Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Mowbray with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The price is $237
includes taxes & fees
$206 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 1615 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Wolmunster Road, Upper Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700

What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Long Street - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min walk
  • Mowbray Station - 10 min walk
  • Rondebosch Station - 21 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪African Taste - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baxter Theatre Centre - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - Rondebosch - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

At Carmichael House Boutique Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, then indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Rosebank Station is 8 minutes and Mowbray Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Xhosa

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free covered onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Onsite carport

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1901
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Carmichael Guest House Cape Town
Carmichael Guest House
Carmichael Cape Town
Carmichael Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
Carmichael Guest House
Carmichael House Cape Town
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Cape Town
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Guesthouse
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain climbing, and rock climbing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around Carmichael House Boutique Hotel like?
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Rosebank Station and 4 minutes' walk from University of Cape Town.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Veronica, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a warm and lovely place. Rooms were immaculate and each has its own charm and decor. Owners were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast perfect. Loved the robes! Great location near UCT and felt very safe. One of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed.
Sarah, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yves and Valerie are the consummate hosts. This was our first trip to South Africa and Yves and Valerie made it a stress free experience. Their kindness and welcoming nature provided a comfortable, warm atmosphere that made us feel at home. It began before we arrived when Yves sent us options for restaurants and offers to help with rentals. We traveled over Christmas and I'd made reservations at a local restaurant for Christmas Day, unbeknownst to me the restaurant was closed. Yves found out and went out of his way to make another reservation for my family. His thoughtfulness and attention to his guests is what you can expect. In addition, I thought it would be nice if my family woke up on Christmas morning to find stockings hung from the fireplace. It was an odd request, but I asked if Valerie or Yves could help out with my 'surprise'. Valerie kindly found stockings and put them together. What a wonderful surprise for my family on Christmas morning. The house and grounds are beautiful and recently renovated after a terrible fire in 2019. The adornments and old world charm of the house transport you to a different time. Breakfast was always delicious, especially the croissant that are specially shipped in from France. The pool and gardens are exquisitely maintained by Yves. If you are looking for a get-away where you'll be sure to be treated well, look no further than the Carmichael House and the hospitality of Yves and Valerie.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Really nice and clean. Very helpful and good service. Internet really good. Check out a bit early at 10am and good to know that it is 20 min from down town.
Claus, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Better service, good breakfast, execellent guidance in all needs, including transportation to city, sight seeing and airport pickup.
Amarjit, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay....everything is done beautifully. Yves and Valerie are fantastic hosts!!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and cozy
I had a wonderful experience at Carmichael Guesthouse and would stay here again. The staff were very helpful before I arrived with helping me to arrange tours. I loved being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown in a quieter neighborhood in a charming house full of history. I felt very well taken care of and hope to come back someday.
Andi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal Location
Well after visiting over 60 countries this is the first review i have left, this house was beautiful laden with Victorian features, the owners are possible the friendliest i have encountered and go out of there way to make sure u have bookings and other trips fully planned. We will be visiting again by the end of the year and without a doubt we will be staying here, in fact this stay actually made our entire visit memorable Malcolm and Fon
Namfon, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home from home
We loved every minute of our stay at Charmichael Guesthouse!!! Every detail of the property from the gardens to the guest rooms were perfectly thought out and exquisitely decorated in a Colonial yet modern style. Our room was absolutely massive with a beautiful high ceiling, it had everything you’d need and we have nil complaints about it! Breakfast was awesome - full continental spread which was divine along with a cooked breakfast of your choice - class! Finally, our hosts were amazing!!! They are a lovely couple who can’t do enough for their guests - sometimes hosts are overbearing or completely non-present, but these guys struck the balance just right! They helped us book tickets for table mountain, sorted us dinner reservations and even checked us into our flights and printed off our boarding cards so we could have an extra half hour in bed - I can’t speak highly enough of them! I’m sure you get the drift, but if you stay here I guarantee you won’t be disappointed! We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stephen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely charm
Beautiful old home in a suburb of Capetown with beautiful, spacious rooms, delicious breakfast and caring staff-
marlene, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfort at the Cape
Terrific hosts in a peaceful residence below Table Mountain.
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would love to return!
The location is very central, the cleanliness cannot be faulted, and the presentation and quality of the food was excellent! Very enjoyable stay, thank you to our hosts!
Deanna, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Fantastic if only...
The guest house is old and beautiful and it was a pleasant experience all around if only the queen bed was more comfotable. The matrass was so hard we rolled around for 2 hours before falling asleep. Change that and I’ll give it full marks.
Francois, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service. Good location.
The owners of the guesthouse are very friendlly and helpfull. The rooms are spacious and nicelly decorated. We will visit again if we are in Cape Town.
Michal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place for R&R
My room was a delight to stay in. The staff were all wonderful - very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was tasty. I couldn't have asked for more! Though I was in town for work, my stay at Carmichael House provided a restful retreat, and two days wasn't nearly enough.
Natasha, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and charming hotel in Cape Town
Yves and Valerie are superb hosts. They will assist you with all your needs.
Enrique, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, elegant and cozy BnB
The Carmichael House exceeded our highest expectations in every way. Yves communicated w/me answering various questions we had about Cape Town, before we left Seattle. Upon our arrival our hosts, Yves and Valerie, arranged for our pickup at the airport which alleviated all concern about what to do and how to travel to their guest house. Once there, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable in our spacious, lovely en suite room overlooking their garden. The immaculate Victorian house is at once elegant and cozy. The hosts have considered every detail to make their guests feel at home yet afford them plenty of privacy and independence. A delicious bottle of S. African wine was waiting for us in our room to celebrate our arrival. Yves and Valerie helped inform us of the many sights and sites that we could enjoy while visiting this amazing South African city. They were always available to answer any questions we might have about locations and directions to places of interest. Their breakfasts are fit for royalty. We sat admiring the garden while we enjoyed fresh baked croissants (from France!), homemade fresh rolls, bread, muffins, jams and marmalade, two eggs any way you like them, with bacon or sausage, and baked tomatoes, fresh fruit compote, and so much more plus coffee or tea--EVERY DAY, served on white table cloths in a charming sun room.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and friendly place
Stayed for a week at this hotel and it was a great experience. The guesthouse is charming and really feels like a home. Rooms are individually decorated and the beds are really comfortable. The host couple were very nice and extremely helpful, suggesting activities, sights and sorted out car rentals etc. Felt really sad at time of check out.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carmichael Guest House
Carmichael Guest House is absolutely beautiful. The hosts are gracious and accommodating and the staff is very attentive. Delicious breakfast and perfect location with proximity to UCT. Highly recommend as wonderful place to stay when visiting Cape Town!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

relaxing and comfortable
It was a great experience. I'll definitely stay there again next year. Great location. Friendly staff. Most importantly they were trustworthy so I was able to enjoy myself with worrying about anything.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B with amazing owners
This has been a very very brilliant experience. Carmichael House is a lovely place with excellent owners who also run the place. The location is superb being very close to UCT, Riverside mall and Cavendish amongst others. The breakfast spread is great offering both continental as well as hot dishes. And of course lots of fruit. Highly highly recommended to all.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Guest comes first at this Guesthouse
When you travel a lot, sometimes your experiences tend to get lost in the fog of it all.... This trip was different for us - and it was entirely the fault of Yves and Valerie! While this was our fourth trip to Cape Town, it was the first time we felt like we were coming home. Carmichael is much better than just a guesthouse - it is a local home away from home. The facilities, the rooms and the breakfasts were of course outstanding. But rarely do you find such a warm and welcoming environment. In fact, we were disappointed when we would come home and they weren't there to greet us (probably because they were taking care of all the others - Carmichael is a very popular place). Rondebosch is a fantastic base and it was extremely easy to get to anywhere from there - and the Guesthouse was even within walking distance of our favorite steakhouse - the Hussar Grill, which is well worth a long detour! Thanks Yves and Valerie for a great visit!!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint & personal.
Well located & personal touch from delightful owners.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Victorian hideaway
What a lovely little paradise in a quiet corner of Cape Town! Beautiful gardens, great Victorian ambiance, and Valerie and Yves were wonderful hosts. I enjoyed it thoroughly...thank you!!!
Verified Expedia guest review