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 Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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 just a 5-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out 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 available
Check-out time is 10:00 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
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of ZAR 250 (exact amount varies) at check-out
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) not allowed
No cribs (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 onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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
Bicycle rentals
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 comforter
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired internet
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Airplane 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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 Cape Town
Gordons Cape Town
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 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Gordons Guesthouse?
No, this guesthouse 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 onsite 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
Feb 8, 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 Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 6, 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
Dec 15, 2023
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 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
Oct 28, 2023
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2023
Host very hospitable, clean and comfortable. beautiful artefacts, especially liked the stamp collection!
Lumka
Lumka, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2023
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 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 Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 15, 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 Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 6, 2021
Morten
Morten, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2019
Very friendly and helpfully.
Hans-Jürgen
Hans-Jürgen, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2018
GORDON was super helpful when our flight was delayed.
Andree
Andree, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 26, 2018
Nice and quiet and convenient for wanting to be near the waterfront. The walk back was uphill.
Edward
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2017
Place away from home
Warm hospitality and fantastic location!
naeem
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 6, 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 traveler
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 5, 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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 12, 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
Jul 18, 2023
Everything was fine
Andriy
Andriy, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2023
Antoine
Antoine, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2023
otimo quarto, propietario super solicito, nos ajudou bastante.
ERIEL
ERIEL, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2022
Gert
Gert, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 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