Swiss Cottage Guest House

3 Crown Crescent, Camps Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>130</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a bedroom with a large bed and a kitchen at Swiss Cottage Guest House in Cape Town
a living room with a couch and a table at Swiss Cottage Guest House in Cape Town
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Swiss Cottage Guest House

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
130 reviews
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This Swiss-style Cottage is located below the Apostles Mountain Range, just 200 metres from Camps Bay Beach. It has a lush garden and a terrace overlooking Table Mountain. The rooms at the Swiss Cottage Guest House include a TV and an electric kettle. Some rooms have mountain views. The Swiss Cottage Guest House also offers fully furnished apartments with a private entrance, a kitchen and a dining area. Guests of the Swiss Cottage Guest House can enjoy panoramic views of Table Mountain while having a drink in the garden, which has traditional braai facilities. The Swiss Cottage Guest House is 10-minute drive from Table Mountain and Camps Bay city centre, which is filled with trendy bars and restaurants. Free parking is available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cape Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hartmut
    Germany Germany
    “Great location, beach and shops are reachable by foot. The cottage is a cute building. Great service by cottage team.”
  • Chikorowondo
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    “Its a nice apartment close to the beach and restaurants with spacious rooms to accommodate a family. In the Norwegian cottage i actually enjoyed a fully furnished home away from home with an art collection and a mini library with popular books.”
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Manager had maintained great communication prior to our arrival, and had very kindly upgraded our booking so that our rooms were virtually side by side - mine with a mountain view and my friends with a really sunny aspect. We had a washing...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dr Gavin Smith

Company review score: 8.9Based on 128 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts, Dr Smith and the staff are dedicated to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Whilst Dr Smith is a dentist with a part time practice, Chris, will be responsible for the management of the Guest House. Darwin is Swiss Cottage's housekeeper, and provides cleaning to the rooms and the washing and drying of clothes. Please feel free to discuss any needs, suggestions, or complaints with Dr Smith, Chris or Darwin.

Property information

Situated just 200m from the palm-fringed, snowy white beach in Camps Bay, you will find this historical house, Swiss Cottage, nestled below the Apostles Mountain Range (Part of Table Mountain). A feature and landmark in Camps Bay Village. The Self-Catering Swiss Cottage Guest House has a total of seven rooms, each with their own unique facilities, views, comfort and personality. The Guest House is surrounded by grass, trees and greenery, making you feel at ease surrounded by nature.

Neighbourhood information

Camps Bay is the number one tourist destination in Cape Town, South Africa, with its beaches, shops and diverse resturants. There is only a ten minute drive to the lively city, the Waterfront and Table Mountain and thirty minutes to the airport, Wine Route and False Bay.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swiss Cottage Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free WiFi 12 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Swiss Cottage Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about CZK 1276. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Swiss Cottage Guest House 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

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests arriving after 17:00, on the day of arrival, may be subject to a late check-in fee.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Swiss Cottage Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Swiss Cottage Guest House

  • Check-in at Swiss Cottage Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Swiss Cottage Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Bingo
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Public Bath
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Archery
    • Aerobics

  • The prices at Swiss Cottage Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Swiss Cottage Guest House include:

    • Chalet
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Swiss Cottage Guest House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Swiss Cottage Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.