The Tintswalo Collection is set to expand its portfolio of boutique hotels in Cape Town with the opening of Tintswalo Summer House in Glencairn in December 2025, as sister hotel to Tintswalo Boulders and Tintswalo Atlantic.
Located in the seaside village of Glencairn, overlooking the sweeping views of False Bay, Tintswalo Summer House will breathe new life into the historic Glencairn Southern Right Hotel. Originally established in 1904, the hotel was once a prominent landmark of coastal elegance, hosting dignitaries and notable public figures, and standing witness to significant historical moments. Over the decades, however, the property fell into disrepair and lost its former grandeur.
Tintswalo first acquired the historical building in 2014, initially operating a restaurant within the public areas while conducting extensive research and planning for a full restoration. Now, following a meticulous renovation, the property will be reimagined as a luxurious seaside retreat.
What’s to behold…
Tintswalo Summer House will offer 12 individually styled guest suites, each thoughtfully designed to reflect both timeless charm and contemporary sophistication. The property will also be home to the Summer House Eatery, welcoming both hotel guests and non-residents for High Tea, lunch, and dinner in an elegant and relaxed setting.
Blending heritage architecture with modern design, Tintswalo Summer House promises to be a serene escape that honours its past while embracing the future.
All the Details onthe Tintswalo Collection
The Tintswalo Collection comprises of six family-owned and managed properties situated in five unique locations, stretching from the beach to the bush, across Southern Africa. Perched oceanside on a pebbled beach at the foot of Chapmans Peak, the award-winning boutique hotel, Tintswalo Atlantic is surrounded by the Table Mountain National Park and is renowned as one of Cape Town’s most precious hidden gems. In Simon’s Town on the southern side of the Cape Peninsula, Tintswalo Boulders is located on Boulders Beach with views across the world-famous colony of endangered African penguins.
Sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, Tintswalo Safari is hidden within the pristine Manyeleti Private Nature Reserve, known for some of the best game viewing in South Africa. In the same private concession, Tintswalo Manor offers a fully catered private lodge for families or small groups seeking a tailor-made stay on an exclusive-use basis. Only three hours’ drive from Johannesburg, Tintswalo Waterberg is a comfortable family-friendly or corporate safari retreat within Limpopo’s malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve.
In Zambia, Tintswalo Siankaba presents an authentic African adventure with tented accommodation on two small, private islands in the mighty Zambezi River. Soon to join the Collection (September 2025) is luxury bush villa, Tintswalo Scops Rest in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.
