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Reading House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

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King Bedded Room with Shower | Bathroom shower
King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Garden
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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5 Hellenburgh Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cape Town5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain17 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bedded Room with Shower | Bathroom shower

King Bedded Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bedded Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Poolside Double Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Claremont stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Claremont guesthouse, you'll find Newlands Cricket Ground and Newlands Stadium. Cavendish Square and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 10 min walk
  • University of Cape Town - 5 min drive
  • Long Street - 10 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tin Roof - 13 min walk
  • Kelvin Grove Club - 9 min walk
  • Kauai - 12 min walk
  • Thai Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Stones - 13 min walk

About this property

Reading House

4-star guest house near Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Reading House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1948
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Reading House offers 5 accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Reading House.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Reading House Hotel Newlands
Reading House Newlands
Reading House Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Reading House Cape Town
Reading Cape Town
Reading House B&B Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Reading House to the airport?

Reading House is 9.8 mi (14-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Reading House have an airport shuttle?

Reading House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Reading House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 10.2 mi (26-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 12.7 mi (28-min drive) from Bloubergstrand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Reading House offer free breakfast?

Reading House offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Reading House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Reading House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Reading House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Reading House have a pool?

Reading House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Reading House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Reading House to downtown Cape Town?

Reading House is 4.6 mi away from Cape Town.

Reading House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

local and

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was nice. Location a little far from sites. Staff was friendly and helpful. Property was deserted most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect in every way
Friendly staff, very comfortable bed with lovely crisp linen, lovely location. This, topped with an outstanding breakfast, make this place a winner

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person minding the guest house was not present for check in despite having been told what time we would arrive and that time being within their check in window. We waited for close to an hour to get in. She was very sweet and obliging but we barely ever saw her after checking in. No help in terms of advice for our stay in Cape Town etc. Very comfortable accommodation though.