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De Waterkant House

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Elegant) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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137 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Place, Greenmarket Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Budget Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Elegant) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Elegant)

  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

De Waterkant House places you in Cape Town City Centre, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. This 6-room, 3-star guesthouse has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Greenmarket Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Pickle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pauline’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

De Waterkant House

Guests of De Waterkant House enjoy features like an outdoor pool, WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with TVs. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 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. 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

Waterkant Cape Town
Waterkant House
Waterkant House Guesthouse Cape Town
De Waterkant House Cape Town, South Africa
Waterkant House Guesthouse
De Waterkant House Cape Town
De Waterkant House Cape Town
De Waterkant House Guesthouse
De Waterkant House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at De Waterkant House?

De Waterkant House provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to De Waterkant House?

This guesthouse is situated in Cape Town City Centre within a short 11-minute walk of Long Street and also 20 minutes on foot from Cape Town Stadium. You'll also find Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at De Waterkant House?

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

Does De Waterkant House have a casino?

No, De Waterkant House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at De Waterkant House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about De Waterkant House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include premium bedding, a minibar, and turndown service.

Are there hot tubs at De Waterkant House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does De Waterkant House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, De Waterkant House serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does De Waterkant House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at De Waterkant House.

Are there connecting rooms at De Waterkant House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to De Waterkant House?

The closest major airport to De Waterkant House is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 13 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at De Waterkant House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at De Waterkant House.

De Waterkant House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zona tranqila y segura.................................................
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed that you are charged R250 for late check in with no mention of this on booking. Would have been cheaper to stay at a Hotel. :(
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Gem in the heart of Cape Town

A very clean and conveniently located guest house. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful room which was well furnished and equipped. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, beautiful facilities, and friendly staff. I stayed 5 nights in the spacious Loader Suite (room 9) and will again whenever I return to Cape Town. A delightful home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Hlekulane Martin

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

Very good vacation

Good stat
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well positioned, very central. All round, great room friendly staff nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Preiswerte Zimmer in genialer Lage in der Stadt

Das Hotel ist kein Hotel im eigentlichen Sinne, sondern eher ein Guest House, in dem Zimmer vermietet werden. So besteht dann indirekt auch ein Zugriff auf eine Küche, die wir allerdings nicht getestet hatten. Tatsächlich handelt es sich wohl um einen losen Verbund mehrerer Häuser in unmittelbarer Nähe, die sich eine zentrale Rezeption teilen. Unser Zimmer selbst war eher klein und unspektakulär. WLAN hätte extra gekostet. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist dafür aber spitze.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joachim

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

Nice village

always nice to stay in a safe area which has this specific village character
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mr

Disliked: Room comfort

Comfortable accommodation in a good location.

Comfortable accommodation in a good location. If you plan on having / renting a car, parking in the area is difficult to find. The rooms are simple, but good enough if you are just looking for a place to sleep.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Not what we booked but......

We actually didn't stay at Dell Waterkant house, they are part of a collection of properties in the area and when we checked in we were actually given a room in the Charles guest house. We were a little dissapointed at first but the room was a good size with very comfortable King bed and good facilities. De Waterkant area has a great community feel with a choice of restaurants and bars. Would stay here again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Great location but will not stay there again.

A nice, cosy hotel located in a beautiful neighbourhord. The bed was firm and nice. The pool looked big in the photos but is tiny IRL. The room was very cold during the night now that we stayed in Cape Town in june. The tip we left on the bed disappeared before the room was cleaned up, I suspect that the staff the tip was infonded for never received their tip.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Room quite small but very comfortable great views. Bed super comfy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

The Reception Staff is wonderful.

We stayed four nights here and throughly enjoyed it. The room was clean and modern and the location was great. Nice neighborhood with plenty of shops and restaurants. It's within walking distance of downtown and close to the waterfront as well, but the best part of the place was the reception staff. They were very friendly and extremely helpful. You can't beat the place for the price.
Verified

4/10 Poor

colin r.

Liked: Cleanliness

A different kind of place

The hotel is set in a cool part of old Cape Town and consiste of various different old houses. The Village was a bit run down. One had to ask for the reception which was a block away and the breakfast allowance was only R60. The room was small but comfortable, wifi did not work and the TV was pretty small. I have no idea how they got a 4 star rating. I would sy between 2 and 3
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room we booked didn't have any bathroom door and the bath was in the middle of the bedroom. Odd design, it upset my wife, she wouldn't have stayed if she knew. Also worth noting that this is seemingly a gay village. Feels uncomfortable being the only hetero couple in a bar or restaurant.
Verified

8/10 Good

Georg

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

nice and cosy with a good location

Very nice place, however as I went there in winter and the room did not have heating, it got very cold at night. Otherwise very cosy and nice place, friendly people. Great neighborhood with quite some restaurants and bars.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Different, boutique-type hotel

Warm welcome. My room elegant with a charming patio, but located a small distance up a hill from main hotel. Security system difficult to handle in dark. Tiny pool with room for only a few loungers and limited sunshine. Excellent breakfast.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Convenient for wandering around Cape Town

A cluster of individual houses turned into hotel rooms. Plenty of braii stands, rooftop space and a funky little pool. Staff very helpful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

nice place

very well
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

WOnderful atmosphere, great central position

Everything we had hoped for and definitely a good pick, Would recommend it to friends. Very helpful staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Hidden suburbia

Just off the Cape Town CBD is this wonderful suburb of de waterkant. De Waterkant house is right in the middle of this and access to anything from long Street to the waterfront is a mere hop away. A gorgeous guest house that I'll certainly return to.
Verified

6/10 Okay

thommy-3755

Kann man machen, muss man nicht

Unterbringung war in recht feuchten Kellerzimmern, Personal gab es nur im Haupthaus. Lage ist recht gut, man kann auch abends ohne "Gefahr" die umliegenden Restaurants besuchen.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

cute guest house in AMAZING neigborhood !!!

both times i've been to Cape Town - i have stayed here .... if u are looking for a quaint neighborhood to stay in w/ good eats and shopping -- STAY HERE
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Prettige B&B met alle gemakken binnen handbereik

Je zit exact tussen het V&A Waterfront en het centrum van Kaapstad in (beide 10 min. lopen) en ook de supermarkt (met veel vers producten) is om de hoek. Qua locatie heb je dus echt niks te wensen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Great hotel!

Safe, easy access area without being in tourist area