Reading House

Guesthouse in Cape Town with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

Reading House in Claremont offers hospitality and convenience with a free breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, snack bar/deli, and concierge services. The staff consistently earns high marks from visitors.

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pool
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Tomorrow

Oct 8 - Oct 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Fan

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Queen Bedded Room

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

2 bedrooms

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

King Bedded Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

2 bedrooms

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Poolside Double Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Claremont, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to Reading House. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Iziko South African Museum are also worth visiting.

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5 Hellenburgh Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708

What's nearby

Newlands Cricket Ground - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Newlands Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Cape Town - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

Newlands Station - 8 min walk
Cape Town Station - 18 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stones - ‬13 min walk
‪Hong Seafood Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
‪Mamma Roma - ‬17 min walk
‪JC Brasserie | Pub - ‬12 min walk
‪Newlands Brewery - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Reading House

Upscale guest house located in Claremont

Consider a stay at Reading House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.

You'll also find perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms and concierge services
Outdoor furniture, free newspapers and luggage storage

Room features

All guest rooms at Reading House offer comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as

Other amenities include:

Heating and fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
5 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
LCD TVs with premium channels

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Parking included

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

24-hour return 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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
1 floor
Built in 1948
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

5 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 8 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

24-hour pool access

Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Alcohol is not served at 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

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

Does Reading House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Reading House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Reading House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reading House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Reading House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Reading House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Reading House located?

Located in Claremont, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Newlands Cricket Ground, Newlands Stadium and Cavendish Square. Kingsbury Hospital and Table Mountain National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Newlands Station is 8 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 10 minutes.

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