In the heart of Mowbray, Banksia Boutique offers a serene retreat. Unwind by the indoor pool, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or savor English breakfast on the picturesque terrace. Guests have praised previous stays for its attentive staff and tranquil atmosphere.
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
Table Mountain - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 11 min drive
Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 17 min drive
Rosebank Station - 11 min walk
Mowbray Station - 15 min walk
Rondebosch Station - 21 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
African Taste - 14 min walk
Fat Cactus - 9 min walk
Baxter Theatre Centre - 17 min walk
Chicken Licken - 10 min walk
Aiyara Thai - 9 min walk
About this property
Banksia Boutique
When you stay at Banksia Boutique, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can go for a swim in the indoor pool and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or facials. Other highlights at this boutique guest house include a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Rosebank Station is 11 minutes and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children (11 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Stocked minibar (select free items)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open selected days.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Saturday:
Hot tub
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Banksia Boutique
Banksia Boutique Cape Town
Banksia Boutique House
Banksia Boutique House Cape Town
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse Cape Town
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse
Banksia Boutique Cape Town/Rosebank
Banksia Boutique Cape Town
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Banksia Boutique?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Banksia Boutique?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Banksia Boutique?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Banksia Boutique?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Banksia Boutique?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Banksia Boutique?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Banksia Boutique and nearby?
Banksia Boutique has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Banksia Boutique like?
Banksia Boutique is in Mowbray, a short 12-minute walk from University of Cape Town.
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Banksia Boutique Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
This is a lovely, quiet hotel with outstanding service. Our only issue was the lack of wifi for an evening, not a concern with so much to do in Cape Town!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Rooms were very spacious and the breakfast selection excellent.
wokie
wokie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2025
Wonderful stay
Lovely stay at Banksia. The team who work here are all fantastic, super friendly and relaxed.
The guesthouse itself is a beautiful old house with heaps of beautiful original features. It’s in a residential, nice part of town but only about 15-20 min drive from camps bay/v&a area.
The spa is very nice, we had a great facial and massage.
Thanks team banksia!
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2023
If you want to feel at home...
I just adored staying at this hotel! The front desk staff was amazing and incredibly helpful at all times. I miss the hospitality there so much!
Alison
Alison, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2022
Gorgeous spa hotel
Gorgeous and luxurious old style boutique hotel. The staff was amazing, breakfast lovely and filling. I liked the quiet residential area as well.
Gina
Gina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2024
The property is beautiful, the staff were exceedingly friendly and we got another room, as the aircon in our first room was broken, the treatments at the spa are really nice, breakfast was prepared with attention to detail. Very good value for money.
Beate
Beate, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2022
The property is stunning, be prepared to take pictures! Also the staff was incredible! So welcoming and friendly - total hidden gem!
Zoe
Zoe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2024
Stating at Banksia boutique hotel was a dream! We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful old villa, well appointed amenities and friendly and welcoming staff. We felt very safe and still extremely close to everything in Cape Town - it is situated at the bottom of Table mountain, in a quiet little neighbourhood. Excellent and freshly made breakfast every day gave us a great start to a week full of fun and exploring this beautiful part of the world. Thank you so much😊
Zeljka
Zeljka, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2023
Gorgeous gem in the Southern Suburbs
It is always an exceptional experience at Banksia! The building is gorgeous and all the rooms are unique. The mountain view is a CAPE Town iconic postcard.
The staff is kind and accommodating both managing the property and preparing and serving the stunning breakfast. Hope i can continue to return.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 Nov 2024
horrible does not deserve the star rating
Stay was extremly deceictful. hotel does not deserve the rating it has
Upon check in I was escourted to my room only to discover the establishment does not have any elevators or lifts, walked up 2 flights of stairs to my room and the room has no airconditioner. I advised the assistant manager and he asked me to walk back down and wait for him to find me a room with an airconditioner
he than made me walk back up the stairs to another room where the bathroom was horrific, the taps were loose and the shower door did not close, it was both a sunken shower and sunken bath which could easily pass for 2 star.
the room door was a funny key and did not even lock properly
the floors were wooden so you could hear when other ppl were moving around
the pool was green not swimmable and jacuzzi empty
If i were informed of this would have never booked this
When I did mention the star rating to the asistant manager I was told it is a boutique hotel and not normal hotel
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Mar 2023
Our stay
A beautiful building in a very attractive suburb of Cape Town. The property is very clean and the room is comfortable although the two large armchairs in the bedroom we used rather cramped the space and were unnecessary. The overall condition is good, but now a little tired in places. It would definitely benefit from a professional update which would really make this period property amazing.
Vi hadde et kjempefint opphold på Banksia. Personalet er veldig hyggeliog hotellet er nydelig. Det er lett å komme i kontakt med personalet på forhånd.
Det eneste negative jeg har å si er at sjåføren ikke hentet oss på flyplassen som avtalt. Hotellet fikk flydetaljene, men hadde ikke sjekket når flyet faktisk landet. Sjåføren hadde derfor møtt opp for tidlig på flyplassen og reist igjen uten at vi fikk beskjed.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2022
GARRETT
GARRETT, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2020
An eighteenth century colonial house beautifully renovated by the interior designer owner.
Fabulous with lovely staff.
Totally recommend.
Verified traveller
8-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2019
This is a quiet, small property just off the beaten path in Cape Town. The staff is excellent, the rooms unique and well-appointed and the daily breakfast delicious.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2019
catarina
catarina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2018
Lovely, very quiet. Out of the way but easy Uber ride to everywhere. Room was large, comfortable, well appointed. Great breakfast. Staff accommodated our in and out timing