The Cape Colonial Guest House

Excellent location to all the great restaurants in Kloof street and Mount Nelson. Owner provided very useful information and restaurant recommendation. Neat and beautifully decorated guesthouse.

Location in a buzzy neighbourhood, charming guesthouse, a home from home feel, great value!

Mooi huis, fijne comfortabele kamer, in prettige omgeving met restaurants, supermarkt op loopafstand. Vlakbij Tuinen van de compagnie.

Incredibly helpful host with lots of tips about what to do. Delicious warm banana bread every morning with butter. And a gorgeous room with a nice balcony. Close to loads of restaurants/cafes/table mountain

A casa em estilo colonial, o quarto lindo e amplo, a cama confortável com cobertor eléctrico para as noites mais frias e o amanhecer solarengo na bonita varanda. Também gostei muito da anfitriã, sempre disponível, super preocupada connosco e sempre disposta a esclarecer as nossas dúvidas e a dar dicas. O pequeno almoço não está incluído, mas ela faz sempre um banana bread delicioso para começarmos bem o dia! Café e chá também estão sempre disponíveis. A localização é incrível, especialmente para jantar fora e ir beber um copo. Óptimos restaurantes a 2/3 minutos a pé, numa zona muito segura.

Está tudo óptimo, embora a insonorização seja fraca, mas é normal, porque a casa é antiga. Felizmente as pessoas que ficam ali hospedadas, bem como a funcionária Ann, muito querida e simpática, têm muito cuidado e não se ouviam barulhos. Aconselho pessoas como eu, que têm o sono leve, a dormir com tampões para prevenir. Eu dormi lindamente todas as noites.

Heerlijke kamer met balkon en goede badkamer

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Super vriendelijke dame en sfeervolle kamers

- localisation quartier gardens - housekeeper très gentille : elle est restée à côté de moi lorsque je me suis fait accostée en sortant de la maison - possibilité de prendre son petit dej (frigo, machine à café) - chambre propre même si un peu petite - leaflet avec des recommandations de bars / resto +++

- la propriétaire est arrivée en retard et ne nous répondait pas aux messages concernant des questions touristiques (alors qu’il est noté qu’on peut utiliser son what’s app) - pas de ‘vraie Clim’, ventilo

Niets ander dan lof voor dit vriendelijke guesthouse. Alles klopt hier! Wij hadden gekozen voor de iets duurdere (en daarmee grotere) kamer met riant balkon.

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I liked the atmosphere, the room was comfy and we'll designed - bed linen nice.

I had to walk up to the second floor with my 30kg lagguge.

The second time I stay here, and it was just as great as the first time. Sabine and Ann(e) are amazing people and super friendly. We booked the room with balcony facing the street and it was just amazing. Great bed, spacious room and bathroom, and the balcony is a bonus for late night wine or whatever. Kloof street just around the corner, with more locals than tourists which made it all the more pleasant.

Breakfast was good and the locations perfect. We could walk to lovely little restaurants and shops.

inside parking would have been great. Overall no problems

Beautiful spaces rooms. Airy and bright. Excellent location

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Und hat die Unterkunft sehr gut gefallen. Die Lage ist super, weil man schnell zu Fuß zu Restaurants (auch nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit) und in wenigen Minuten im Company Garten und in anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten gehen kann. Tafelberg und Waterfront sind mit Uber sehr schnell erreicht. Das Haus selber hat einen schönen historischen Charme, ist sehr sauber und nett eingerichtet. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett und hat uns morgens ihr leckeres Bananenbrot angeboten (obwohl die Unterkunft kein Frühstück hat). Es gibt sogar eine richtig gute Kaffeemaschine. Das Preis-/ Leistungsverhältnis ist damit sehr gut. Wir haben uns wirklich wohl gefühlt.

Es waren sehr heiße Tage. Dadurch war es auch im Zimmer etwas wärmer, aber wir sind eh keine Freunde von Klimaanlagen und haben das nachts Fenster aufgelassen (keine Moskitos und keine Einbruchgefahr und daher kein Problem)

Anne was amazing as a host!

Could have more extra's , f.e. breakfast

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly

They pretty much thought of everything

Nous avons passé six jours merveilleux dans cette guesthouse. La maison est charmante, confortable et très bien située. Le plaisir du séjour a été accru grace à la gentillesse exceptionnelle d' Anne qui gère la maison pour la propriétaire. Elle a répondu à la moindre de nos demandes.. Une excellente adresse.

Nous avions une nuit supplémentaire à payer. La plateforme de paiement que propose la propriétaire est inopérante ce qu elle semble mettre en doute. Paiement en cash a Anne en toute confiance.

Lovely welcome by Anne, a clean room which was made up every day, comfortable, quiet area but just down the road from Kloof Street with everything you need nearby. A safe and convenient area for a solo traveller like myself.

One minus point was the lack of plugs in the room, meaning there was only one charging point in the corner of the room. Some people may say the bathroom could use a refresher, but everything did function well and was kept tidy and clean.

Lovely welcome from Ann. The location was excellent for Kloof Street restaurants.

Excellent central location, very helpful staff, nice veranda, calm amidst the city hubbub.

BedRoom a bit cramped, bathroom fine.

The guesthouse is super charming and greatly located. Sabine is very welcoming and has made the place so comfortable and pretty. We stayed in a beautiful bedroom with a lovely balcony. Everything was extra clean and there was tea and coffee in the bedroom (and the tap water is drinkable, which is a great plus). Although they don’t serve breakfast, you can fuel with some coffee and freshly made banana bread before leaving the house.

The only downside was how bright it was in the morning as the curtains aren’t very thick. I’d recommend bringing an eye mask!

Goede locatie, fijne host

very nice old house in a very safe area

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A great stay, Ann is a wonderful host and the house is very tidy and nice, full of many lively plants that you can see are properly taken care of. Totally recommend, especially for "independent" travellers (ie you must organize your meals).

Located in a convenient area with lots of restaurants in walking distance. My room was spacious with a nice balcony. Everything was spotless!

Fabulous banana bread!

We stayed at the Cape Colonial for 4 nights while on business travel in Cape Town. Our all-day business meetings were nearby, and our accommodation requirements were therefore quite simple: a comfortable clean bed and room, and a decent shower. Hosts Sabine and Anna get 4 stars for being awesome, and the location (incl. the comments above) adds location value because Kloof Street (5 min walk) offers restaurants, bars, a supermarket, and more. Our room was disappointing, and desperately in need of some TLC and renovation, but complemented by an in-room coffee/tea station. The room's basic, well used, very old furnishings included a rickety double bed and a wardrobe. The toilet, shower and sink were basic and functional, but also in need of TLC. To be fair, other rooms might be superior, but we cannot be sure. They don't serve breakfast, but there are plenty of choices just a couple of blocks away. Our stay at the Colonial met with our basic requirements (as mentioned above), but that was pretty much it.

This lovely renovated Victorian home keeps its unique character and enjoys an ideal location in a lively and safe area in Cape Town. Manager and staff are extremely friendly and responsive.

We had a wonderful stay! Our host, Sabine, and her team were really friendly, kind and helpful. Sabine also gave us an excellent restaurant recommendation for dinner. The guesthouse was beautiful – lovely decor and the spaces were charming and comfortable. We loved the banana bread served in the morning. Our room was comfortable and very clean. We would definitely return.

The Guest House is lovely, the host even more! We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, the facilites and the house are very nice! Thank you for everything!

Exceptionally placed on a side street of Kloof Straat. A place where a lot of hip, stylish people go out. With the occasional model or tv star. The value seemed good relative to competition in the same location. The Victorian interior is a please for the keen eyed.

owner and atsff were wonderful people , attentive and available.

A tv would be good , and may be an area to sit confortable like a sofa . otherwise a very good experience.

Sabine was a great host, very welcoming and accommodating. The banana bread was amazing and enough for breakfast. We had some of our clothes laundered and it was folded on our beds already the next day. Location was great. It was only a few steps away from great restaurants and bars. Generally safe street and easy to find parking.

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It loved the verandah attached to the room, it was very clean and the guest house was in an exceptionally good location for access to interesting sites.

There was no breakfast but delicious banana bread and coffee was provided.

host Sabine was fantastic, great location

Extremely friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely old guest house in a nice area. No breakfast, but a very nice common area with coffee and banana bread in the mornings. Nice restaurants within walking distance, but quiet at the guest house itself.

Could be cleaner.

Lovely colonial style guest house on the edge of Kloof St. Sabine was very kind and helpful in ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay in Cape Town.

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Perfect location, lovely host

Location excellent

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Excellent location

Everything about my stay was brilliant. Highly recommended, I will be back.

Great location

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I didn't book for breakfast. I'd like to mention Sabine, who couldn't have been more helpful. I can't say more than that my visit was most pleasant and I would recommend it to anyone looking for accommodation in the city bowl area.

A small thing. It isn't clear, until you start searching how to turn the small wall lights on and off. I only found out when I pulled out t he two prong plug in order to charge my mobile phone.

Location is superb, staff super friendly. The guesthouse is clean, safe and really beautiful.

The owner lady, that says it all !

Friendly reception with coffee and banana bread.

Parking is a bit of a concern 😟

Sabine was really friendly, helpful and welcoming, everything was clean and nice. She served us really nice banana bread for breakfast. I would come back

The location is very good to explore the city and there are many restaurants, bars, cafes in walking distance. The room was pleasant and nicely decorated. The bed is very comfortable. Try the banana bred! It is delicious.

really good position, the room is big and really cute

We did not have breakfast.

The only thing was the noisy other guests and the front door needs some Q20.

Felt very homely and inviting. Owner was very friendly.

The old towels and noisy neighbours

I like the central location and it’s proximity to lots of restaurants, easy for Uber, pick ups and a lot more personality than many other areas of the city.

Sometimes the neighbours could be a bit loud and on hot nights when windows need to be open, this could be problematic, but in general I could overlook it for the good location, helpful and friendly staff, and good environment to stay in

The warm welcome of Sabine and her staff, it makes you feel at home! The house is also really nice and in a great location!

Happy returner. Love Sabine's & team hospitality and staying here. Very convenient location and lots of points of interest and restaurants easy walking distance

The stay was great and Sabine is so lovely and energetic! Loved the banana bread! 😌

Sabine is a wonderful host. She is so helpful and accommodating. Anne who assists her is lovely too. The beds were comfortable and the colonial nature of the property is very endearing. Sabine recommended some wonderful local restaurants which were high end but at amazing prices in comparison to London. Sabine advised that it was safe to walk in the local area even after dark but also told us where not to go after dark. All together a lovely stay.

It’s was very clean and spacious for a solo travel, and Saardie was one of the kindest ladies I have met. Highly recommend .

Very nice place in which you can feel almost like at home. Sabine, the owner, is really friendly and helpful suggesting places to visit or to eat at. Location is perfect - in a nice and safe neighbourhood. A lot of good restaurants around and walking distance to the center. It's also easy to find a place to park your car in front of the building.

Everything was perfect :-)

Location is perfect to explore Cape Town. A beautifully furnished and maintained guest house that is welcoming and comfortable. Wonderful restaurants just a stroll away. The host and staff can not be more accommodating and helpful. Very much a perfect place to stay for several days or more.

Beautiful location near kloofstreet. Wonderful building, super well kept. Furthermore Sabine was super friendly, helped us with what to do in the area, but also other staff was really friendly and helpful

The room we had can be a little bit warm and there’s no ac, but only a fan. So that is something to consider :)

Beautiful old property run by a very helpful and friendly host. Nearby on-street parking was readily available. Nearby shops and bars / dining.

Sound from people walking (early morning or late at night) from front door to (upstairs) rooms or to the front porch, breakfast / lounge room can be disturbing (if staying in ground floor room/s), as it is a traditional residential property without soundproofing.

The property was very comfortable and in the perfect location for exploring Cape Town. Sabine, the host, was excellent, and took the time to give tailored Cape Town recommendations. I would definitely stay here again!

The property was situated in a lovely neighborhood. The parking was safe and it was centrally situated. Close to restaurants, chemist, supermarket and the CBD.

I have no complaints.

Location is great as walking distance from a number of great bars and restaurants, it's walking distance from Mount Nelson hotel. The host was also lovely and went out of her way with recommendations of places to eat.