The Walden House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

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About this property

The Walden House is just a 5-minute drive from Table Mountain and the Waterfront. This elegant Victorian house offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies overlooking the mountains. Free Wi-Fi is available. Decorated in white tones, all rooms at Walden come with a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and mini-bar. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. The Walden provides a daily buffet breakfast where guests can enjoy it outside by the pool and then stroll in the garden. It is only 5 minutes’ drive to Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. Within a few minutes’ drive, guests can visit the ultimate flea market in the famous Green-Market Square.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Abla
United States United States
“Lovely small hotel, tasteful decoration, great neighborhood as one can walk to Kloof street restaurants and bars even at nighttime. Amy is an exceptional manager, she took great care of us and kindly upgraded us for the end of our stay.”
Janelle
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the free, secure parking. The location was superb”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, fantastic views of table mountain, and very comfortable, large and clean rooms. Amy is what makes Walden House special though - she couldn’t do enough for us, and was incredibly helpful both before our trip with helping us to...”
Daniela
Germany Germany
“The location is so convinient. Is quiet but still everything is right in front of your door and you can even walk home from the restsurants after dark. Its very tasteful decorated, very airy and light and still a lot of bright colours. I loved my...”
Janine
South Africa South Africa
“The room was spotless. Amy was so accommodating, and very kindly organized for me to have an extra early breakfast. The room was warm and comfortable and I felt safe staying there, which was important as I was alone.”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely guesthouse with very friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable, clean and charming property. Good location walking distance to city centre. Thoroughly recommend !”
Julien
Netherlands Netherlands
“ticks ALL the boxes: very friendly & flexible staff (especially Amy), large room, good bed, great breakfast, nice (small) pool, convenient location. Everything is a short Uber ride away in Cape Town anyway, and it’s just 2-3 minutes walk from...”
Mascia
Italy Italy
“Bellissima casa coloniale, ben arredata e molto curata. Noi avevamo due camere ed erano entrambe spaziose, pulite e luminose. I bagni erano ben riforniti di biancheria e prodotti per l’igiene personale. Zona silenziosa, parcheggio interno. Dalla...”
Alain
Belgium Belgium
“Locatie, goede matras, vriendelijk personeel ( speciaal ontbijt om 05.30u klaargemaakt - top)parking achter gesloten poort- veilig, afstandsbediening voorzien. Poeder koffie gratis voorzien op de kamer. Mini zwembadje - plonsbadje met ligstoelen....”
Sophia
Germany Germany
“Die Gastgeberin Amy hat uns herzlich willkommen geheißen. Das historische Haus ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand alles ist top gepflegt. Unser Zimmer war geräumig und sehr sauber. Wir mochten die Lage in Tamboerskloof sehr. Die Ecke ist...”

Managed by The Walden House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 69 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Act professionally, is knowledgeable about the surroundings, has the right personality, love engaging, good sense of humour, flexible and always seeking for feedback negative & positive. Eccentric individual I enjoy the adventure, love doing adventurous things, such as hiking, bungy-jumping, shark cage diving, sky diving, the list can go on. Still planning on traveling the world.

Property info

Nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Table Mountain lies The Walden House with its gracious Victorian home and garden suites. We have seven elegant en-suite rooms that offer you an unique and private setting in colonial style.

Neighborhood info

Situated in Tamboerskloof, The Walden House is the ideal base from which to explore the beauty of Cape Town. It is only five minutes from Cape Town’s finest beaches, Table Mountain, the Waterfront.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

The Walden House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Walden 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.