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About the Hotel

3 Carstens Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa

Victorian Heritage Accommodation

Parker Cottage Guesthouse occupies two Victorian houses in Tamboerskloof. Rooms feature high ceilings, original marble mantelpieces, and antique furnishings like Victorian wardrobes with built-in medicine cabinets. Bathrooms include ball-and-claw baths, rainfall showers, and heated floors. All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and keyless entry. The Hamra and Paterson rooms can connect as a family suite with two bathrooms and a private courtyard.

Full Breakfast Service

Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM as a five-course meal with locally sourced ingredients. Options include eggs prepared to order, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, and toast. Fresh muffins, fruit salads, cold meats, cheeses, and deli-standard bread are available. Meals are served at individual tables on the front porch, in the garden, or by the fireplace in the dining room during winter.

Gardens and Guest Kitchen

The property features a front porch and garden with seating under an orange tree. A shared tea kitchen includes a fridge with an honesty bar for beer and wine, a coffee capsule machine, and a selection of teas. Guests can use the communal lounge areas with comfortable seating and honor-system refreshments available 24/7.

Central Cape Town Location

Located in Tamboerskloof, the guesthouse is within walking distance of Bree Street restaurants, Greenmarket Square, and the Company's Gardens. It is 1.5 km from the Bo-Kaap Museum and Slave Lodge Museum. Cape Town International Airport is 25 km away. The V&A Waterfront is easily accessible, offering helicopter trips for sightseeing.

Guest Services and Sustainability

Services include airport transfers, laundry, tours to the Winelands and Peninsula, and free printing. Staff assist with car rentals and activity planning. The property supports local businesses like Rosa's Bakery in Bo Kaap and uses eco-friendly products from Cape Town-based Ecoco. Old linens and towels are donated to The Haven Nightshelter.

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20 m² 
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30 m² 
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16 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Cape Town 1.2 km
Airports
Cape Town International (CPT) 20.3 km
Train
Woodstock Railway Station 3.5 km
Salt River Railway Station 5.2 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • iPad
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

3 Carstens Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa
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3 Carstens Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa
Nearby
Planetarium
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
380 m
Theatre
Labia Theatre
380 m
Gallery
Christopher Moller Art Gallery
380 m
Restaurants
Miller's Thumb
230 m
10b Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof
The Glass Lounge
200 m
2a Milner Road
Publik Wine Bar
220 m
11D Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof
Kloof Street House
560 m
30 Kloof Street Gardens
Pearlie langebaan
330 m
12 Gilmour Hill Road
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen
340 m
The Rocketshed 280 Dock Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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