28 Upper Kloof Street, Higgovale, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#99 of 437 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 112 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 March 2024
Mathijs
Netherlands-
Lovely guest house with perfect view over the city. Very kind and helpful staff. It’s an absolute yes!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Adrian
South AfricaGreat Location and exceptional breakfast delivery. Staff and Management delivery is outstanding.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Phyllis
United StatesWe loved our stay at Rosedene Guest House. The staff were all so helpful and pleasant - Lungi, at the front desk during the day, was just the best (and has the sweetest smile) and Deidre was very easy to work with. They kindly added a single bed into our room when my husband got a stomach virus - it was quite comfortable and the room (ours was on the back side of the building) was large enough to accommodate it easily. The staff was so kind and checked on my husband frequently the day that the rest of us were away on a tour. They treated us like family. The guest house is close enough to restaurants that you can walk to them - but far enough from the very busy part of Kloof Street that we didn't have to deal with traffic and noise. It was a very quiet neighborhood. The view of Table Mountain was lovely, and the beautiful patio - open during the day and closed in with sliding glass walls in the chilly evenings - made a great spot for a glass of wine, playing cards, and for having the pizza that we brought in one evening. The staff was so very accommodating, whatever we decided to do.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Madelon
NetherlandsTaxi drivers could not always find the street (but is no fault of Rosedene guesthouse) The rooms are quite noisy, you can hear your neighboor but we don't mind.
We had a lovely stay! Staff is very friendly, breakfast is very good and the view of the breakfast to see the Table Mountain is great! It is a very safe place to stay in Capetown.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Linde
Belgium/
We had an amazing time at Rosedene and we’ll definitely be back! We loved the authentic atmosphere of the place and the staff was extremely friendly. We also really enjoyed the breakfast. Location is 10/10 as well!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Oliver
United KingdomBreakfast, views, staff and gardens
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jess
United KingdomNothing
Super comfortable and clean rooms, however it’s the team there that make it and why we came back again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Fanni
GermanyGreat accommodation with amazing views of Table mountain, friendly staff and comfy room.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Liesbeth
NetherlandsEverything good
I loved the way it was decorated. It is small and personal. Veru friendly staff. Location in a safe and beautiful neighbourhood.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Gillmer
South AfricaVery central and has all the required amenities. Very neat and a great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Rainer
Germanynothing
super location and friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Rob
United Kingdom(Another) Lovely cooked breakfast to order. Staff and host could not have been more hospitable and friendly. Location away from ‘town’ but an easy Uber to anywhere. Lovely sun terrace- that was pretty windy!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Soretha
QatarBreakfast at 07:30 is very late for an early bird like me. I was forced to skip it more than once as I had earlier plans.
Very clean, cosy colonial style, perfect location, and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Grazyna
PolandDrivers struggle to find the location and then cancel rides. The small and subtle sign on the crossroad is easily overlooked. If possible, please add a bigger sign directing to the guest house.
It's a quiet location next to the vibrant and full of restaurants on Kloof Street. Go to the Kloof Street House restaurant & bar located in a Victorian-style house. Make a booking earlier (trust me, you'll need it). The Table Mountain's cable car is a 7-minute ride from the guest house. It's 10 min ride to the V&A Waterfront. The guest house features a small open pool and spacious sitting areas for all guests. It's nicely decorated with local art. The Deluxe studio is very spacious and has all you need for a good stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Alexis
FranceThe decor was adorable and the hotel staff were very accommodating. We had a midnight flight and they were helpful with leaving our baggage and letting us use the facilities while we waited to go to the airport. The neighborhood is also very nice. Great bars and restaurants just downt the street.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Nolwazi
South AfricaBreakfast closes a bit early at 9:30, but they were still able to accommodate us.
Great breakfast, clean rooms, linen and spacious clean bathroom.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Stéphanie
South Africa- the decoration is not my taste, but it absolutely doesn’t matter!!
- location in a great suburb - the parking - a beautiful view from some rooms and the breakfast terrace
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Sidney
NetherlandsOur stay at Rosedene Guest House was extraordinary. Located near Kloofstreet, this charming accommodation offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain and Lions Head. The swimming pool provided a refreshing oasis within of Cape Town. The personalized breakfast experience was a standout feature as we were being asked how we preferred our eggs and what we would like to eat with it. The old-world elegance of the house extended to its common rooms, boasting cozy seating and a self-service bar. The interior is incredibly stylish and also displays beautiful art from local artists. Deirdre, the hostess, was an absolute gem. Her warmth and genuine care were evident in every interaction. Her recommendations for local activities and dining were spot-on. Her dedication to ensuring our comfort truly made us feel at home. Thanks very much to Deirdre and her team for creating such an unforgettable experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Iuliia
TurkeyGreat location: close to all and calm
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Sidney
NetherlandsOur stay at Rosedene Guest House was extraordinary. Located near Kloofstreet, this charming accommodation offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain and Lions Head. The swimming pool provided a refreshing oasis within of Cape Town. The personalized breakfast experience was a standout feature as we were being asked how we preferred our eggs and what we would like to eat with it. The old-world elegance of the house extended to its common rooms, boasting cozy seating and a self-service bar. The interior is incredibly stylish and also displays beautiful art from local artists. Deirdre, the hostess, was an absolute gem. Her warmth and genuine care were evident in every interaction. Her recommendations for local activities and dining were spot-on. Her dedication to ensuring our comfort truly made us feel at home. Thanks very much to Deirdre and her team for creating such an unforgettable experience.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Ross
United KingdomThe location is amazing, with fantastic views of table mountain and close to great restaurants and bars. An Uber into the city centre was only @ £5. The staff are so welcoming and helpful, we were made to feel very much at home. The breakfast is lovely and the decor and surroundings are very relaxing. After a long cycling trip through southern Africa this was the perfect place to unwind and recover.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Christopher
United KingdomRosedene is a guest house not a 4 or 5 star hotel so on the basis of expectations it had very little to fault it.
Good location in that several good restaurants nearby and very good service from Uber for destinations further away. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice garden and communal area. Very comfortable room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Elaine
United KingdomLovely stay, location perfect, very quiet and secure, but close enough to walk to restaurants. Staff very friendly and accommodating, with things like late check in, gave good recommendations for dinner, helped by making bookings and recommended visit to Babylonstoren, which I did on my last day in SA.....fantastic, thank you! Great breakfast, with eggs cooked to order, comfy room. Would very much recommend.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Joshua
United KingdomNothing!
Super friendly staff; fantastic breakfast; spacious and comfortable room with great views of Table Mountain; great location near the restaurants and bars of Kloof Street.
Stayed in August 2023
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