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The Walden House

Property class: 4

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Located close to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Table Mountain, The Walden House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P8,681
P9,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Honeymoon Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, The Walden House is in the suburbs and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Sunset Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Don't miss out on a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as skydiving and ecotours in the area. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain in the background.
    Bree Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A cobblestone square with market stalls selling textiles and hats, surrounded by multi-story buildings.
    Greenmarket Square
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kloof Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Blondie
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Mama Africa
    16 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

  • Upscale boutique guesthouse near Camps Bay Beach
  • Located close to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Table Mountain, The Walden House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
    • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
    • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 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 (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250

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
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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

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 400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 5:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2000/027086/23

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Walden House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Walden House?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Walden House on Sep 11, 2026 start from P8,681, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Walden House 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 The Walden House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 5:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 250.

What time is check-out at The Walden House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability).

Does The Walden House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Walden House located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this boutique guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Camps Bay Beach. University of Cape Town and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km). Cape Town Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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