The Walden House

Reviews

• "Very good"

  05 January 2025

  "Excellent service of the Staff. Friendly. Airco to much noise on the room. To see on a wall in the room. Clean and very good bed. Top"

• "Awful experience"

  07 December 2024

  "Beware! Rude and unkind people. After booking a non refundable rate for 4 adults, our travel companion discovered he had cancer, would be undergoing extensive chemotherapy and we had to cancel our..."

• "Excellent stay"

  20 March 2024

  "We stayed at the Walden House for 5 nights, a lovely guest house well located,close to Kloofstreet and its delicious restaurants. We had the beautiful and very spacious honeymoon suite. We were..."

• "Decent for short stay in Cape Town"

  15 March 2024

  "Good spacious rooms and bathroom, comfortable bed. Just big enough desk to work at. Nice view if you looked hard enough! Toiletries not great, expensive mini bar. Lots of keys needed to unlock and..."

• "Outstanding service from Amy"

  02 November 2023

  "I can’t thank enough the manager of Walden House, Amy, from going to the nth degree to ensure that I had a wonderful stay. Amy, your outstanding service and clear dedication to this wonderful place..."

• "Frequent power cuts a problem for guests"

  27 December 2022

  "Positives: A lovely guest house in a nice are of Cape Town (Tamboerskloof). Great views of Table top mountain. Clean, throughout with access to lounge and dining area for breakfast. Our room was..."

• "Phenomenal Hospitality"

  14 November 2022

  "This house is old, but they have done a good job of updating and making this place feel like a home away from home. The hospitality was fantastic. They checked in to make sure we were away of our..."

• "Walden House - Tamberskloof, Cape Town"

  02 September 2022

  "A well run and very hospitable small inn. The staff was very helpful, personable and accommodating. Walden House is well-situated, with restaurants nearby, and across the street from a small park..."

• "My Home away from Home*"

  04 April 2022

  "The ladies who run the guesthouse are wonderful and are willing to assist. It's incredibly clean and the energy is warm and welcoming I will definitely stay there every time I am in Cape Town 5 Stars..."

• "Quaint Guesthouse"

  28 March 2022

  "The hosts at Walden House made our stay comfortable and personable. The central location was perfect for visiting Table Mountain as well as a quick (and cheap) Uber ride to the waterfront. Despite..."

• "A Gem in the Heart of Cape Town"

  17 March 2022

  "We stayed at the Walden House for a week in early March. This well-kept, old-style Victorian home, opposite a quiet park and walking distance from the city centre, is simply adorable. The service was..."

• "Hidden pearl"

  07 February 2022

  "Superb place to stay in a great location. The service was very nice and responsive to all my little special requests. I felt like I was a really welcome guest. In addition, the whole guest house..."

• "Very nice room well located"

  27 January 2022

  "I stayed in a very spacious, nice and clean room. Location was great. Very nice hosts who care about their guests. Would return to this place and recommend it to my friends. They also organise..."

• "Quick getaway"

  14 January 2022

  "The Waldon is lovely, for a quick getaway or a longer break. Close to everything you need to explore the Cape Town CBD. Quiet, central, well-kept, clean and high quality. It's highly recommended..."

• "Lovely Place to stay in Cape Town"

  08 January 2022

  "I stayed at the Walden House for 2 nights after arriving in Cape Town. It’s a beautiful house with a gate, spacious, air conditioned rooms, and a lovely cooked breakfast. The staff are so welcoming..."

• "Great stay, comfortable and friendly."

  06 September 2021

  "We stayed here in January 2019. Our room was quite spacious with great and quiet air conditioning. There was a complimentary and cooked breakfast which was a nice surprise. The staff were very..."

• "Excellent stay"

  28 March 2020

  "Our travel agent in South Africa recommended this. What a fabulous place, great location, beautifully decorated, clean and friendly. Our room was very spacious. A large airy bedroom, complete with..."

• "Delightful small hotel in a very good and convenient location with great staff"

  05 March 2020

  "After 2 weeks touring the wine lands, garden route and Addo Elephant Park, this hotel was perfect for both relaxing in a quiet (but convenient for everything) location and visting all the Cape Town..."

• "Great guesthouse"

  20 February 2020

  "We are just leaving after 4 nights stay here. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the location is in a peaceful suburb. Lovely room with views of Table Mountain from the adjacent..."

• "Great small hotel, nice area and friendly staff"

  18 February 2020

  "The hotel was great, we had a nice and spacious room which was very clean. Location near a popular restaurant street and near table mountain was also good. The staff was super helpfull and the..."

• "Great stay in Tamboerskloof"

  01 February 2020

  "The Walden House is a delightul Guest House, brilliantly situatied in Tamboerskloof, with ease of access to restaurants and other shops, and not too far to walk to Bree Street area. Comfortable..."

• "Mr Ricardo "

  18 January 2020

  "Great location in a relaxing area yet only a few minute in a taxi ride to the V & A Breakfast was great. The staff were very helpful. A few bars & restaurants close by. Rooms clean..."

• "Lovely little property"

  09 January 2020

  "Within easy walking distance of Kloof Street and a short drive from Table Mountain. Just around the corner from a Woolworths – the South African version of Marks & Spencer’s – which makes it super..."

• "Super stay"

  05 January 2020

  "Warm welcome on arrival . Lovely bright clean room with great views of Cape Town . Very tasty well presented breakfast each morning with a great choice for all tastes. Refreshing plunge pool after a..."

• "Prachtig authentiek huis op een prima locatie"

  05 December 2019

  "We have slept 3 nights here. It is a beautiful, authentic place in a great location with a good view of Table Mountain and a small park across the street. Friendly and helpful service. Definitely..."

• "Stupendo"

  01 November 2019

  "The Walden house Is Simply fantastic, great location, kindl staff, great breakfast. the style of this bed and breakfast makes you imagine living in the past, elegant and attention to detail, clean..."

• "Lovely guest house with great views of table mountain"

  06 October 2019

  "We arrived for 4 nights in Capetown and were made very welcome at the Walden House. It was very clean and the hot breakfasts were delicious. The staff couldn't do enough for you and helped me to..."

• "A welcoming haven but nightlife too"

  30 September 2019

  "A very welcoming and relaxing haven, walkable from the city centre. Good nights' sleep and tasty and healthy choices at breakfast. Helpful for planning our days out. Close to a small vibrant..."

• "Nice, clean and quiet place near Kloofstreet."

  24 August 2019

  "Nice, clean and quiet place near the Kloofstreet (Gardens). We had a good stay at the Walden House. It’s near restaurants etc, but we especially liked the service and kindness of the staff. Thanks..."

• "Perfect stay in Cape Town"

  18 August 2019

  "Beautiful guest house, clean, comfortable, friendly staff, perfect location, nice garden and pool. Beautiful view of table mountain from the balcony. Will definitely stay here again when in Cape..."

• "Ken Phillips and family"

  29 July 2019

  "A great stay ! Kirsten is a very efficient hostess and a credit to your B&B I pointed out that there is a leak in the ceiling above room 7 otherwise the venue is very convenient .......swap and stay..."

• "Great base in Cape Town"

  27 July 2019

  "Our family of four arrived with a sick teenager and multiple travel delays. The staff could not have been more helpful with my daughter as well as helping us come up with some ways to rearrange our..."

• "excellent"

  26 July 2019

  "The house was beautiful. We felt very comfortable, cozy, safe and well cared for. Breakfast was great and staff was wonderful. Beds were comfortable but I missed my memory foam mattress and..."

• "An enjoyable stay"

  23 July 2019

  "Friendly staff, great location, well maintained and presentable rooms and facilities. Also a business with a social conscious - my stay was curtsy of a donated two nights for a raffle in support of..."

• "Beautiful Boutique Property with charm"

  30 May 2019

  "Walden House is well located, safe and charming. The rooms are cheery, sunny and well appointed. The management and staff are friendly, honest, and super helpful. I will definitely choose to stay..."

• "Great Home Base in Cape Town"

  23 May 2019

  "We spent 4 nights in this guest house and we love the place! We were upgraded to the honeymoon room and we had the most amazing view of the Table Mountain. Not to mention that the room was huge and..."

• "Great service"

  22 May 2019

  "The room and the hotel looked exactly like on the pictures. It is furnished in a lovely way and has many small and nice details. What I liked the most about my stay was the service. I got help with..."

• "Fantastic Place"

  20 May 2019

  "I spent 2 nights and cannot complain. The rooms are nice and spacious, the breakfast was deliciouis and the staff very friendly. Thank you! Also the location is fantastic, restaurants and shops..."

• "A Delightful Guest House in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town"

  06 April 2019

  "Things got off to a less than auspicious start when the taxi apparently pre-arranged by reception failed to meet us at the airport. Much time, and several phone calls later, a replacement arrived. A..."

• "Fabulous!"

  23 February 2019

  "My daughter and I stayed at Walden House for four days at the beginning of February. What a fabulous place! We highly recommend it, particularly to those people who prefer smaller establishments..."

• "Beautiful place to stay close to Cape Town centre"

  18 February 2019

  "Walden is a spacious, light, and very comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed our air conditioned room, and easy access to a balcony at the front of the house. We also liked the pool area for relaxing..."

• "Wonderful Stay at the Walden House!"

  26 January 2019

  "We recently we had the absolute pleasure of staying at The Walden House. The guesthouse is so beautiful (the website really doesn’t do it justice!) and it is in a great location, within walking..."

• "Another delightful visit"

  13 December 2018

  "We stayed there 7 years ago the first 2 nights of our honeymoon. Had to come back for the last night of a lengthy trip this time. Amy and Kirsten were especially helpful and great..."

• "Perfect !"

  05 November 2018

  "We stayed 4 nights in this hotel and was amazing . Atmosphere is quiet , you will feel like at home . Staff very friendly and available for every information. Breakfast good and abundant . Rooms..."

• "Excellently located B&B to explore CapeTown"

  04 November 2018

  "We used The Walden House as our base for exploring Cape Town & very much enjoyed the oasis of peace in the buzzing city! Breakfast was excellent, we stayed in room 1 which was comfortable & nice! We..."

• "Old charm"

  31 October 2018

  "The guesthouse is located in a very busy part of town. The traffic is heavy and we resorted to busses and taxis to get around. It was were hot at the time of our visit and the air con could not be..."

• "Gorgeous"

  27 October 2018

  "My husband and grown up stepdaughter spent 3 nights at Walden House and I can thoroughly reccomend it.I chose it initially based on proximity to the centre of Cape Town - I didn't want to be in an..."

• "Convenient location, lovely accommodation."

  23 October 2018

  "We enjoyed our stay here. The location is central (but not on a main road, so not too noisy) and convenient. The accommodation was clean , the decor tasteful, and the rooms had the necessary..."

• "Best location and boutique accomodation"

  15 October 2018

  "Simply put........we loved everything about this guest house! We could walk to restaurants, the HOHO bus stop, Woolworths for takeout food and water/wine.It is a quiet, safe residential area.Amy ,the..."

• "Perfect location and hospitality in Cape Town"

  07 October 2018

  "Our travel agent, Rikki at Go2Africa made our arrangements and we have been so thankful. We spent 4 nights here and really enjoyed it. From the lovely bed and HUGE shower and bath to the beautiful..."

• "Exceeded expectations"

  27 September 2018

  "Excellent location in a very quiet street with a small but very attractive garden. So close to excellent restaurants and (once we had worked out how to get a bus card) it is very close to the 107..."

• "Great stay"

  24 September 2018

  "From our late night check in till the morning we check out we had great and profesional service. Very Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful and comfy room. Great location for visiting Cape Town for..."

• "A lovely guesthouse"

  05 September 2018

  "We really enjoyed our stay. The property is beautifully appointed and the gardens are lovely. We particularly enjoyed the lovely fireplace. The location is excellent being right in the city bowl..."

• "Solo business trip - great night sleep and location for v.good local restaurants"

  21 August 2018

  "I travel to South Africa several times a year on business and this was the first time I stayed at the Walden House but will likely stay again.From a business perspective - good Wi-Fi, basic printing..."

• "Beautiful place to stay right in the centre of Cape Town"

  19 August 2018

  "The Walden House is a beautiful oasis in the heart of the city bowl. The rooms are lovely, the (included) breakfast fabulous, the wrap around veranda with the views of Table Mountain one way and..."

• "Lovely bed and breakfast in Cape Town"

  12 August 2018

  "We spent several nights at the Walden House while visiting CapeTown. Rooms were lovely and clean and the inn offered a delicious breakfast each morning. The location was perfect for touring and..."

• "friendly, inviting and quiet neighbourhood"

  28 July 2018

  "The location was great, within walking distance to the city and restaurants, but you got a feel for the neighbourhood. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful outlook of the mountain from the..."

• "Quaint guesthouse"

  28 July 2018

  "I wanted to get a feel for the area so I booked this guesthouse. I arrived a little late and was disappointed that no food whatsoever was available but there are plenty of restaurants very close and..."

• "A lovely place with a helpful staff"

  11 July 2018

  "This is a beautiful place with very friendly staff members. There is a gated entrance and the place felt very secure. Every room is super cute, and the breakfast they provide in the morning is..."

• "What a lovely stay!"

  20 June 2018

  "Thank you Amy for such a great stay at the Walden House! Location couldn't be better, but also your attention to detail! The breakfast couldn't be better!!! The bed and linen was of superior quality..."

• "Lovely B&B, breakfast was delicious"

  17 June 2018

  "Beautiful room with comfortable shared balcony Outstanding breakfast. Not really located close to a lot of things in Cape Town, but Cape Town is so spread out that I'm not sure that any hotel would..."

• "Gorgeous little place"

  23 May 2018

  "I stayed in a double room off the courtyard. The place is quiet and secure with lemon trees lining the driveway. The house itself is gorgeous and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. The..."

• "Beautiful house with beautiful views"

  03 May 2018

  "With the water crisis in mind, we had some restrictions but not so severe that it affected our stay too much. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. We had some small issues with the bathroom..."

• "Lovely guesthouse with superb location"

  09 April 2018

  "Spacious guesthouse with large rooms and lovely outdoor/pool area. Excellent view over Table Mountain and Signal Hill from the shared balcony. Helpful and friendly staff. Great location in a quiet..."

• "I can't say eneough good things about this place."

  30 March 2018

  "What a perfect place to stay while in Cape Town. A beautifully maintained and gorgeous historic old Colonel's house in a GREAT neighborhood. The home was beautiful wit many terrific touches. The..."

• "Excellent Stay!"

  20 March 2018

  "The staff was so helpful from the moment we checked in. They were very accommodating in every way, from having breakfast packed for our early morning tour, to providing hot tea to my door when I..."

• "SUPER OK !"

  16 March 2018

  "The staff was very nice and helpful. The WALDEN HOUSE room was very clean and LUXURY. I highly recommend this guest HOUSE to all tourists. From here we have done many tours organized throughout the..."

• "Great Stay, Relaxing Location"

  15 March 2018

  "The Walden House was selected by the excellent travel agent at Go2Africa when they booked our trip to South Africa. Walden House has a very convenient location which allowed for easy walking to..."

• "Excellent in every way"

  05 March 2018

  "Loved this place. Welcoming, friendly staff. We arrived early & they let us leave our car, luggage & we got in the room a bit early. Room was beautiful, very clean, spacious & high standard. In a..."

• "Look No Further"

  03 March 2018

  "Love this place! Perfect location! Clean rooms! We stayed for five nights. Close to restaurants and drinking places. Great assortment of breakfast items as well as made to order options. Staff..."

• "Beautiful property, conveniently located, but expensive"

  14 February 2018

  "We stayed in several bed and breakfast inns when we visited Cape Town. This one was among the most beautiful and it is very conveniently located. (You can walk to one of the best restaurants in Cape..."

• "Great find for a single traveller"

  28 January 2018

  "On a flying visit to Western Province I stayed one night only at this boutique hotel and wished my visit could have been longer. Helpful staff stayed up for my late arrival and organised a reliable..."

• "Great location, beautiful decor, excellent breakfast"

  11 January 2018

  "We stayed 6 nights in a high-ceiling, lovely room and luxurious bath. Loved the bright, beautiful dining room and delicious buffet breakfast laid out plus whatever hot entree we desired. Attentive..."

• "Great location and excellent service"

  11 January 2018

  "A fabulous 3 night stay. Great location, about 5 mins drive from Table Mountain and a 30 min walk to the waterfront. We stayed in the Honeymoon suite which was fantastic - lovely big room with free..."

• "Great Area"

  06 January 2018

  "Great B&B in a lovely part of town. Safe and very near to some nice restaurants. Room very light and well decorated. Air conditioning a life saver as we were there when it was very hot. Delicious..."

• "Great !"

  05 January 2018

  "Great stay - nice view on table mountain and lion’s head . Nice terrace. Nice breakfast. Very friendly personnel. Parking for free at the house. Good location : by foot to Kloof street. Nice..."

• "A Lovely Little Hotel"

  05 January 2018

  "We only stayed for one night as we were travelling on to other places. Our room had everything we could possibly need and was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very nice and plentiful and the..."

• "Good central location"

  30 December 2017

  "A lovely colonial style house in a beautiful suburb. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast offered was very good. There are a lot of restaurants within walking distance and..."

• "Awesome location and service"

  28 December 2017

  "Walden House is in the perfect location, right by some great cafes, bars, and stores. The house itself is nice and the staff at the front desk is very helpful. The breakfast every morning is..."

• "What a gem"

  19 December 2017

  "We felt so lucky to have found this little hotel. The rooms were lovely and very comfortable. All the staff were very helpful and lovely. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The..."

• "One night business stay"

  27 November 2017

  "Picked this place rather than the usual City Lodge for a change. What a delight to find something a bit more personal and right on the verge of the bustling nightlife. A balcony upstairs offers a..."

• "Very nice place"

  18 November 2017

  "Very nice place, good situated in Cape Town. Not far away from Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and Bo Kaap. Nice rooms and good (standard) breakfast. Has also a pool which we didn’t use because there is..."

• "Comfortable and stylish"

  30 October 2017

  "I have stayed at Walden house on numerous occasions and it is always my first choice. The staff are exceptionally friendly and amazing attention to detail. New magazines are always available and the..."

• "Cosy "

  14 October 2017

  "We recently stayed as part of our South African tour. Cosy and comfortable good size rooms. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Close to very good..."

• "Wonderful Victorian Style Guesthouse"

  09 October 2017

  "Wonderful guesthouse with nice details in the room, the breakfast room and the lobby. Staff was excellent and helpful, breakfast delicious and parking on the premises no problem. The bed had a great..."

• "Gorgeous hotel"

  08 September 2017

  "We stayed at the Walden early September for a few days. It's a beautiful hotel in a great location with views of Table Mountain and Lions Head from you room. Staff were attentive and helpful. They..."

• "Holiday stay"

  27 August 2017

  "Really nice hotel in an old city house. excellent location, with nice resturants and bars a short and safe walk away. Great log fires in teh room and fantastic balcony over looking cape towmn and..."

• "Beautiful venue"

  10 August 2017

  "The venue was really beautiful and peaceful. I was in Cape Town on business, and the venue was also central to make commuting easy. I only spent one night at The Walden House, but will definitely..."

• "We loved our stay!"

  30 July 2017

  "When a friend recommended we book at Walden House we did so without looking at their ratings and seriously didn't expect much as it was last minute and a short stay. Wow, what a surprise! We were..."

• "Adorable accommodations, central location"

  27 July 2017

  "Our travel agent picked this spot for us to stay for our stay in Cape Town. It was lovely. Our room was nice, the food was great, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and inviting. It was quiet..."

• "excellent place"

  10 July 2017

  "We had a lovely stay, really comfortable bed and staff were very friendly. Room has everything you require and position is really great too. Security was good, we felt safe and had great mountain..."

• "A great place!"

  22 May 2017

  "This place has it all. The great location, between downtown and Table Mountain cable car lower station. Beautiful villa. Excellent location also for people who will be boarding a cruise ship later..."

• "Incredible place"

  21 May 2017

  "It is hard not to use superlatives when rating this place. The Walden House has it all. The great location, about half way between downtown and Table Mountain cable car lower station. If you choose..."

• "Beautiful villa accommodation, with style"

  16 May 2017

  "Everything in the room and in the property was very cured. The staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast abundant. Best poached eggs ever. The view is amazing from the balcony and the location..."

• "Didn't get what we paid for"

  08 May 2017

  "We booked the honeymoon suite and when we arrived they gave us a little room. When we complained about it, they gave us a better room, but still wasn´t the honeymoon. They offered to pay for an..."

• "Home away from home!"

  27 April 2017

  "Walden House exceeded our expectations! Great locations, good views, spacious clean rooms, yummy breakfast and very friendly staff. Everyone was welcoming and helpful! The neighborhood is very safe..."

• "A wonderful and quiet retreat"

  26 April 2017

  "A lovely Guesthouse in a great location. Hugely comfortable with large airy rooms very well equipped.There is a lovely quiet garden small but quite beautiful. The pool is small but clean and there..."

• "Lovely boutique hotel in great location"

  24 April 2017

  "This is a stunning property in a great location for all Cape Town has to offer. The views of Table Mountain from the honeymoon suite are stunning. Long Street and Kloof Street are a short walk away..."

• "The Walden House Cape Town"

  06 April 2017

  "A beautiful house in a beautiful setting. The garden suite we stayed in was a true delight. The staff where always friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would we recommend The Walden House..."

• "A home away from home"

  04 April 2017

  "If memory serves me correctly, we first discovered The Walden House in 2007, on what was then our third visit to South Africa. We have been back a further five times since, with this guest house..."

• "Great Stay"

  24 March 2017

  "Lovely guest house in a terrific location close to restaurants. Rooms are lovely and bathrooms were very large. Staff were particularly helpful (storing luggage while we went on safari) and..."

• "Wonderful place!"

  20 March 2017

  "Beautifully decorated, this boutique hotel (only seven rooms) is a wonderful place to stay in when you are in Cape Town. I would highly recommend room 5 which can be described as your dream holiday..."

• "Mike"

  20 March 2017

  "Great B&B, excellent service. I think that breakfast should be served slightly earlier than 08h00, which is fine for holiday-makers but not for most business guests. The staff were extremely helpful..."

• "Short trip SA"

  18 March 2017

  "Spending just a few days in South Africa and in Cape Town I booked this hotel accidently. Although I am a frequent traveller Walden House is amongst the best hotels I ever stayed in. A bias might be..."

• "Very nice hotel and very helpful staff"

  16 March 2017

  "Very nice hotel. The staff es very helpful. Even tough we were late for breakfast they went out of their way and served us the basics. Good location near restaurants and bars. The rooms have good..."

• "Delightful characterful house in Tamboerskloof"

  12 March 2017

  "We enjoyed a lovely 4 night stay at The Walden House in Cape Town a few weeks ago. We were allocated a very nice ground floor room which had a dressing room, bathroom and large comfortable bedroom..."

• "An oasis in Tamboerskloof"

  10 March 2017

  "We booked late, and had a small room on the ground floor. It was perfectly clean and comfortable whilst being a little short of direct light (room 2). Other than that it has a sunny forecourt with a..."

• "Owner run lovely gem, perfect location"

  23 February 2017

  "You can see that the owners look after their guesthouse, perfect logistics, beautiful decoration, a breakfast for all tastes. We easily found the property an when ringing the bell, they let us in to..."

• "nice !"

  22 February 2017

  "nice people nice house nice neighbourhood it was a pleasant stay in this lovely situated house we slept very well in the comfortable bed breakfast was very nice and well organized quiet place to stay."

• "Amazing ~Stay"

  20 February 2017

  "The Walden House was a lovely place to stay and would recommend it to anyone going, would deffinately go back. The place was lovely comfortable and nothing could be faulted Thank you for making it..."

• "Stunning accommodation!"

  19 February 2017

  "While I only stayed at the Walden for one night, I was very impressed with, well, everything! The warmth and helpfulness of the staff was lovely. My room, the luxury garden suite, was exquisite and..."

• "Charm and comfort"

  12 February 2017

  "Booked on a cruise from Cape Town, my wife and I decided to go early and spend a couple of days in Cape Town before going on board. The Walden House is a boutique hotel, a 10-minute taxi ride out of..."

• "Wonderful stay in a great location!"

  27 January 2017

  "We had an awesome stay at The Walden House. We were on our honeymoon and were given the best suite in the house. It was incredibly comfortable- the bathroom was amazing, with a huge tub and double..."

• "Lovely colonial style with great views"

  23 January 2017

  "Our first accommodation on our first visit to SA. Loved it. All staff are friendly, helpful & courteous. Very safe residential area. We arrived late, but were greeted fine. No view from our room..."

• "Cosy hotel"

  22 January 2017

  "We have resently visited The Walden House. The Walden House is a fine small elderly hotel carefully renovated. Breakfast is very good with many choices. The staff is competent and helpful. It seems..."

• "A wonderful small, family-run hotel"

  03 January 2017

  "We had a warm welcome when we arrived at this hotel. We were shown to our room which happened to be the honeymoon suite. It was enormous, tastefully furnished, spotlessly clean and with everything we..."

• "All round excellent"

  24 December 2016

  "Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful spacious rooms, excellent central location, delicious breakfast, immaculate garden and plunge pool (though a few more loungers would be good). We'll be back with..."

• "Charming rooms"

  18 December 2016

  "Great location to tour around Cape Town. Nice clean room and friendly service. Nice little coffee shop just a block away. Breakfast room is lovely with good selection for such a small guest house..."

• "perfect place to stay"

  13 December 2016

  "The Walden is very attractive old building, in a very convenient location for exploring the Cape. One day we walked to the Hop-On Bus, but we also had a rental car so it was good to have secure..."

• "I loved the breakfast! Specially the NUTELLA!"

  03 December 2016

  "I stayed on the hotel for 3 nights at the Walden house! It was so good and clean and good service! I loved the room :) then bed was big and nice I also loved the pool in the garden and the breakfast..."

• "Enchanting"

  20 November 2016

  "This guest house offers exceptional views of the mountain, especially from the first floor balcony. It is beautifully presented and the staff are super friendly and very helpful. We arrived just..."

• "Great"

  13 November 2016

  "Very nice and good place. The area is the best in Cape Town. The room was massive and everything was clean and in perfect condition. The service is impeccable and people working at the hotel are..."

• "a small hotel in the lee of table mountain and signal hill"

  05 November 2016

  "Being a family group we required 3 rooms which were all very spacious overlooking the gardens. The property was walled and gated as is the general rule in South Africa. Rooms 2 & 4 had twin showers..."

• "Great short weekend stay"

  24 October 2016

  "I stayed at this place for 2 nights by myself in Cape town. Loved the place. The building is old with a lot of character and home-like feel to it. Service was amazing. The staff was so friendly..."

• "Weekend retreat"

  24 September 2016

  "Came in late, Got the Keys and went topnyheder rooms. Wauu the where great. A little word to Walden. It is a old villa build to be a hotel/bb. Located in a nice and quiert part, close to a small park..."

• "Colonial style in central Cape Town"

  16 September 2016

  "We stayed at the walden house for 3 nights and enjoyed every bit of it! We were supposed to arrive around 6pm however, due to bad weather where we stayed the night before, we decided to head..."

• "Lousy management"

  20 November 2013

  "We have spent 4 nights pre-booked at the Walden house end of September 2013. And we will never return."

• "Great Guest House"

  12 April 2013

  "Fantastic location, friendly staff, beautiful rooms..."

• "Great service and comfort"

  13 March 2013

  "Enjoyed our stay tremendously. This is probably the first establishment where the picture on the internet is really what you get in real life. What a nice surprise. Friendly staff and they went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. Thanks for the morning breakfast in our rooms before we tackled the Argus, this was very special. Will definitely stay there again"

• "All we hoped for"

  05 April 2008

  "We have had a very nice stay at the guest house. Friendly staff, and nice surroundings. Everything we could hope for in Cape Town."

• "Lovely house"

  18 February 2007

  "Our second stay an the Walden. Lovely house and room. Staff exceedingly friendly and obliging. No tea/coffee making facilities in rooms but both available at any time on request. Position on easily navigated route to both the V & A and Table Mountain. Many restaurants close by. Would use again on any future trip to Cape Town."