In South Africa’s port city of Cape Town, natural beauty abounds. With beautiful beaches on one side and towering mountains on the other, it’s an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts. For city mice, Cape Town has a fantastic array of eclectic restaurants, buzzing cafés, informative museums and local markets.
If you’re visiting this amazing city, guesthouses in Cape Town are the perfect place to stay. Guesthouses, as opposed to hotels, provide a more intimate travel experience – you’ll feel right at home.
Here is a list of 10 beautiful guesthouses in Cape Town, and the good news is that this list is diverse enough to suit all budgets.
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Here are 10 beautiful guesthouses in Cape Town:
- Guesthouses for a more luxurious stay
- Guesthouses for a casual-yet-comfortable stay
Guesthouses for a more luxurious stay:
1. NOAH House
Starting off our list of guesthouses in Cape Town, NOAH House seamlessly blends elegant new modern design with its architecture’s old Victorian charm. Located in one of the oldest and finest guest houses in Cape Town, it was originally a farmhouse constructed in 1860.
All of the rooms are super comfortable with modern en-suite bathrooms, and each is equipped with a flat-screen smart TV, air conditioning and heating, an overhead ceiling fan, classic farm shutters, a tea and coffee facility, a hairdryer, free toiletries, a fitted carpet, a safe, white cotton percale sheets, down duvets in the winter and cotton blankets in the summer.
NOAH House has been creatively reimagined to offer luxury boutique lodging, a one-of-a-kind NOAH café with a stunning patio serving speciality coffees and a tranquil lounge.
- Location: Tamboerskloof | 6 Tamboerskloof Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R3,000 – R4,000
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 021 426 2262 | [email protected]
- Website: noah-house.com
- Rating (Google reviews): 4.9
- Book: booking.roomraccoon
2. Constantia Garden Suites
This charming guest suite is located in a quiet neighbourhood in Cape Town’s leafy wine region. The suburb of Constantia is especially popular with couples due to its romantic, scenic appeal.
After a long day of exploring, return to your room for a romantic evening with a bottle of South African Pinotage from the supermarket. You can serve the wine alongside a meal prepared in your own fully-equipped kitchen. Enjoy your meal in the dining room before retiring for a cuddle in the queen-size bed.
- Location: Constantia | 41 Duckitt Avenue, Constantia, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R2,300 – R4,200
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 082 787 5649 | [email protected]
- Website: constantiagardens.com
- Rating (Google reviews): 5.0
- Book: book.nightsbridge
3. 61 on Camps Bay Guest House
61 On Camps Bay is situated within easy walking distance of the picturesque blue-flag Camps Bay beach.
Its spacious rooms open onto a balcony or a pool deck and feature beautiful beach house decor. The V&A Waterfront, Cape Town city centre, world-famous Clifton beaches, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and the ferry port to Robben Island, to name a few, are all within a few minutes from its front door.
The guesthouse has seven en-suite bedrooms: four bedrooms with their own fabulous sea-facing patio from which to enjoy breathtaking sunsets; and three pool-facing rooms (with kitchenettes) that lead onto a relaxing pool deck.
- Location: Camps Bay | 61 Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R2,100 – R2,600
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 021 437 1018 | [email protected]
- Website: 61oncampsbay.co.za
- Rating (Airbnb reviews): 4.3
- Book: book.nightsbridge.com
4. Hout & About Guest House
Hout & About Guest House is a picturesque guesthouse in Hout Bay, surrounded by panoramic mountain and ocean views.
The guesthouse provides guests with a choice of eight individually decorated rooms that can sleep two to four people. The rooms have an extra-long king-size or queen-size bed, as well as an en-suite bathroom with a shower. For your convenience, plush towels are provided in the rooms, and each room has Wi-Fi and a smart TV.
The rooms have beautiful views of the garden, mountains or bay.
Breakfast is served in the stylish living room or on the sunny terrace with views of the sea and mountains. Guests can also unwind in the cosy lounge or on the balcony, or swim in the outdoor pool.
Hout Bay’s activities include fishing, sea kayaking, abseiling, hiking and cycling trails, pottery painting and helicopter tours. Guests can also go to the World of Birds, the Hout Bay Gallery, the local restaurants and wine estates, or drive up Chapman’s Peak.
- Location: Hout Bay | 19 Pondicherry Avenue, Hout Bay, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R1,200 – R1,650
- Capacity: 2 – 4 guests
- Contact: 060 835 6924
- Website: houtandabout.co.za
- Rating (Google reviews): 4.7
- Book: book.nightsbridge
5. Gull on the Bay Boutique Guest House
Located on the lovely Bloubergstrand beachfront is Gull on the Bay. Gull House overlooks Bloubergstrand Main Beach. From the suites and common areas, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of both Table Mountain and the outlying ocean.
The house’s elevated position allows guests to enjoy the splendour of the mountain and ocean views, as well as spectacular sunsets, while listening to the roar of the waves below. Gull House is also conveniently located within walking distance of beautiful beaches and delicious local restaurants.
- Location: Bloubergstrand | 5 Gull Road, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R1400 – R2800
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 062 894 8948 | [email protected]
- Website: gullonthebay.com
- Rating (Google reviews): 4.8
- Book: Booking form
Guesthouses for a casual-yet-comfortable stay:
6. Dolphin Inn Guest House
Dolphin Inn Guest House has been welcoming local and international guests since 1998 and has consistently received high ratings from several booking agencies.
The hotel is conveniently located on the seafront in Mouille Point, and it is a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town Stadium, with quick access to the City Centre, the Cape Town International Convention Centre, and the N1 and N2 highways.
It is surrounded by a plethora of top restaurants, coffee shops, and salons. Early morning walks along the promenade can be enjoyed while watching sailing boats, cruise liners, and sea kayakers pass by, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy a breathtaking sunset.
- Location: Mouille Point | 75 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R1,400 – R4,500
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 021 434 3175 | [email protected]
- Website: www.dolphin-inn.co.za
- Rating (Airbnb reviews): 5.0
- Book: Airbnb.com
7. Leo’s Den
Leo’s Den is a private, relaxing haven in the old fishing village of Fish Hoek, close to Kalk Bay, Simonstown, Noordhoek, Penguins, Cape Ostrich Farm and Cape Point.
Fish Hoek Beach is a Blue Flag beach and benefits from a warm Indian Ocean current, making it ideal for swimming and other water activities. The mountains of the Fish Hoek Valley are ideal for hiking and exploring.
Leo’s Den opened in a fully renovated private home in December 2016, and each of the four guest rooms has a view of the large outdoor pool. All guests are welcome to use the fully equipped kitchen, socialise in the lounge, or relax in their room’s privacy.
Every day, a healthy, filling breakfast can be ordered for R50 per person. It includes yoghurt, fruit, juice, cereal, toast, free-range eggs, and freshly baked muffins if the chef is in the mood.
- Location: Fish Hoek | 12 Glindon Road, Fish Hoek
- Average cost per night: R450 – R750
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 72 940 5123 | [email protected]
- Rating (Airbnb reviews): 4.3
- Book: Airbnb.com
8. Happy Home
This guesthouse is located in the trendy Woodstock neighbourhood of Cape Town. Less than a mile away is the Old Biscuit Mill, which houses local boutiques, food markets and casual eateries.
Happy Home Woodstock is located in the Woodstock neighbourhood. The self-catering guest house consists of two units: a three-bedroom house and a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor. The 3-bedroom house allows guests to book the entire house or individual rooms; this option allows other guests to be present and guests to share common areas.
- Location: Woodstock | 6 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R525 – R700
- Capacity: Maximum 10 guests
- Rating (Airbnb reviews): 5.0
- Book: Airbnb.com
9. Boulders Beach Hotel
Boulders Beach Hotel was founded by like-minded entrepreneurs who share a passion for travelling, exploring, wellness, and healing. As an accommodation, the hotel strives to make visitors’ stays as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests return year after year.
The hotel’s core values are service, design, and simplicity, and it’s the perfect tourist destination because it is close to some of Simon’s Town’s most popular landmarks, including Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon’s Town and Just Nuisance.
The story does not end with the super-soft linen and idyllic setting. Each room has a kitchenette and all the necessary amenities, and the serene Boulder’s Beach Hotel lounge will make your Simon’s Town visit even more enjoyable.
- Location: Simon’s Town | 14 Secluse Avenue, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R1,000 – R2,000
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 021 786 1758 | [email protected]
- Website: bouldersbeach.co.za
- Rating (Google reviews): 4.1
- Book: book.nightsbridge.com
10. The Marilyn on Sea Point
The Marilyn on Sea Point is located in Cape Town, only 300 metres from Milton Beach. It has a garden and free WiFi, as well as guest rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries, and a wardrobe.
The property is 3.7 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront, 4.5 kilometres from the Robben Island Ferry, and 8.7 kilometres from Table Mountain. The CTICC is 9.2 kilometres away, and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 16 kilometres away.
The property offers a buffet, continental, or full English or Irish breakfast.
- Location: 7 Milton Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
- Average cost per night: R850 – R950
- Capacity: Maximum 2 adults
- Contact: 071 750 0545
- Rating (Google reviews): 4.0
- Book: booking.com
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