The Walden House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Cape Town with free parking

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Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Luxury Room, Garden View
Breakfast meal

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Long Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Table Mountain
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

The Walden House puts you in the centre of Cape Town, 3 km (1.9 mi) from Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Camps Bay Beach. Highlights at this boutique guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre guest house include Table Mountain and University of Cape Town.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Walden House

Suburban guesthouse in Cape Town with free parking
As a guest of The Walden House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The business-friendly The Walden House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Walden House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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

  • Return 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2000/027086/23

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Walden House?

Yep, The Walden House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Walden House?

The closest beach to The Walden House is Clifton Bay Beach (3.2 km).

Does The Walden House have a pool?

The Walden House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Walden House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Walden House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Walden House?

No, pets are not allowed.