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Head South Lodge

4.0 star property
Tranquil garden retreat with a refreshing pool creates an oasis of comfort just steps from Cape Town Stadium in upscale Three Anchor Bay

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Head South Lodge offers a peaceful escape with lush gardens and an inviting pool. Guests can start their day with English breakfast, then relax in the garden or use dry cleaning and luggage storage services. This boutique guesthouse delivers charm in an excellent location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Head South Lodge is in Three Anchor Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Bloubergstrand Beach. Sea Point Swimming Pool and Two Oceans Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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215 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Sea Point Promenade
    Sea Point Promenade
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Green Point Park
    Green Point Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park
    Table Mountain National Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium
    Cape Town Stadium
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    9 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rockpool
    9 min walk
  • Pauline’s
    10 min walk
  • Bootlegger Coffee Company
    5 min walk
  • The Hussar Grill
    9 min walk
  • Newport Deli
    13 min walk

About this property

Head South Lodge

Upscale boutique guesthouse near Cape Town International Convention Centre
At Head South Lodge, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • 1 meeting room, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Head South Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are not allowed at this property from October to April; The rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Head South Lodge Cape Town
Head South Lodge
Head South Cape Town
Head South Lodge Cape Town
Head South Lodge Cape Town, South Africa
Head South Lodge Cape Town Africa
Head South Lodge Guesthouse
Head South Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Head South Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Head South Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Head South Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Head South Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Head South Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Head South Lodge located?

Located in Three Anchor Bay, this boutique guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Sea Point Promenade and Green Point Park. Table Mountain National Park and Green Point Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Head South Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a great location for the waterfront, the V&A and easily walkable to those areas. We also walked about an hour to Clifton Beach from here. It’s an independent hotel with delightful staff who make your stay feel like a home away from home, the honesty bar was a particularly nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice lobby and eating area. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, spacious building with character, friendly service, 24/7 security, great location, possibility of convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely & in a nice area. The hotel was clean & exactly as pictured. The staff were incredibly helpful and nice. The room was a little small, but for the price & location, you can't beat it. I would say the only thing to note is that the stairs are very steep if travelling with large bags. But, the front desk staff did help me carry my bags all the way up. I'd stay here again. All in all, a very easy, straightforward place to stay in Cape Town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities are very nice. Liked the honor bar. Breakfast was decent. Room was a bit small though and I recommend paying for a better room that does not face the inner courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and hospitable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was perfect. The staff all were fantastic. Breakfast was beyond great and such variety. The room was very comfortable. It was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly old-fashioned among supposedly 'fancier' hotels in Cape Town's tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Head South Lodge was a wonderful place to stay. Our Deluxe Room was spacious, well-appointed and had a lovely balcony to watch paragliders off of Signal Hill. Great amenities include a scrumptious breakfast (one of the best we had in our South Africa travels), nice open air community patio to relax after a day of sightseeing, a snack & drink honor bar that was reasonably priced and a helpful staff (Teddy was awesome), including a wonderful daytime staffmember who helped transport our bags to our 3rd floor room as there is no elevator. Location was minutes from the beach, a Hop On/Off bus pickup stop that can take you to V&A waterfront, Table Mountain, all around the city, etc. and several good restaurants and shops. Highly recommend Head South Lodge if you want to be slightly removed from the hustle & bustle of the Cape Town CBD but still be able to access everything that the city has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great Stay

Very comfortable stay, staff friendly and helpful, room was spacious modern and clean, breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay here! The staff were so kind and helpful, the rooms are very comfortable and clean, and the morning breakfast is excellent. The main manager will help you with any need, from extra blankets to laundry-by-order.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, class to waterfront. Great breakfast
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing stay for 1 night in Cape Town. Massive room, massive comfy bed, big shower, very clean, simple but tasty breakfast, and in a great location a few minutes walk from SeaPoint
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and welcoming staff. Nice simple accommodation in a nice looking lodge. Location is convenient for walking to V&A / Green Point / Sea Point. Honesty Bar is a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good for walking to the VA area and getting Ubers for other trips. The staff was outstandingly kind and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

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

Great location, lovely staff

Really impressed with everything, from location to cleanliness. I had two separate bookings which meant we needed to change rooms but the lady at reception (Jade?) pulled some strings to ensure we could stay put. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were both professional and kind. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The breakfasts were well done and I loved that we were able to serve ourselves drinks and snacks on the honor system.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Great first stay at Head South Lodge!

Very much enjoyed my first stay at Head South Lodge! The guesthouse is in a great location - close to Sea Point and the promenade along the water, but also 20-30 min walk to V&A Waterfront and a quick 10 min Uber to City Bowl. Bed was very comfortable, WiFi worked well, they have secure parking in front of the guesthouse. All of the staff were so kind, felt very safe here, and excellent breakfasts. I will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - a short walk to the promenade by Green Point lighthouse. There is a hot breakfast which is delicious and made to order. The front terrace is a nice place to sit out in the evenings, and there is an honesty bar. Place feels secure with a member of staff always on duty by the front gate. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Big thanks to Lee :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 12 nights in the deluxe room on the top floor at the back of the property. Found the room to be of very high standard very spacious and very well equipped with more than adequate air conditioning. I was made to feel very welcome and found the staff extremely helpful I was particularly impressed with the breakfast selection and the general cleanliness Hotel was particularly suited for my needs as it was a great location for all the connections to the tourist excursions. In summary, I found my whole experience during my stay to be most comfortable and in my opinion value for money. Has a solo traveller I couldn't recommend this establishment highly enough.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent, and hotel staff were accommodating and beyond friendly. Our room had a pleasant balcony, and we easily Ubered from the hotel to wherever we needed to go in the city. Breakfast buffet and the coffee options were also excellent!:) We did struggle with not being able to contact the lodge on our way in (we tried reaching out through the Expedia app but got no response), as we hoped for airport pickup or transportation suggestions. Unfortunately we did not hear back and ended up getting massively ripped off by a taxi who charged us about 4x the normal rate. Our advice: uber uber uber!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely little inn in a great location. Everything was great and very clean and quiet. What distinguishes HSL is the staff. They are so helpful, smiling always and kinda. A very special shout out to Jasper. He made our stay 10 times better, and it was already lovely. Lovely fresh breakfast! Thank you Jeff too for being so accommodating. We hope to stay again. Cannot recommend it enough
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darren lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location to explore CT. The room was excellent, breakfast was plentiful and the staff were amazing. Will definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel in a wonderful location of Cape Town that provides good accommodations without needing to be in a big, stuffy hotel. The breakfasts are really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025