (4mbps)
- Hairdryer
- Euro/Universal power outlets
- Desk
- Electronic Safe
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Fan
- Direct dial telephone
Services
- Airport Shuttle (R350/1-3pax - R450/4-7pax)
- Private and group tours
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Staffed 24/7
- No Pets
- Laundry service
Location
- Quiet & secure area, safe to walk alone
- Centrally located on the slopes of Table Mountain in City Bowl
- 3 minutes walk to Gardens Shopping Centre
- 15 minutes walk to Long Street & Kloof Street
- 5 - 10 minutes drive to V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, CTICC
- 18 minutes drive to Airport
History of The Three
This residence originally named "Schoonder Sigt" ("Clear View") is deeply
steeped in the history of South Africa.
In the 1770's it was one of the ten most conspicuous large manors of Cape Town.
It was owned and occupied by the Commandant of the Castle, General Robert J.
Gordon, who discovered and mapped a good part of South Africa. He discovered and
also named our great river, the Orange (after the Prince of Orange), Plettenberg
Bay (after Governor Von Plettenberg). Gordon's Bay was named after him.
At Schoonder Sigt (which gave its name to Schoonder Street) he maintained a vast
garden: a floral paradise which exported rare, hitherto unknown plant specimens,
to Europe and the east via visiting ship captains. Thus Flower Street got its
name.
General Gordon who commanded the Dutch forces in South Africa lived there until
1795 when he was defeated by the English Navy at the battle of Muizenberg.
He also bred Merino sheep given to him by the Dutch Royal Family and shortly
after his death his wife placed them on a passing ship bound for Australia,
these sheep formed the base stock of today’s thriving sheep industry in
Australia.
In 1800 the manor was purchased by George Rex, an Englishman who is believed to
be the son of King George III and his first wife Hannah Lightfoot whom he
secretly married, before he ascended to the throne and
wed Queen Charlotte.
When the Dutch forces re occupied South Africa he was generously granted land at
Knysna, which town he founded.
Over the years the residence has seen many transformations from the original
‘Schoonder Sigt’ manor house to an apartment block called Sunny Lodge. At one
stage it was ‘The Garden’s Nursing Home’, a 7 ward psychiatric hospital
specializing in rehabilitating people ‘living in the fast lane’ and ‘housewives
on the busy cocktail circuit’!
In 1973, and probably one of its more unfortunate transformations, the residence
was renovated to resemble a Spanish villa complete with scalloped plasterwork
and cactus, it was renamed “Flower Street Villa”.
The Hotel has been under new management and owners, Justin & Natalia Pearson,
since January 2009 and in July 2010 the building, which is a national monument,
was completely renovated and restored at a cost of over R6,000,000, carefully
retaining the original fabric of the building whilst removing the “Spanish”
styling and returning it to its former glory.
Today Schoonder Sigt, or The Three Boutique Hotel as it is now known (after #3
Flower St.), is ready for her new lease of life and hopefully will remain an
important part of South Africa’s history for many years to come.
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