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Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with spa services and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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11 Wolmunster Road, Upper Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Groote Schuur Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Double Room

  • 1615 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Mowbray within a 5-minute walk of University of Cape Town, Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park. This 6-room, 4-star guesthouse has a bar/lounge, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Baxter Theatre Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Newlands Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hussar Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Aiyara Thai - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Maharajah - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Suburban guesthouse with spa services and an outdoor pool
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 800 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 42-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Sitting areas, minibars, and espresso makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1901
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM 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
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

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Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in Mowbray within a short 20-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park. You'll also find Long Street and Newlands Cricket Ground within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is there a spa available at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

Spa services at the guesthouse include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, detox wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does Carmichael House Boutique Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Carmichael House Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Is Carmichael House Boutique Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool and a bar plus some accommodations feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Carmichael House Boutique Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Carmichael House Boutique Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Carmichael House Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

Yes, this guesthouse has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 8.8 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or pool views.

Reviews

Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely beautiful property. Beautiful gardens and warm and welcoming owners and staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Miami

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm and lovely place. Rooms were immaculate and each has its own charm and decor. Owners were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast perfect. Loved the robes! Great location near UCT and felt very safe. One of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD, Washington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yves and Valerie are the consummate hosts. This was our first trip to South Africa and Yves and Valerie made it a stress free experience. Their kindness and welcoming nature provided a comfortable, warm atmosphere that made us feel at home. It began before we arrived when Yves sent us options for restaurants and offers to help with rentals. We traveled over Christmas and I'd made reservations at a local restaurant for Christmas Day, unbeknownst to me the restaurant was closed. Yves found out and went out of his way to make another reservation for my family. His thoughtfulness and attention to his guests is what you can expect. In addition, I thought it would be nice if my family woke up on Christmas morning to find stockings hung from the fireplace. It was an odd request, but I asked if Valerie or Yves could help out with my 'surprise'. Valerie kindly found stockings and put them together. What a wonderful surprise for my family on Christmas morning. The house and grounds are beautiful and recently renovated after a terrible fire in 2019. The adornments and old world charm of the house transport you to a different time. Breakfast was always delicious, especially the croissant that are specially shipped in from France. The pool and gardens are exquisitely maintained by Yves. If you are looking for a get-away where you'll be sure to be treated well, look no further than the Carmichael House and the hospitality of Yves and Valerie.

10/10 Excellent

Claus

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

Very nice

Really nice and clean. Very helpful and good service. Internet really good. Check out a bit early at 10am and good to know that it is 20 min from down town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amarjit, Newyork, Newyork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better service, good breakfast, execellent guidance in all needs, including transportation to city, sight seeing and airport pickup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay....everything is done beautifully. Yves and Valerie are fantastic hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andi, Seattle

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

Charming and cozy

I had a wonderful experience at Carmichael Guesthouse and would stay here again. The staff were very helpful before I arrived with helping me to arrange tours. I loved being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown in a quieter neighborhood in a charming house full of history. I felt very well taken care of and hope to come back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Namfon, Bangkok

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

Ideal Location

Well after visiting over 60 countries this is the first review i have left, this house was beautiful laden with Victorian features, the owners are possible the friendliest i have encountered and go out of there way to make sure u have bookings and other trips fully planned. We will be visiting again by the end of the year and without a doubt we will be staying here, in fact this stay actually made our entire visit memorable Malcolm and Fon
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Home from home

We loved every minute of our stay at Charmichael Guesthouse!!! Every detail of the property from the gardens to the guest rooms were perfectly thought out and exquisitely decorated in a Colonial yet modern style. Our room was absolutely massive with a beautiful high ceiling, it had everything you’d need and we have nil complaints about it! Breakfast was awesome - full continental spread which was divine along with a cooked breakfast of your choice - class! Finally, our hosts were amazing!!! They are a lovely couple who can’t do enough for their guests - sometimes hosts are overbearing or completely non-present, but these guys struck the balance just right! They helped us book tickets for table mountain, sorted us dinner reservations and even checked us into our flights and printed off our boarding cards so we could have an extra half hour in bed - I can’t speak highly enough of them! I’m sure you get the drift, but if you stay here I guarantee you won’t be disappointed! We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

marlene, new Hamphire USA

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

Lovely charm

Beautiful old home in a suburb of Capetown with beautiful, spacious rooms, delicious breakfast and caring staff-
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Susan, Melbourne, Australia

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

Comfort at the Cape

Terrific hosts in a peaceful residence below Table Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deanna, Brisbane, Australia

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

Would love to return!

The location is very central, the cleanliness cannot be faulted, and the presentation and quality of the food was excellent! Very enjoyable stay, thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Francois, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Fantastic if only...

The guest house is old and beautiful and it was a pleasant experience all around if only the queen bed was more comfotable. The matrass was so hard we rolled around for 2 hours before falling asleep. Change that and I’ll give it full marks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michal, London

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

Very good service. Good location.

The owners of the guesthouse are very friendlly and helpfull. The rooms are spacious and nicelly decorated. We will visit again if we are in Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Lovely place for R&R

My room was a delight to stay in. The staff were all wonderful - very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was tasty. I couldn't have asked for more! Though I was in town for work, my stay at Carmichael House provided a restful retreat, and two days wasn't nearly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Enrique, San Diego

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

Very nice and charming hotel in Cape Town

Yves and Valerie are superb hosts. They will assist you with all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marion and Ken, Seattle, Washington

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

Beautiful, elegant and cozy BnB

The Carmichael House exceeded our highest expectations in every way. Yves communicated w/me answering various questions we had about Cape Town, before we left Seattle. Upon our arrival our hosts, Yves and Valerie, arranged for our pickup at the airport which alleviated all concern about what to do and how to travel to their guest house. Once there, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable in our spacious, lovely en suite room overlooking their garden. The immaculate Victorian house is at once elegant and cozy. The hosts have considered every detail to make their guests feel at home yet afford them plenty of privacy and independence. A delicious bottle of S. African wine was waiting for us in our room to celebrate our arrival. Yves and Valerie helped inform us of the many sights and sites that we could enjoy while visiting this amazing South African city. They were always available to answer any questions we might have about locations and directions to places of interest. Their breakfasts are fit for royalty. We sat admiring the garden while we enjoyed fresh baked croissants (from France!), homemade fresh rolls, bread, muffins, jams and marmalade, two eggs any way you like them, with bacon or sausage, and baked tomatoes, fresh fruit compote, and so much more plus coffee or tea--EVERY DAY, served on white table cloths in a charming sun room.

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

Beautiful and friendly place

Stayed for a week at this hotel and it was a great experience. The guesthouse is charming and really feels like a home. Rooms are individually decorated and the beds are really comfortable. The host couple were very nice and extremely helpful, suggesting activities, sights and sorted out car rentals etc. Felt really sad at time of check out.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, New York NY

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

Carmichael Guest House

Carmichael Guest House is absolutely beautiful. The hosts are gracious and accommodating and the staff is very attentive. Delicious breakfast and perfect location with proximity to UCT. Highly recommend as wonderful place to stay when visiting Cape Town!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

relaxing and comfortable

It was a great experience. I'll definitely stay there again next year. Great location. Friendly staff. Most importantly they were trustworthy so I was able to enjoy myself with worrying about anything.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great B&B with amazing owners

This has been a very very brilliant experience. Carmichael House is a lovely place with excellent owners who also run the place. The location is superb being very close to UCT, Riverside mall and Cavendish amongst others. The breakfast spread is great offering both continental as well as hot dishes. And of course lots of fruit. Highly highly recommended to all.

10/10 Excellent

Bill, London

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

Guest comes first at this Guesthouse

When you travel a lot, sometimes your experiences tend to get lost in the fog of it all.... This trip was different for us - and it was entirely the fault of Yves and Valerie! While this was our fourth trip to Cape Town, it was the first time we felt like we were coming home. Carmichael is much better than just a guesthouse - it is a local home away from home. The facilities, the rooms and the breakfasts were of course outstanding. But rarely do you find such a warm and welcoming environment. In fact, we were disappointed when we would come home and they weren't there to greet us (probably because they were taking care of all the others - Carmichael is a very popular place). Rondebosch is a fantastic base and it was extremely easy to get to anywhere from there - and the Guesthouse was even within walking distance of our favorite steakhouse - the Hussar Grill, which is well worth a long detour! Thanks Yves and Valerie for a great visit!!

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