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Reading House

4.0 star property
A comfortable retreat where guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast before lounging poolside amid garden greenery - a perfect balance of relaxation and practicality

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Reading House in Claremont offers hospitality and convenience with a free breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, snack bar/deli, and concierge services. The staff consistently earns high marks from visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bedded Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Bedded Room with Shower | Bathroom shower

King Bedded Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Poolside Double Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Hellenburgh Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708

What's nearby

  • Newlands Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cavendish Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kingsbury Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stones - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hong Seafood Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Newlands Brewery - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Reading House

Upscale guesthouse located in Claremont
Consider a stay at Reading House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Reading House boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 5 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 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 6 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Reading House Hotel Newlands
Reading House Newlands
Reading House Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Reading House Cape Town
Reading Cape Town
Reading House B&B Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Reading House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Reading House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reading House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Reading House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Reading House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Reading House located?

Located in Claremont, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Newlands Cricket Ground, Newlands Stadium, and Cavendish Square. Kingsbury Hospital and Table Mountain National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newlands Station is 8 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Reading House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was nice. Location a little far from sites. Staff was friendly and helpful. Property was deserted most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Perfect in every way

Friendly staff, very comfortable bed with lovely crisp linen, lovely location. This, topped with an outstanding breakfast, make this place a winner

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person minding the guest house was not present for check in despite having been told what time we would arrive and that time being within their check in window. We waited for close to an hour to get in. She was very sweet and obliging but we barely ever saw her after checking in. No help in terms of advice for our stay in Cape Town etc. Very comfortable accommodation though.

8/10 Good

local and

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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