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The Cape Colonial

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Cape Town, near Long Street

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The Cape Colonial guesthouse provides travelers with in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy the terrace, store luggage safely, and receive helpful tour assistance. Long Street's attractions wait just steps away from this centrally located property.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Balcony

Twin Room, Balcony | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
13 Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Iziko South African Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Long Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bree Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South African National Gallery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Mowbray Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arnolds Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rick’s Cafe Americain - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cape Colonial

Guesthouse near Long Street
The Cape Colonial provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cape Colonial boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cape Colonial Hotel Gardens
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Cape Colonial House Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cape Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cape Colonial?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cape Colonial?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cape Colonial?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Cape Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Cape Colonial located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kloof Street and Long Street. Cape Town Medi Clinic and South African Jewish Museum are also within 15 minutes. Cape Town Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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