11 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#48 of 440 B&Bs and inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 268 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 7, 2024
Jill
United States of AmericaThe pillows were very hard and uncomfortable, I’d recommend investing in some great pillows. The bathroom floor was slippery when wet. A big rug in the bathroom would be helpful along with a rubber mat in the shower.
Charming boutique hotel. Very kind, helpful and friendly staff. The room was very nice, well appointed, good size and clean. Water temperature was great and the water pressure was good too. Delicious breakfast with many options. Under 10 minutes to town and about 20 minutes to the airport.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Natalie
South AfricaIncredibly accommodating and professional. Beautiful boutique hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Gavin
United KingdomI loved it all!
Great location! Just a 10 minute walk from the waterfront , but a lot more peaceful and quiet than staying in all the hustle and bustle! Super comfortable bed and beautiful bathroom with free standing bath! Lovely pool area and big front private terrace ! All the staff are super friendly and polite and make you feel very welcome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Ben
United KingdomI was woken a few times overnight by what I presumed was the night porter - door opening and closing and footsteps on the wooden floor. I don’t know if something as simple as softer shoes might help people sleep
I loved the style of the place and the warm welcome from all the staff I met
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Laura
GermanyThe staff, the interior, the location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Erin
United KingdomFelt like the bathroom needed a deeper clean due to mouldy grout and the pool wasn’t clean enough to use. There had been some bad weather but even on our third day it still looked dirty
Nice little boutique hotel, very nicely decorated. The staff we met were all really friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Georgina
LithuaniaThank you for the beautiful and homely stay. The entire family of staff are so warm and personable, as is the lodge itself.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Antony
United KingdomThe whole property was great, with a very clean room, a good location and very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Andrea
NetherlandsGreat historical building with cracking wooden floors & beautiful Pool area. Unfortunately my small room #3 was next to the kitchen and starting from 05:00AM you could hear kitchen preparations etc. For €150 a night I had expected much more in all honesty. Especially because I stayed already in 3x other great properties in Cape Town for half this price. I assume, reading most reviews on TA, that from most rooms in the main house you can hear conversations in the hallway, lounge or pool area like I could from my room. I appreciated the offer for a room change after my first night, but I declined as with earplugs it was ok for me and I was going home the next morning anyway. I would advise to book one of the two (new) separate rooms with sliding doors in the garden/pool area for silence and privacy. Breakfast very good & loved the poached eggs and the espresso.
Hospitality from Melina, Bianca, Daniel. Special thanks to (kitchen & housekeeping) staff working hard to accommodate their guests. Room #3 with doors opening to lovely pool area. Location great during the day and walking distance from V&A Waterfront. Restaurants & coffee shops within 5min walking. Fantastic Deli (Giovanni’s) in the area to get a sandwich, salad or hot meal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Sinead
United KingdomNothing
This hotel is stunning. The decor is beautiful, everything is so well thought out. Breakfast was delicious in a gorgeous setting overlooking the pool. The pool is great and a decent size with lots of space to chill. They also offer complimentary wine after 3.30 each day which is a lovely touch. What really sets this place apart is the staff. Bob the night manager is so friendly and attentive and all the staff we met and spoke to were so welcoming and friendly. The location is good and easy to get to the Waterfront.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Ilze
South AfricaThe Bianca and her staff were the best. Everything was perfect! We will book again at Cape diem next year
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Charlie
United KingdomA very, very small observation. Not enough breakfast outside seating when full. Could do with more sun loungers around the pool.
All of it!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Nick
United KingdomThe toilet door in the room didn’t really work, but I’m told that’s being fixed, and there was another right outside our room that we just used instead so it wasn’t a big deal.
Lovely, spacious and stylish, in a great location and with very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Paul
United KingdomAll good 😊
A lovely place 10/15 minutes walk to the waterfront. We could book into our room early which was really helpful for our plans. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Lovely touches like complimentary wine in the afternoon and Whisky in the evening. The breakfast was delicious. The pool area clean and inviting. There was also the facility to leave bags while we were waiting for our airport check in. All in all cape Diem couldn’t have been more accommodating . Thank you very much
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Diana
CanadaExcellent location in upscale neighborhood within 15 minutes from waterfront Outside areas we’re welcoming and comfortable Staff very accommodating and helpful Rooms were good with large bathroom and shower area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Alicia
GermanyNothing
Everything!! Definitely will come back again. Really nice renovated old georgian building. The owner definitely has a very good taste. Service is extraordinary good and the personal very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Gregor
United Kingdomnothing all was good
Position was perfect about a 5 minute walk to the V & A centre, breakfast was very good we had no complaints
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Christian
GermanyAbsolutely no issues
This is such a wonderful place! At Cape Diem Lodge we felt right at home, maybe it was the amazing staff, the gorgeous rooms or the comfortable and homey place itself – maybe it was all of it! The area is safe and the rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. The pool and (excellent) breakfast were benefits, too. We will definitely come back here next time we're in Capetown.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Marilyn
United KingdomThere was not enough sunbeds around the pool and another umbrella is definitely needed. Also not a bar for us to have a nightcap before retiring, which we had at other accommodation in SA. Also the climb back up the hill is not for the faint hearted.
Bedroom was well laid out. clean and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Prof
GermanyPerfect small hotel near the waterfront with extremely nice staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Gilles
Belgiumclassy boutique hotel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Sarah-jasmin
GermanyThe building is authentically old, so the floors are squeaky and unfortunately also the doors are not very isolated, so you could hear all the other guests.
It felt like a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city. The staff were super nice, letting us store our luggage during the day of our departure and being helpful throughout our stay. Also the bed felt as if were sleeping on clouds!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Linda
SwitzerlandNothing.
The hostess Bianca and everyone else of the staff are absolutely wonderful and kind. Beautifully quiet little spot, wish I could have stayed longer. Oh and the bed was exquisit ☺️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Michael
United KingdomCould not fault anything
Its location , lovely setting and pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed in February 2024
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