Experience Cape Town City Centre charm at De Waterkant House. Unwind by the outdoor pool, explore the nearby Long Street and Convention Centre or relax in the garden with a newspaper. The guesthouse offers free WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site for added convenience.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Pool
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping on weekdays
Restaurants
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Garden
Car hire on-site
Front desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Room options
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
25 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Economy Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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137 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
What's nearby
Long Street - 11 min walk
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 15 min walk
Cape Town Stadium - 20 min walk
Two Oceans Aquarium - 2 min drive
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 23 min drive
Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
Cape Town Bellville Station - 30 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Sushi Box - 2 min walk
Origin Coffee Roasting - 3 min walk
Utopia - 2 min walk
Bootleggers Coffee Company - Cape Quarter - 3 min walk
Loading Bay - 3 min walk
About this property
De Waterkant House
When you stay at De Waterkant House, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Multilingual staff
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Weekday housekeeping only
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Waterkant Cape Town
Waterkant House
Waterkant House Guesthouse Cape Town
De Waterkant House Cape Town, South Africa
Waterkant House Guesthouse
De Waterkant House Cape Town
De Waterkant House Cape Town
De Waterkant House Guesthouse
De Waterkant House Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does De Waterkant House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, De Waterkant House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at De Waterkant House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at De Waterkant House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at De Waterkant House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by De Waterkant House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at De Waterkant House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at De Waterkant House?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at De Waterkant House and nearby?
De Waterkant House has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near De Waterkant House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around De Waterkant House like?
De Waterkant House is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 11-minute walk from Long Street and 15 minutes' walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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De Waterkant House Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2020
Zona tranqila y segura.................................................
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
28 Dec 2019
Disappointed that you are charged R250 for late check in with no mention of this on booking. Would have been cheaper to stay at a Hotel. :(
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2019
Gem in the heart of Cape Town
A very clean and conveniently located guest house. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful room which was well furnished and equipped. I will definitely stay here again.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
29 Aug 2019
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s, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2019
Excellent location, beautiful facilities, and friendly staff. I stayed 5 nights in the spacious Loader Suite (room 9) and will again whenever I return to Cape Town. A delightful home away from home!
Verified traveller
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2019
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2018
Very good vacation
Good stat
Hlekulane Martin
Hlekulane Martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2018
Well positioned, very central.
All round, great room friendly staff nothing to complain about
Larry
Larry , 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
1 Apr 2017
Preiswerte Zimmer in genialer Lage in der Stadt
Das Hotel ist kein Hotel im eigentlichen Sinne, sondern eher ein Guest House, in dem Zimmer vermietet werden. So besteht dann indirekt auch ein Zugriff auf eine Küche, die wir allerdings nicht getestet hatten. Tatsächlich handelt es sich wohl um einen losen Verbund mehrerer Häuser in unmittelbarer Nähe, die sich eine zentrale Rezeption teilen.
Unser Zimmer selbst war eher klein und unspektakulär. WLAN hätte extra gekostet. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist dafür aber spitze.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2017
Kristian M
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
8 Feb 2017
Nice village
always nice to stay in a safe area which has this specific village character
Joachim
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
19 Dec 2016
Comfortable accommodation in a good location.
Comfortable accommodation in a good location. If you plan on having / renting a car, parking in the area is difficult to find. The rooms are simple, but good enough if you are just looking for a place to sleep.
Mr
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
16 Nov 2016
Not what we booked but......
We actually didn't stay at Dell Waterkant house, they are part of a collection of properties in the area and when we checked in we were actually given a room in the Charles guest house. We were a little dissapointed at first but the room was a good size with very comfortable King bed and good facilities. De Waterkant area has a great community feel with a choice of restaurants and bars. Would stay here again.
Michael
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
6 Jul 2016
Great location but will not stay there again.
A nice, cosy hotel located in a beautiful neighbourhord. The bed was firm and nice. The pool looked big in the photos but is tiny IRL. The room was very cold during the night now that we stayed in Cape Town in june. The tip we left on the bed disappeared before the room was cleaned up, I suspect that the staff the tip was infonded for never received their tip.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2016
omkar
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
13 Jan 2016
Great location
Room quite small but very comfortable great views. Bed super comfy.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2015
The Reception Staff is wonderful.
We stayed four nights here and throughly enjoyed it. The room was clean and modern and the location was great. Nice neighborhood with plenty of shops and restaurants. It's within walking distance of downtown and close to the waterfront as well, but the best part of the place was the reception staff. They were very friendly and extremely helpful. You can't beat the place for the price.
Jason
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
28 Aug 2015
A different kind of place
The hotel is set in a cool part of old Cape Town and consiste of various different old houses. The Village was a bit run down. One had to ask for the reception which was a block away and the breakfast allowance was only R60.
The room was small but comfortable, wifi did not work and the TV was pretty small.
I have no idea how they got a 4 star rating. I would sy between 2 and 3
colin r.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
25 Aug 2015
Room we booked didn't have any bathroom door and the bath was in the middle of the bedroom. Odd design, it upset my wife, she wouldn't have stayed if she knew. Also worth noting that this is seemingly a gay village. Feels uncomfortable being the only hetero couple in a bar or restaurant.
Trent
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
27 Jul 2015
nice and cosy with a good location
Very nice place, however as I went there in winter and the room did not have heating, it got very cold at night.
Otherwise very cosy and nice place, friendly people. Great neighborhood with quite some restaurants and bars.
Georg
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
17 Mar 2015
Different, boutique-type hotel
Warm welcome. My room elegant with a charming patio, but located a small distance up a hill from main hotel. Security system difficult to handle in dark. Tiny pool with room for only a few loungers and limited sunshine. Excellent breakfast.
Peter
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2015
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2014
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
8 Dec 2014
Convenient for wandering around Cape Town
A cluster of individual houses turned into hotel rooms. Plenty of braii stands, rooftop space and a funky little pool. Staff very helpful!