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Gordons Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5

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Cape Town International Convention Centre is located near Gordons Guesthouse, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Double Bedroom, Optional Self-Catering

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and two patterned pillows, a mirror on the wall, and wooden cabinets above the bed.

Double Bedroom, Optional Self-Catering

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room OR King Bed Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a shelf with books, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room OR King Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a shower curtain, and a wall with framed pictures.

Double Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to Gordons Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Africa Centre and Two Oceans Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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25 Highfield Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An aquarium with various fish species swimming among kelp and rocks.
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A stadium with a circular roof and a brick facade.
    Cape Town Stadium
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A cityscape with modern buildings, a large stadium, and mountains in the background.
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    19 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gold Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Espressolab De Waterkant
    4 min walk
  • Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town
    20 min walk
  • Bootlegger Coffee Company
    8 min walk
  • Shift Espresso Bar
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of ZAR 250 (exact amount varies) at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 85 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of ZAR 2000 per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airplane and shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 270 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 2000 per day
  • Pet fee: ZAR 85 per pet, per day
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Towels fee: ZAR 25 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Gordons Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of ZAR 2000 per day and a fee of ZAR 85 per pet, per day.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gordons Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gordons Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Gordons Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 270 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gordons Guesthouse located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Bree Street and Greenmarket Square are also within 15 minutes. Cape Town Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Gordons Guesthouse Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lumka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host very hospitable, clean and comfortable. beautiful artefacts, especially liked the stamp collection!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

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

Wonderful place to stay!

I loved my stay with Gordon! It was clean, safe, comfortable, and in a convenient location. What I liked most was it was a much more authentic experience than staying in a big hotel. This way, you experience local living, which is really cool. My room and bathroom were regularly cleaned and stocked and the price was quite reasonable. Plus, even though there were several other guests there, the layout of the house affords excellent privacy. I never saw anyone else and barely heard them either! Gordon is very friendly, kind, and always available for questions and recommendations. He even saved me an Uber ride by driving me to the cruise terminal himself when it was time for me to leave, which was so generous of him. I highly recommend his guesthouse! Thank you, Gordon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
In a lovely quiet area, that was ideal for walking to the city, Green Point, and the Waterfront.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Cape Town Guesthouse

Good location for walking to either the V&A Waterfront or downtown. Convenient to city bus routes. Breakfast is at a cafe about 2 blocks away. Nice start to the day. Gordon, the host, is very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

JEROME

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

Kudo to Mr Gordon

MrGordon is an elder gentleman but went out if his way to see that we were comfortable. His location is very convenient to all the downtown hot spots Cape Town has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Liked: Staff & service

Really good location

We spend a few days at Gordons house. Its a perfect location for exploring the city and on a nice area. We had a room in the back, it was a little dark and small but ok. The bed coukd be better, should probably soon be changed. Breakfast is not in the house, but at a little place nearby. All in all we had some fine days here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

david

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Even though I booked and paid for FOUR nights stay two weeks in advance, I was advised during the evening of my arrival that I could only stay for TWO nights due to their mistake and double booking the room. The owner found me alternative accommodation the next day, which transpired to be most unsuitable in a very rough area of Cape Town and caused me no end of inconvenience in having to repack and relocate to a new location nowhere near the original location I booked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Disliked: Amenities
No address given, no phone number to contact, just not again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nadja

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

Recommendable private guesthouse.

Gordons Guesthouse is centrally located uphill between the City Bowl and the Waterfront in a quiet area at the end of a closed road. Closeby we found nice restaurants in De Waterkant within walking distance. We stayed 5 nights in the double room in the ground floor, which had a very fine, new bathroom. The room was clean and quiet, and we were the only guests there. Gordon was renovating parts of the place when we arrived, but quickly cleared any building mess. As a host Gordon is helpful and drove us to the airport at no extra charge (also, he is very fond of smoothies). We received breakfast vouchers for a nearby restaurant and this was very good value. As far as private homestays go Gordons Guesthouse was good value, quiet and clean. Recommended.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

johan

On check in , my bathroom hadn’t been serviced at all. Brake marks in the toilet, hair in the wash basin, no shampoo or body lotion in the bathroom, virtually no toilet paper. Most disappointing and the worst possible welcome any guest can receive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Leonard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located but very poor accommodation

On entry to the room it was clear that the owner lived in an open plan area adjoining the room and seems to share the bathroom. There was dirty bed linen soaking in the bath. The room was dirty and musty. We turned the aircon on to provide fresh air. We could not leave the door open because another room looks into the room we were allocated. Hotel.com should not have this on their books until the ensure the owner has passed and electrical inspection. The electrics tripped out overnight and there were no lights in the morning and no hot water. We checked out immediately and found another venue for the Cape Town Mining Indaba.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Signe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Værelset var ikke i god stand. Flere ting virkede i stykker og slidt, men det var ok til et par dage.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pius

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zuerst hat uns Gordon die ersten 3 Nächte in ein Hotel geschickt. Überbucht. Das Deluxe Zimmer hat 9 m2 plus 2 m2 Dusche WC. Die Einrichtung ist in die Jahre gekommen. Vor allem die Bettwäsche. Am Schluss wollte er noch zusätzlich Fr. 75 für die drei Nächte im Hotel. Preis Leistung absolut nicht ok.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gordon var väldigt hjälpsam. Han gav bra tips och råd i området och skjutsade oss gärna så fort vi behövde.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles ok. Parkmöglichkeit tagsüber nicht vorhanden und muss tickets gekauft werden. Sonst alles ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colette

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

Great Find

Fast Friendly shuttle service from the airport. Gordon was Very Accommodating and Helpful. Great place to be in walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ERIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
otimo quarto, propietario super solicito, nos ajudou bastante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Flott opphold. Hentet av Gordon på flyplassen. Greit rom med kjøle- og fryseskap, greit bad og god seng. Super beliggenhet nær mine aktiviteter, men samtidig stille og rolig
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Posto carino, buon prezzo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

IRENE

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

Gordons Guesthouse De Waterkant

Small compact comfortable unit, within easy walking access to Waterfront. Very friendly and amenable host, who went out of his way to fetch us from the airport as car hire was booked out solid throughout Cape Town. Ideal for the short business trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Good and safe location and Gordon was extremely helpful. We had the best holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hans-Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpfully.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GORDON was super helpful when our flight was delayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ótima hospedagem.

O Gordon é muito gentil e sempre muito prestativo. Adorei sua atenção durante os dias na lindíssima Cape Town.