5 Camp Street Guesthouse & Self-catering

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Property highlights

About this property

5 Camp Street Guesthouse is situated in the central and historic suburb of Gardens, the Table Mountain being up the road. Within walking distance of Kloof Street, its restaurant and café cultures can be discovered. Cape Town’s downtown is a 5-minutes walk away. The Bohemian Long Street allows you to shop or to approach the V&A Waterfront, Green Point Stadium, and theatres. Other local attractions located a few kilometers away includes the Cape Peninsula National Park, Boulders Penguin Colony, and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Each room comes with wooden floor and is furnished with a mix of antique and leather furniture. All of the rooms are soundproofed and some comes with a terrace and/or a fireplace. The outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi and parking are all free of charge. The reception helps with a business centre, car rental, dry cleaning. Over 20 restaurants and pubs await a few minutes walk away. A few take-away snack bar are also available. Cape Town International Airport is a 30-minutes drive away. Public transport is close at hand, and airport transfers can be arranged.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chirayu
India India
“We had a wonderful stay at 5 Camp Street Guest House! Emmy is an excellent host — warm, attentive, and full of great recommendations. She shared fantastic dining options, hiking trails, and sightseeing tips in and around Cape Town, ensuring we...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Emmy was amazing and great at communicating. The apartment had everything we needed and was cleaned daily. I couldn’t have asked for anything more”
Nola
Australia Australia
“Great location for walking to restaurants and supermarket. Did not use local transport as we had our own car. Very central to all places we wished to visit. Our host Emmy gave us all the help and information we needed for our touring.”
Emma
Netherlands Netherlands
“Wonderful accommodation! Beautiful house, great location and Emmy is a very kind host who immediately made us feel welcome! We would recommend this place to everyone and hope to come back soon!”
Bryan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host, Emy was brilliant, advising on Cape Town travel and sites. The facility was perfect with plenty of space, two large bedrooms, an exceptionally good lounge and a fully fitted kitchen. The location could not be better, close to Kloof...”
Lara
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful spacious accommodation superbly located within walking distance of shops and around 50(!) restaurants in popular Kloof Street, and local attractions are easily accessible. There is safe off-street parking, ad a handy communal lounge to...”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Large almost palacial apartment in the heart of Gardens district of Cape Town, close to Table Mountain, nice cafes and restaurants as well as bus routes.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, great host and staff. Kitted out with everything we needed”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Emmy was very helpful. Everything worked and we had a great trip.”
Katrina
Norway Norway
“Excellent location, accommodation was well kept and had excellent communication with Emmy who was very friendly. Can’t recommend enough.”

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.

Managed by Emmy, Ignette & Willem

Company review score: 10Based on 256 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a passionate family wanting to ensure our guests have a memorable time in Cape Town, leaving us with fond memories of their time here. We have a very personalised approach and have seen that our guests will continue to return to us or recommend us to their family & friends. We have a dedicated team always available to ensure your stay with us, feels like a home away from home!

Property information

5 Camp Street Guesthouse & Self-catering is ideally situated in the central, trendy, and historic suburb of Gardens, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Within easy walking distance of Kloof Street, with its vibey restaurant and café culture. The city center is a mere five minutes away as well as numerous other attractions such as the famous Mount Nelson Hotel, the V&A Waterfront and Green Point Stadium. It is an easy ten-minute drive to the popular beaches of Cape Town like Camps Bay and Clifton. Cape Town International Airport is a thirty-minute drive away and easily accessible from the N2. Public transport is close at hand, and airport transfers can be arranged. We offer upmarket, serviced, self-catering units. (1, 2 or 3 bedrooms en-suite) Each unit is tastefully furnished, offers a full kitchen, lounge with flat-screen TV, and private barbeque facilities. We are rated superb by Booking and Trip advisor. Certificate of Excellence Award 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 - placing us in the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame!

Neighbourhood information

Gardens (or The Gardens) is an inner-city suburb of Cape Town located just to the south of the city center located in the higher elevations of the "City Bowl". It is located directly beneath Table Mountain and Lion's Head. It is an affluent neighbourhood populated mostly by young professionals and contains numerous chic restaurants, hotels, boutique shops and loft apartments. The suburb is also a hub for the Cape Town creative industry, hosting the home of etv at Longkloof Studios and contains many modeling agencies, production and publishing companies and associated industries.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

5 Camp Street Guesthouse & Self-catering takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let 5 Camp Street Guesthouse and Self-catering know your expected arrival time at least 3 days in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

The swimming pool is solar-heated and available for all guests between 10h00 and 18h00.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 5 Camp Street Guesthouse & Self-catering in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.