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The Walden House

4.0 star property
Boutique guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

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Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Terrace/patio
Luxury Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Luxury Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Luxury Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • 44 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 28 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

At The Walden House, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Other highlights at this boutique guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 250
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2000/027086/23

Also known as

Walden Cape Town
Walden House Cape Town
The Walden House Cape Town, South Africa
Walden House Hotel Cape Town Central
The Walden House Cape Town South Africa
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Walden House Guesthouse Cape Town
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The Walden House Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Walden House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Walden House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Walden House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Walden House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Walden House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 250 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at The Walden House?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Walden House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as skydiving and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around The Walden House like?
The Walden House is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 12-minute walk from Long Street and 4 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.

The Walden House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Hotel
The two ladies responsible for the whole hotel operations, are very professional, helpful and work as synced duo. We loved our time and were humbled with the professionalism this place is run. We will return as we left with expectation of experiencing more of this place and of Cape Town!
Ovidio, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was very impressed with the service, quality of breakfast and the overall care of the ladies!
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roger, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay, very central and safe. Our room was upgraded on arrival which was a nice added bonus. Amy who worked on reception was lovely and so helpful. Good breakfast - would recommend.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great area in Cape Town. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby, yet quick and easy to get to other places using a taxi or Uber. Staff was very helpful and full of ideas for our short stay.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

travelstart, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel close to CTICC
Beautiful, clean, upmarket
Mr L R, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Stay at Walden House
My stay was very nice and the staff was very pleasant and helpful at all time. The room was very clean and neat the only issue I had was there was no hot water in the shower. Overall stay though was good.
Delta Built, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Perfect Tamboerskloof hideaway with great ambience
The service was very capable & friendly! My room was very nice and the bed also excellent. Even though close to restaurants and some main roads in the area, the house is quiet. First night huge noise from next door neighbours. Young crowd. The standard of cleanliness can be upped. Generally happy. Will recommend it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect home base.
The staff were very friendly and were quick to answer every question I had. The location is great and makes for easy access anywhere in Cape Town, while the B&B itself is adorable with a lovely pool and very comfy rooms. Definitely, a place to go back to!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A gem
This is a beautiful guest house with a great view of Table Mountain. The service was excellent. I had the honeymoon suite, which was lovely. I would definitely stay here again.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

quiet and excellent location to walk to everything
would stay again in a heartbeat. It was quiet and you are able to walk to restaurants and shopping.
Eva, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great place.
This place has it all. The great location, between downtown and Table Mountain cable car lower station. Beautiful villa. Excellent location also for people who will be boarding a cruise ship later. At upper floor you will have a nice view of the mountains and downtown from a balcony, accessible from a common corridor. The Honeymoon suite has a door directly to that L-shaped balcony. We were upgraded to that suite, which was very large with a fireplace, desk and cozy chairs. Bathroom is also large, nicely decorated and honeymooners will appreciate free standing bath tub and his and her shower head in the stall. Excellent breakfast includes not only a buffet section but also menu where you can order eggs, bacon...etc. Napkins have a temperature for that day printing on them - nice touch. The villa also has a cozy common area, again with a fireplace, sofa and more. The owner will get you tickets for Table Mountain on line, bypassing the waiting and also she will order a taxi for you. It will cost you about sixty SAR. It should be less by taxi meter (forty), but taxis are trying to get more, since shorter distance is not profitable for them. Still better choice than walking, which would be at least twenty minutes at higher pace and up the hill. We were very happy that we made this choice - to stay at The Walden House. Highly recommended!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Perfect for a short stay.
This was a very good value hotel.The breakfast was excellent as was the staff.For a short stay city hotel this hotel ticks all the boxes,
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully presented, comfortable, great service!
I had a week long stay in a garden room - it was comfortable, beautifully decorated and presented and most importantly clean. The Walden House is in a very inviting setting with beautiful gardens and all of the home comforts you could want. The staff are very friendly and helpful, arranging transport and tours with no problem. The airport transfer was great with a very helpful friendly driver. The Walden house really is in a great location, just out of the CBD it is still central Cape Town, close to table mountain with lots of lovely cafes 2 minutes walk away, and a short taxi ride to the V & A Waterfront (50-60ZAR). I had arrived early/mid morning so had arranged to drop my bags off - when I arrived my room was ready which after 30 hours of flying I was so incredibly appreciative of. The breakfasts are lovely with plenty of options. I used the laundry service which was well priced and great. Thanks for making me feel so welcome - If I am back in Cape Town I will definitely stay again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
One of the best places I've ever stayed.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant stay in Cape Town
A charming Victorian building with pool, modern rooms and bathrooms. Excellent breakfast was included.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpfull staff with a good breakfast
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great start to our vacation.
Great Service! They helped us find our way around town and arranged a local car rental which delivered the car to the Walden House. They also arranged taxi service. The Walden House was quaint and pleasant and the breakfast was superb. We loved the fresh Protea flowers in the room at the table and in the common areas.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great stay, very comfortable and centrally located. Only downside was people outside my room at 5am chatting.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Period style in Cape Town
Really pleasant stay at the Walden House. Friendly helpful staff, great breakfasts with ample choice, and comfortably furnished rooms within a colonial style building. Nice and secure, it's in a convenient position for town - a short cab ride and equally close to the table mountain cable car. We enjoyed our stay here and found the Wakden House to be of excellent value.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel
Staff friendly and efficient Breakfast excellent, though service could sometimes be slow
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Disappointing experience
My wife and I had stayed in the Honeymoon suite at Walden House a few years ago and were really looking forward to doing so again during an extended stay in Capetown this February. We specifically booked the Honeymoon suite at the beginning of June last year and had received confirmation that our booking was accepted. We were therefore very disappointed and angry to learn on arrival at the hotel that our room had been given to guests who had arrived the previous day. They were staying for a similar period to us so there was no prospect of moving to the room we had wanted. Worse, the Garden suite, which might have been a suitable alternative to the admittedly very pleasant room we were given, was also already occupied. We were told that the hotel could not have contacted us to explain and given us a chance to find other accommodation as they only discovered the problem the day before we had arrived! We found this very hard to believe. We received a discounted rate on the room we were given and one free night (although I think thre latter benefit is offered to all guests staying fo more than three nights - we had booked for eight). We also were given a bottle of sparkling wine and some confectionery, all of which was very pleasant but did not make up for our disappointment. We were naturally also rather irritated when subsequently in the middle of breakfast we were asked if we would move to another table so other guests who were only overnighting could sit where we were seated.
Verified Expedia guest review