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Once In Cape Town

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Long Street

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BBQ/picnic area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Once In Cape Town is centrally located near Long Street, ideal for active travelers with cycling activities and bike rentals. Guests enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace or garden. The property has two on-site restaurants serving breakfast and a café for morning coffee.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared kitchen

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountainside

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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73 Kloof Street, 73, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zuney Wagyu Burgers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Egghead - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Once In Cape Town

Hotel near Long Street
Located close to Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium, Once In Cape Town provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Hudsons
  • Up Yours
  • Yours Truly

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per person (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Saasveld Cape Town
Saasveld Lodge
Saasveld Lodge Cape Town
Once Cape Town Hostel
Once Hostel
Once Cape Town
Saasveld Hotel Cape Town Central
Once In Cape Town South Africa
Once IN Cape Town Hotel
Once IN Cape Town Cape Town
Once IN Cape Town Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Once In Cape Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Once In Cape Town?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Once In Cape Town?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Once In Cape Town?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Once In Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per person applies.

Where is Once In Cape Town located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Long Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium. Camps Bay Beach and University of Cape Town are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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