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Welgelegen House

6 Stephen Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 82 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
82 reviews

beautiful house in an amazing location. wonderful stuff.

Or Israel

We loved the historic charm of the hotel, updated with a beautiful modern interior. Our room was super spacious. We arrived close to midnight and someone was there to receive us and make sure our check in went smoothly. We enjoyed sitting next to the cozy fireplace during breakfast which was delicious. Loved the location that was close to Lion's head that we hiked the next morning. Also appreciated the complimentary port and lovely greeting card.

Wilmé United Arab Emirates

Exceptional and accommodating staff!!! Wonderful food! Comfortable, spacious, elegantly decorated rooms. Comfortable beds. Beautiful bathrooms. I recommend a room with a bathtub if you can get one. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. They provided best customer service I ever have experience at a hotel. It was truly an impressive experience all around.

Melanie United States of America

Breakfast was awesome...lots of variety. Staff was extremely nice and pleasant.

Jennifer United States of America

staff were wonderful, beds were comfortable, food was excellent. great location.

Anne-marie United States of America

Amazing and Friendly Staff. Quiet and clean and a great breakfast.

Dawid South Africa

we loved this property was so easy for us to get around, the staff truly made the stay. Thank you Prince and Memory for going out of your way.

Kylie Australia

Memory was the perfect host. She made us feel like a family member and offered her support throughout our stay. We loved the beautiful common areas, the look and feel of the room, and the convenient location.

Jennifer United States of America

It felt like we were staying in a family member's beautiful house, but with peace and quiet! The house and room were beautifully furnished, didn't feel the pics did it justice! Great location - but Prince and his team made the stay for us. Super helpful, friendly, gave some brilliant recommendations with what to do and where to eat etc. They made our trip a brilliant holiday

Louisa United Kingdom

Everything was perfect; we had a problem with our arrival date, and Simon was superkind and available in following us, and suggesting all the best resturants and visits around the town. We will be back !

Leonardo Italy
9.6
Exceptional
82 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “beautiful house in an amazing location. wonderful stuff.”
    Or Or Israel Israel
  • “We loved the historic charm of the hotel, updated with a beautiful modern interior. Our room was super spacious.”
    Wilmé Wilmé United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Exceptional and accommodating staff!!! Wonderful food! Comfortable, spacious, elegantly decorated rooms. Comfortable beds. Beautiful bathrooms. I recommend a room with a bathtub if you can get one.”
    Melanie Melanie United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was awesome...lots of variety. Staff was extremely nice and pleasant.”
    Jennifer Jennifer United States of America United States of America
  • “staff were wonderful, beds were comfortable, food was excellent. great location.”
    Anne-marie Anne-marie United States of America United States of America
  • “Amazing and Friendly Staff. Quiet and clean and a great breakfast.”
    Dawid Dawid South Africa South Africa
  • “we loved this property was so easy for us to get around, the staff truly made the stay. Thank you Prince and Memory for going out of your way.”
    Kylie Kylie Australia Australia
  • “Memory was the perfect host. She made us feel like a family member and offered her support throughout our stay.”
    Jennifer Jennifer United States of America United States of America
  • “It felt like we were staying in a family member's beautiful house, but with peace and quiet! The house and room were beautifully furnished, didn't feel the pics did it justice!”
    Louisa Louisa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was perfect; we had a problem with our arrival date, and Simon was superkind and available in following us, and suggesting all the best resturants and visits around the town.”
    Leonardo Leonardo Italy Italy

Categories:

  • Staff 10
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money9.4
  • Location9.7
High score for Cape Town

Stay in the heart of Cape Town – Excellent location – show map

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In the heart of Cape Town, the Victorian-style Welgelegen House 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 House’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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Welgelegen House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 29, 2012

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Closest beaches

  • Clifton 1st Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    1.7 miles from property

  • Broken Bath Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • Clifton 2nd Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.8 miles from property
  • Clifton 3rd Beach

    Clifton 3rd Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • Milton Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Cape Town

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Or
    IsraelIsrael
    “beautiful house in an amazing location. wonderful stuff.”
  • Wilmé
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “We loved the historic charm of the hotel, updated with a beautiful modern interior. Our room was super spacious. We arrived close to midnight and someone was there to receive us and make sure our check in went smoothly. We enjoyed sitting next to...”
  • Melanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Exceptional and accommodating staff!!! Wonderful food! Comfortable, spacious, elegantly decorated rooms. Comfortable beds. Beautiful bathrooms. I recommend a room with a bathtub if you can get one. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay...”
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was awesome...lots of variety. Staff was extremely nice and pleasant.”
  • Anne-marie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “staff were wonderful, beds were comfortable, food was excellent. great location.”
  • Dawid
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Amazing and Friendly Staff. Quiet and clean and a great breakfast.”
  • Kylie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “we loved this property was so easy for us to get around, the staff truly made the stay. Thank you Prince and Memory for going out of your way.”
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Memory was the perfect host. She made us feel like a family member and offered her support throughout our stay. We loved the beautiful common areas, the look and feel of the room, and the convenient location.”
  • Louisa
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It felt like we were staying in a family member's beautiful house, but with peace and quiet! The house and room were beautifully furnished, didn't feel the pics did it justice! Great location - but Prince and his team made the stay for us. Super...”
  • Leonardo
    ItalyItaly
    “Everything was perfect; we had a problem with our arrival date, and Simon was superkind and available in following us, and suggesting all the best resturants and visits around the town. We will be back !”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Are we able to store luggage for 2 days before our stay?
    We will be happy to store the luggage for you.
    Answered on 25 December 2022
  • During what hours is breakfast served? Thank you
    Breakfast times are between 07h00-10h30 daily. Should you have an early flight, we happy to arrange a breakfast pack. Kind regards Prince
    Answered on 25 December 2022
  • Can you accommodate 147 people for 4 days in your hotel
    Good day. Unfortunately we can only accommodate 31 guests. please do not hesitate to contact me if you require more information. Kind regards Ayanda
    Answered on 1 November 2021

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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

Language Spoken

English
Area info *
Amenities of Welgelegen House
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • 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
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Welgelegen House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Welgelegen House 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

Please inform Welgelegen House 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.

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 House

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

  • Welgelegen House is 1 miles from the center of Cape Town.

  • Welgelegen House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming pool

  • Guests staying at Welgelegen House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Welgelegen House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Welgelegen House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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