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Reading House

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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden and laundry facilities at Reading House. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

King Bedded Room with Bath/Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

Queen Bedded Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Bedded Room with Shower

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

King Bedded Room with Shower

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

Poolside Double Room with Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Claremont, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to Reading House. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Cape Town Science Centre and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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5 Hellenburgh Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newlands Stadium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cavendish Square
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newlands Brewery
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    18 min walk
  • Prashad Café Rondebosch (previously Maharajah Vegetarian)
    4 min drive
  • Fraiche Ayres
    4 min drive
  • Barristers Restaurant
    2 min drive

About this property

Reading House

  • Upscale guest house located in Claremont
  • Consider a stay at Reading House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers and outdoor furniture
    • Meeting rooms, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Reading House offer comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • 5 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • LCD TVs with premium channels

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 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 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (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
This property accepts cash
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
24-hour pool access
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Reading House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Reading House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Reading House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reading House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Reading House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Reading House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Reading House located?

Located in Claremont, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Newlands Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground. Cavendish Square and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km). Newlands Station is 8 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 10 minutes.

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