The Walden House

Property class: 4
Boutique guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

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The Walden House puts you 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R2 696
R3 100 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Dec - 08 Dec

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Standard Double or Twin Room

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Exceptional
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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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Honeymoon Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bree Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Iziko South African Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 27 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Blondie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sofi By Tashas - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

  • The Walden House puts you 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 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

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 at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

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Reviews

The Walden House Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,6

Cleanliness

9,2

Location

9,6

Staff & service

9,6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Tolles Haus. Alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Würden wir immer wieder buchen.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

I was very impressed with the service, quality of breakfast and the overall care of the ladies!
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel close to CTICC

Beautiful, clean, upmarket
Verified review

4/10 Fair

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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Mysigt guethouse med utsikt mot taffelberget.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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,
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

One of the best places I've ever stayed.
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10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant stay in Cape Town

A charming Victorian building with pool, modern rooms and bathrooms. Excellent breakfast was included.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpfull staff with a good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Gut gelegen in Kapstadt, ruhig und doch nahe

Für einen zweitägigen Aufenthalt in Kapstadt suchte ich ein Hotel in der Nähe der Innenstadt, welches trotzdem ruhig gelegen ist. Hier fand ich das Gesuchte. Gute Lage, nettes Personal, sauber und hübsch dekorierte Räume. In der Nähe gibt es einige gute Restaurants, welche zu Fuss erreicht werden können.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Great stay, very comfortable and centrally located. Only downside was people outside my room at 5am chatting.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great cosy place.

Very nice place with nice rooms that have a very cosy feeling. I truly enjoyed my stay there. I only wish they had offered me a late check out possibility at my departure day.