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The Walden House

City of Cape Town, City of Cape Town

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.1 km to Company Gardens and 1.6 km to Signal Hill

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 2.9 km to Sea Point Swimming Pool and 3.1 km to Two Oceans Aquarium

Near shopping centersOnly 1.7 km to Pan African Market and 2 km to Golden Acre Shopping Mall

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 2.1 km to Cape Town Station and 3.7 km to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 949 m to Cape Town Medi Clinic and 1.6 km to Christian Barnard Hospital

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/527 Sep 2023

Torsten • Trip with Friends

Tolles Haus. Alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Würden wir immer wieder buchen.

5.0/55 Feb 2023

Clemens

Tolle Leistung des Personals. Super freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Zimmer war gross und bequem, Frühstück super. In der Umgebung gibt es viele Restaurants, kann ich nur empfehlen.

5.0/59 May 2022

Ovidio • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/524 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

I was very impressed with the service, quality of breakfast and the overall care of the ladies!

5.0/511 Mar 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

5.0/55 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/522 May 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Das Hotel sah genauso aus wie auf den Bildern: liebevoll eingerichtet und viele kleine Details. Was herausgestochen hat war der Service. Jede kleine Bitte wurde erfüllt, was meine Reise nach Kapstadt wesentlich angenehmer gemacht.

5.0/518 Feb 2019

Mr L R

Beautiful, clean, upmarket

5.0/520 Feb 2018

Catalina

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!

5.0/529 Jan 2018

Christer • Couple Trip

Fantastiskt trevligt boende med hjälpsam personal. Att tänka på om man har svårt att gå är att det inte finns hiss till rummen på övervåningen. Vi bodde i bröllopssviten, stort rum stort badrum samt utgång till balkongGod frukost både kall och varm.

5.0/529 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

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.

5.0/524 Aug 2017

Eva

would stay again in a heartbeat. It was quiet and you are able to walk to restaurants and shopping.

5.0/527 May 2017

Jan

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!

5.0/511 Sep 2016

Holly

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.

5.0/53 May 2016

Olivia

One of the best places I've ever stayed.

5.0/516 Jan 2016

Verified traveler • Family Trip

A charming Victorian building with pool, modern rooms and bathrooms. Excellent breakfast was included.

4.0/57 Jun 2018

Delta Built

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.

4.0/510 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

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.

4.0/531 Jan 2017

Harold

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,

2.0/526 Dec 2018

Claude

Belle maison coloniale mais une gestion calamiteuse, croissants frais un jour, que l'on retrouve le lendemain, petits déjeuners sans protection avec mouches qui se promènent sur les aliments tranquillement, une petite piscine sale avec une eau trouble durant les 3 nuitée, un vrai scandale, une destination à déconseillée.

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Parking

Airport Transfer

Children Facility

Luggage Storage

Bonfire Area

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Garden

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Multilingual Staff

Concierge Services

Other Facilities

Indoor Fireplace

Smoking Area

Info

No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 during the following times:

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About The Walden House

The Walden House Location
A stay at The Walden House places you in the heart of Cape Town, within a 10-minute drive of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and University of Cape Town. This boutique guesthouse is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Camps Bay Beach and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

The Walden House Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

The Walden House Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children