Guesthouse Welgelegen
6 Stephen Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 120 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The stuff was incredible friendly and we felt very welcome. The room with table mountain view was fabulous.
South AfricaBreakfasts, relaxing lounge, very helpful friendly staff
United States of AmericaVery friendly and welcoming staff. Each room in this old renovated Victorian home is unique and has modern shower and all amenities. Excellent breakfast included. It’s in a great location- situated near table mountain, camps bay and Bo-kapp
United States of AmericaMichael, the in-house tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.
United States of AmericaWe were greeted like celebrates by the most wonderful efficient well-spoken friendly manager, Ayanda. He showed us the property of which he is so proud, and with right. It is an amazing place! For us, that loves traveling, we almost felt like we were in another exotic country. Stylish, comfortable, most amazing view of table mountain and Leeukop. We would love to return soon. One of our top stays is RSA!!!!!!
South AfricaBeautifully decorated boutique hotel with real character and charm - with the friendliest staff I’ve met to date. We had a warm welcome from Simon, helping us get around Cape Town with some great suggestions for lunch too! Prince took care of us on our departure, equally helping and advising us about our onward journey. This hotel has amazing food, facilities, parking to boot. So happy we stayed there! 5*
United KingdomQuirky renovated Victorian house with real charm in the Gardens area of Capetown. Really convenient for city sightseeing & nights out on Kloof St. Wonderful, warm & helpful staff.
United KingdomLovely old house, excellent friendly staff, great breakfast
AustraliaPrince the GM was brilliant and could not have been more helpful - really made us feel special. All the staff were lovely. fantastic place to start our Honeymoon
United KingdomService and staff friendless, breakfast and my room
South Africa
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Ursula
South Africa
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Charles
United States of America
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Philip
South Africa
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Jenna
United Kingdom
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Janet
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John
Australia
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Nicksmart1984
United Kingdom
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Faith
South Africa
Stay in the heart of Cape Town – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Cape Town. In the heart of Cape Town, the Victorian-style Welgelegen offers an outdoor pool and views of Table Mountain. Guests can relax in the spa area or borrow literature from the in-house library.
All spacious rooms feature air-conditioning, a sitting area and free Wi-Fi facilities. A flat-screen TV and complimentary tea-and-coffee-making facilities are also available.
Breakfast is served on the courtyard, overlooking the landscaped garden. A variety of local restaurants offering traditional foods can be found only 300 feet away.
Day trips can be arranged and transportation is also available upon request at the concierge service. Welgelegen’s guests can also enjoy relaxing treatments in the spa.
The Gardens can be reached in a 5-minute walk and the 24-hour front desk staff can arrange private tours. Cape Town International Airport is 12 miles away and a shuttle service is available upon request.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ursula
South Africa“The stuff was incredible friendly and we felt very welcome. The room with table mountain view was fabulous.”
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Charles
United States of America“Breakfasts, relaxing lounge, very helpful friendly staff”
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Anonymous
United States of America
“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Each room in this old renovated Victorian home is unique and has modern shower and all amenities. Excellent breakfast included. It’s in a great location- situated near table mountain, camps bay and Bo-kapp ”
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Anonymous
United States of America
“Michael, the in-house tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.”
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Philip
South Africa
“We were greeted like celebrates by the most wonderful efficient well-spoken friendly manager, Ayanda. He showed us the property of which he is so proud, and with right. It is an amazing place! For us, that loves traveling, we almost felt like we were in another exotic country. Stylish, comfortable, most amazing view of table mountain and Leeukop. We would love to return soon. One of our top stays is RSA!!!!!!” Read more
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Jenna
United Kingdom“Beautifully decorated boutique hotel with real character and charm - with the friendliest staff I’ve met to date. We had a warm welcome from Simon, helping us get around Cape Town with some great suggestions for lunch too! Prince took care of us on our departure, equally helping and advising us about our onward journey. This hotel has amazing food, facilities, parking to boot. So happy we stayed there! 5* ” Read more
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Janet
United Kingdom
“Quirky renovated Victorian house with real charm in the Gardens area of Capetown. Really convenient for city sightseeing & nights out on Kloof St. Wonderful, warm & helpful staff.”
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John
Australia“Lovely old house, excellent friendly staff, great breakfast”
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Nicksmart1984
United Kingdom
“Prince the GM was brilliant and could not have been more helpful - really made us feel special. All the staff were lovely. fantastic place to start our Honeymoon”
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Faith
South Africa
“Service and staff friendless, breakfast and my room”
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Company info
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Property info
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, with unparalleled views of Lion’s Head, Welgelegen is our boutique guest house that oozes Cape charm. The luxurious space was converted into fourteen en-suite rooms from two Victorian houses, linked by a shady inner courtyard and pool that provides welcome respite during the heat of the day. It is truly a sanctuary in the city, located just a short walk away from the vibe of Kloof Street, and a few minutes’ drive from the Cableway, Camps Bay and the Waterfront. It makes perfect sense, then, when you find out that “welgelegen” means “well-situated.”
Neighborhood info
Black Sheep Restaurant. Company Gardens and High Tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel
Languages Spoken
English
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Mediclinic Cape Town0.1 miles
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De Waal Park0.3 miles
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Christopher Moller Art Gallery0.3 miles
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Lifestyle On Kloof0.4 miles
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Labia Theatre0.4 miles
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South African Museum And Planetarium0.6 miles
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The Jumu'a Mosque Of Cape Town0.6 miles
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Gardens Shopping Centre0.6 miles
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South African Jewish Museum0.6 miles
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MyCiTi Station Gardens0.6 miles
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Restaurant Black Sheep0.4 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cafe Paradiso0.5 miles
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Table Mountain1.1 miles
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V&A Waterfront2.3 miles
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens3.9 miles
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World of Birds6.3 miles
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Groot Constantia6.6 miles
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Chapman's Peak11.4 miles
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Mountain Table Mountain2.5 miles
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Cape Town International Airport11 miles
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Why book with us?
Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
One of our top picks in Cape Town
Amenities of Welgelegen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool cover
- Beach umbrellas
- Plunge pool
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
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 over 3 are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)
Welgelegen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
FAQs about Welgelegen
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Welgelegen (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Welgelegen is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Welgelegen include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
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The prices at Welgelegen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Welgelegen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Welgelegen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Diving
- Library
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Temporary art galleries
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Welgelegen is 1 miles from the center of Cape Town.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Welgelegen by:
- Car 30min
