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The Walden House

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful haven near Camps Bay Beach where days are spent lounging in sunshine and evenings bring cozy warmth by the fire

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The Walden House, at Table Mountain's base, offers a quiet retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Guests enjoy the garden patio or gather by the lobby fireplace. Multilingual staff assist with trip planning. Dry cleaning services and lobby refreshments add convenience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Mountain view
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, The Walden House is in the suburbs and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Sunset Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Don't miss out on a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and skydiving in the area. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bree Street
    Bree Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South African National Gallery
    South African National Gallery
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kloof Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Van Hunks
    5 min walk
  • Yours Truly
    5 min walk
  • Our Local
    5 min walk
  • Blondie
    5 min walk
  • Asoka
    6 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

Upscale boutique guesthouse near Camps Bay Beach
Located close to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Table Mountain, The Walden House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2000/027086/23

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Walden Cape Town
Walden House Cape Town
The Walden House Cape Town, South Africa
Walden House Hotel Cape Town Central
The Walden House Cape Town South Africa
Walden House
Walden House Guesthouse Cape Town
Walden House Guesthouse
The Walden House Cape Town
The Walden House Cape Town
The Walden House Guesthouse
The Walden House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Walden House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Walden House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Walden House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 5:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 250.

What time is check-out at The Walden House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability).

Does The Walden House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Walden House located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this boutique guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Camps Bay Beach. University of Cape Town and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km). Cape Town Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Haus. Alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Würden wir immer wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clemens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ovidio

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very impressed with the service, quality of breakfast and the overall care of the ladies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mr L R

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

Great Hotel close to CTICC

Beautiful, clean, upmarket
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Claude, Cape Town

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Delta Built

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Christer

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eva, California

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Ontario

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

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!

8/10 Good

Harold

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

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,

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Christchurch, New Zealand

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Baltimore

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

Amazing

One of the best places I've ever stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A pleasant stay in Cape Town

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpfull staff with a good breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Willy, Zürich, Schweiz

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very comfortable and centrally located. Only downside was people outside my room at 5am chatting.

10/10 Excellent

Georg, Basel

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

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.