The Cape Colonial Guest House
13 Union Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
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13 Union Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
Located in Gardens, this restored Victorian house features embossed ceilings, stained-glass windows and polished wooden floors. Just 0.6 mi away from Company Gardens, it has spacious rooms and a furnished terrace. Street parking is available. The Cape Colonial Guest House offers elegantly decorated rooms in colonial style with traditional wooden furniture and parquet floors. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi. Guests can start the day with tea or coffee and home-made muffins. Breakfast shops, restaurants and cafes can be found along Kloof Street, a 2-minute walk from the property. The Cape Colonial provides you an ideal location to explore the major local attractions such as Cape Point, the Winelands and the West Coast wild flowers. The beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton are a 10-minute drive, while the Table Mountain Cableway is 5 minutes away by car. An airport transfer can be arranged by the property.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Adult only
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-Site parking
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Food delivery
  • Audible alarm
  • balcony/terrace
  • Daily disinfection
  • Ironing amenities
  • Non-smoking property
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
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The Cape Colonial Guest House
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  • Cape Town Intl Airport - 11.19 mi

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  • Observatory - 3.24 mi
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stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I liked the atmosphere, the room was comfy and we'll designed - bed linen nice.
I had to walk up to the second floor with my 30kg lagguge.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The second time I stay here, and it was just as great as the first time. Sabine and Ann(e) are amazing people and super friendly. We booked the room with balcony facing the street and it was just amazing. Great bed, spacious room and bathroom, and the balcony is a bonus for late night wine or whatever. Kloof street just around the corner, with more locals than tourists which made it all the more pleasant.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located in a convenient area with lots of restaurants in walking distance. My room was spacious with a nice balcony. Everything was spotless!
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fabulous banana bread!
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
We stayed at the Cape Colonial for 4 nights while on business travel in Cape Town. Our all-day business meetings were nearby, and our accommodation requirements were therefore quite simple: a comfortable clean bed and room, and a decent shower. Hosts Sabine and Anna get 4 stars for being awesome, and the location (incl. the comments above) adds location value because Kloof Street (5 min walk) offers restaurants, bars, a supermarket, and more. Our room was disappointing, and desperately in need of some TLC and renovation, but complemented by an in-room coffee/tea station. The room's basic, well used, very old furnishings included a rickety double bed and a wardrobe. The toilet, shower and sink were basic and functional, but also in need of TLC. To be fair, other rooms might be superior, but we cannot be sure. They don't serve breakfast, but there are plenty of choices just a couple of blocks away. Our stay at the Colonial met with our basic requirements (as mentioned above), but that was pretty much it.
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This lovely renovated Victorian home keeps its unique character and enjoys an ideal location in a lively and safe area in Cape Town. Manager and staff are extremely friendly and responsive.
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We had a wonderful stay! Our host, Sabine, and her team were really friendly, kind and helpful. Sabine also gave us an excellent restaurant recommendation for dinner. The guesthouse was beautiful – lovely decor and the spaces were charming and comfortable. We loved the banana bread served in the morning. Our room was comfortable and very clean. We would definitely return.
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The Guest House is lovely, the host even more! We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, the facilites and the house are very nice! Thank you for everything!
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Exceptionally placed on a side street of Kloof Straat. A place where a lot of hip, stylish people go out. With the occasional model or tv star. The value seemed good relative to competition in the same location. The Victorian interior is a please for the keen eyed.
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
owner and atsff were wonderful people , attentive and available.
A tv would be good , and may be an area to sit confortable like a sofa . otherwise a very good experience.
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Sabine was a great host, very welcoming and accommodating. The banana bread was amazing and enough for breakfast. We had some of our clothes laundered and it was folded on our beds already the next day. Location was great. It was only a few steps away from great restaurants and bars. Generally safe street and easy to find parking.
Nothing much to say.
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It loved the verandah attached to the room, it was very clean and the guest house was in an exceptionally good location for access to interesting sites.
There was no breakfast but delicious banana bread and coffee was provided.
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
host Sabine was fantastic, great location
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Cape Town Intl Airport - 11.19 mi

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • Mediclinic Cape Town - 923 f
      • Christiaan Barnard Hospital - 0.91 mi
      • Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 4.66 mi
      • Claremont Hospital - 4.91 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

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      • Company Gardens - 0.62 mi
      • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 4.06 mi

    Museums

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      • Observatory - 3.24 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Rondebosch Station - 4.10 mi

    Other attractions

      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Long Street - 0.51 mi
      • District Six Mosque - 1.31 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Cape University of Technology - 1.15 mi
      • University of Cape Town - 3.35 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Castle of Good Hope - 1.15 mi
      • District Six Church - 1.22 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Green Point Stadium - 1.45 mi
      • Sea Point Pavilion Swimming - 1.78 mi
      • Cape Town Stadium - 1.94 mi
      • Newlands Stadium - 4.22 mi
      Beaches Show all on map »
      • Queens Beach - 1.98 mi
      • Clifton Beach - 2.01 mi
      • Camps Bay Beach - 2.21 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Cavendish Square Shopping Centre - 4.54 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Mowbray Golf Club - 4.83 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Grand Parade - 0.61 mi
      • Cape Town Parliament - 0.65 mi
      • Signal Hill - 1.14 mi
      • Lion's Head - 1.22 mi
      • Table Mountain - 1.27 mi
      • Good Hope Centre - 1.28 mi
      • Cape Quarter - 1.31 mi
      • CTICC - 1.54 mi
      • Table Mountain Cableway - 1.73 mi
      • Red Open Top Bus - 1.81 mi
      • Green Point Common - 1.97 mi
      • V&A Waterfront - 2.18 mi
      • Cape Town harbour - 2.51 mi
      • The Biscuit Mill - 2.71 mi
      • Groote Schuur - 3.10 mi
      • Mowbray - 3.24 mi
      • Woodstock - 3.43 mi
      • Soutrivier - 3.43 mi
      • Rosebank - 3.44 mi
      • Claremont - 3.99 mi
      • Rondebosch - 3.99 mi
      • Nuweland - 3.99 mi
      • Koebergweg - 4.19 mi
      • Pinelands - 4.19 mi
      • Harfield Road - 4.75 mi
      • Kenilworth - 4.75 mi
      • Woltemade - 5.27 mi

The Cape Colonial Guest House

13 Union Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa