One of the most exclusive and expensive suburbs of Cape Town is the fashionable area of Welgemoed, which is situated about 20 minutes drive from the city centre on the way to Stellenbosch. Accommodation in Welgemoed comes in two distinct types; large country hotels, usually with golf courses and large bills attached, and cheap and cheerful guest houses, often set up in beautiful private homes with extra rooms to rent. Travellers on a budget should steer clear of the first and simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at the second.

Top Things in Welgemoed

The Tygerberg Reserve, an unspoilt natural area with great views of the nearby Stellenbosch Mountains, is an ideal destination for walkers and bird lovers, and the reserve is home to over 150 different species of bird.

Golfers can splash out and pay for a round at the expensive but well-designed Bellville golf course.

Golf widows should head for the Tygervalley shopping centre, full of designer stores catering to its wealthy customers.

Welgemoed Hotels

Accommodation in Welgemoed is either cheap, budget friendly guesthouses or luxurious and expensive country hotels. Cheap hotels in Welgemoed have often been set up by private individuals with extra space in their large homes, who have decided to rent out comfortable and cheap rooms to tourists.

Parks and The Great Outdoors

Welgemoed is a very green suburb, with lots of open space nearby. Not only are you within driving distance of the stunning Stellenbosch Mountains, with their challenging walking and climbing routes, but less experienced walkers can take a stroll through the closer Tygerberg Reserve. An affluent suburb, Welgemoed is also home to several golf courses, the best and most popular of which is the exclusive Bellville.