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Cape Diem Lodge

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A person diving into a swimming pool with a palm tree in the background.
Front of property
Lounge
A modern house with a wooden staircase leading to a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained grass and tropical plants.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window with blinds, a chair, and a rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Vesperdene Road 11, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenpoint Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Point Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Loft, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Superior Loft, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with blinds.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a small plant on a nightstand.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in the heart of Cape Town awaits you at Cape Diem Lodge . Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Greenpoint Market. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering at Beauty Direct can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel include Cape Town Stadium and Long Street.

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Greenpoint Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Green Point Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cape Diem Lodge

Cape Diem Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Cape Diem Lodge . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1832
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Cape Diem Lodge offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a safe. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Beauty Direct has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • 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
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1832
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must 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 - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cape Diem Lodge
Diem Lodge
Cape Diem Lodge Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Diem Lodge Cape Town
Cape Diem Cape Town
Cape Diem Lodge Town South Africa
Cape Diem Lodge
Cape Diem Lodge Hotel
Cape Diem Lodge Cape Town
Cape Diem Lodge Boutique Class
Cape Diem Lodge Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Yep, Cape Diem Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Cape Diem Lodge ?

The closest beach to Cape Diem Lodge is Clifton Bay Beach (4.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Yep, Beauty Direct is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Cape Diem Lodge have a pool?

Cape Diem Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Cape Diem Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cape Diem Lodge .

Is Cape Diem Lodge family-friendly?

No, Cape Diem Lodge is an adults-only property.

Does Cape Diem Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer at Cape Diem Lodge .

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cape Diem Lodge ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cape Diem Lodge ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Cape Diem Lodge ?

There isn't one on site, but Metropolitan Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Cape Diem Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely intimate place. Staff very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t require more. Nicely appointed and comfortable room. Excellent staff, pleasant and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and professional team. Very cozy installations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Room quite small and needed some maintenance. Parking limited. Staff offered to resolve issues and were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great staff. Breakfast delicious. Close to walk to tourist attractions. Felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found a diamond of a property when we booked Cape Diem. From moment of booking to time of departure everything g was perfect. Cannot recommend Cape Diem highly enough. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay at this cute property! The house is super old with amazing high ceilings and hard wood floors. Bianca was amazing and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The neighborhood felt safe and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Check out this gem in Green Point.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a truly wonderful stay at Cape Diem Lodge. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcomed and cared for, and I’d especially like to highlight the night porter, who consistently went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable. His attentiveness and warmth made a big difference in my stay. The location was perfect—tucked away on a quiet, secluded street that gave me a sense of privacy, yet just a short walk to shops, the pier, and plenty of restaurants. I really appreciated having that balance of calm and convenience. My room was excellent. The layout was unique and interesting, but also very comfortable, with everything I needed to feel at home. Overall, Cape Diem Lodge offered a mix of charm, comfort, and exceptional service. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Cape Town and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Great Stay

A lovely greeting from Carly on arrival with the offer of complimentary refreshments and nibbles which was very nice. Parking was excellent as we were able to make use of the garage throughout our stay. Very comfortable room and bathroom with excellent shower and bath (albeit we didnt use the bath). The only downside was the lack of storage in the room which was a bit tight. We were offered a late checkout on our room on the last day by Carly which was very useful and appreciated. Up a pretty steep hill, it is about 15 minutes to walk down to the V&A and other restaurants, plus a Woolworths (M&S) at the end of the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Home away from home

My home away from home, I've no other words to describe my stay at Cape Diem Lodge. The excellent experience already started at arrival at the airport when the more than kind driver of my transfer (arranged by the hotel) awaited me. Despite my late arrival in Cape Town, the reception at the hotel by the night porter was also perfect and made me feel really welcome. An experience that continued the following days. From the staff at breakfast and in the office until the gardener and housekeeping, everybody was so friendly and always willing to help and make my stay as enjoyable as possible. My room (number 3) was also excellent and absolutely value for money with a very comfortable bed, spacious shower, more than enough seating options and this all nice and clean. Breakfast offered more than enough options, perhaps even more than can be expected for a small sized hotel. In the afternoon some snacks and drinks are available as well. The overall 'vibe' of the hotel is really nice as well, very comfortable, modern yet stylish and with respect for the age and style of the building. Because of the size, the hotel also has a sort of cosy feeling. Parking of my rental car wasn't an issue either and is perfectly safe. Both across of the entrance along the street as well as in the parking garage is space available. All in all I would definitely recommend a stay at Cape Diem Lodge!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft mit sehr freundlichen Mitarbeitern! Komme gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, sehr freundliches Personal! Leider sehr ringhörig!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Top

Einfach nur schön
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vashna was the manager and she checked in with us to ensure we had all the information and suggestions for a great day…. Such as restaurants, things to do and even got us a driver to hire for the day to take us sight seeing and hiking up around Cape Hope. I felt very taken care of. The wifi was great in our room and the little fridge with wine and beer was great too! The room was clean and i took advantage of the big bathtub including the bath salts 2 of the 5 nights we were there. Thank you so much Vashna and team!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Mysigt hotell med mycket trevlig personal!

Väldigt mysigt hotell med en trevlig trädgård med pool. Mycket trevlig personal som var väldigt tillmötesgående.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

So, so stay

Good location very secure friendly staff not as clean as should be such as bedding not changed Regularly in our room Worse thing was charged again when checked out even though I said I had paid in full which I Confirmed from hotels.com and then had to make numerous expensive calls to get it sorted (still waiting for refund 4 days after leaving)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisch, een echte aanrader, vriendelijke bediening en een heel lekker ontbijt
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hogne

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

Glimrende

Et rolig lite overnattingssted med glimrende service, deilig frokost, rolige omgivelser og kort gangdistanse til Waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage in Green Point um in ca 15 min zu Fuss sowohl an die Waterfront als auch zur Long Street zu kommen. Die Lodge hat richtig Charme, unser Zimmer war eine Mischung aus old style Wohn/Schlafraum und modernem Bad. Alle Mitarbeiter sind extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit. Einfach Klasse!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

A lodge with a view - Waterfront/Green Point

We had a lovely stay at Cape Diem Lodge. Very welcoming and our room was ready eventhough we came before check-in time. And what a room! Appx 30 sqm with separate bathroom. All at the lodge was helpful and take such good care of us! The afternoon tea was really a treat and we tried to be at ”home” when served. We had a really early start when leaving but we got a little breakfast bag to go! We would return any day to the this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing stay

Amazing breakfast and tea time was a nice touch. We were greeted daily by staff to help plan our day and make sure we had reservations needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Hôtel agréable mais...

Hôtel agréable, bien situé avec un accueil et service sympathiques mais notre chambre n'était pas des plus éclatantes. C'est un bâtiment ancien qui a du charme mais des travaux de rénovation devraient être effectués pour rendre l'expérience plus agréable. Ne correspond pas du tout à un 5 étoiles. C'est une mignonne guest-house parfaite pour une nuit !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden and pool area a real oasis after busy days site seeing. In safe and easy walking distance to V&A Waterfront Staff friendly and made our stay a happy one. Would highly recommend the Lodge to Cape Town visitors
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan

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

Hire Car Vandilised on unsafe Road outside

Parking not secure and car was vandilsed while under the supervision of the manager at the hotel. Then no responsibility taken by the owner. Do not stay here if you want secure parking, its roadside parking. Also not '5 star' international level, even though they try to portrait themselves as such
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful relaxing stay at Cape Diem Lodge. Perfectly located in a quiet street, but close to everything exciting Cape Town has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019