Staying in a Cape Town guest house is a relaxing way to appreciate this vibrant and exotic city that brims with natural beauty. If you’ve had enough of big, commercial hotels and are looking for something more low-key and intimate, search our directory for your ideal Cape Town guest house. All the properties we’ve selected are known for their high standard of personal service and attention to finer details.

Some of our guesthouses fall into the “country house” genre – homesteads that nestle in the shade of Table Mountain and replete with rolling lawns, leafy trees and abundant birdlife. Here you’ll be able to relax in a haven of undisturbed peace and tranquility.

Other Cape Town guest houses are situated between vineyards in the hilly paradise that is Stellenbosch – where you’ll be able to savour the best of their sumptuous vintages while admiring the spectacular surrounding mountain ranges. Finally, we list a portfolio of coastal Cape Town guest houses, all offering breathtaking sea views from the comfort of a seaside home.

The choice of a Cape Town guest house is a difficult one, but we’ve made the decision easier for you by listing only our recommended selections below. Simply click on each property for more information.