Ashanti Guest House Gardens

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Twin Room
Family Triple Room
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$75
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Explore the area

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7 Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, South African National Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cape Town

At Ashanti Guest House Gardens you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Kloof Street and De Waal Park. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this Cape Town City Centre guest house include Cape Town Medi Clinic and South African Jewish Museum is within 15 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Iziko South African Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South African Jewish Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South African National Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nelson's Eye - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arnolds Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ashanti Guest House Gardens

As a guest of Ashanti Guest House Gardens, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Ashanti Guest House Gardens also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Cape Town guest house.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1866
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Ashanti Guest House Gardens offers 13 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in October 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1866
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated guestrooms - October 2025
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 369 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ashanti Gardens Hostel
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Ashanti Guest House Gardens Cape Town
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Ashanti House Garns Hostel
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Ashanti Guest House Gardens Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

Ashanti Guest House Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

As of 23 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ashanti Guest House Gardens on 24 June 2026 start from AU$75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

Yep, Ashanti Guest House Gardens has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

The closest beach to Ashanti Guest House Gardens is Clifton Bay Beach (3.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ashanti Guest House Gardens?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ashanti Guest House Gardens Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hello, we stayed in room 3 at Ashanti guest house 1. Room was clean and comfy. Staff were super helpful. Some things we had issues with. The wifi was spotty. The room lights were difficult to turn off as the light switch seemed broken or malfunctioning. S Bathroom door was very loud and not enough privacy. The room keys shouldn't be branded with the company logo. If the keys are lost. It's very easy for a person to figure out where the key belongs to. Thank you so much. We had a comfortable stay otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vary good position in town walking distance to town centre and close driving for table mountain and the water front, pity there was not a fridge in room and shower could have had a bit more pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hyvä sijainti. Monipuoliset palvelut. Ystävällinen henkilökunta.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

this guesthouse is horrible

This Guesthouse was horrible and smelling. had smelly towels. bedding was stained. had a musky smell. all guests were not happy. had to wait half an hour to open the door, even after calling them earlier that day to confirm arrival just after 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most horrible experience of my life!!!!

My stay was horrible. Very smelly towels. Bedding was stained. got to Guest house at at 21h15 and waited half an hour for someone to open the door. the hotel was smelling very bad. Had four guests booked in and all hated their stay. I do not recommend this guesthouse to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Gute und günstige Alternative zu einem Backpacker

Wann kann man schon in einem Haus schlafen, dass eine "Nationale Monuments"-Plakette trägt ? Das Guest House befindet sich etwa 200 Meter vom Haupthaus, wo die Rezeption, die Bar und das Frühstück serviert wird. Zimmer ist sehr ruhig, WIFI ist kostenlos und auch sehr gut, zum Fernsehen hatte ich keine Fernbedienung und das Duschwasser wurde nie warm und kaltduschen ist nicht so mein
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Preis / Leistungsverhältnis war soweit in Ordnung. Das Frühstück war mau.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Siphokazi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was nice. The staff fantastic. I enjoyed the different feel of guest house and back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schitterend! Ook voor een gezin.

Wij verbleven in het guesthouse van Ashanti. Alles super netjes. Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Uitmuntend!
Verified

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Proche de company gardens des musées du centre

Attention ashanti a un bâtiment avec des dortoirs et la piscine et dans une rue plus loin les guest housse. Propre et confortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mingyu

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort