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Parker Cottage

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Cape Town

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Luxury Double Room
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3 Carstens Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Parker Cottage you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Long Street and Kloof Street. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre guest house include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bree Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South African National Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zuney Wagyu Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪I ❤️NY Slice - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Parker Cottage

Victorian guesthouse in Cape Town
As a guest of Parker Cottage, you'll find a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Event space at this guest house measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parker Cottage also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

This Victorian Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1895
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Parker Cottage offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 daily from 7 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Parker Cottage
Parker Cottage B&B
Parker Cottage B&B Cape Town
Parker Cottage Cape Town
Parker Cottage Cape Town, South Africa
Parker Cottage Hotel Cape Town Central
Parker Cottage Cape Town South Africa
Parker Cottage Cape Town
Parker Cottage Guesthouse
Parker Cottage Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Parker Cottage?

Parker Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Parker Cottage?

The closest beach to Parker Cottage is Clifton Bay Beach (3.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Parker Cottage?

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 Parker Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Parker Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

Parker Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay and welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Lovely stay

Only stayed here for one night but it was lovely. Upon arrival we were welcomed with a drink and good conversation and then shown to our room. The house is beautiful and the on street parking was safe. We walked down the road for dinner and felt safe during the day doing so. Would recommend and stay here again. We did not eat there but the table set ups were beautiful for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressive and a great cottage,happy with everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonny, north palm beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Parker Cottage. Our room, Fitzroy was spacious, comfortable and had everything we could need for our 4 night stay. Marion, Tomas, Jameson, Bartwell and all the staff couldn’t have made us feel more welcome and gave us all the information we needed to make the most of our stay in Cape Town. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. We couldn’t recommend our stay enough - you won’t be disappointed if you book here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and all the little touches were there. I appreciated the effort to conserve water by simply collecting a bucket of water while showering for use in the beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Sandwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan, London, UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying in this beautiful peaceful house, looked after by friendly, helpful and warm host and staff. It was a lovely haven to come ‘home’ to each day. The breakfasts are delicious, bed comfortable, and the service excellent. It combines the warmth of a home with high quality service (but without the wastefulness or anonymity of a big hotel). Will definitely stay there again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jasvinder Kaur

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

Lovely oasis in the middle of Cape Town City

Very lovely and comfortable stay in Cape Town City. Very convenient location. Friendly and welcoming staff- always willing to help. Tasty breakfast every morning which set us up well for the day! Very grateful to Pamela and her wonderful team for helping to make our stay in Cape Town so memorable. We will definitely return here and highly recommend to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shlomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Breakfast, very friendly staff that took care of all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing stay

Attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast and great location. I highly recommend Parker Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Tamboerskloof jewel

Fantastic! Pamela,Tomas and staff were fabulous hosts. House beautifully furnished, greatest bed in the world! Breakfasts fabulous. Wished we had more days to chill out at the house. Highly recommend Parker house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

Excellent few days

We had never been to Cape Town before so really welcomed the help we had from the staff in planning our few days. The breakfasts were fantastic and they had lots of recommendations for good restaurants within walking distance. Would highly recommend as a base for exploring Cape Town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So comfortable, amazing breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay! I have already recommended it to friends and family visiting South Africa next year. Delicious breakfast, really friendly staff and great location. A oasis in a bustling city!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

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

Boutique hotel in quiet, central locale was a hit!

Parker Cottage is in a peaceful street in the centre of town. There are some lovely older homes in the neighbourhood - of which this is one. After a warm welcome with a drink and informative chat, we were shown to our beautiful room overlooking a koi pond. The house is furnished in cool greys and antiques, with lots of interesting art, objets and books. The bathrooms are stocked with Rain toiletries, a local brand which is delicious Breakfast is served by on a sun--filled patio, with a choice of cooked or various continental options - all top notch. The team create a happy, peaceful space from which to go out and explore this vibrant city. Can you tell we loved everything about it? We were only there for 3 nights but would definitely return and will be recommending to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Outstanding Friendly Service

What makes Parker Cottage an excellent B&B/Guest house is the staff, they were always very helpful and responded very quickly to our enquires before arrival. The breakfasts are one of the best I have sampled. In all this B&B is very good value for you money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Parker Cottage is a beautiful Guest House and the staff are wonderful. Their service and breakfast were amazing! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

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

Best place to stay in Cape Town!

It was amazing! This is the second time I have stayed here and there is no other place I would stay except at Parker Cottage! Pamela and her entire staff were above and beyond! Chris drove us on tours and was very exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

A great place to stay.

Excellent service all round from the pick up at the airport to checking in and out. Breakfast is amazing with wonderful friendly staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sll, USA

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

Friendly staff in agood environment

The staff at Parker cottage could not be more accommodating. Anything you want to arrange they can do it! They have a pair of drivers, Ron and Chris, who are extremely good tour guides at your disposal. We had some plans cancelled due to the winds and Ron and Chris took us wherever we desired. Also the food at Parker is very good. Breakfast is home cooking at its finest. One thing I really like was that they offered all kinds of drinks all day and night. They used the honor system, so if you wanted a glass of wine at 10pm at night all you did was write it down. Parker Cottage is in a good location within walking distance to many restaurants or take Uber to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017