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Avatara

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Cape Town

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In the heart of Green Point, Avatara offers a sophisticated retreat with breakfast, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy nearby outdoor pool access or take advantage of multilingual staff for tour/ticket assistance. Plus concierge services ensure your stay is nothing short of exceptional.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Plus 6)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Super)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony (Ensuite) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Balcony (Ensuite)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
25 Leinster Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 9 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

About this property

Avatara

Upscale guest house near Cape Town Stadium
Located close to Cape Town Cruise Terminal, Avatara provides free breakfast, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and access to a nearby health club
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a computer station and smoke-free property
  • Golf cart on-site, multilingual staff and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Avatara have amenities, such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1881
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 3 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 3 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Transfer service fee per adult: ZAR 320

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per room (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Avatara Cape Town
Avatara House
Avatara House Cape Town
Avatara Guest House Cape Town, South Africa
Avatara B&B Cape Town
Avatara B&B
Avatara Guest House Cape Town South Africa
Avatara Guesthouse Cape Town
Avatara Guesthouse
Avatara Guest House Cape Town
Avatara Cape Town
Avatara Guesthouse
Avatara Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Avatara have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Avatara pet-friendly?

Yes, Avatara allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Avatara?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Avatara?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avatara?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Avatara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 300 per room applies.

Where is Avatara located?

Located in Green Point, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Greenpoint Market and Cape Town Stadium. Cape Town Cruise Terminal is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Avatara Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Afrodite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysigt
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

5 stars for Avatara

My family of three had a great stay at Avatara. Our bed was large and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and filling, and all staff were kind and great with our toddler. The airport transfer Avatara arranged for us was easy and the driver was so wonderful. Additionally, communication with the owner before our stay was prompt, kind, and clear. This was our first trip to Cape Town and the Green Point neighborhood is safe with plenty to do and great places to eat. We recommend Avatara 100%!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place to stay

I stayed at Avatara my last night in Africa. I felt lucky to find Avatara. Cher, the hostess, is delightful. After I booked, she sent an introductory email with information about the place and to make sure I had everything I needed. She followed up closer to the stay. When I arrived we had a great conversation over tea. The place is beautifully decorated. Just down the street are several restaurants and a grocery store. You can walk to the waterfront if you want more action and choices. There's a big park nearby, where you can go for a run or walk to the coast. The stadium built for the world cup is in the park. The breakfast was quite good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

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

Recomendo

O hotel tem ares de pousada, mas extremamente confortável. A proprietária é atenciosa, prestativa e ajuda os hóspedes com todas as informações. O café da manhã é bom e a localização excelente. 10 minutos de caminhada e chega-se ao Waterfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Guest house full of warmth

Very charming guest house with incredible people running it. Great location for anything you want to do in central Cape Town.

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan, SG

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

Lovely B&B

The boss and her helpers are very polite and welcoming. They would ask how we are and provide a nice range of breakfast staples every day: bread, cereal, a range of cheese and brie, milk and orange juice, butter & jams. Omelettes, Tea/Coffee are made fresh upon request. I love the interior, although it was an old place, they have refurbished & repainted it to be very well-kept, neat and decorated nicely. We'd work at our breakfast table because it's so bright and cheery in white & teal. They also recommended us to bring our kids and stay over at another room which can accommodate all of us. Located near Main Road & Green Point, where F&Bs, pharmacy, laundry shops are and Woolsworth is a 10-min walk away. Easy to get around. An easy 20-min walk to the V & A Waterfront as well. There are also trips which you can arrange for via them, we booked a day's trip and the driver picked us up at the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Libby, Scotland

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

Avatara is amazing

After a beautiful room was presented to me there was a hiccup with the shower which was out with the owners control however by means of rectification I was offered more than ample compensation in the form of an extra night. Godwin arranged my laundry, taxi for early morning start and coffee to my to my room. I was just finishing 3 weeks of bush camping and about to start another so luxury was the key for me and I got that and some. I cannot recommend this place enough. Local to the waterfront and grand Africa beach cafe was recommended to me and what a beautiful place it was. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Sven, Thüringen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Sehr kleines Hotel, mit freundlichen Personal

Sehr kleines Hotel, mit freundlichen Personal, aber das mir zugewiesene Apartment (Nr. 3) war für 2 Personen viel zu klein, sehr warm (keine Klimaanlage), keine Aussenenster, also ingesamt eher 2 Sterne als die ausgewiesenen 4!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Walking distance from V&A waterfront

Wonderful, charming little place for a short stay! Friendly staff and great location.

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Great Location and Wonderful Owner

This is my second stay at the Avatara, and I came back because the owner, Cher, is so great and the location in Green Point is perfect for access to restaurants, runs on the Sea Point Promenade, and proximity to the Waterfront. Cher gives great recommendations about the area (everything from transportation to masseuses), and is flexible and friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable - the only downside is that you can hear everything going on in the small, non-sound-proofed guest house. It's kind of a crapshoot in that way - my first several nights were quiet and I slept great, then my last night a family with a baby checked in and I could hear every squeal and cry from upstairs.

8/10 Good

Tony, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently situated Guest House run by friendly, informative and helpfull owner - Cher. Was made to feel very welcome and a relaxed environment. Good breakfast each morning. Ground floor room was ok, but a little dark but with a very comfortable bed - an upgrade might be worthwhile.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

very nice and close to shops and restaurants!

Excellent. Timely response from manager. Excellent staff.

10/10 Excellent

Beccy, Botswana

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

Cosy hotel

We were met with incredibly friendly staff ,even though we arrived very early we were offered tea and breakfast while waitng for our room The only thing I can complain about is the spare bed they put into our room, my daughter coudnt sleep as it was extremlely uncomfortable. Breakfast was great. Room was very clean and tastfully decorated.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas de chauffage, conditions de logement inadaptée

Chambre en rez-de-chaussée de chaussée pas de climatisation, télévision de très petite dimension, pas de chauffage un soufflant d'appoint mais avec prise électrique inadapté à celles de la chambre, la salle d'eau avec WC mesure 2m2 et le lavabo n'est autre qu'un lave main la porte de la salle d'eau WC ne permet aucune intimité lorsqu'on est dans celle ci.

8/10 Good

Bruno, Port-Gentil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Très bon séjour

Très bon accueil, séjour très agréable

6/10 Okay

garoma daba, Addis Abaab

I paid but didnot stay in Avatara Guest House

Unfortunately i left Avatara Guest House without staying a single night - after paying for 7 nights full accommodation cost. I have never stayed in Guest houses, and felt very uncomfortable. In spite of my repeated request, the owner refused to refund me, at least half of the payment, as per the condition i agreed with Hotels.com. Though i missed my money, i satisfied my feelings by not staying as guest to someone whom i never knew at all.

10/10 Excellent

claus-jürgen, A-8761 Pöls

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

sehr gut

Ich besuchte meine große Liebe in Kapstadt.Wir trafen uns mehrmals im Hotel.Cheer und das Personal waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich würde mich freuen wieder dort zu wohnen. Leider ist meine Beziehung zu meiner Freundin aus.

4/10 Poor

Fariba, Sweden

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

Ripped off

First of all this was not a hotel but a guest house and the picture of the marina is taken from The Marina, it's a 15 min walk to actually get there plus they don't have a pool .. So to pay that much was not worth it at all! And the walls were paper thin so u cud hear everyone in the house! The room was clean and their made was really nice however the owner pretty rude and only out to get her money and nothing else! Never staying here again !' Unfortunately the hotel we were at didn't have a room for us the last night that's y we ended up here n thank good it was only for one night. Nightmare

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Stockholm

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

Great palce

Great staff, great location, very cute place, good breakfast. Really nothing to complain about.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hjemmekoselig

Sentralt beliggende i stille bakgate rett ved football stadion, 10-15 minutter gangavstand til Waterfront og 10 minutter med taxi inn til sentrum. Butikker og restauranter I gaten nedenfor. Enkelt, lite men veldig koselig hotel som gir en hjemme-hos følelse. Jeg fikk et stort og lyst rom med fint bad. WiFi og grei frokost er inkludert, men ellers ikke de servicetilbud man finner på et større hotel. Ingen resepsjon så man låser seg ut og inn selv.

6/10 Okay

Suzanne, England

Liked: Staff & service

Avatara November 2014

The guest house was in easy walking distance to the waterfront because of location taxis were reasonable and we found it was a safe area to walk around.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Worked for me

Certainly pleasant and adequate and very spacious deck. But no view and a bit off beaten track. Also breakfast was not great.