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The Walden House

4.0 of 5
5 Burnside Rd, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Recently my wife and I stayed at Walden and we found the staff to be friendly and knowledgeable. The room was 1st class and the smell of fresh bread and croissants in the morning made it feel like home. The creaking wooden floors and fire place adds to the authenticity of the colonial style and with a picturesque backdrop of... More

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Maputo, Mozambique
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Lovelly place, warm care with guest, definetely a place to stay! Well located and all the help I needed was answered either with breakfast being served a little earlier or tips for good dinners, booking visits... Thank You so much for your help and kindness! I will definately be back! Liliana Rodrigues Portugal

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Walden house is still fabulous after all the years we've been staying there. It maybe needs a little touch up here and there, but I'm told this is in the pipeline. Very good location in a quiet street, close to everything, generous and well appointed rooms and extremely friendly and competent staff. I can highly recommend this to anyone.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

excellent service, beautiful rooms and bath, very comfortable, very friendly staff, really enjoable, lovely breakfast, beautiful view of the city and tablemountain and signal hill, very close to city center

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We had an excellent stay with the Walden House. Our 4 year old was permitted to join us and the staff were so helpful in making sure we were comfortable as a family and for suggesting and helping organize tours, a taxi, and other activities. The breakfasts were great and the cookies left in the room very tasty! We were... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The Walden House gets something right that only a handful of guest houses do; they create an atmosphere of luxury that makes you feel at home. The combination of its central location, excellent service, scrumptious breakfast, luxurious feel and homely comfort is a winning recipe.

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Zug
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I stayed in Waldon House for a week. Previous to this I had stayed in 3 other places in Cape Town. The Waldon House was just brilliant. I had a lovely spacious, modern and nicely decorated room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I had one issue which was dealt with promptly and professionally. The Waldon House is also... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Our stay at Walden House was awesome! The room was lovely and had everything we needed. Breakfast every morning was excellent with a wide selection to choose from. Walden House is situated within walking distance to lots of nice restaurants and the nightlife “Rifiki’s”. We walked to the Gardens and spend lots of time with the squirrels and taking up... More

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Pretoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Central - beautiful - excellent service from beginning 2end- great value- one 2remember - thank u!!! So enjoyed the quiet elegance &the great - within walking distance - restaurants. The view of the Mountain was the cherry on the cake!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

While I have little to compare with as this was our first trip to Cape Town, I found that the Walden House was more than comfortable and provided all the needs of an naive, recreational traveler in a charming setting. Directions and guidance were spot-on and the included breakfast was complete with fresh fruit, pasteries, cereals, cold meats and cheeses,... More

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Also Known As:
Walden House Hotel Cape Town Central
Walden House Hotel
The Walden House Cape Town, South Africa
Address: 5 Burnside Rd, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #36 of 229 B&Bs / Inns in Cape Town Central
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Nestled against the backdrop of majestic Table Mountain lies one of the Cape's finest guest houses - The Walden House.To some it is a luxurious retreat from which to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. It is situated only five minutes from Cape Town's finest beaches, Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront.There are seven en-suite rooms. Each suite is furnished in a different style, creating a delightful ambience for every taste.At The Walden House, luxury is achieved through attention to details, complete comfort and courteous, unobtrusive service.We offer:Wireless internet access, secure parking, 24h security, airport transfer, private tours, air conditioning, full breakfast included ... more   less 
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