restored and converted their exquisitely beautiful 100 year-old manor house into an exclusive 5-star boutique hotel some years ago and have since gained an enviable reputation for the excellent quality of their product. Internationally acclaimed, Villa Belmonte stands as a monument to their unyielding commitment to all-embracing, finely detailed hospitality - a role model for similar establishments in South Africa!


Extracts from an article that appeared in a local lifestyle magazine reads as follows:

"The Jacobs are slightly daunting in tandem because they deliver double-barrel dynamism. Tabea, who is Swiss, is not only blonde and beautiful but speaks four languages and has a degree in business economics from the St Gallen School of Economics, Switzerland. She became interested in the hotel business after she married Cliff and is now a vital part of the Villa Belmonte's management team.

Cliff, who was born in Durban, has been passionate about hotels for as long as he can remember. It's a passion that started even before he registered for a three-year course in Hotel Management at the Johannesburg Hotel School. And it has remained undimmed over the past 32 years.

Because of its size and high ratio of staff to guests, The Villa Belmonte is able to offer excellent, personal service under Tabea's watchful Swiss eye."

All of our rooms are en suite with luxurious fittings, and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioners, satellite television, mini-bars, safes, radio alarm clocks, heaters, hair-dryers, foreign plug systems and work desks with modem points.

Guest facilities include: a large swimming pool, lounge with old-fashioned fireplace, cosy bar, snooker / pool / conference room.

We have huge balconies with wonderful views of Table Bay, Lion's Head, Signal Hill, Devil's Peak and Table Mountain.

We serve a hearty, luxurious breakfast catering to international tastes. Breakfast times: 7.00am to 11.00am daily.

A laundry / valet service is available from 8.00am to 8.00pm daily.

Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for children under the age of 8 years of age.

Luxury airport transfers may be organised on request.

We provide 24-hour manned on-premises security.

For gourmets, Villa Belmonte offers fine dining with excellent cuisine - both à la carte and table d'hôte - enhanced by an award winning wine list emphasising many of the Cape's finest vineyards, served in the magnificently restored dining room and on the verandah.







Here are a few samples from our very special menu:

Terrine of Confit of Duck & Foie Gras accompanied by Wontons of Duck Liver Parfait & a Cilantro-infused Duck Consommé.

Villa Belmonte's Seafood Chowder served with a Herb-crusted King Scallop Tart

Grilled Fillet of Beef crowned with an Oxtail Ravioli & posed on an Italian Bean Cassoulet & Baby Spinach embraced by a Port Wine Jus & Truffle Foam

Paupiettes of East Coast Sole on a Saffron Potato Purée & Smoked Salmon gratinated with an Hollandaise Sauce

Suprême of Chicken & a Cape Malay Strudel posed on Mustard-flavoured Waterblommetjies & an Apricot Glaze

Villa Belmonte's famous Bread & Butter Pudding partnered with a Crème Brûlée & scented with a Homemade Grape Preserve & Chantilly Cream





Even our Room Service Menu is out of this World !!! (just a few items here - you will have to stay with us to discover the rest!)

Open Sandwich:
Smoked Chicken & Brie Cheese with Sauce Aioli

Starter:
Venison Paté with a Berry Game Dressing

Main Meals:
Cajun Spiced Chicken Breast posed on a bed of Toasted Butternut and served with Honey & Rosemary Butter Sauce

Something Sweet:
Espresso Soufflé flavoured with Tia Maria Liqueur served in a Dark Chocolate Cup


Executive Chef, Gordon Manuel (who hails from Durban) comes to us from an already illustrious professional career for a chef of still tender age. He has worked with internationally famous master chefs at the Durban Hilton Hotel, the Cardiff Hilton Hotel in the UK and on the ultra-luxurious cruise liner, Crystal Symphony

For guests on business, well equipped conference rooms accommodate up to 30 persons. Secretarial services, supported by a Business Centre with an ADSL Internet dial-up facility, are available in several languages.





But that is not all.... During your breaks relax in our lounge with an old-fashioned fireplace....






....or end your day in our cosy bar where a lot of kindred spirits have met over the past years - and new friends have been made!