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Reading House

Reading House

Cape Town Western Cape
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
With a stay at Reading House in Cape Town (Claremont), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Long Street and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. This guesthouse is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Camps Bay Beach.

Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free breakfast
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

  • 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

Other details

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Reading House. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Newlands Cricket Ground - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Newlands Stadium - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Cavendish Square - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kingsbury Hospital - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Table Mountain National Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Access Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Kenilworth Race Course - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
University of Cape Town - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Wynberg Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Cape Town Science Centre - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Devil's Peak - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
South African Astronomical Observatory - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Groote Schuur Hospital - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
The nearest major airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi

  • 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.


Other charges

  • 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.

Location

5 Hellenburgh Road, Cape Town, Western Cape 7708, South Africa