25 Highfield Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
What's nearby
Long Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cape Town Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Two Oceans Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 23 min drive
Cape Town Station - 19 min walk
Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Gold Restaurant - 6 min walk
Bootlegger Coffee Company - 10 min walk
Vista Bar - The One & Only Cape Town - 16 min walk
Nobu - The One & Only Cape Town - 16 min walk
Hudsons on Somerset - 9 min walk
About this property
Gordons Guesthouse
At Gordons Guesthouse, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Freebies such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of ZAR 250 (exact amount varies) at checkout
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (15 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired Internet
Food and drink
Fridge
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Aeroplane and shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 270 (one-way)
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 270 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Towels are available for an extra charge of ZAR 25 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Pets
Pet deposit: ZAR 2000 per day
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 85 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gordons Guesthouse Hotel De Waterkant
Gordons Guesthouse De Waterkant
Gordons Guesthouse House Cape Town
Gordons Guesthouse House
Gordons Guesthouse Cape Town
Gordons Guesthouse Guesthouse
Gordons Guesthouse Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Gordons Guesthouse?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of ZAR 85 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of ZAR 2000 per day.
Is parking offered on site at Gordons Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gordons Guesthouse?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 270 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gordons Guesthouse?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Gordons Guesthouse?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Gordons Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Gordons Guesthouse also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gordons Guesthouse?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Gordons Guesthouse have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Gordons Guesthouse like?
Gordons Guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Long Street and 17 minutes' walk from Cape Town Stadium.
Gordons Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
8 February 2024
Well located but very poor accommodation
On entry to the room it was clear that the owner lived in an open plan area adjoining the room and seems to share the bathroom. There was dirty bed linen soaking in the bath. The room was dirty and musty. We turned the aircon on to provide fresh air. We could not leave the door open because another room looks into the room we were allocated. Hotel.com should not have this on their books until the ensure the owner has passed and electrical inspection. The electrics tripped out overnight and there were no lights in the morning and no hot water. We checked out immediately and found another venue for the Cape Town Mining Indaba.
Leonard
Leonard, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 January 2024
No address given, no phone number to contact, just not again.
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 December 2023
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 October 2023
On check in , my bathroom hadn’t been serviced at all. Brake marks in the toilet, hair in the wash basin, no shampoo or body lotion in the bathroom, virtually no toilet paper. Most disappointing and the worst possible welcome any guest can receive.
johan
johan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
28 October 2023
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2023
Host very hospitable, clean and comfortable. beautiful artefacts, especially liked the stamp collection!
Lumka
Lumka, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 July 2023
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2023
Great Find
Fast Friendly shuttle service from the airport. Gordon was Very Accommodating and Helpful. Great place to be in walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Harbor.
Colette
Colette, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2022
Cape Town Guesthouse
Good location for walking to either the V&A Waterfront or downtown. Convenient to city bus routes. Breakfast is at a cafe about 2 blocks away. Nice start to the day. Gordon, the host, is very nice and accommodating.
David
David, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 August 2022
Kudo to Mr Gordon
MrGordon is an elder gentleman but went out if his way to see that we were comfortable.
His location is very convenient to all the downtown hot spots Cape Town has to offer
JEROME
JEROME, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 February 2022
Gordons Guesthouse De Waterkant
Small compact comfortable unit, within easy walking access to Waterfront. Very friendly and amenable host, who went out of his way to fetch us from the airport as car hire was booked out solid throughout Cape Town. Ideal for the short business trip.
IRENE
IRENE, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 November 2021
Morten
Morten, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 October 2019
Very friendly and helpfully.
Hans-Jürgen
Hans-Jürgen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 October 2018
GORDON was super helpful when our flight was delayed.
Andree
Andree, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 February 2018
Nice and quiet and convenient for wanting to be near the waterfront. The walk back was uphill.
Edward
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2017
Place away from home
Warm hospitality and fantastic location!
naeem
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
6 March 2017
Nothing special at all... Especially at that price... It's basically some guy's house and u rent a room in his house. Would not consider this a guest house. At your own risk... I was not satisfied at all
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 November 2024
Gordon var väldigt hjälpsam. Han gav bra tips och råd i området och skjutsade oss gärna så fort vi behövde.
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
12 November 2023
Alles ok. Parkmöglichkeit tagsüber nicht vorhanden und muss tickets gekauft werden. Sonst alles ok.
Amir
Amir, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 July 2023
Everything was fine
Andriy
Andriy, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 April 2023
Antoine
Antoine, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2023
otimo quarto, propietario super solicito, nos ajudou bastante.
ERIEL
ERIEL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 November 2022
Gert
Gert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2022
Flott opphold. Hentet av Gordon på flyplassen. Greit rom med kjøle- og fryseskap, greit bad og god seng. Super beliggenhet nær mine aktiviteter, men samtidig stille og rolig