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The Blue House

3.0 star property

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Hallway
Porch
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
10 A Tamboerskloof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Kloof Street
    5 min walk
  • Cafe Puka
    1 min walk
  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About this property

The Blue House

3-star guest house in Cape Town City Centre
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and free newspapers are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.
The Blue House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
The Blue House features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Cape Town guesthouse also offers a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Blue House has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards

We should mention

24-hour pool access

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

Blue House Cape Town
Blue Cape Town
Blue House Guesthouse Cape Town
Blue House Guesthouse
South Africa
The Blue House Cape Town
The Blue House Guesthouse
The Blue House Guesthouse Cape Town

The Blue House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect if you want old charm
Added a few days in Cape Town to a business trip and stayed here. Decided it would be easier for parking over a city centre hotel and also fancied somewhere with character. Its not a hotel, its a guest house and not perfect, however if little things like low pressure in the shower dont bother you id highly recommend it. Location wise its perfect. You can walk UP to the table mountain lift station and into town easily, we even walked back from signal hill on the old tracks dropping straight into the estate area at sun down. On the doorstep is a great restraunt and a fab bar opposite (upstairs) which is pretty hipster but great beer and awesome food, cheap and the sort of place you lose yourself in all night. Theres also some nice coffee shops and such on the doorstep too. The host was great and nice selection of food for breakfast. Overall a great change to a hotel and reasonable price too. Would you stay again, yes!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for 20 minute walk to historic district of Cape Town. There were electricity shortages in the city during my stay, such that power was cut off one evening and in the middle of the night on another occasion which tended to play a bit of havoc in terms of battery recharging and AC but unless one would expect a B& B to have its own independent generator, (which I did not), then that’s beyond the control of the the hotelier. The property, in an upscale, gated community, has an eclectic clientele ranging from backpackers to business travellers, all of whom seem to abide by the quiet, informal rules and each suite has its own bathroom and informal sitting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for cape town stay
Good stay, conveniently located, no parking available although booking said free parking, no major issue. No breakfast service in morning when i was there so just had some fruit. Loud guests in morning outside room was my wake up call. Well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
Mine was only an overnight stay, and it worked out very well. Friendly service, comfortable, informal. Enjoyed the breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean room in perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

olga y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house.
Felt at home. Staff very responsive and helpful. Area close to restaurants and shops. I was able to walk to most of my destinations. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable guest house, good location
Wow! That was my reaction when I entered my room. It was spacious, well equipped & beautifully designed. The bed looked very inviting. The in-room safe deposit box was big enough to hold my camera & tablet along with other items. The bathroom was spacious with towels and toiletries. Breakfast was good, the homemade banana bread was delicious. The view from the veranda was great. It was lovely to eat my breakfast, sitting in the sunshine. It’s in a good location, close to bus stop and restaurants. Kloof Road with lots more bars and restaurants is a little further away. I was a lone, female traveller and would not recommend walking alone at night but the daytime was perfectly safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Stuart, Glasgow UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Victorian B&B in safe residential area.
Stayed for 6 nights at the Blue House in the economy double room. I had been a bit concerned it would be tiny however was pleasantly surprised by the size of the room and the fact it had a private balcony overlooking the local park. The room was kept clean and tidy by the staff. The local area was very attractive with a range of bars, cafes, restaurants and shops within 10 minutes walk on Kloof Street. So no need to worry about a taxi.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good location
Satisfactory hotel in its category and great location close to downtown and the waterfront areas with numerous bars and good neighbourhood restaurants
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

mick, york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable guest house close to the city
The blue house is situated close to the bus runs into the city and camps bay, enjoyed 6 nights here quiet and nice room with satalite tv, and fair wi-fi . Small swimming pool and veranda to sit outside. Breakfast hmmm. Ok but you have to be quick to get some . Helpful staff and the house is very safety concoious.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
This was an excellent spot to stay while I looked for an apartment as I was staying in Cape Town for three months. If they had a room with a small kitchen I would have stayed for three months. The location is excellent, the rooms large clean and neat. It was low season so the value for the money was excellent. The breakfast in the morning is basic but fresh and good. The staff is very kind and helpful. It was low season so a few nights I was alone in the building which was scary at first but I got used to it. There is no 24 hour front desk service as it is a guesthouse, but there is a staff member is available, her apartment is next door and you are supplied with contact phone numbers for everyone. On the first night the heat did not work in my room. I dialed the number given and got no response. Finally I called Emma the manager and she was right on the situation. In a matter of minutes a fantastic heater was delivered to my room and the next day I was upgraded to a larger room. I loved that room. I am still traveling and when I find myself in a tiny room I think of my room at The Blue House. A fridge and a microwave would have kept me there for three months. The views of Table Mountain were awesome. MyCiti is one of the best city bus systems I have ever experienced. You can get just about anywhere on it and it is only two blocks from the house.Overall this was a great stay and Emma was a very good manager/hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Tristan, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, awesome deal!
Super convenient location! Staff was amazingly helpful (Shirley was by "bell"). Great restaurants within walking distance, coffee, laundromat (or have it done on site). We parked onsite. We peaked in all the rooms (I think there are 7) and we had the super small room. All the others were large, with sofas and moving room. While our room was super small.....it did have a lovely balcony over the pool. Would definitely stay there again!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really liked this place. It's in a quiet little area just five mins walk from all the nice bars & cafes on Kloof Street. The rooms are really spacious, the atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming, and Emma the owner couldn't be nicer. Happy to recommend.

6/10 Okay

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very tidy
Was an exiting stay n very peaceful

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not close to beach. We had to take a taxi .
very comfortable. close to nice restaurants. Not close to the waterfront. We took a taxi that cost 50 rand each way. This is a nice three star. Very clean and in a safe area. Emma the lady that runs the hotel is very pleasant and does a lot to make sure one is comfortable. Breakfast was sufficient.

8/10 Good

Robert, Portsmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue house lodge
A clean and comfortable lodge situated conveniently on the edge of town

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place in Cape Town
Great value.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
綺麗な外壁の、落ち着いたゲストハウス
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Gösta

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bra läge
Bra med närhet till Companys Garden och utsikt mot Taffelberget från övervåningen där vi bodde. Men mycket ostädat under sängen upptäcktes när vi letade något vi tappat. Trevlig personal som lät oss stoppa grejor i kökets kyl, men köket var rörigt och kändes lite ofräscht. Dock fin Frukost med olika pålägg och frukt bl a.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and staff
The hotel room was clean and the price was reasonable. The location of the hotel is close to the town and good access. The staff of the hotel was also very kind. When I came to South Africa, my baggage did not arrive and baggage was sent to the hotel later. The hotel staff kindly helped me to answer the phone so that my baggage would reach the hotel safely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guesthouse in a great area
The blue house is a pretty and spacious guesthouse in a very nice (safe, calm and somewhat hip) area. Big rooms, good breakfast and welcoming staff. Just a block away from a few of Cape Town’s best bars & restaurants. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas , Wachtendonk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut gelegen
Sehr nettes und sicheres Haus. Viele Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten im Umkreis von 500 Metern
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018