12 Bellwood Road, Fresnaye, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#82 of 444 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 39 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Daniel
HungaryThe villa itself is beautiful, the location is perfect, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the hostess Melanie is an exceptionally cool lady.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Bradley
CanadaShower could have been better, door didn't fully close and didn't drain super well. Location is on a hill so if planning to walk, it is quite uphill on the way back.
-Clean rooms and beds were comfy with 2 pillow options. -Room was huge with separate living room area - had direct access to the pool with a nice deck area. -Staff were friendly and helpful for check-in as we arrived very late. -Internet was strong, I was able to have zoom calls in my room. -Location was decent with a short 10-15min walk to a main street with lots of food options for lunch/dinner, or a short drive into Cape town centre
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Bastiaan
United KingdomCheck-in and check-out flexibility, lovely host, large and comfy room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Miriam
IsraelLoved the actual house and feel of the place
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Janneke
JapanIt's perfect. Please don't change.
What can I say. It is a Cape Town Fairytale. The view, the pool, the owners, the amazing bougainville, the view, the silence, yet the heart of the city within walking distance (if you like walking, it's an hour, hour and half to reach whatever you need and want to reach and otherwise you grab an Uber half way. Please book room number 7. You will not be disappointed. Thank me later.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Irina
United Kingdomnothing to fault, would stay again
A beautiful grand mansion full of character with a cute garden and a pool, in an excellent location. All very well maintained, clean and comfortable. Staff was super lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was great - waking up to a smell of freshly baked muffins was such a treat.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Caroline
ItalyOne room with private bathroom outside on the floor :-(
Very friendly staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
William
GermanyNothing.
Location was perfect, and the views as well.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Paul
United Kingdomnothing
beautiful decor, location, facilities, and staff
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Marta
GermanyIt's a beautiful older building but the walls are thin, you definetly hear what up in the house. Pack up earplugs!
Good safe neighbourhood, clean room, beautiful view from the balkony. Very nice accommodating stuff, tasty breakfast.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Hulda
IcelandWe loved our stay at The Walden Suites. Our room was big and spacious and Melanie and her staff were very friendly. Breakfast was excellent and it was only a few minutes walk to some shops and restaurants.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Orlando
United KingdomNothing we didn’t like
Stylish and super comfortable . Very quiet. A wonderful team. We had such a laugh.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Liz
United KingdomThere is nothing no to like about this place
A perfect location with brilliant views Spacious rooms, a fab breakfast and a lovely pool area Melanie and Heidi were so accommodating and very helpful I’ll definitely return
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Robin
Swedennothing
so very nice
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Aleksandar
North MacedoniaBreakfast was offered in generous quantities and with numerous options, suitable also for vegetarian/vegan diet. Wonderful fruits, veggies, pickles and sweets. Coffee was great. Everything was served by very polite staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Ashleigh
AustraliaThe hosts were fantastic - so friendly and helpful. The beds were very comfortable and whilst we didn't get a chance to have breakfast - it looked delicious.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 31 January 2023
Mattia
SwedenCan't really complain about anything.
I recently stayed at The Walden Suites and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience. The host, Melanie, was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable. The staff was also incredibly friendly and made me feel at home. One of the highlights of my stay was the delicious and healthy breakfast that was served every morning. It was a great start to my day and set me up for a productive day ahead. Last but not least, the pool was simply amazing. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Overall, I would highly recommend The Walden Suites to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
George
United StatesNothing
Walden Suite is a wonderful place. The location in Seapoint is fantastic. Melanie and her team were very welcoming, helpful and a delight to be around. Thank you for a great stay in Cape Town.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Caroline
Netherlandsreally beautiful house at a great location!!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Gavin
South AfricaI highly recommend Walden Suites! We had an incredible stay. The staff in particular are just fantastic. Really superb on all fronts.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Richard
EthiopiaBig comfortable rooms close to walking trails and sea point beach
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2022
Loes
NetherlandsNothing that we didn’t like
The vibe is very nice, the staff is super friendly and helpful. It’s great to chill near the pool or on the balcony. The building and room are well maintained, it’s a homey environment.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Innocent
South AfricaNone
Safe and clean
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 16 October 2022
Chanel
South AfricaWonderful breakfast, with a well set up kitchen & Honesty fridge. Wayne & his staff were so friendly & very accomodating!
Stayed in October 2022
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