13 Union Street, Gardens, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#64 of 441 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 162 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2024
Leonor
FranceThe owner lady, that says it all !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Ronny
South AfricaParking is a bit of a concern 😟
Friendly reception with coffee and banana bread.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Samuel
GermanySabine was really friendly, helpful and welcoming, everything was clean and nice. She served us really nice banana bread for breakfast. I would come back
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Deniz
GermanyThe location is very good to explore the city and there are many restaurants, bars, cafes in walking distance. The room was pleasant and nicely decorated. The bed is very comfortable. Try the banana bred! It is delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Luca
Italyreally good position, the room is big and really cute
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Anne-marie
South AfricaThe only thing was the noisy other guests and the front door needs some Q20.
We did not have breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Lodewikus
South AfricaThe old towels and noisy neighbours
Felt very homely and inviting. Owner was very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Julie
CanadaSometimes the neighbours could be a bit loud and on hot nights when windows need to be open, this could be problematic, but in general I could overlook it for the good location, helpful and friendly staff, and good environment to stay in
I like the central location and it’s proximity to lots of restaurants, easy for Uber, pick ups and a lot more personality than many other areas of the city.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Danit24
United KingdomThe warm welcome of Sabine and her staff, it makes you feel at home! The house is also really nice and in a great location!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Claudia
GermanyHappy returner. Love Sabine's & team hospitality and staying here. Very convenient location and lots of points of interest and restaurants easy walking distance
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Frederique
NetherlandsThe stay was great and Sabine is so lovely and energetic! Loved the banana bread! 😌
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Hewson
United KingdomSabine is a wonderful host. She is so helpful and accommodating. Anne who assists her is lovely too. The beds were comfortable and the colonial nature of the property is very endearing. Sabine recommended some wonderful local restaurants which were high end but at amazing prices in comparison to London. Sabine advised that it was safe to walk in the local area even after dark but also told us where not to go after dark. All together a lovely stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Sinovuyo
South AfricaIt’s was very clean and spacious for a solo travel, and Saardie was one of the kindest ladies I have met. Highly recommend .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Bartosz
PolandEverything was perfect :-)
Very nice place in which you can feel almost like at home. Sabine, the owner, is really friendly and helpful suggesting places to visit or to eat at. Location is perfect - in a nice and safe neighbourhood. A lot of good restaurants around and walking distance to the center. It's also easy to find a place to park your car in front of the building.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Veronika
NetherlandsThe room we had can be a little bit warm and there’s no ac, but only a fan. So that is something to consider :)
Beautiful location near kloofstreet. Wonderful building, super well kept. Furthermore Sabine was super friendly, helped us with what to do in the area, but also other staff was really friendly and helpful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Hambidge
South AfricaI have no complaints.
The property was situated in a lovely neighborhood. The parking was safe and it was centrally situated. Close to restaurants, chemist, supermarket and the CBD.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Liesel
Hong KongLocation is great as walking distance from a number of great bars and restaurants, it's walking distance from Mount Nelson hotel. The host was also lovely and went out of her way with recommendations of places to eat.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Lilje
South AfricaThis guesthouse is perfectly situated for every traveler. This is a home away from home with a bonus friendly coffee, banana morning chat :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Dewaldt
South AfricaNothing
We always come back to this Guest House, its is a great place to stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Wendy
South AfricaRoom was very small.
Location excellent. Friendly and hospitable staff. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Marc
South AfricaGret for a business traveler
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Daniel
South Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsExcellent location close to restaurants in Kloof Street. Sabrina is an excellent host and very friendly. We highly recommend the Cape Colonial. We will most certainly stay here again when we visit Cape Town.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Wilma
South AfricaParked in the street which I had to get use to only because I am from JHB and it’s not common to do that
Property location was central. It was clean and cosy. Ann was such a Gem, friendly professional and the sweetest person
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Vinoliah
South AfricaVery friendly staff and absolutely lovely accommodation
Stayed in October 2023
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