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The Cape Colonial

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Cape Town, near Long Street

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Property entrance
Bathroom shower
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Staircase

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
13 Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Mowbray Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Planet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eatstanbul Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cape Colonial

Guest house near Long Street
The Cape Colonial provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cape Colonial have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cape Colonial Hotel Gardens
Cape Colonial Gardens
Cape Colonial House Cape Town
Cape Colonial House
Cape Colonial Cape Town
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The Cape Colonial Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Colonial Guesthouse Cape Town
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The Cape Colonial Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cape Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cape Colonial?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cape Colonial?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cape Colonial?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Cape Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Cape Colonial located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kloof Street and Long Street. Cape Town Medi Clinic and South African Jewish Museum are also within 15 minutes. Cape Town Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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The Cape Colonial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RISHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Coenraad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don't dare to complain!

On arrival, the room was far smaller than expected and certainly not as per the pictures when selecting the room and, so upon arrival, I rated the check-in (as per Hotels.com email) as fair with my view that it was not what we expected. The reason for this was that the room was very small, had no suitcase stands to place luggage and effectively required me to place a suitcase in front of the door when closed. Not ideal from a fire safety point of view. We met the housekeeper the next morning and she offered some nice banana loaf and coffee and we complimented her with how clean our rooms were. On the first night, the water in the shower was lukewarm and the following morning we had no hot water. The information in the room only listed a cellphone number which I tried to call at 6:40 but got a voice message requesting me to send an SMS. Which I did and only after 2 hours did I get a response. By then I boiled water in the kettle and made a plan for us to wash. The next morning we met the owner, Sabine, and she attacked my wife and me for rating the room "not what we expected". We got in an argument about us not discussing this with them but they were nowhere to be seen. We were actually thinking of checking out due to the very aggressive attitude but as we already paid for one more night decided to stay, but we declined coffee and banana bread that morning! Even though the place was very clean and the housekeeper was super friendly, Sabine ruined our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney, Curacao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy old mansion in a pleasant neighboorhood.Spacious rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect host, lovely house, great location.

Sabine is the perfect host, she received us as we were long friends. The service they provide goes beyond the expectations. We got all the information and help we needed and she was very helpful on the checkout too. The hotel is a lovely colonial house, in good shape and in a good area, close to city center and many good restaurants. When we return to Cape Town we will look nowhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok, but not what one is led to expect

The property is beautiful and the owner seems very kind. I should start by saying this is not at all a bad place to stay but I do think the place needs to be announced in a different way. It's more like an airbnb than a hotel and that makes a difference when you're not expecting. The first room we had was not good at all but the owner accomodated our request to change rooms the next day. The next room (6) was good-sized, but there were no curtains in the bathroom and we had to hang a towel to avoid being seen by the neighbors just two meters away. Rod, the owner, says the glass blocks any view, but it doesn't, I'm afraid - part of the glass is a perfectly transparent big rose. There were other issues: the bedroom was extremely cold at night and with only one electric heater available and turned on at night only, we really struggled to fall asleep on a cold bed. Every other hotel we stayed in after that one, along the Garden Route, had a eletric blanket of sorts, so I don't think it's unreasonable to expect something like it if the place is open during Winter. But overall, the discomfort was more related to the fact that there was no one there. We were led to book a shuttle because we arrived late, which is fine, except that it costs double the uber and is kind of mandatory because the lady has the key. She was great but she can't carry luggage, so again, it defied expectations. We knew the breakfast was limited, but at the end we just felt we could have paid less in an airbnb
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nori, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this charming guest house. The staff were wellcoming,friendly and helpful. We had some coffee and delicious muffins every morning at the terrace seat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cape Colonial is located in a very nice neighborhood, close to Kloof Street, which is full of restaurants and bars. We got a nice but tiny room. The staff was very responsive and helpful. A very simple breakfast is served. I wished they had more croissants available for guests:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property which is well maintained and clean. Very kind and helpful host. Good location to explore the city
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

À recommander absolument

Sabine, la maîtresse de maison, est très accueillante, serviable et de bons conseils. Nous nous sommes sentis très confortables durant notre séjour au Cape Colonial. Le quartier est calme et sûr, tout en ayant supermarché, restaurants et bars à proximité.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant and Personal

Our stay at the Cape Colonial was very brief, but very pleasant! Be sure to check-in no later than 8pm, as this is a small guesthouse run by a single (lovely) couple! There was great tea and coffee available at all times and the baked goods available in the morning tasted fresh and possibly homemade. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owner and staff, nice rooms and perfect location within the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet clean simplicity

Owner Sabine was efficient and helpful in contacting me beforehand, re check-in. My room had original stripped pine floorboards and a comfortable bed, and plenty of good lighting. An anti-mosquito screen on the window, and better WIFI upstairs might be a good idea. However I have no complaints and thought the property excellently run and managed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old style accomodation and old style good service.

Just as the name says, "Old Colonial" Style, relatively spare furnishings, but fresh muffins as a breakfast snack and very friendly service from the co owner Sabina. Close to the Company Gardens, plus Kloof and Long streets, so vibe and tranquility close by.

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great guesthouse in a quiet neighbourhood

We had a lovely stay at The Cape Colonial. The owners helped us with transfer from and to the airport, and gave us some great tips on restaurants and shops in the neighbourhood. Our room had high ceilings, lots of room, a big comfy bed and, best of all, a nice balcony where we enjoyed our tea and muffins and banana bread in the mornings, and some snacks and drinks (buy your own at the local supermarket) in the evenings. There is free WiFi and some books to borrow while you are there, and we also got a free map of the city to help us find our way. The guesthouse is at an easy walking distance to the Company Gardens, the National Gallery, Greenmarket Square and Bo Kaap, and we had no trouble getting around. We'd definitely stay here again next time we come to Cape Town!

10/10 Excellent

Hannah/Benne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekte Lage und tolle Gastfreundschaft

Wir waren vier Nächte im Cape Colonial. Mit Blick auf den Tafelberg und die Erreichbarkeit von allen wichtigen Dingen in der Stadt, ist die Unterkunft einfach perfekt. Dazu sind die Räume sehr schön und sauber. Vor allem die Gastfreundschaft von Sabine hat uns überzeugt, jederzeit wieder zu kommen. Hier wird alles für Gäste getan und man kann sich rundum wohl fühlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wir kommen wieder.....

Zu Beginn unserer Reise waren wir im Cape Colonial. Da es uns so gut gefallen hat, sind wir zum Ende unserer Reise nochmal zurückgekehrt. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt, ein sauberes und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Haus in bester Lage. Sabine, vielen Dank für Deine Gastfreundschaft und Unterstützung.

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Danke Sabine

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und erhielten ein Upgrade. Sabine ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, die ihre Gäste verwöhnt. Zum Frühstück gibt es guten Kaffee und Tee, selbstgebackene Muffins und Bananenkuchen. The Cape Colonial ist ein sauberes und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Guesthouse in bester Lage. Die Abende auf der Terrasse, bei einem guten Glas Wein, haben wir sehr genossen. Zum Ende unserer Reise werden wir hierher zurückkehren.

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute Empfehlung

Das Guesthouse hat eine super zentrale Lage. Man kann abends zu Fuß zu den Lokalen in der Kloofstreet oder Loopstreet laufen. Der „rote Bus“ ist auch nur ein paar Schritte entfernt. Mit dem Auto ist man schnell am Tafelberg und zur Camps Bay. Parkplatz hatten wir fast immer vor der Tür auf der Straße gefunden. Wir haben uns sicher gefühlt. Sabine ist einfach klasse. Man fühlt sich direkt wohl und willkommen und bekommt super Tipps. Unbedingt ins Café Paradiso gehen! Danke an dieser Stelle noch einmal. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beste keuze in Cape Town!

Super leuke guest house! Kleine maar mooie gezellige kamer. Locatie is perfect en groot pluspunt is dat je lekker buiten kunt zitten met gratis koffie, thee en bananenbrood/muffins! Absolute aanrader als je als stelletje in Cape Town bent!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly guest house

We received a really warm welcome and all the information we needed about cape town. The room was clean and comfortable and the guest house is v close to a supermarket and just off a main road with plenty of bars and restaurants. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place close to attractions

The hotel is situated in a good location close to the city. There were plenty of food options around so it was very convenient for us. The room we had was extremely clean and spacious. We loved the decor of the room, which has a vintage feel to it. And also, the banana bread and muffins served for breakfast were very delicious. One thing however, as it is an old building, there is understandably no lift so travellers with big luggages will have to bring them up the stairs. Nevertheless we had a very pleasant experience here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Liebevoll geführtes Guesthouse in toller Lage

Sabine ist eine supernette Gastgebetin, sie kochte uns Kaffee zur Begrüssung und zum Abschied und vermittelte uns sehr spontan einen sehr netten Fahrer zum Wine Tasting als unsere Robben Island Tour ausfiel. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und die Muffins und das Bananenbrot morgens auf der Terrasse einfach ein Traum:) Vielen Dank Sabine, ich werde das "The Colonial Guesthouse" gerne weiterempfehlen:) Liebe Grüße Claudia
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Esben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Haines, Alaska, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect room in a lovely city

My room had a huge balcony and bathroom. It was extremely clean and comfortable and only a short distance from a MyCiti bus stop, dining and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Alessa , Stuttgart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr gut gelegenes, hübsches Guesthouse in Gardens

Super nettes Guesthouse, das aufgrund seiner tollen Lage direkt an der Kloof Street und nir 5 Minuten vom Tafelberg ein toller Ausgangspunkt in Kapstadt ist! Morgens ein kleines Ritual - Banana Loaf und Muffins mit Kaffee :) Das Zimmer war auch sehr nett und ausreichend groß. Wir hatten ein Zimmer ohne Balkon, welches sich unten gleich neben der Küche befunden hat. Morgens war es ein wenig laut, da in der Küche bereits Geschirr verräumt wurde, etc. und eine Nacht hatten wir leider sehr laute Gäste direkt über uns (die alten Häuser im Kolonialstil sind wunderschön, aber eben auch hellhörig). Die Matratze unseres Bettes war auf der Fensterseite schon recht durchgelegen. Ansonsten aber alles zu unserer vollen Zufriedenheit. Wir kommen gerne wieder!