Hotel Glencairn History

The Hotel Glencairn was built in 1904 by John Parker, the annex was added in 1918 and further additions were done in the 1950s.

John Parker was a recognised Architect who also built the St Andrews Church in Green Point, our Church down Glen Road and was commissioned by Robert Whyte (then Major of Simonstown) to change the façade of Simonstown to the iconic main road we know today.  It is not clear who commissioned the building of the hotel or who were the initial owners. We do know that both John Parker and Robert Whyte where members of the Glencairn Syndicate that bought Elsjes Bay Farm and renamed it Glencairn, selling off 56 plots and effectively birthing a community.

The Hotel Glencairn was built as a Beachside Holiday Hotel, however it was initially used as a private residence for Mr George Scott, his wife and son. Mrs Scott and her son are rumoured to haunt the hotel to this day.

This newly renovated grand old dame The Hotel Glencairn boasts 5 en-suite rooms, a restaurant and a pub. It is a uniquely South African establishment that celebrates our culture with a retro, quirky twist.  Each room is decorated to focus on some element of South African culture that is sure to stimulate the memory banks.

Hotel Glencairn is situated in the South Peninsula of the mother city.  It is central to Fish Hoek, Simonstown, Kommetjie and Noordhoek. Within walking distance of the hotel is the beautiful Glencairn beach and shops.  Various hiking and biking trails in the Table Mountain National Park are within close proximity.  The Glencairn Vlei is a protected area that offers a half hour circular stroll.

Simonstown is a 5 minute drive and offers ip activities such as shark cage diving, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, SA Navy museum to name but a few. Cape Point Nature Reserve is just a little further along the scenic coastal route and is the celebrated meeting place of the two oceans.

Hotel Glencairn is perfectly situated to to explore not only the scenic south but the Mother City, Winelands and Whale Route.

We look forward to welcoming you to our establishment so that you can Relax into It.

Hotel Glencairn boasts 5 en suite Hotel rooms, Restaurant, Pub and office space.  It is a uniquely South African establishment that celebrates our culture with a retro, quirky twist.

Please click on the images below to see more details about each room.

Please check back here often for all of our latest events and news about the Hotel Glencairn, The Restaurant and the Stoep and Swing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Hotel Glencairn area boasts white sandy beaches, penguin viewing, hiking, wine tours, fishing, museums to name just a few activities.

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