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Reading House

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A balcony with wicker chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a tree and a building.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.
A swimming pool with stone walls and a paved area in the background.
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A stone building with a garden pathway leading to a wooden door.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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5 Hellenburgh Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Place, Newlands Cricket Ground
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Newlands Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavendish Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Bedded Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

Queen Bedded Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Bedded Room with Shower

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

King Bedded Room with Shower

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Poolside Double Room with Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

Poolside Double Room with Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Claremont, Reading House is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Newlands Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground. This 5-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newlands Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cavendish Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newlands Brewery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arderne Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 19 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KAUAI - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stones - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ottawa Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪JC Brasserie | Pub - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Reading House

Reading House features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 400 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. 5 bathrooms, electric kettles, and fans are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 6 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 8 and younger (only guests older than 8 are allowed)

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 400 per vehicle (one-way)

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 cash
  • Check-in: 2 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 (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 cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at Reading House.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Reading House Hotel Newlands
Reading House Newlands
Reading House Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Reading House Cape Town
Reading Cape Town
Reading House B&B Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Reading House?

This guesthouse is situated in Claremont within a short 11-minute walk of Newlands Cricket Ground and also 11 minutes on foot from Newlands Stadium. You'll also find Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Cavendish Square within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Reading House?

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

Does Reading House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Reading House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Reading House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What do couples enjoy most about Reading House?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and bathrobes as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Reading House have a hot tub?

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

Does Reading House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Reading House serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Will Reading House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Reading House though service animals are welcome.

Does Reading House have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to Reading House?

The closest major airport to Reading House is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 10.5 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Reading House?

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

Reading House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was nice. Location a little far from sites. Staff was friendly and helpful. Property was deserted most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Perfect in every way

Friendly staff, very comfortable bed with lovely crisp linen, lovely location. This, topped with an outstanding breakfast, make this place a winner
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person minding the guest house was not present for check in despite having been told what time we would arrive and that time being within their check in window. We waited for close to an hour to get in. She was very sweet and obliging but we barely ever saw her after checking in. No help in terms of advice for our stay in Cape Town etc. Very comfortable accommodation though.
Verified

8/10 Good

local and

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020