Silvermist Mountain Lodge Estate

We are currently staying at this place but it’s nothing to rave about and too expensive for the value received. The place is situated in beautiful surroundings with lovely views from the room. Rooms do have a fireplace but no air conditioning so you wake up to a place that is freezing cold, it also not very well maintained and hygiene not up to standard. There is no dining etiquette and at the dinner braai the servers mixed utensils without taking specific dietary requirements into consideration. When I asked to speak to a manager, nobody was available and I actually heard a man tell the waitress ‘that’s her problem’. Breakfast is served by 1 person and because of this they only have 3 items on the menu, some melon, banana in an bowl and yoghurt. Overall disappointing.

I originally booked just one night at Silvermist, but I ended up staying for my entire trip ,that’s how special this place is. It’s absolutely gorgeous: clean, cozy, and thoughtfully detailed in every corner of the cottage. I stayed in The Squirrel 🐿️ Cottage, which offered stunning mountain views. The room came with a beautiful bonfire setup, and the bed was incredibly comfortable with spotless, crisp linens and a heated mattress pad that made chilly nights extra cozy. The wine was a standout , certified organic and absolutely delicious. I had three bottles over my stay and, remarkably, no hangover at all! Nicolas, the manager, made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. She and her team are doing an exceptional job, making sure everything runs smoothly and guests feel truly cared for. I fell in love with Cape Town during a visit last February, but staying at Silvermist made me fall even more in love , with both the place and the experience. Highly recommended!

We stayed at Silvermist hotel for two nights to visit La Colombe and Drumstruck show. Special thanks to Nicole for friendly and professional service from booking up to check-out. It is highly appreciated. Staying at Silvermist is a special experience as if you step back in the past. Old fashion of the building inside and outside is well preserved. The bed was comfortable, good quality linen and towels, nice toiletries, gowns and coffee machine. Electric blankets and wood fireplace were very useful for cold evenings. Swimming pool was clean, so we enjoyed a couple of swims. Breakfast is simple, but tasty and sufficient. The only drawback: for the price charged the rooms need deep cleaning. The carpet was very old, dirty and dusty, mold on the bathroom tiles and dust on side tables at the bed. I would also recommend to provide swimming pool towels rather in the room (there was none at swimming pool upon our arrival, housekeeping was already gone). It would also be handy to have in the room extra small wood in addition to fire starters. It was difficult to light the fire the second time during the late evening.