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Tom'S Guest House

A quiet, 7-room guest house with Table Mountain views, a seasonal pool, and a central Cape Town address.

  • Table Mountain views from the property
  • Seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi
9.4 Perfect 62 reviews Booking.com 9.4 · 62 reviews

About

Tom'S Guest House

Tom'S Guest House is a small, independently run property on Breda Street in Cape Town. With just seven rooms, it keeps a personal, unhurried atmosphere. The guest house has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun terrace, and it sits in a quiet pocket of the city about 25 minutes' walk from the Castle of Good Hope.

Rooms are simple but well equipped, with air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and some have Table Mountain views. The property also offers practical extras like laundry service, car hire, and tour assistance, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Impressive room quality — Guests consistently rate the rooms highly, with a 9.7 score.
  • Excellent service and staff — Both service and staff scores are strong, at 9.5 and 9.7 respectively.
  • Great overall value — The value rating of 9.3 suggests guests feel they get a fair deal.
  • Peaceful location — The description notes a quiet location, which is a plus for relaxation.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only from 14:00 to 17:00, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.
  • Small property — With only seven rooms, availability may be limited, and the guest house lacks larger facilities.
  • No pets allowed — Guests with animals cannot bring them, as pets are not permitted.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Pool & Outdoor

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden area
  • Garden furniture

In-Room Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Car hire
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Safe deposit box

Other

  • No smoking on site
  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Outdoor dining area

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9.4
Perfect 62 reviews

Guest-rated 9.4/10 from 62 reviews

Booking.com · 9.4 · 62 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Cape Town

The property sits in Cape Town.

Castle of Good Hope: About a 25-minute walk from the guest house, this historic fort is a key landmark in Cape Town.

44 Breda Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-17:00
Check-out
By 07:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
7 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 17:00, and check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00.

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is listed among the amenities, and the policies note that parking is provided.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at this guest house.

Does Tom'S Guest House have air conditioning?

Yes, air conditioning is listed as an amenity, and the Standard Double Room includes it.

The bottom line

For travellers who value a quiet, personal stay with strong service and a pool, Tom'S Guest House is a solid choice in Cape Town. The limited check-in hours and small scale are worth planning around, but the high ratings reflect a reliably good experience.

9.4A dependable, small-scale guest house with attentive service and a central location.

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