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About this property

This Cape Town guest house offers a prime location in Mouille Point overlooking Table Bay. The spacious, seafront accommodation provides an opportunity for breakfast on your private balcony or walk the promenade for many restaurants. All of the stylish rooms and suites at Dolphin Inn include a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. All have tea-and-coffee-making facilities and some have a kitchen. Dolphin Inn Guesthouse has a daily English breakfast or a selection of cereals, juices, seasonal fresh fruits and yoghurt. Green Point Lighthouse and Cape Town Stadium are under 10 minutes’ walk away. V & A Waterfront is 1.5 km and Camps Bay beach is less than 15 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • FREE parking!


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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great breakfast and lovely host, and the bottle of wine at check-in was much appreciated.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of The Dolphin Inn was fantastic. Right on the seafront, lots of open space and easy proximity to the V&A Waterfront. Our host Karen, was very friendly and cooked a lovely breakfast. The lounge area was lovely and homely and had large...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cooked to order Breakfast. Fresh fruit salad every morning. Excellent host (Karen) who knew all the guests by their first names and made sure everyone felt welcome. Honestly payment bar with wine , beer and soft drinks available 24hrs a day. Only...
  • Allan
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast is excellent. The location is excellent. There is a good vive
  • Sumari
    South Africa South Africa
    I had the most wonderful stay. Lovely staff, Karen and her team makes you feel right at home. Immaculately clean room, very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Super location, awesome views. Ran on the Promenade every morning. Definitely won’t...
  • Erasmus
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are so well designed with everything that you need. Location is excellent! Staff is very friendly.
  • Ulla
    Germany Germany
    I already miss the Dolphin Inn, the yummy breakfast and chat with Karen and sometimes fellow guests in the morning. Great for solo travellers, felt like home away from home even on the first stay. Walking to Waterfront is easy and safe.
  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Our breakfast was delicious; the staff were very friendly and helpful and went out of there way to make sure we had everything we needed. The location is great.
  • Steve
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfectly located within walking distance of the V&A, restaurants, coffee shops and the promenade. The suite was spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was excellent every morning and always served with a big smile. Overall, a...
  • Tanyadc
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Karen was the most welcoming friendly accommodating host we've encountered in a long time. One of our rooms was ready early. We joined a large group of our friends who were already staying there and she accommodated us perfectly. The breakfast was...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
Host review score
Mouille Point is a safe, sought after area, close to many recreational activities and amenities. The oldest working Lighthouse in the country, the iconic Green Point Lighthouse, is a stand out feature on the Promenade, which is perfect for walks, jogging, biking and skateboarding. The Green Point Urban Park is a short walk away, with beautiful gardens, walkways and a huge outdoor kids playground. Next door to that is the Virgin Active Gym. There are a host of great restaurants and coffee shops close by, while a beauty salon and bicycle store are right around the corner. The Cape Town Stadium which hosts many international music and sporting events is 800m away and directly behind us you'll find the Metropolitan Golf Course. Kayak rentals are available 1km away and you can paddle past the Dolphin Inn looking for whales, dolphins and seals. The very popular V+A Waterfront which offers world class shopping, dining and entertainment, is 2km away. Mouille Point offers something for everyone within a short walk!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.