Guesthouse Welgelegen
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and scenery – Check location 6 Stephen Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and scenery – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 143 reviews)
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Welgelegen
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Ursula
South Africa
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Charles
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Blayne
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Maxine
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Christian
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Hugo
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Jo
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Kobus
South Africa
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.
Gardens is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and scenery.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.
Bookers love...
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Small Deluxe Double room with Shower
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Host Info
Welgelegen treats all our guests as family. As Shamiel, our maintenance gentleman says. Welcome Home away from Home. Welgelegen means Well Situated which is exactly what it is. In a quiet area but easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Black Sheep Restaurant. Company Gardens and High Tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel
Languages spoken: Afrikaans, English
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Area Info
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and scenery – Check location Excellent location – show mapClosest Landmarks *
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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
Restaurants & Markets *
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Checkers Supermarket0.6 miles
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Green Market Market1.2 miles
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Black Sheep Restaurant0.4 miles
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Cafe Paradiso Cafe/Bar0.5 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Table Mountain Mountain2.5 miles
Closest Airports *
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Cape Town International Airport11 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Long Street0.7 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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Canal Walk6.5 miles
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Groot Constantia6.6 miles
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Chapman's Peak11.4 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“A fabulous and very memorable stay, overall. Everything from the location to the charming aesthetic, to the friendly staff, to the comfort was top notch. I woul...”
United States of America“Very friendly staff, the free drinks on arrival, the overall cleanliness of the facilities and the location.”
South Africa“Perfect in terms of furniture, location and staff. Thank you GM Prince!”
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One of our top picks in Cape Town
Facilities of Welgelegen Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
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
- Library
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Pool cover
- Plunge pool
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 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
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
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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
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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.
