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The Walden House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Cape Town with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Breakfast meal
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Luxury Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zuney Wagyu Burgers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬5 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), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
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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Exterior

Neighbourgood Harrington

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  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 62 reviews
The price is AED 234
AED 269 total
includes taxes & fees
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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

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
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Walden House Hotel Cape Town Central
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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 at The Walden House?

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 1.9 mi (3 km) from Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Camps Bay Beach. Table Mountain and University of Cape Town are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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