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De Waterkant House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Cape Town with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Experience Cape Town City Centre charm at De Waterkant House. Unwind by the outdoor pool, explore the nearby Long Street and Convention Centre or relax in the garden with a newspaper. The guesthouse offers free WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site for added convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping on weekdays
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Elegant)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Elegant)

  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
137 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bree Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 23 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 30 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Pickle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pauline’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Platō Coffee - De Waterkant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

De Waterkant House

  • When you stay at De Waterkant House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Table Mountain. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Housekeeping on weekdays
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does De Waterkant House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, De Waterkant House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at De Waterkant House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at De Waterkant House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at De Waterkant House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by De Waterkant House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at De Waterkant House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at De Waterkant House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at De Waterkant House and nearby?

De Waterkant House has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near De Waterkant House?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around De Waterkant House like?

De Waterkant House is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 15-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 11 minutes' walk from Long Street.

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Reviews

De Waterkant House Reviews

7,8

Good

8,4

Cleanliness

9,0

Location

7,8

Staff & service

7,8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Zona tranqila y segura.................................................
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Disappointed that you are charged R250 for late check in with no mention of this on booking. Would have been cheaper to stay at a Hotel. :(
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gem in the heart of Cape Town

A very clean and conveniently located guest house. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful room which was well furnished and equipped. I will definitely stay here again.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, beautiful facilities, and friendly staff. I stayed 5 nights in the spacious Loader Suite (room 9) and will again whenever I return to Cape Town. A delightful home away from home!
5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good vacation

Good stat
Hlekulane Martin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Well positioned, very central. All round, great room friendly staff nothing to complain about
Larry , 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Preiswerte Zimmer in genialer Lage in der Stadt

Das Hotel ist kein Hotel im eigentlichen Sinne, sondern eher ein Guest House, in dem Zimmer vermietet werden. So besteht dann indirekt auch ein Zugriff auf eine Küche, die wir allerdings nicht getestet hatten. Tatsächlich handelt es sich wohl um einen losen Verbund mehrerer Häuser in unmittelbarer Nähe, die sich eine zentrale Rezeption teilen. Unser Zimmer selbst war eher klein und unspektakulär. WLAN hätte extra gekostet. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist dafür aber spitze.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice village

always nice to stay in a safe area which has this specific village character
Verified

6/10 Good

Comfortable accommodation in a good location.

Comfortable accommodation in a good location. If you plan on having / renting a car, parking in the area is difficult to find. The rooms are simple, but good enough if you are just looking for a place to sleep.
Verified

6/10 Good

Not what we booked but......

We actually didn't stay at Dell Waterkant house, they are part of a collection of properties in the area and when we checked in we were actually given a room in the Charles guest house. We were a little dissapointed at first but the room was a good size with very comfortable King bed and good facilities. De Waterkant area has a great community feel with a choice of restaurants and bars. Would stay here again.
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location but will not stay there again.

A nice, cosy hotel located in a beautiful neighbourhord. The bed was firm and nice. The pool looked big in the photos but is tiny IRL. The room was very cold during the night now that we stayed in Cape Town in june. The tip we left on the bed disappeared before the room was cleaned up, I suspect that the staff the tip was infonded for never received their tip.
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location

Room quite small but very comfortable great views. Bed super comfy.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Reception Staff is wonderful.

We stayed four nights here and throughly enjoyed it. The room was clean and modern and the location was great. Nice neighborhood with plenty of shops and restaurants. It's within walking distance of downtown and close to the waterfront as well, but the best part of the place was the reception staff. They were very friendly and extremely helpful. You can't beat the place for the price.
Verified

4/10 Fair

A different kind of place

The hotel is set in a cool part of old Cape Town and consiste of various different old houses. The Village was a bit run down. One had to ask for the reception which was a block away and the breakfast allowance was only R60. The room was small but comfortable, wifi did not work and the TV was pretty small. I have no idea how they got a 4 star rating. I would sy between 2 and 3
Verified

2/10 Poor

Room we booked didn't have any bathroom door and the bath was in the middle of the bedroom. Odd design, it upset my wife, she wouldn't have stayed if she knew. Also worth noting that this is seemingly a gay village. Feels uncomfortable being the only hetero couple in a bar or restaurant.
Verified

8/10 Very good

nice and cosy with a good location

Very nice place, however as I went there in winter and the room did not have heating, it got very cold at night. Otherwise very cosy and nice place, friendly people. Great neighborhood with quite some restaurants and bars.
Verified

6/10 Good

Different, boutique-type hotel

Warm welcome. My room elegant with a charming patio, but located a small distance up a hill from main hotel. Security system difficult to handle in dark. Tiny pool with room for only a few loungers and limited sunshine. Excellent breakfast.
Verified

6/10 Good

Convenient for wandering around Cape Town

A cluster of individual houses turned into hotel rooms. Plenty of braii stands, rooftop space and a funky little pool. Staff very helpful!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice place

very well
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

WOnderful atmosphere, great central position

Everything we had hoped for and definitely a good pick, Would recommend it to friends. Very helpful staff.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden suburbia

Just off the Cape Town CBD is this wonderful suburb of de waterkant. De Waterkant house is right in the middle of this and access to anything from long Street to the waterfront is a mere hop away. A gorgeous guest house that I'll certainly return to.
Verified

6/10 Good

Kann man machen, muss man nicht

Unterbringung war in recht feuchten Kellerzimmern, Personal gab es nur im Haupthaus. Lage ist recht gut, man kann auch abends ohne "Gefahr" die umliegenden Restaurants besuchen.
Verified

8/10 Very good

cute guest house in AMAZING neigborhood !!!

both times i've been to Cape Town - i have stayed here .... if u are looking for a quaint neighborhood to stay in w/ good eats and shopping -- STAY HERE
Verified

8/10 Very good

Prettige B&B met alle gemakken binnen handbereik

Je zit exact tussen het V&A Waterfront en het centrum van Kaapstad in (beide 10 min. lopen) en ook de supermarkt (met veel vers producten) is om de hoek. Qua locatie heb je dus echt niks te wensen.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!

Safe, easy access area without being in tourist area