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Alba House Bed & Breakfast

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table with magazines, and a view of a pool and mountains. - Alba House Bed & Breakfast (Paarl)
A spacious living area with a view of mountains, a white sofa, a dining table, and a decorative vase. - Alba House Bed & Breakfast (Paarl)
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase with flowers. - Alba House Bed & Breakfast (Paarl)
A modern living room with a white sofa set, a dining table with a white tablecloth, and a view of a lush garden and mountains through large windows. - Alba House Bed & Breakfast (Paarl)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, and a view of a garden through a sliding door. - Alba House Bed & Breakfast (Paarl)
Located close to Afrikaans Language Monument and KWV Wine Emporium, Alba House Bed & Breakfast provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a brown leather sofa, a white bed with patterned bedding, and a white nightstand with lamps.

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a lamp, a wooden chest, and a view of greenery through the window.

King Size bed or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a brown leather sofa, a white bed with patterned bedding, and a white nightstand with lamps.

Double Room (King Sized Bed)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a brown leather sofa, a white bed with patterned bedding, and a white nightstand with lamps.

Superior Double Room (Large)

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Paarl, Alba House Bed & Breakfast is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Afrikaans Language Monument is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at KWV Wine Emporium and Boschenmeer Golf Estate. Fairview Wines and Paarl Rock are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Paarl travel guide
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16 Lille Street, Courtrai, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with green shutters, surrounded by a grassy lawn with wooden chairs and tables.
    Laborie Wine Farm
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A modern architectural structure with tall, slender towers and a staircase leading up to a platform.
    Afrikaans Language Monument
    7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • A well-maintained garden with raised beds, a variety of plants, and a backdrop of tall trees and mountains.
    Boschendal Estate
    26 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • A park with a picnic table surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through.
    Spier Wine Estate
    50 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course
    14 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knus Karoo Kombuis
    12 min walk
  • Lounah
    7 min drive
  • The Greenhouse
    14 min drive
  • Strawberry King
    3 min drive
  • Bossa Nova
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1953
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 15 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 15 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per person (roundtrip)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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
The seasonal pool will be open from September to May
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alba House Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alba House Bed & Breakfast 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 Alba House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alba House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Does Alba House Bed & Breakfast provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per person applies.

Where is Alba House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in Paarl, this golf bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Afrikaans Language Monument and within 3 mi (5 km) of KWV Wine Emporium and Fairview Wines. Boschenmeer Golf Estate and Paarl Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Alba House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two weeks at Alba House

Good: The rooms were comfortable,clean and the bed (mattress) was good. They needed another sheet on the bed (instead of just a comforter as the top sheet). The breakfast each morning was perfect, many choices, and all great tasting. The Staff were very attentive. Bad: The shower had some type of "black worms" coming up thru the drain. I choose this location because they had internet, however internet went out each night around 10pm.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Cody and friendly. The veiw is perfect. The staff are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Et virkeligt dejligt sted,god værtinde som gav god information,hyggeligt,ville gerne have brugt svimmingpoolen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hidden gem

Lovely neat place, with awesome welcoming folks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent , lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peacefull

Very comfortable, pleasant environment. Great hostess.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A very present stay

Very nice and a very nice peopel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

BO och A-K

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

Nära till vingårdar

Stort jättebra rum, med egen avskild uteplats. Jättebra poolområde. Ligger i ett trevligt villaområde. Frukosten var dock inte bra. Torftigt, med dåligt tillagad varm mat. Är inte kräsen, men det var inte gott.
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10/10 Excellent

Sieglinde

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

Super Haus mit sehr freundlichem Team

Ivanka mit ihrem Team (besonders Marianne) bemühen sich sehr um ihre Gäste und verwöhnen nicht nur mit einem super Frühstück sondern auch mit sehr guten Ratschlägen für Aktivitäten und Lokalitäten. Auch Reservierungen aller Art werden sofort arrangiert. Danke für die schöne Tage.
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8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem in Paarl

Spent six nights here in Paarl. Good central location for visiting the Wine Region, Golf Courses and some walking in the mountains. Ivana and her friend Marianne made us most welcome. Ivana's knowledge of where to eat is impressive and Marianne prepares a great breakfast. They both make you feel at home and the garden is a little treasure. Very relaxed atmosphere sitting by the pool in the sunshine. The TV had few channels and poor reception - but that didn't matter as you don't go to Paarl to watch TV!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Very well run establishment

Great location with easy access to the town centre and winelands. Excellent value for money and top class service.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecilia

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

We like it

We stayed for one night and really enjoyed it. The room is great for two and has both a bath and shower. Air con and a roof fan too. Each room has a small patio and the house is located in a very safe neighbourhood. Huge pool and easy parking. We are at Noop, a restaurant in twin bit to far away and that was excellent. If the guesthouse would have served good we had probably stayed in instead as the location was really nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

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

Beautifully decorated home and gardens in Paarl

The grounds are spectacular with a pool and extensive grounds. The view from the living room encompasses the pool and gardens and nearby mountains. The bedroom and bathroom where we stayed were clean, tidy, comfortable, and very attractive. Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are within short driving distance and charming little towns. The wine tours are a brilliant attraction.
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great location, great service

The title says it all really. Very happy with the location (about 30 mins drive from Cape Town). Rooms were clean and the hotel staff very friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Highly recommended accommodation

Warm welcome on arrival at Alba House. Beautiful view from the house. Quiet position, beautifully kept garden and premises. Close to N1 motorway to Cape Town and it only took me 40 minutes to get to Alba House from the airport. The room was comfortable, clean and neat, comfortable bed and a nice modern bathroom en suite. Breakfast consisted of fresh products and was well presented and served. Altogether a good experience and highly recommended to all travelers. Very pleasant and nice hosts, who make everyone feel at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Decent place

No issues. Clean, comfortable bed. Had heater/air-con unit. Decent host - didn't rush us out
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Alba House

Alba House var väldigt bra. Ägarna var väldigt trevliga och mycket hjälpsamma med tips och bokningar. Rummet vi bodde i var bra med utgången direkt till trädgård och pool område. Alba House kan rekommenderas. Thomas&Malin Stockholm
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2/10 Terrible

Duane

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

Irate Owner with Misleading Ad

Beware ~ Pet policy is False! Just because this listing states "No Pets Allowed" that does not mean that there are no pets on the premises. Due to allergies to animal dander we booked this B&B based on their "no pet" policy, but when we followed with an email to confirm, we were told that the owners' cats are on the premises and they "try to keep them out of the guest rooms." When we requested cancellation within a day of booking, we were rudely refused. When we suggested that they change their add to reflect pets on the premises, the owner refused. We got Expedia involved, and when the agent called the owner directly he went off on her, yelling and screaming. Long story short, Alba house kept half of our total 9-day booking, $500+ USD and we did not stay there. We DO NOT recommend booking with Alba House!! Beware of bad business practices!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vibeke

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

Family guest house

Like staying in a private home with small bed rooms. Friendly hosts who were both very helpful, Nice garden with pool.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serendipity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort