Review: Summit on Quarter, Cape Town, South Africa

Pretty much every South African itinerary includes the Mother City – and with no shortage of accommodation options, it can be confusing as to what to choose. On a recent visit, I stayed in Summit on Quarter – a beautifully styled penthouse in one of the city’s most enviable locations. Time to take a little tour of the home…

The welcome

The property is managed by Nox Cape Town and the booking process is seamless. Before your visit, a WhatsApp group is set up (with reciprocal access on a computer), where your hosts facilitate all the details of your visit and are available 24/7. At any time you’re able to get assistance with your booking from the Nox team, and have any questions quickly answered. Our host met us for a brief orientation and the lovely element of a human touch, which I’ve often found missing with self-check-ins.

The penthouse

Summit on Quarter features two luxe bedrooms, an open plan lounge and dining room – and then a rooftop terrace with a pool. The master bedroom has a queen bed, air conditioning, a TV, and then en suite bathroom. The second bedroom also has a queen bed, and TV, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub. Both bedrooms open onto a balcony with a sweeping city views.

The open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area was beautifully styled and fitted out – so much so that it really did feel like we were staying in a home and not a rented apartment. Cooking was a dream in the fully-kitted kitchen, equipped with Nespresso machine, washer/dryer combo, and dishwasher. From here a walk down the passage leads to a glass door and a staircase leading to the apartment’s hero feature!

If you’re going to visit Cape Town, you’re best renting somewhere with a view of Cape Town’s Table Mounain. The best part about Summit on Quarter’s is its spacious penthouse rooftop. Elevated high about the city we danced, watched both sunrise and sunset, swam, and soaked up the sun with the formiddable Table Mountain always towering in the background. While only a four-sleeper, with permission from the team I invited four other friends for dinner and enjoyed a dinner on the rooftop – even in the middle of a Cape Town winter!

The location

Summit on Quarter is in Cape Town’s central De Waterkant suburb. This trendy residential and shopping enclave is essentially a buffer zone between the city, V&A Waterfront and Atlantic Seaboard. Each of these areas is accessible through a short walk. Adjacent to the building is also the Cape Quarter a boutique shopping center. While being cautious, all areas can be walked, however, Uber is readily accessible and for a minimal cost can connect you with all surrounding areas. 

Other nice touches

The Nox team also has a shop so that your rental can come pre-stocked with everything you need. Daily housekeeping is included for those who want the service. With Nox’s extensive network in Cape Town, they’re able to connect you to all kinds of services. On my previous visit to one of their properties, a private chef – and even an exercise instructor had been arranged for us.

The cost

Prices are dependant on the season, and range from R4310 per night, equating to around R1078 per person. The prices also include daily servicing of the apartment (if required) and then cleaning after, and a minimum of a three-night stay applies.

The final verdict

Jared Ruttenberg

Jared Ruttenberg is a travel writer from Cape Town, South Africa. He enjoys connecting people and experiences through words, images and social media.