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The Walden House

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5 Burnside Rd, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
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The Walden House
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Spring Lake, MI
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Very comfortable clean rooms. Great breakfast. Easy walking to some good restaurants. Staff is knowledgeable and can give you good directions to where ever you need to go. Just like its web page.

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Marcon, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We stayed in Walden House three nights on our honeymoon. They reserved for us the suite, excellent accommodation with king size bed, very nice bathroom with both shower and bathtube, comfortable wardrobe. Perfect location to visit Table Mountain, just at a 5 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront. Nice and helpful staff. Hearty breakfast, both cooked and continental. Complimentary... More

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Raleigh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We stayed 3 nights at The Walden House in early April and very much enjoyed it. The hotel is elegant and sophisticated but not stuffy. Much of it is painted white, lending a traditional, well-kept atmosphere. Breakfasts were excellent: hot dishes as well as more continental-style fare. The hotel managers were very friendly and helpful, going out of their way... More

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Kent, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A lovely place to stay with excellent views across the city and up to Table Mountain. It combines elegant accommodation with a welcoming homeliness. The breakfasts were lovely and the staff were friendly, unobtrusive and helpful. If we visit Cape Town again, we will consider staying here as we doubt we will find anywhere of better value.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Terrific location. A beautiful view of Table Mountain. Beautiful and comfortable rooms. Wonderful breakfast spread. Helpful staff. Right from the moment I stepped in, I felt right at home. This is the place to stay when you're in Cape Town.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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This is a very nice guest house with very friendly helpful staff. Its in a great position, both in realtion to Cape Town and Long Street but it also has terrific views af Table Mountain from the upstairs veranda. Everything is furrnished simply in the style of the house, generous size bedrooms with air con and pleasant shower room. Limited... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We enjoyed 3 lovely days in Cape Town and surroundings. The Wanden House is a Victorian House very well kept, great view, nice staff, walking distance to Long Street, free parking, free internet, good breakfast. We rented a car at the airport, and definitely is the best solution to move around (arrive to the Hotel, visit Cape Point, Vineyards, ...).

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I stayed in The Walden House whilst attending a friends wedding. I was on the ground floor, the room was lovely and spacious, lovely big shower, the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was fantastic. As I was staying 7 nights, it would have been nice to have a bed linen change in this time and the cleaning could... More

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Ascot, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Arrived here 03 November travelling from Hermanus. Managed to drive to the place without getting lost, so easy to find. Warm welcome and had very pleasant room in old building. Front, overlooking small park: quiet in the evenings and had four very pleasant nights plus used a base for our final full day on Monday 7 November. All the staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Great stay that combined work and relaxation - guest house is only just outsite town yet so quiet and peaceful - and so accessible for work. Also so easy to get to waterfront, green point, camps bay and clifton. Carin and her staff so friendly and obliging. Rooms clean, light and airy with very high ceilings and lots of great... More

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5 Burnside Rd, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR6,105 - 10,194

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