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Welgelegen Guest House is a stylishly elegant, Victorian-era guesthouse with an African twist. Set in the fashionable city neighbourhood of Gardens, the establishment comprises of two Victorian houses that have been expertly renovated by the owner, Fiona Evans, and individually decorated with beautiful fabrics, colours and textures. It's a place to relax after a hard day's hiking, sightseeing or lying on the beach.

Curl up next to the fire with a glass of port and a book on a chilly winter's night or, come summer, kick back in the sunny, fragrant courtyard next to the cool plunge pool. You can also treat yourself to an alternative therapy, massage or beauty treatment and later enjoy a delicious meal just round the corner on Kloof Street and Long Street, two ecelectic streets bursting with restaurants, bars and cafés.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor in 2012

highlights

  • Stylish guesthouse in a quiet city neighbourhood
  • Perfectly located to access the city centre
  • Friendly staff will help you plan your stay
  • In-house therapy room & plunge pool
  • Walk to local restaurants, shops & bars

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Facilities

A spacious high-ceilinged sitting room and a cosy library adjoin the breakfast room, all of which are filled with contemporary furnishings and eclectic African art.

On hot summer days you'll appreciate the chance to to cool off in the courtyard's plunge pool and relax in the courtyard on one of the comfy sun loungers.

The in-house therapy room offers treatments ranging from pedicures and manicures to deep tissue massages and, if it's been a long trip from home, flight-recovery packages.

General Facilities

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    Wi-fi available
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    Swimming Pool
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    Beauty or wellness therapist

Dining

Continental or à la carte breakfasts are served in the simple yet elegant breakfast room or outside in the sunny courtyard among roses and jasmine bushes.

For lunch or dinner, there are several excellent restaurants within easy walking distance of Welgelegen - head for round-the-corner Kloof Street or close-by Long Street.

Deluxe Room

Every room at Welgelegen Guest House is the only one of its kind and it is clear that the owners have a passion for decoration and perfection. Rooms are stylishly minimal but with thoughtful touches like towelling dressing gowns and homemade biscuits to make you feel at home.

Welgelegen has 13 luxury, air-conditioned, en suite bedrooms, all with crisp white cotton bedding, duckdown duvets, king-size beds and aromatherapy toiletries - other features include WiFi access, DVD players and hot water bottles.

Deluxe Room AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Television
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    Wi-fi available in room

Activities

  • Day tours
  • Biking
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2013 $75 Bed & Breakfast
  • 01 Sep 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $100 Bed & Breakfast

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • In Cape Town, the Welgelegen Guest House is very lovely. Although my stay was very short, I felt at home. My room was on the second floor and the window is to Table Mountain. I really would have loved to stay longer.

    Reiko Mori, October 2012

  • Welgelegen was terrific! Great service, excellent breakfast.

    Jina Kwon, September 2012

  • After seeing the bustling V&A Waterfront area, we were so happy that we chose to stay in the City Bowl at Welgelegen. Our hosts at the hotel were very kind and helpful, the breakfasts were fantastic and our room was extremely cozy with a balcony that looked straight out to Table Mountain - we could even see the cable car from our room! This hotel was also very convenient to Kloof street where we ate dinner each evening.

    Courtney Dooley, September 2012

  • Welgelegen was awesome! Beautiful boutique hotel in Cape Town and the women that run the hotel were fantastic!

    Jaime Martens, September 2012

  • The Welgelegen Guest House was well situated with easy access to local restaurants on Kloof and an easy walk to the hop-on hop-off bus tour lines. Anine and Fiona were wonderful as was the rest of the staff.

    Alison Fotsch, August 2012

  • Our favourite was Welgelegen Guest House - utterly charming, great location, fantastic accommodation and service and wonderful breakfasts.

    Kerry Cutting, July 2012

  • I loved the accommodations in Cape Town, they were so nice and helpful and it was cozy.

    Lane Baima, July 2012

  • We had an amazing time on our trip. We loved every place that we stayed at and all of our transfers and transportation were perfect. The food was delicious and the people were fantastic everywhere we went. The only change that we would make would be to stay longer!

    Tracy Horton, June 2012

  • The service was amazing. The staff at Welgelegen were so helpful in assisting me plan my stay in Cape Town. As I was suddenly there alone I had to think of my visit much differently than Venessa and I had planned. The service at the Welgelegen and Simbambilli were the best I had ever experienced anywhere.

    Rachel Golden, May 2012

  • The whole trip was amazing, but particular highlights we agreed on include Welgelegen Guest House in Cape Town (and Cape Town itself)

    Sam Clark, May 2012

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Shelley Hess

Shelley Hess

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"This guest house has to be the most eco friendly property I know and its also close to all the hot spots in Cape Town. The staff's friendliness is commendable and the cuisine never disappoints."

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The Welgelegen Guest House was well situated with easy access to local restaurants on Kloof and an easy walk to the hop-on hop-off bus tour lines. Anine and Fiona were wonderful as was the rest of the staff.

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