Skypad

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

From

R16900

per night

guests

2 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

Skypad floats quietly above historic Bo-Kaap, a minimalist sanctuary shaped by light, space, and the spirit of calm. The penthouse draws from the serene restraint of Tadao Ando: concrete walls, deliberate voids, and rhythmic space that frames the city and Table Mountain beyond.

SWIMMING POOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW

RARE ART AND DESIGN

Part home, part gallery, this architectural penthouse is a temple to contemporary art and tribal African atrifacts.

Three en-suite bedrooms are tucked into quieter corners of the house, offering garden or sea views and an enveloping sense of calm. Filled with natural light and designed to generous proportions, each room becomes its own sanctuary. Furnished with design icons — Le Corbusier’s LC4, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — and tuned to the rhythm of the surrounding landscape, Niemeyer is a design lover’s dream and a quiet celebration of coastal living.

Inside, the apartment becomes a living gallery of contemporary African art and European design. Sculptural works by Wim Botha, Edoardo Villa and Claudette Schreuders, and artwork by Jan-Henri Booyens, Jacob van Schalkwyk, Conrad Botes, and Zander Blom share the open-plan living spaces with midcentury pieces such as Arne Norell’s ‘Ari’ lounge chairs, Børge Mogensen’s ‘Spanish’ chairs, and Hans J Wegner’s ‘Sawbuck’ chair, all lending texture and narrative to the monolithic architecture. As a collector and dealer of tribal art, the homeowner’s private collection of carved wooden African tribal masks and figures can be found throughout. Part artwork, part artefact, they impart a deep sense of spiritualism and history. Oak joinery, soft textiles and built-in seating complete the interiors, offering quiet places to pause and relax. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors fold away, merging interiors with a terrace and private plunge pool that seem to hover above the city’s vibrant rooftops. At night, Cape Town’s skyline becomes a living artwork of its own.

Upstairs, two en-suite bedrooms are connected by a steel-grate walkway, giving the impression of private spaces suspended above the open-plan living below. Each bedroom opens on one side to the pool terrace and, on the other, frames Table Mountain — tranquil retreats balanced between sky and stone.

BEDROOMS

Sleep is something we take seriously. With hotel-quality bedding, linens and towels, we’ll ensure that you’ll enjoy a great night’s rest, no compromises

Bedroom One

King XL-size bed

En suite with shower and bath

Pool access

Mountain and city views

Bedroom Two

Queen-size bed

En suite with shower

Pool access

Mountain and city views

AMENITIES

Each home is designed with intention – spaces that combine the comfort of a private residence with the considered touches of a boutique hotel. From curated interiors to thoughtful details, every amenity has been chosen to elevate the way you stay.