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Harpers House

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Library
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$217
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

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2 Varneys Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8051
  • Place, Green Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Harpers House places you in the centre of Cape Town, within just a 10-minute stroll of Cape Town Stadium and within 30 minutes of Two Oceans Aquarium. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Green Point guest house include Long Street and University of Cape Town.
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What's nearby

  • Green Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greenpoint Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 9 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ninety One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Harpers House

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Harpers House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1892
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Harpers House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1892
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2016/114357/07

Property is also known as

Harpers House Hotel Cape Town
Harpers House Hotel
Harpers House Cape Town
Harpers Cape Town
Harpers House Guesthouse Cape Town
Harpers House Guesthouse
Harpers House Cape Town
Harpers House Guesthouse
Harpers House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Harpers House?

Yep, Harpers House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Harpers House?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harpers House on 9 May 2026 start from AU$217, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Harpers House?

The closest beach to Harpers House is Camps Bay Beach (5.3 km).

Does Harpers House have a pool?

Harpers House has an outdoor pool.

What makes Harpers House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Harpers House.

Is Harpers House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Harpers House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harpers House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Harpers House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Harpers House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Harpers House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Harpers House?

There isn't one on site, but Metropolitan Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Harpers House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disappointing

Not the greatest experience. The room we were given was basic and not at all like the photos. The staff literally just go through the motions. There is no effort in customer service. The breakfast was…ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. The service was excellent, always very accommodating to our needs. We needed earlier breakfast and they made it happen. They were courteous and hospitable. They stored our luggage while we went around town after checking out. Breakfast was very good and very prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, stylish guest house. Breakfast was lovely every morning. Great base to explore Cape Town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location. The breakfasts were delicious and the pool area was a calming escape. Staff were friendly and we felt very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Vero Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I stayed at Harpers House for 4 nights during our 2 weeks in South Africa. We had a top floor room and have no complaints about the room. it was spacious and had everything we needed. As others wrote, it can be a bit noisy (doors shut loudly and floors can be creaky), but there are only a handful of rooms, so it more or less is first thing in the morning and not super late at night. Breakfast was lovely and you have a choice of being outside or inside. We took advantage of the nice weather and had a bottle of wine outside at night, one evening. The location was good for us and we took advantage of the grocery store next store. We ubered everywhere, and didn't stick around the area we were in, since we had plans for our entire 4 days, but I definitely felt safe and the security of getting in and out of the property, was good. We also asked HH to help is with a Driver to pick us up from the airport, as well as to recommend a half day tour guide for Boulders beach and they set us up with great drivers/tour guides. We also took advantage of their sister property, Gorgeous George, for dinner and drinks our first night. That was very fun. We loved our stay here and highly recommend it. My only con, which I shared with the hotel, is they had a candle wax burning on the first floor that was SO STRONG that was bothersome. You won't regret staying at this small boutique hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Evette, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Harpers House were the best. The place is charming and the staff provided that extra personalized touch.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, the staff where super friendly and helpful, they explained everything that I needed to know. There was even a guide with local eateries and activities that they recommend in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Charming and friendly

A charming friendly staff, wonderful service, a great bed, couldn't ask for more. Wonderful. Michael Robinson
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent. The staff was extremely helpful at every turn. My wife and I would happily stay here again without hesitation. It would be a great place to book with a few couples for a cozy spot near nightlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIesl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Francois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mira

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like a comfortable, friendly place to stay in Cape Town before I rent an apartment for the rest of my stay. This was well located, not too close to the Waterfront busy area but not too far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Lovely Boutique Hotel!

What a lovely boutique hotel in Cape Town! We loved the style of the room, the delicious breakfast and the friendly service. We were on the first floor and were able to hear people moving around upstairs, so I would request an upstairs room if I were staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Would definitely return

The guest house is beautiful, well located & the breakfasts were really good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAO, Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice house room, specious and excellent utilities. The hosts are gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house is gorgeous and the staff are extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021