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Acorn House is located in an early 20th-century residence and features panoramic views of the bay and Table Mountain. It has an outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens and offers guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms have hardwood floors and come equipped with a work desk and international power adapters. The private bathrooms include a bathrobe and luxury amenities. Some rooms feature a balcony with views of Table Bay. In the morning, guests can enjoy Nespresso coffee and a full-English breakfast on the terrace near the pool. The Deli Restaurant and several cafes are located less than a 5-minute walk away. The center of Cape Town is a 3-minute drive from Acorn House. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is 2.5 mi away. Free public parking is possible on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Where to begin here? Will never forget arriving from the UK winter… The personal welcome and the feeling of being guests rather than just another room number… loved the utterly charming period house, and our room which had a balcony overlooking...
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful refurbished antique property, great linens.
  • D
    Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location excellent close to everything and breakfast was very good.

Area info

Amenities of Acorn House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa

House rules
Acorn House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 08:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Acorn House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Acorn House

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Acorn House is 1.2 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Acorn House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
  • Check-in at Acorn House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Acorn House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Acorn House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Acorn House include:

    • Suite
    • Double