“The grand old lady finally has her new dress on” is what the locals said when The Royal was refurbished and upgraded to the highest standards in 2005/2006. After serving more than seven generations, the oldest hotel of the Western Cape occupies a very special place in the hearts of both local and international visitors. This heritage building now looks more glorious than ever before and is one of the most colonial buildings and a true landmark of South Africa's history. Old world luxury is what one can experience in this hotspot for photographers and painters. This, plus its unique setting, makes our hotel also a very popular wedding venue. Browse through our website and see for yourself why in 2006, the South African Government named us, as the only hotel in South Africa, on the list of “the 50 most fabulous places to visit in South Africa”.