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About the Hotel

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa

The Walden House, a 4-star Victorian style guesthouse, offers tranquil air-conditioned rooms with scenic views of the Cape Town mountains and gardens. This Cape Town hotel features amenities including free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, and a patio area for guests to enjoy.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Walden House feature seven elegant en-suite rooms offering mountain or garden views, with some rooms providing direct access to the gardens. The Honeymoon Suite includes a fireplace and a large Victorian bathroom with a separate shower, while a spacious garden suite includes a dressing room and a modern bathroom with a shower-over-bath.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near The Walden House include Beleza and Rafikis, both just 0.3 miles away. These venues provide a range of culinary experiences that guests can explore during their stay.

Location & Transportation

The Walden House is located within City Bowl, providing convenient access to Cape Town's attractions including the Bo-Kaap Museum (1 miles) and the Castle of Good Hope (2 miles). Nearby transport includes Belle Ombre bus station, a 4-minute walk from the guesthouse, as well as the Cape Town train station, 33 minutes away on foot.

Leisure & Experiences

The grounds of The Walden House are enhanced by landscaped gardens ideal for relaxation. Guests can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and are encouraged to explore trails in Table Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin or Double Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Suite

Max:

2 persons

44 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Shower

Fireplace

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Cape Town 1.3 km

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 20.1 km

Train

Woodstock Railway Station 3.6 km

Salt River Railway Station 5.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Special diet menus

Spa & Leisure

Plunge pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Garden area
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa

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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa

City landmarks

Square

Greenmarket Square

1.7 km

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

1.7 km

Gallery

South African National Gallery

1.7 km

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

1.5 km

Museum

District Six Museum

1.7 km

Mountain

Signal Hill

2.2 km

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

2.8 km

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

1.7 km

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

1.7 km

Square

Church Square

1.4 km

Landmark

Bree Street

1.7 km

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

1.5 km

Church

St George's Cathedral

1.2 km

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

830 m

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

2.6 km

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.7 km

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

1.2 km

Park

De Waal Park

1.6 km

Library

National Library Of South Africa

1.7 km

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

2.4 km

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

1.1 km

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

1.7 km

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

1.7 km

Museum

Great Synagogue

880 m

Mountain

Lion's Head

2.6 km

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

1.1 km

Nearby

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

280 m

Theatre

Labia Theatre

280 m

Gallery

Christopher Moller Art Gallery

280 m

50 Kloof St

Woolworths Kloof Street

280 m

Restaurants

Miller's Thumb

130 m

10b Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof

Rafikis Restaurant

110 m

13b Kloofnek

Pearlie langebaan

190 m

12 Gilmour Hill Road

Publik Wine Bar

130 m

11D Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof

Cafe Sofia

410 m

Kloof Street

Kloof Street House

640 m

30 Kloof Street Gardens

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