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Cape Diem Lodge

5.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool surrounded by a deck and a palm tree.
Cozy up by the fireplace in this stylish living room with a high ceiling, large window, and comfortable seating area.
Welcome to a serene hotel with a clean design, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a beautifully maintained entrance.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, TV, and a table with a lamp, offering a view of lush greenery.
Relax on the rooftop deck with a view of the urban landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and a swimming pool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

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Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden
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Individually decorated
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Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Junior Loft, 1 Queen Bed

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Garden
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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Vesperdene Road 11, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni's Deliworld - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ninety One - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cape Diem Lodge

Luxury boutique hotel near Cape Town Stadium
Near Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Diem Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Indulge in a Thai massage, aromatherapy and a facial at Beauty Direct, the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, concierge services and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Private gardens, DVD players and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1832
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 19 June 2025 to 6 July 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
  • Spa
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cape Diem Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from June 19 2025 until July 6 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Cape Diem Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Cape Diem Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 450 one way applies.

Where is Cape Diem Lodge located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town Stadium. Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cape Town Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Cape Diem Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great staff. Breakfast delicious. Close to walk to tourist attractions. Felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found a diamond of a property when we booked Cape Diem. From moment of booking to time of departure everything g was perfect. Cannot recommend Cape Diem highly enough. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay at this cute property! The house is super old with amazing high ceilings and hard wood floors. Bianca was amazing and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The neighborhood felt safe and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Check out this gem in Green Point.

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

A lovely greeting from Carly on arrival with the offer of complimentary refreshments and nibbles which was very nice. Parking was excellent as we were able to make use of the garage throughout our stay. Very comfortable room and bathroom with excellent shower and bath (albeit we didnt use the bath). The only downside was the lack of storage in the room which was a bit tight. We were offered a late checkout on our room on the last day by Carly which was very useful and appreciated. Up a pretty steep hill, it is about 15 minutes to walk down to the V&A and other restaurants, plus a Woolworths (M&S) at the end of the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft mit sehr freundlichen Mitarbeitern! Komme gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, sehr freundliches Personal! Leider sehr ringhörig!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

My home away from home, I've no other words to describe my stay at Cape Diem Lodge. The excellent experience already started at arrival at the airport when the more than kind driver of my transfer (arranged by the hotel) awaited me. Despite my late arrival in Cape Town, the reception at the hotel by the night porter was also perfect and made me feel really welcome. An experience that continued the following days. From the staff at breakfast and in the office until the gardener and housekeeping, everybody was so friendly and always willing to help and make my stay as enjoyable as possible. My room (number 3) was also excellent and absolutely value for money with a very comfortable bed, spacious shower, more than enough seating options and this all nice and clean. Breakfast offered more than enough options, perhaps even more than can be expected for a small sized hotel. In the afternoon some snacks and drinks are available as well. The overall 'vibe' of the hotel is really nice as well, very comfortable, modern yet stylish and with respect for the age and style of the building. Because of the size, the hotel also has a sort of cosy feeling. Parking of my rental car wasn't an issue either and is perfectly safe. Both across of the entrance along the street as well as in the parking garage is space available. All in all I would definitely recommend a stay at Cape Diem Lodge!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Einfach nur schön
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vashna was the manager and she checked in with us to ensure we had all the information and suggestions for a great day…. Such as restaurants, things to do and even got us a driver to hire for the day to take us sight seeing and hiking up around Cape Hope. I felt very taken care of. The wifi was great in our room and the little fridge with wine and beer was great too! The room was clean and i took advantage of the big bathtub including the bath salts 2 of the 5 nights we were there. Thank you so much Vashna and team!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt hotell med mycket trevlig personal!

Väldigt mysigt hotell med en trevlig trädgård med pool. Mycket trevlig personal som var väldigt tillmötesgående.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

So, so stay

Good location very secure friendly staff not as clean as should be such as bedding not changed Regularly in our room Worse thing was charged again when checked out even though I said I had paid in full which I Confirmed from hotels.com and then had to make numerous expensive calls to get it sorted (still waiting for refund 4 days after leaving)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisch, een echte aanrader, vriendelijke bediening en een heel lekker ontbijt
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hogne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glimrende

Et rolig lite overnattingssted med glimrende service, deilig frokost, rolige omgivelser og kort gangdistanse til Waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage in Green Point um in ca 15 min zu Fuss sowohl an die Waterfront als auch zur Long Street zu kommen. Die Lodge hat richtig Charme, unser Zimmer war eine Mischung aus old style Wohn/Schlafraum und modernem Bad. Alle Mitarbeiter sind extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit. Einfach Klasse!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lodge with a view - Waterfront/Green Point

We had a lovely stay at Cape Diem Lodge. Very welcoming and our room was ready eventhough we came before check-in time. And what a room! Appx 30 sqm with separate bathroom. All at the lodge was helpful and take such good care of us! The afternoon tea was really a treat and we tried to be at ”home” when served. We had a really early start when leaving but we got a little breakfast bag to go! We would return any day to the this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing breakfast and tea time was a nice touch. We were greeted daily by staff to help plan our day and make sure we had reservations needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Hôtel agréable mais...

Hôtel agréable, bien situé avec un accueil et service sympathiques mais notre chambre n'était pas des plus éclatantes. C'est un bâtiment ancien qui a du charme mais des travaux de rénovation devraient être effectués pour rendre l'expérience plus agréable. Ne correspond pas du tout à un 5 étoiles. C'est une mignonne guest-house parfaite pour une nuit !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden and pool area a real oasis after busy days site seeing. In safe and easy walking distance to V&A Waterfront Staff friendly and made our stay a happy one. Would highly recommend the Lodge to Cape Town visitors
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Hire Car Vandilised on unsafe Road outside

Parking not secure and car was vandilsed while under the supervision of the manager at the hotel. Then no responsibility taken by the owner. Do not stay here if you want secure parking, its roadside parking. Also not '5 star' international level, even though they try to portrait themselves as such
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful relaxing stay at Cape Diem Lodge. Perfectly located in a quiet street, but close to everything exciting Cape Town has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019