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Reading House

4.0 star property
Upscale Cape Town guesthouse in Claremont with free breakfast

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Reading House

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Exterior
Balcony
Free WiFi, bed sheets
King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower | Bathroom
Property grounds

Overview of Reading House

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
5 Hellenburgh Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cape Town5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain17 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bedded Room with Shower | Bathroom shower

King Bedded Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bedded Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Poolside Double Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cape Town

At Reading House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Newlands Cricket Ground and Newlands Stadium. Highlights at this guest house include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Claremont guest house include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 10 min walk
  • Cavendish Square - 15 min walk
  • University of Cape Town - 5 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tin Roof - 13 min walk
  • Kelvin Grove Club - 9 min walk
  • Kauai - 12 min walk
  • Thai Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Stones - 13 min walk

About this property

Reading House

Upscale Cape Town guesthouse in Claremont with free breakfast
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a BBQ, and a garden are also featured at Reading House. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1948
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Reading House offers 5 accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and designer toiletries. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1948
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 400 per vehicle (one-way)

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
This property accepts cash
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 cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Reading House.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Reading House Hotel Newlands
Reading House Newlands
Reading House Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Reading House Cape Town
Reading Cape Town
Reading House B&B Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Cape Town
Reading House Guesthouse
Reading House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Reading House?

Yep, Reading House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Reading House?

The closest beach to Reading House is Camps Bay Beach (9.1 km).

Does Reading House have a pool?

Reading House has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

Does Reading House serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Reading House?

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 Reading House?

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

Are pets allowed at Reading House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reading House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

local and

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was nice. Location a little far from sites. Staff was friendly and helpful. Property was deserted most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect in every way
Friendly staff, very comfortable bed with lovely crisp linen, lovely location. This, topped with an outstanding breakfast, make this place a winner

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person minding the guest house was not present for check in despite having been told what time we would arrive and that time being within their check in window. We waited for close to an hour to get in. She was very sweet and obliging but we barely ever saw her after checking in. No help in terms of advice for our stay in Cape Town etc. Very comfortable accommodation though.