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About the Hotel

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa
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Rooms with Mountain Views

The Walden House offers seven en-suite rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Four rooms open to the gardens, and the Honeymoon Suite includes a fireplace, Victorian bathroom with separate shower, and balcony access. Rooms feature either mountain or garden views, subject to availability.

Dining and Refreshments

Each room includes tea and coffee facilities. No onsite restaurants are available, but the property is situated near Bree Street, known for its variety of dining options.

Gardens and Relaxation

Guests can access the gardens from four ground-floor rooms. The property provides a quiet setting against Table Mountain, with outdoor areas for relaxation.

Central Cape Town Location

The Walden House is located against Table Mountain, 1.5 km from Slave Lodge Museum and Bree Street, 0.3 km from Iziko Museum, and 2 km from Signal Hill. Cape Town International Airport is 25 km away, and Woodstock is a 10-minute drive.

Guest Services Provided

The hotel offers ironing facilities, free toiletries, and sitting areas in rooms. All guests are welcome regardless of race, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Twin or Double Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Suite
2 persons
44 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Fireplace

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

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

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • 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
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Location

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa
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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Nearby
Planetarium
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
280 m
Theatre
Labia Theatre
280 m
Gallery
Christopher Moller Art Gallery
280 m
Gallery
Salon Ninety One
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
Rick's Cafe Americain
440 m
103 Kloof Street corner Weltevreden Avenue
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-16:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs ZAR 250 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
7

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