The Walden House
4.0 star property

Upscale suburban guesthouse near Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

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The Walden House

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Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Breakfast meal
Standard Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Overview of The Walden House

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationThe Power and the Glory1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKoeberg Station15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalt River Station15 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)16 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Room, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Honeymoon Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cape Town

The Walden House is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is in the suburbs and near the beach. Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as skydiving and ecotours in the area.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 4 min walk
  • Long Street - 12 min walk
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Esplanade Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 5 min walk
  • Yours Truly - 5 min walk
  • Van Hunks - 6 min walk
  • Asoka - 6 min walk
  • Rick’s Cafe Americain - 5 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

Upscale boutique guest house near Camps Bay Beach
Located close to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Cape Town Cruise Terminal, The Walden House provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as 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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

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
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Walden House Guesthouse Cape Town
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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 to midnight for a fee of ZAR 250.

What time is check-out at The Walden House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout 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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Camps Bay Beach and Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Table Mountain and University of Cape Town are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 28 minutes by foot.

The Walden House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Business 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

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

travelstart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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!