The Tarragon
The Tarragon garden and pool in Hout Bay
Awards & Guest Words

Recognition

Awards Highest Recognition

Awarded, featured and loved by families

Over the years The Tarragon has been fortunate enough to win awards and be featured in international print and digital media — but the words that matter most are still from guests who return to this mountain retreat.

2016

World Luxury Hotel Awards

Service Excellence recognition for The Tarragon's warm hosting and refined self-catering experience.

Service Excellence
2015 & 2018

Sanlam Top Destination Awards

Recognised among South Africa's standout destinations for hospitality, setting and guest experience.

Top Destination
International

Condé Nast Traveller

Featured under Dream Destinations: Africa & Indian Ocean, celebrating The Tarragon's secluded Cape Town charm.

Dream Destinations
Top 10

Family Traveller

Named among the top family-friendly hotels in the Southern Hemisphere.

Family Friendly
2009

The Best 100: Retreats in Africa

Included in the Ultimate Chic Collection for memorable African retreats.

Ultimate Chic Collection
Landscaped gardens at The Tarragon
Hout Bay

A private estate setting

Five cottages on the exclusive Tarragona estate, with mountain views, landscaped gardens, pool and braai.

Featured Press & Media

International mentions

A selection of publications and guides that have featured The Tarragon over the years.

Abode2 — Luxury Travel Real Holidays — Winter Escapes Brides — Paradise Found Cape Concierge Listing Chelsea Life — Holidays & Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveller — Dream Destinations: Africa and Indian Ocean Family Traveller — 10 of the best family-friendly hotels in the Southern Hemisphere Grazia Magazine Review 2006 Guide to Ultimate Africa — Feature Destination Harper’s Bazaar — Travel Inspiration The Best 100: Retreats in Africa — The Ultimate Chic Collection 2009 House of Coco — Coco Loves Mum’s Lounge — Five Best Family-Friendly Places in South Africa News.com.au Website Portfolio Collection — Retreats Collection Real Family Travel Magazine — Cape Town, South Africa 2014 Tatler — Travel Diaries 2016 Tourism Tattler — Republic of Hout Bay Vogue — Eat, Sleep, Spa, Retreat Vogue in the International Scene Wild Travel Magazine Petit Futé Afrique De Sud
Guests Previous Customer Testimonials

What previous guests said

A collection of real guest feedback from previous Tarragon customers, preserved from the original site content.

I have so appreciated this wonderful place that blends with the mountain. Ultimate sophistication! Thanks

We are touched by the warm and friendly service, the enchanting cottage and beautiful views!

Shaun, Emmeline, Joshua & Michael Killa

We couldn’t have wished for a more special place to spend a week. Love the hidden views!

South Africa is a great place on earth and The Tarragon is a great place in South Africa. We’ll be back!

Great experience. The most child-friendly place ever… The owners do everything they can to make you happy.

Pierre & Eleonora De Boech

Once again a perfect stay… it’s hard to wrench yourself away! Best place in the world to relax.

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