Make sure to use ʜᴏᴛᴇʟʙᴜʟʟʏ .ᴄᴏᴍ when booking a resort. This web site will compare thousands of booking websites and usually will have rates much cheaper compared to others! Youre welcome :)! This hotel is one of my favorites in the area. I have been staying here for a very long time. If you choose this place you for sure wont be let down.This place is a wonderful place to spend time with friends and family. The exhibitions are interesting and very well edited. I suggest a yearly pass, it’s cheap and you’ll definitely want to come back, either for the art , the garden or the food.

This place is a wonderful place to spend time with friends and family. The exhibitions are interesting and very well edited. I suggest a yearly pass, it’s cheap and you’ll definitely want to come back, either for the art , the garden or the food.

Myself, wife and child went to Norval Foundation around 4pm for the Garden day today and one of the reception team made us feel so unwelcome by telling us that they are not allowing anyone in anymore, I politely informed her that i saw on the website that you close at 5pm and you stop allowing people to enter at 4:30pm, she pretended as if she did not know this information. We did end up going in thanks to another lady that came to assist us. I must say the garden is very beautiful but we did not stay too long because we felt a bit uncomfortable after the ordeal.

A wonderful outing to view beautifully curated artist exhibitions. Lovely serene garden setting with a scenic walk, spotted with memorable sculptures. Nice restaurant overlooking the splendid garden. Gift shop stocking merchandise linked to the art exhibits. Worth a visit every few months!

Went specially in mid-afternoon to see the new exhibition on the top floor. The gallery was in darkness. I asked for the lights to be turned on and for the next 30-40 minutes waited in vain for them to be turned on. I was refused access to the manager and it eventually turned out that they had known all about the problem since the morning. I was treated in the most off-hand manner by the reception staff, who do not understand their job is to be helpful. Nobody asked for my name and the reception staff made no attempt to apologise. What an unpleasant experience.

Very spacious art gallery in beautiful surroundings. Great place for coffee or lunch or Sunday lunch, especially on the outside deck with Steenberg and Constantiaberg as scenery and the sculpture garden. Surprisingly reasonable prices in the restaurant too. Very friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Lovely space with an exquisite sculpture garden and nice exhibition spaces. A real outing to have every time Im in Cape Town. Also nice gift shop. The space is sophisticated and beautifully designed. Always have interesting shows to offer.

Loved it!!! Will definitely go back. The entry card you buy gives you access for a year! So worth it!!!

Absolutely stunning Sculpture Garden, beautiful exhibitions and outstanding Restaurant. A must visit for any art lover.

Sure, its a fabulous setting and architecture, some interesting art, I do think more art needs to be added and presented here, as they have space...There are so many artists that need that exposure and should be given a chance...We have not seen yet the gardens but from afar which looks lovely, that will be the next time we visit. I look forward to see the next exhibitions and give further comments. The restaurant is fine.

This is a beautiful reminder of the fact that we humans are the real guest.. the earth belongs to the incredible wildlife. The Gallery is nestled amongst an exquisite nature reserve. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the staff are both professional and kind.

The Norval Foundation is a wonderful experience &rewarding outing. We arrived just in time for breakfast/brunch (ends at 11am) at the Skotnes restaurant&sat outside - well distanced from others, enjoying the views of the mountain &the sculpture garden in the foreground.Hard to beat &considering the upmarket setting the breakfast prices are reasonable. After brunch, we visited the indoor gallery. Be prepared to pay for this, on the positive side it was a great deal to buy an annual membership (with benefits).The art gallery is well curated & promotes discussion. The spectacular sculptures are set in a beautiful indigenous garden and provide photo opportunities. Interesting childrens play area. btw there is also a gift shop with unique items. We enjoyed a restorative time in a beautiful setting.

It is a place worth visiting.The museum had an interesting exhibition of a wood sculptor.Outside in the garden were beautiful sculptures exhibited andthe garden itself is very beautiful. We spend quite some time there.The building itself is great and everything well organised with veryfriendly staff.

Wonderful exhibition of paintings by Georgina Gratrix. Absolutely visceral in their impact...and monumental.Restaurant pleasant but didnt know they stopped serving breakfast at 11...they only open at 10 so hard to get in a viewing and breakfast. Service not very good too.

Beautiful maintained peaceful property. Always interesting art exhibitions, try to arrive in time for curator tour and dont miss the Skotnes restaurant for excellent service by all, Millicent our special lady, and delicious food. Best carrot cake EVER!

A beautiful & gracious spacy art gallery with friendly & helpful staff. A curator , Owen gave us a tour of 2 exhibitions. Not enough time to wander through sculpture garden.A worthwhile & accessible attraction

It is beautiful, the garden is excellent for toddlers to run and explore. With excellent coffee on the facinity.

Beautiful setting. Enjoyed the art.

Awesome and interesting experience, beautiful museum and manicured gardens, lovely shop to take a gift home to a loved one. Stylish restaurant and good champagne and wine selection

I love this gallery, the sculpture garden especially is incredibly well manicured

Fantastic so worth the visit and make sure to time it to get the free tour.

Lovely sculptures and garden to stroll in on a weekend afternoon.

What a beautiful space! Im currently participating in the Jungle theatres the River of Life. The garden is absolutely lovely for our lunch breaks and exploring our senses. The venue is a space which feels as though Im being held safely❤️1 day a week at this amazing venue for the month of April with jungle theaters Vincent and Ndaledi was a wonderful treat. We had a group of lovely children from Bubble Bears in Belhar as our audience for our production, which they loved and then we took them to play on the grass and they were so delighted. What a treat❤️ thank you for having us in such an amazing space🌷

Very modern and beautifully set up. There is a resturant, gift shop and an inside and outside gallery.The inside gallery is divided into various artist work (I think there were 3 or 4 when we went there) and the outside has more than several art pieces ( the outside art pieces were my favourite).A very pleasant experience.

A really well designed and tasteful exhibition featuring various artists. Set in the beautiful hills Steenberg against the drop of Steenberg wine farm and estate. Beautiful garden settings with very unusual art sculptors on display - provocative and thought provoking. Restaurant looked very interesting and inviting although did not have the time to visit.

Wonderful small but stylish gallery. There are only 3 rooms, but these contain some wonderful stuff. Be sure to walk around the sculpture garden. The setting is incredible

Awesome museum! We only did the 1st floor exhibits and they were very interesting! Definitely going back! Gift shop was great! Also, the restaurant on-site was very chill. Great service and food!

GREAT FEW HOURS TO SPEND HERE, CLEAN, INSPIRING AND GOOD COFFEE

Amaizing place beautiful views and great sculptures in the garden, and Jackson Hlungwane show every interesting

This Foundation is incredible, amazing art pieces in the garden, and inside they have a exquisite art pieces and history from Tsonga, this is a must visit, you will love it, beautiful garden to admire the art pieces and relax and rejuvenate as well, awesome restaurant on the premises with lovely dishes and views to die for😊👌💃❤😙🌷🍷🍸

Great exhibition, lovely walk in sculpture garden & very good lunch .Now you get a years membership for R 120 & access as many times you want in the year so well worth it !

Lovey setting and if you’re into art, it’s pretty cool. The restaurant is nice but a bit pricey for the level you’d expect at that price.The setting is beautiful though and it’s a great building!

Beautiful setting. Great food. Friendly service

Fantastic architecture + outdoor experience.

Beautiful gallery and lovely sculpture gardens - well worth a visit

Expect the warmest welcome from security to reception to restaurant. Current exhibition feels like coming home to authentically South African art. The Skotness lives up to its reputation: delicious food in an expansive setting along with great service from Simba. Highly recommended.

Great info on SA wood carving art history. Beautiful gardens!

Beautifully designed- lovely lunch options available

Lovely outing. Artworks are stunning. Garden beautiful. Restaurant awesome food.

I dont understand why 70% of the gallery space is reserved for Jackson Hlunganis unrefined work. His pieces had neither artistic direction nor craftsmanship.But my, ow my... once you step into the garden, a magical world of talent and wonder unfolds.**one of my favourite pieces from the garden**

Beautiful place, the Art Galleries have amazing work of Art. The food is delicious

Beautiful landscaped garden with sculptures inbetween

Covid safety protocol good. Great food and view from reataurant. Super Art.

This was a spontaneous Sunday trip with my daughter. The museum garden was so much more than I had expected. Stunning artwork and so peaceful.

Amazing sculptures set in a glorious garden. Definitely worth visiting

The restaurant has a fabulous setting.

Interesting. I took my two granddaughters they were in awe of some of the sculpture work. The gardens are lovely too.

Very friendly staff. Service is excellent and food in restaurant is superb. I recommend this place to all who wants different eating experience. Dont forget the art.

I would love to give this absolutely beautiful garden a 5... but there was one thing that I thought was missing...they have gone though all the time and effort to plant and place all this beautiful fauna and flora yet there is no information on what plants they are.I personally feel that all that time put into making this an absolute gem of an outdoor art attraction, maybe they should think about putting up little signs to say what the different plants are... It could become the ultimate learning haven. 😃

Beautiful fine art

This is a relatively new institution in Cape Town and Im afraid it still has a bit of a start-up feel about it although obviously masses of money have already been thrown at the project and its very smart. I visited for the first time today but I bought annual tickets because I know Ill be back.The institute is at an instant disadvantage from the point of view of competition because it has glorious Kirstenbosch just around the corner, but if Norval can find a niche to complement Kirstenbosch, it would only be to the benefit of the whole of the Cape.I agree with the comment about labelling the flora for educational purposes - although of course, Kirstenbosch was there first and theyve done it well.The sculptures were a horror show. They could have done better with a collection of secondhand shop dummies from Woolworths. The pink abortion absolutely has to go as a matter of extreme urgency. I have already put a photo of that one and my comments up on Twitter - in fact, I did it while I was there, its that urgent. Its made of fibreglass. Its flammable (Im not offering any prizes by the way - that would constitute incitement to commit a crime).I want to see the art upstairs though - didnt have time today.If I dont report back on the art upstairs in a few weeks time, will someone please nag me.

Best free things to do in Cape Town - First Thursday at Norval Foundation. Lovely garden and art installation both inside the beautiful modern building and out. Besides the fine dining restaurant on site, there is also food kiosk selling refreshment as well as a bar upstairs for drinks.

Beautiful well maintained and amazing art and gardens

Amazing art. Such friendly staff. Loved it.

A very interesting an educational visit. The modern art was very new to me and opened my eyes towards a different type of art. The museum is very clean and efficient. The museum is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and is modern in design. The staff were polite and friendly. The restaurant was very good and the food was delicious a well recommended visit. A good outing for the day. The gardens were beautiful and neat.

Norval is just first class!

Fantastic setting, great views of the garden and mountain and the staff and food was excellent.

What an awesome experience!!! If you love art and architecture in a beautiful nature setting, this is the place to go. Lovely restaurant on the premises and nice gardens to sit, relax and connect. Entrance for the day on an ad hoc basis might be a bit expensive, but become a member and visit regularly for a fraction of the price. Highly recommended if you want to explore the city and looking for something different in a peaceful setting.

Great afternoon of celebration

I went to the Skotnes resturant and art museum - beautiful scenery and atmosphere. Nestled between the wonderful and serene mountains of Tokai. It was was airy and spacious, had a wonderful time. Be aware that it is a family friendly resturant so there will be kids (some louder than others :). But other than that, *chefs kiss to the whole experience!

A beautifully presented Art Gallery.

Decided to pay the sculpture park a visit. Paid access to the park includes a pass to three gallery spaces that have different exhibitions happening as listed on their website. I had a lovely time there and the sculpture gardens are so beautiful! Perfect for a lazy summer afternoon. Their restaurant also serves amazing food at decent prices so you definitely want to have a meal there as well. Im surprised that not a lot of people rant and rave about this place, its an absolute gem!

Structurally beautiful. Norval houses amazing art exhibitions. Really a world class experience! Its well worth a visit for the art, a walk through the inviting garden and a delicious meal at the restaurant. Food for the soul and body.

If you love art this is the place for you though the restaurant is a bit pricey

Beautiful setting for lunch. Even if you dont pay to go into the gardens you can enjoy it from the lovely restaurant. The food was sort of average but very nicely presented. Nice to go for some coffee rather than paying their prices for a meal. The service was a bit slow and we were neglected at out table; took a while to order.

A must for art lovers!Exquisite garden with inquisitorial sculptures. The architecture and design of the building is marvellous in conjuncture with the remarkably curated exhibits.Stylish, devine restaurant, ice cream parlour and last but not least a gallery shop where you can splash your cash on meaningful books, gifts and treasures.

Lovely situated restaurant attached to main building. Adventurous menu well presented with wonderful views make you linger.Not sure about the paid parking but nonetheless a lovely experience

The Norval Foundation is an impressive building which houses various exhibitions and an outside sculpture garden. The architecture and interiors are beautiful the restaurant while Ive only had lunch during a media launch was really good and well presented. The furnishings everything to the upstairs bar is excellently designed and furnished to very high standards. The Norval had recently been hosting musical concerts which we recently attended. It was a great Jazz group. They only seat 60 people for the concert so feels really special and you get to roam the exhibition space and sculpture garden in the evening. The Norval coupled with the right exhibition (currently a William Kentredge exhibition) or concert is with out a doubt worth the visit.

A small but wonderful art gallery. The tour at 2pm is really worthwhile for interesting further information about the displays. The Sculpture garden outside is breathtaking. Having a snack or meal on the restaurant terrace overlooking the garden is a great way to end your visit.

Even from the outside the Norval Foundation promises to be a delightful outing. In all senses of the word, a cool building housing, at the time of my visit, a cool exhibition of William Kentridge sculptures. It’s not the biggest gallery (and one of the rooms was closed for refurbishment), but still managed to mooch around for over an hour on just this one exhibition. Then a further hour or longer stroll through the beautifully kept gardens to see more sculptures from different artists. This was a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon, surrounded by art and serenity.Although we didn’t eat, the restaurant on site looked to be turning out beautiful looking plates of food and all other facilities were excellent, from the bathrooms to the underground parking. Best yet, it being the 1st Thursday of the month, it was all free. Signage is small and on the side of the building, so don’t be tempted to drive up the road as we did, as soon as you get off the main road, it’s the first set of barriers on your right.

Friendly staff nice place to visit

I enjoyed it. Spent so much time at the restaurant just relaxing with friends that I was unable to visit the museum next door or explore garden. Definately will have to revisit soon. There is a great special for a pensioners lunch and free entry to the museum however I regrettably cannot recall which day but Im sure that can be established quite easily.

I enjoyed the garden . Lovely views of the mountain and the fragrances from the plants. We went on the first Thursday of the month which is free. The exhibition was very different and creative. Lovely place to just let your thoughts disappear.

A great experience, delicious food offering, awesome art. Kids are made to feel very welcome and thats a treat. Its a sophisticated experience but not too stiff. A definite must if you like new experiences, especially the garden gallery.

The environment is different. A modern architectural building that is set in a natural environment. The restaurant is warm and welcoming with waiters very attentive to the guests. The crowd is upmarket yet dressed casually. The food: presented as beautiful art. Cuisine that youll find at Michelin star restaurants except it tastes like home cooked food. Fantastic. I really enjoyed it. Its child friendly too. A definite yes on all aspects. Try the avo and beetroot for starters, all the mains are great especially the burgers and for desert, the citrus and chocolate is my favourite but the cheese platter is nice for the table if anyone isnt a sweet tooth.

A wonderful building... Felt like I was walking through a piece of art 💛 Exhibitions were great! Gardens full of flowers and sculptures! Also great restaurant with tables on a terrace. Was a little disappointed with the service at the restaurant as we waited for 30 mins for our drinks order... And the kitchen was closed so could only have hot chips. Gift shop was awesome with lovely bits and pieces that you cant find anywhere else 😍

To all involved: Brilliant classy experience... Well done Louis. A major contribution to the art scene on the continent... Cape Town very privileged to have your contribution. Superb attention to detail... Interior design exceptional . Restaurant and bar just outstanding. Greg Jacobson.

I was a little put off by the entrance fee but when I read about the In Pursuit of Venus exhibition, I just had to see it. A beautiful building, surrounded by a beautiful garden, what this venue lack in size, they make for in style. Although only 3 main exhibition areas, it is spacious allowing you to walk right around the sculptures. And then there is the exquisitely manicured sculpture garden. On the day we went it was nice and quiet. Combined with a stopover at the Skotnes Restaurant, I got the entrance fee back in ways money wouldnt have been able to give me.

The staff was friendly and helpful. The art work was beautiful. My favourite was when the drum art set started playing by itself. I was amazed.

What an epic scenic Place! You absolutely want to dine here and digest some current art. 🤤

Amazing place with the views and the atmosphere with friendly staff. The menu had great options with vegetarian options also available, you can easily have a 3 course meal with affordable prices. A much for a foodie and anyone who is looking for a great spot with good food.

Lovely breakfast at the Skotnes restaurant. It would have been nice to get a complimentary walk around the gardens but at the moment you to pay the gallery entrance fee for this even if you eat at the restaurant.

Fourth visit and it continues to offer a very relaxed, but very efficient service at the Skotnes Restaurant with innovative menus for every diner. From Vegans to steak lovers there is always something delicious available. Beautiful Gardens and Art Galleries to see on Mondays completely free of charge.

This place is incredible, cannot recommend it enough. Suitable for all ages. Do not be put off by the intimidating entrance - kids are welcomed! The sculpture gardens are a delight to explore, there is also a small kids play area, plus kids programs on certain days (advanced booking required). Be aware that there is a wetlands area in the gardens so small kids/ non-swimmers do need to be carefully watched! The restaurant is fantastic - you can sit indoors or out, and there is also a gelato bar for the kids. The art exhibitions are updated frequently, and are always impressive and easy to view and understand. Well worth a visit!

Nice contemporary museum, exciting architecture and a beautiful sculpture park. Expensive gift shop. There is a restaurant that looked very nice but we didn´t try.

Beautiful architecture, art and sculpture garden. Great restaurant and shop too. Very elegant space.

Nice walk (although interrupted by the constant gas powered tools that are fussing with a suburban look) through a small garden. Not much art, which doesn’t hang together, and the garden is just a repetitive unfolding of a few species. The Kentridge exhibition is a good scale but there’s not a lot of other art for such enormous building.

The Norval Foundation is a stunning place both in the art it curated and shows, and in its own design. The current David Goldblatt photographic exhibition is powerful and important piece of South African history wonderfully presented.Excellent place to see and be. And the restaurant is wonderful. Put this place high on your list.

Amazing, dont miss it🍏

Very interesting exhibition.lovrky gardens .

Beautiful museum and the sculpture garden is a must. The exhibitions change regularly and so convenient for any one living in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. If you’re a visitor to the city, take a drive.... it’s also right in the cape peninsula Winelands so you can go wine tasting too and do a whole cultural experience.

A world class experience in Steenberg. Impressive sculpture garden designed to protect the wetland with many interesting works on display in the galleries. Free entrance on Mondays, under 18s free everyday. Children welcomed. Pram and wheelchair accessible. There is a fee for parking, which is not explicit on entry. The gift shop and restaurant are priced as expected for the entrance fee charged. A must for art lovers and the curious.

World class facility and art. A destination that every South African should visit. Loved the Angus Taylor sculpture that is also a childrens playground! The museum shop is high quality and the Cecil Skotness restaurant worth a visit. Stroll through the garden to feed your soul.

Fabulous Artwork and experience

Love the dining experience here. Second visit was as special as the first. Food, venue, crew are all world class. Truly an enjoyable experience all round

Overpriced subsidy to monolithic vanity project purporting to help arts. Must have been motivated by a tax write off. Money that could have been better served by bursaries or grants to school art dept. Parking fee must be a big earner from USA embassy spillover

The most amazing breakfast i have ever had, the food came out perfect. Every dish gets checked properly before it comes out and you can see everything because the kitchen is open. Such a beautiful place.

Beautiful space and children are welcome too which is unusual. The gardens were my favourite part. The restaurant is great, superb menu and a gorgeous space and again children are catered for. More vegan, gluten and sugar free options would be most welcome!!

Beautiful venue, excellent service, good food, great views and exceptional art and gardens.A really nice place to go for a breakfast and walk around.Reccomend Ed!

Awesome views, amazing spaces. Definately a must if you are in the area. The art work is breathtaking!!! Loads of local talent on show, a must see for tourists and locals alike. The restaurant also offers some amazing dishes.