Reviews of The Greenhouse Guesthouse
69 Somerset Road Greenpoint, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#156 of 445 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 429 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Erin
South Africa2 reviews10“10/10 would recommend.”- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Harry and his team were able to accept our booking on the day, following an emergency with our previous place. Everyone was friendly, and amazing to work with. It was a godsend. The staff were wonderful and we were so thankful that they were so accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Gary
United States8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Small room
Very friendly, helpful staff. Appreciated the security features in place. Great cozy, cute interior and attractive architecture outside.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Penelope
United States2 reviews9.0“Great value for money, an excellent customer service!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent location, felt very secure. The host very kindly let us leave our bags in the room well before our check in time. I really appreciated the opportunity to be able to sightsee without worrying about our bags. The decor was quaint and the bed was very comfortable. Nice shower pressure. Would stay here again
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Dianne
Australia9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff very helpful and accommodation met our needs.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Answa
South Africa17 reviews9.0“Pleasant stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noises from the street very late at night.
Very nice mattress and linen!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Lungile
South Africa5 reviews10“Relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The warm welcome when we arrived Staff is very friendly and are present when you need them on the propt
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Janice
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Our stay in Capetown was amazing made extra special with our stay at the Greenhouse Guesthouse”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Shower
- • Stayed 8 nights
Nothing
We stayed for 8 nights at the Greenhouse a small friendly guesthouse ,we loved the location short walk or uber to the V&A waterfront, plenty of restaurants near hotel as well a a shopping mall with food outlets 5 minutes away, guesthouse was very secure , room was very spacious and clean with a small kitchen area which was ideal, We arrived late and were very tired after our long flight and Gordon helped us check in helping us with our bags , Harry and Barbara the hosts were extremely helpful and friendly giving information and advice on were to go and how to get to places...Must mention the lovely Judith who was so very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble ,she is an absolute gem and a great asset to the Greenhouse Guesthouse . If we ever get to Cape Town again we would not hesitate to stay at the Greenhouse Guesthouse
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ellen
Ireland8 reviews8.0“Centrally located perfect for a one night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
The property was centrally located and perfect for our one night stay. The late night porter who left us in was very friendly and kind.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Lindsay
South Africa1 review10“Brilliant Accommodation in the Centre of Cape Town!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Gordon was so helpful and friendly. He responded quickly to our request for a hairdryer and was always available to help. The apartment is well equipped and well situated. It is really close to the V&A Waterfront and you can walk to coffee shops and restaurants. We felt very safe and the unit was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Jacobus
South Africa19 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very enjoyable time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was very small. Sachets of Ricoffy were provided for the room. Better coffee option in the guests house would have been nice.
Location & Price
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Isobel
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Ideal location for Cape town visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everyone there was very helpful and friendly. Not far to walk to V&A
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Stephan
Germany12 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice little Hotel in a great location very close to the V&A Waterfront. Judith at the reception was wonderful and very welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Jeffrey
United States31 reviews10“A perfect visit in a wonderful place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Checkin was a bit confusing, but it got straightened out. They did have off street parking but that was a bit difficult at first. Never did find a good sitting place in the guesthouse outside of my room.
The location was wonderful since it was within walking distance to great restaurants and bicycle rental. The manager was wonderful and gave me many good recommendations. A pleasent stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Christine
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Budget Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Special thanks to evening receptionist Judith - so helpful and always with a ready smile to greet us.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
N
Malaysia30 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“A wonderful stay and would highly recommend this Giuethouse.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Triple Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
There are no lift to get to the reception. One has to walk up the stairs. For people with knee problem, it might be a hassle going up and down the stairs.
The guesthouse is located within walking distance to many eateries, V&A Waterfront 800m or so, food market, laundry, Shopping Mall and a beautiful Catholic Church just a short walk away (400m) from the guesthouse. The guesthouse is managed by a lovely couple Harry and Barbara who went the extra mile to make our stay wonderful. Tours were arranged for us. Staff were helpful. Rooms were clean daily. Facilities, there is a kitchen in the room which comes in handy and really good for Families, Couples and Group of Friends who enjoy cooking their own meals. There is no swimming pool at the guesthouse, Overall it was a lovely place to stay in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Patrice
United Kingdom4 reviews10“can't wait to go back”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing, all excellent standard, will certainly recommend it.
all as per above
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Linh
Poland58 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely and accommodating staff, flexible check-in in the evening, storage room for the luggages & nice and clean rooms.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom21 reviews10“Excellent value for a central location in Cape Town. Highly recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
The friendly and helpful service - nothing was too much trouble. The room was extremely comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect for exploring Cape Town
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Marc
United States28 reviews3 helpful votes10“We would definitely stay there again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing really.
Basically, everything was perfect! Judith was gracious, efficient and professional. during our stay. She carried our luggage upstairs from the curb and when we were leaving, she took it to the curb to catch our Uber. We were able to store our luggage when we arrived from our cruise ship and then we checked in later. Excellent value and great location within walking distance of the Waterfront. I also had a very interesting conversation with the Owner, Harry.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Michelle
Botswana7 reviews10“Amazing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing everything was amazing
We arrived to an amazing welcome to the place. It is such a convenient place as it's so close to the V & A waterfront. Our stay there was lovely😍
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 14 February 2024
John
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Great location, good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
Roon was spacious and particularly good for 2 adults as beds in separate rooms. Location was great, close to waterfront and cruise port. Manager was available late even though we were delayed.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Maria
Greece5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners and staff are very helpful and friendly, very convenient location and nice rooms. Overall a great stay!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Karen
South Africa1 review9.0“Is was a great stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was no parking space for our vechile.
Overall it was great! Perfect location were we needed to be. Will book agian.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Pinelopi
United Kingdom35 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Very pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Shower
- • Stayed 8 nights
Only the fact that in the kitchenette there was no small sink to wash our cups or fill in the kettle and no paper towels.
We had a lovely and spacious room, triple with shower and small kitchenette area with a small table, 2 chairs and 2 bamboo armchairs. The big window made the difference. Staff is very nice, especially Judith at the front desk who is very polite and helpful. The area looks safe and has some restaurant choices within 5-10min walk.
Stayed in January 2024
