Gatsby Living Inc. was originally created as a marketing company for a portfolio of high-profile hotels, luxury resorts and wish-you-were-here holiday destinations.   Over time it has evolved into three main operation areas:   Gatsby Living Hotels, Gatsby Living Lifestyles and Gatsby Living Travel.

The overarching theme linking these operation areas is a mix of Zen-principles of serenity and simplicity and the opulence and drama evoked in the F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless classic (hence the name and the lotus flower logo).   Under Gatsby Living Hotels you will find a selection of hand-picked properties from around the world, which we believe stand out from the rest in design, sheer beauty, location and service.   We invite you to explore any of these properties by clicking on the appropriate link.   Booking a stay could not be easier.   Simply choose to Make a Booking, and your confirmation will be sent to you shortly.   Most recently we are pleased to welcome on-board our wedding and events coordinator, who will be able to assist you should you wish to spend your big day at one of our properties.  

Expanding on the idea of a holistic, simple and serene lifestyle with a twist of Great Gatsby we have created Gatsby Living Lifestyle.   Here you will find links to some of the places, causes and companies that we support and that share in the Gatsby Living philosophy.  

Lastly, to complement the hotels and properties in our exclusive Hotels portfolio, we have created Gatsby Living Travel for Great Gatsby dreamers on a budget.   The properties listed in this section offer wonderful service, great accommodation and superb location without breaking the bank.   Booking is as easy as clicking on the Make a Booking button.  

For more information or comments please feel free to send us an e-mail. 

Have a fun time browsing -We hope to see you soon at one of our properties!

Gatsby Living Hotels is a selection on hand-picked properties from around the world that surprise with their design, beguile with their beauty and draw in with their service and attention to detail.   Each property in the portfolio has been selected for its uniqueness.   Whether it is the stark, spellbinding design of the Hempel in London, or the wild enchantment of Shibula Bush Lodge and Spa in the wild of South Africa, these are places that promise to transport you to a new level of luxury and calm.   

We now offer a wedding and events coordination service if you would like to hold your wedding, party or event in any of our properties. Contact us directly or by e-mail for more information on this service or any of the featured properties. To make a booking simply press the Make a Booking button

Gatsby Living Lifestyle is a unique portal highlighting the places, events, causes and services that we believe are worth at least a visit.   The portal was created to give you access to all the products, services and ideas that make life colourful, that inspire dreams, and even support causes that make them feel you feel that you can make a difference.

One of these causes is the 3 rd World Trust which supports a variety of efforts to change the lives of those living in developing countries.   A portion of all profits made from the sale of La Tierra Vida products (described below) is given to the Trust to ensure that the principles of fair trade and aid contribute to a sustainable lifestyle of those most in need.  

The La Tierra Vida range of products is a selection of the finest organic teas and beverages from Africa that not only contribute to better health, but also help support fair trade and sustainability of the African farmers and workers who grow and harvest the teas.  

And Ooolaalaa is just that–an experience for the senses!   Located in West Hampstead it is a new, fun, and colourful place to relax, enjoy great food and great company.   It really cannot be described in a paragraph, but is definitely worth a visit!

The St James of Knysna is an exclusive, owner run, five star Country House Hotel uniquely situated directly on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon.The luxuriously appointed Suites & Rooms offer spectacular views across this peaceful lagoon to the dramatic Knysna Heads or over the magnificent 3 acre gardens.

DINING

The Hotel boasts a superb dining room and well stocked wine cellar. Country style breakfasts, light lunches, teas and snacks are also served on the various patios and terraces. The Paquita Bar, with its lagoon facing patio is a warm and friendly meeting place.

FEATURES

Enjoy a Sundowner cruise, water-skiing or sightseeing on the Knysna Lagoon
from our private jetty.

Facilities available in the immediate area:
· Beautiful unspoilt beaches
· Forest walks & trails
· Golf
· Squash
· Bowls
· Gymnasium
· Deep Sea Fishing
· Deep Sea Sailing
· Whale Watching in season
· Horse-riding

Set on a sloping hill that dips gently into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Ezard House is a place that will live in your memory forever.   Proudly overlooking Camps Bay, it is a traveller’s paradise of refined living and luxury that still manages to feel like home.  

The property comprises large, beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms and suites, and can be rented whole for a family vacation complete with butler, chef and cleaning service.   Visitors are invited to unwind in a serene atmosphere, where clean lines and airy open spaces clear the mind of clutter.   The interior of the property is an unmistakable fusion of African touches and contemporary style finished with the finest fabrics and materials.   Accommodation comprises a Honeymoon Suite and nine Luxury rooms styled for utmost luxury and comfort.     

All the rooms are unique and are equipped with telephones, colour TVs,DVD/CD players, electronic safes, custom-stocked mini-bars, under-floor heating and air conditioning.   A cosy library offers a selection of books, magazines and information on Cape Town and the surrounding area.   For guest wishing to really relax and unwind there is a private gym and spa.

Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa is situated on the banks of a river, in the mountainous wilderness of South Africa that is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and flora. The reserve around Shibula is malaria free and has a pleasant climate all year round. This is where you will find the celebrated Big Five, the best Rhino sightings and more than 350 bird species. Guided morning and evening safari trips, sunset drinks in the wild and meals that stun the palette and eye are a normal part of the day at the lodge. Guests are invited to dine in the wine cellar, amid flickering candles and the incessant sounds of the night or to experience Africa in the boma (grass hut) at supper time where traditional singers and dancers entertain and delight with their loud voices and rhythmic dancing.

Guests stay in luxurious chalets and are invited to participate in daily safari rides, guided bush walks, and sunset-drives and drinks.   A three-day stay is the ideal way to find inner calm, to put things into perspective, and to enjoy nature at its wildest and its best.  

Shibula Lodge’s specially designed wine cellar compliments the healthy, distinctly African inspired cuisine. The wine cellar is stocked with an excellent selection of South African award-winning wines to be enjoyed by guests at their leisure. Shibula welcomes guests of all ages and when necessary gladly provides baby-sitters for the smallest first-timers.