The Walden House
5 Burnside Road, Tamboerskloof, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Lovely guesthouse with very friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable, clean and charming property. Good location walking distance to city centre. Thoroughly recommend !
United Kingdom
The Walden House is just a 5-minute drive from Table Mountain and the Waterfront. This elegant Victorian house offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies overlooking the mountains. Free Wi-Fi is available. Decorated in white tones, all rooms at Walden come with a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and minibar. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. The Walden provides a daily buffet breakfast where guests can enjoy it outside by the pool and then stroll in the garden. It is only 5 minutes’ drive to Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. Within a few minutes’ drive, guests can visit the ultimate flea market in the famous Green-Market Square.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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- Matt
United Kingdom“Lovely guesthouse with very friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable, clean and charming property. Good location walking distance to city centre. Thoroughly recommend !” 
Julien
Netherlands“ticks ALL the boxes: very friendly & flexible staff (especially Amy), large room, good bed, great breakfast, nice (small) pool, convenient location. Everything is a short Uber ride away in Cape Town anyway, and it’s just 2-3 minutes walk from...”
Laura Netherlands“We had an big, nice and luxurous room which was decently styled. The house has a nice garden where you can relax. Finally, the house is centrally located, which gives you the chance to explore all the different famous sites of cape town.”
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Afrikaans,EnglishProperty surroundings
Facilities of The Walden HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Car hire
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Seasonal
- Adult only
- Plunge pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Afrikaans
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash
The Walden House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Walden House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about The Walden House
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Room options at The Walden House include:
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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The prices at The Walden House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Walden House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Swimming Pool
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Check-in at The Walden House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The Walden House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Walden House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
