The Walden House

Suburban guesthouse in Cape Town with free parking

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Pool
Laundry
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

44 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Van Hunks - ‬6 min walk
‪Asoka - ‬6 min walk
‪Our Local - ‬4 min walk
‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

Upscale boutique guest house near Camps Bay Beach

Located close to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Cape Town Cruise Terminal, The Walden House provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

An outdoor pool with sunloungers
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and concierge services
Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information

Room features

All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
Separate sitting areas, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Spa

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate bedroom

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Minibar
Tea bags/instant coffee

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: ZAR 250

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

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Property Registration Number 2000/027086/23

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

Walden Cape Town

Walden House Cape Town

The Walden House Cape Town, South Africa

Walden House Hotel Cape Town Central

The Walden House Cape Town South Africa

Walden House

Walden House Guesthouse Cape Town

Walden House Guesthouse

The Walden House Cape Town

The Walden House Guesthouse

The Walden House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Walden House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Walden House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Walden House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Walden House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 5:00 PM to midnight for a fee of ZAR 250.

What time is check-out at The Walden House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability).

Does The Walden House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM-7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Walden House located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this boutique guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Camps Bay Beach and Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Table Mountain and University of Cape Town are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The Walden House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Tolles Haus. Alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Würden wir immer wieder buchen.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Tolle Leistung des Personals. Super freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Zimmer war gross und bequem, Frühstück super. In der Umgebung gibt es viele Restaurants, kann ich nur empfehlen.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

The two ladies responsible for the whole hotel operations, are very professional, helpful and work as synced duo. We loved our time and were humbled with the professionalism this place is run. We will return as we left with expectation of experiencing more of this place and of Cape Town!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

I was very impressed with the service, quality of breakfast and the overall care of the ladies!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10

Lovely place to stay, very central and safe. Our room was upgraded on arrival which was a nice added bonus. Amy who worked on reception was lovely and so helpful. Good breakfast - would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10

Great area in Cape Town. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby, yet quick and easy to get to other places using a taxi or Uber. Staff was very helpful and full of ideas for our short stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Das Hotel sah genauso aus wie auf den Bildern: liebevoll eingerichtet und viele kleine Details. Was herausgestochen hat war der Service. Jede kleine Bitte wurde erfüllt, was meine Reise nach Kapstadt wesentlich angenehmer gemacht.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

Beautiful, clean, upmarket

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10

Belle maison coloniale mais une gestion calamiteuse, croissants frais un jour, que l'on retrouve le lendemain, petits déjeuners sans protection avec mouches qui se promènent sur les aliments tranquillement, une petite piscine sale avec une eau trouble durant les 3 nuitée, un vrai scandale, une destination à déconseillée.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10

My stay was very nice and the staff was very pleasant and helpful at all time. The room was very clean and neat the only issue I had was there was no hot water in the shower. Overall stay though was good.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

The service was very capable & friendly! My room was very nice and the bed also excellent. Even though close to restaurants and some main roads in the area, the house is quiet. First night huge noise from next door neighbours. Young crowd. The standard of cleanliness can be upped. Generally happy. Will recommend it.

10/10

The staff were very friendly and were quick to answer every question I had. The location is great and makes for easy access anywhere in Cape Town, while the B&B itself is adorable with a lovely pool and very comfy rooms. Definitely, a place to go back to!

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10

Fantastiskt trevligt boende med hjälpsam personal. Att tänka på om man har svårt att gå är att det inte finns hiss till rummen på övervåningen. Vi bodde i bröllopssviten, stort rum stort badrum samt utgång till balkongGod frukost både kall och varm.