About · Est. 2022
A house with a quiet history, restored for slow stays.
iGadi means "the garden" in Xhosa, one of South Africa's twelve official languages. iGadi House is a restored Victorian townhouse on Faure Street in the Gardens, Cape Town's most beloved neighbourhood. Ten rooms, a wellbeing sanctuary, and an indigenous garden beneath Table Mountain.
- Est. 2022
- Opened
- 10
- Rooms
- 1850
- Heritage house
- Gardens
- Cape Town
Philosophy
Heritage, gently held.
Victorian architecture
High ceilings, sash windows, broekie lace and oregon floors, preserved by hand, layered with calm contemporary interiors in linen, oak, brass and stone.
A garden philosophy
Grounded in the original layout, every plant was thoughtfully selected and hand-planted under Cécile's vision to honor the Cape's heritage, combining native fynbos and indigenous flora with heritage citrus trees. Chemical-free and naturally watered, this vibrant outdoor haven remains the heart of the house and the true source of its name.
Solar & sustainability
Solar energy keeps our lights on, while energy-efficient LEDs keep our footprint low. We are deeply committed to a cleaner planet, actively recycling, reusing, and prioritizing biodegradable or recycled materials over single-use plastics. Wherever possible, we source locally and organically to keep our supply chain short and fresh. Plus, all remaining waste is routed to one of South Africa's top high-efficiency recycling facilities.
A founder's note
Cécile Bouquillion · Founder & Owner
Inspired by the beauty of Cape Town, Cécile bought the property in 2021 with the vision of restoring it into a luxury boutique hotel. Her dream was realised in December 2022 when iGadi House opened to local and international guests.
Timeline
A long, slow story.
1850
The first house on the street
Mr Faure builds the property for his family of twelve children, the first house on what would become Faure Street, then named after him.
1900s
Boarding house & guesthouse
The residence becomes a boarding house, then a guesthouse, always a place where travellers are welcomed through the garden gate.
2021
A new chapter begins
French owner Cécile Bouquillion acquires the property with a vision to restore it into a luxury boutique hotel rooted in Cape Town craft and calm.
2022
iGadi House opens
After a careful restoration, iGadi House welcomes its first guests in December, ten rooms and a garden that gives the hotel its name.
2025
Wellbeing Sanctuary opens
An intimate space to refresh, unwind and reconnect with what matters most.
Awards
Kindly recognised.
2023
Aspire Lifestyle Magazine
Introducing IGADI HOUSE: Cape Town's newest Boutique Hotel, March 2023
2023
Hemispheres, United Airlines Inflight Magazine
Among the best new hotels of 2023, May 2023
2023
Cape Tourism
Discover Cape Town's Charming Boutique Hotels, November 2023
2024
Inside Guide
The 10 Prettiest Little Boutique Hotels In Central Cape Town, October 2024
2024
Grands Reportages magazine
Afrique du Sud, Le Cap, Métropole Artistique — Où dormir, April 2024
2024
The Telegraph
Boutique Hotel sits in a Victorian structure enjoying a plum spot just one block from Kloof Street, November 2024
2025
Une Odyssée Architecturale / An Architectural Odyssey
Les plus beaux hôtels durables d'Afrique australe — The most beautiful sustainable hotels in Southern Africa. Book written by Agathe Belot & Mathieu Jaumain
In the press
What they're saying.
“A magnificent Cape Town property tastefully reimagined as a boutique hotel”
Aspire Lifestyle Magazine
Introducing iGadi House · March 2023
“Named among the best new hotels of 2023.”
Hemispheres, United Airlines Inflight Magazine
Best New Hotels 2023 · May 2023
“L'art se réinventer, Le Cap. Un hôtel de charme au cœur de Gardens, intime, raffiné, et profondément ancré au Cap.”
Grands Reportages
L'art se réinventer — Le Cap · April 2024
“iGadi House nominated as one of Cape Town's 10 prettiest boutique hotels”
Inside Guide
Cape Town / Accommodation Guides · 2024
“Restrained and tasteful style, new quality finishes and great attention to detail”
The Telegraph
Travel, South Africa, Cape Town · November 2024
“Renovated white-painted Victorian building which might once have been a great mansion”
Leo - Deon Meyer
Featured in LEO - Prized for Best Afrikaans Thriller of 2024
“On a quiet residential street in the heart of Cape Town lies this stunning 19th-century Victorian house, now transformed into a boutique hotel.”
Une Odyssée Architecturale
Une Odyssée Architecturale · 2025
