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Casa Del Sonder is located in the trendy De Waterkant, just a 10-minute walk from the city center. It has a rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and a 360 degree view of the city and Table Mountain. Decorated in rich and warm colors, the air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area, flat-screen TV and safe. They include tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a smart TV with Netflix. Some rooms offer a view of Table Mountain. Please note, Casa del Sonder is located in a historically Muslim area. We are located next to the oldest mosque in the country which we take great pride in and enjoy hearing the soulful call to prayer a few times a day. We have a newly opened, beautiful coffee shop located on the premises. Book breakfast with us and enjoy world class coffee and delicious food on our rooftop overlooking the city, or grab a coffee and croissant before venturing out on your daily excursions. Free WiFi is available. The guest house is within 1.2 miles from the CTICC, V & A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade. The Cape Town International Airport is 14 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    The place had character and the bakery next door was a real bonus! The staff preparing breakfasts was great!
  • Charlene
    United States of America United States of America
    Price. Cleanliness security 15 min walk to queen V. Waterfront
  • Max
    Sweden Sweden
    It is a nice small hotel run by a young couple, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly. The location is close to downtown Cape Town, so it´s easy to explore the central parts of Cape Town, although a bit rougher. The bathroom...

Managed by Casa Del Sonder

Company review score: 9.7Based on 305 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Nestled between the European-styled village of De Waterkant and the famously bright-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap, Casa Del Sonder is a beautifully restored vintage-inspired guesthouse, in the heart of Cape Town. We offer 6 comfy bedrooms of various sizes, all with ensuite bathrooms and their own personal touch. Our large, cosy lounge provides a space to relax, curl up and read by the fireplace, or mingle with other guests, whilst our incredible roof top terrace boasts world-class views of table mountain and the city bowl, as well as a plunge pool and open bar area. We offer an additional continental breakfast each morning. What a great way to start the day before heading off to explore the city! Our sister cafe, Sonder Cafe is situated in Observatory and all guests receive a once off 25% discount.

Neighborhood info

The Lodge is located in the City Bowl, between the village of De Waterkant and the famous bright-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap. The main street of the City is about 10 minutes' walk. All main attractions are a few minutes' drive (V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain cable car station...)

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Spanish,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Casa Del Sonder
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Plunge pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Xhosa

House rules

Casa Del Sonder takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Casa Del Sonder accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa Del Sonder of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Casa Del Sonder

  • Check-in at Casa Del Sonder is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Casa Del Sonder is 2,800 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Casa Del Sonder can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Casa Del Sonder include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • Casa Del Sonder offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Casa Del Sonder may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.