Located in a quiet area of Rondebosch, this Victorian-style guest house is situated within walking distance of Newlands rugby and cricket grounds. There is a garden with a pool overlooking Rhodes Memorial, and a small vineyard. All guest rooms at Brooklands House come with individual DSTV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi. There is also a safe, minibar and a private bathroom with heated towel rails. Breakfasts at Brooklands is served in the open-plan kitchen area. In summer, guests can eat in the garden or beside the refreshing pool. Brooklands House is situated a 15-minute drive from Cape Town's centre and airport. The beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton are approximately 20 minutes away. For keen golfer there are several golf courses with a 5-km range.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cape Town
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  • Thabo
    South Africa South Africa
    The hosts Sandra and Phillip were great. Location and facilities
  • Hendrik
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent breakfast. Beautiful house in beautiful area. Lots of spaces to relax and read one of the many books available. Gracious friendly host.
  • N
    Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is a great spot to relax - a wonderful sun room and lovely garden (with pool) but also well located if you want to go the water front. Ubers are very easy to pickup in this area. Philip and Sandra are very helpful.
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 Philip and Sandra Engelen.

Company review score: 9.9Based on 17 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your well travelled hosts , have lived in cape town since 2005, when they moved from the lovely western cape country village of Greyton wear they ran a successful guest house for 14 years. Before that they lived in cobham , surrey and worked in the southern african safari business.

Property information

This Edwardian Villa was built over a hundred years ago and exudes and aura of understated English country elegance. Breakfasts are served in the open plan kitchen area.The hospitable well travelled owners have a keen interest in wine and besides an interesting collection of wines, have planted a small Shiraz vineyard beside the boule court. The guest house is ideally situated within walking distance of Newlands rugby and cricket grounds. A 10 to 15 minute drive to either the airport or the centre of Cape Town and waterfront, and just further 10 minutes to the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. For the keen golfer there are several golf courses with 5km of Brooklands House. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is only ten minutes drive and both Newlands Rugby and Newlands Cricket grounds are within 20 minutes walk. Brooklands House now also has a 14 seated conference room.

Neighbourhood information

Rosebank , is one of the older suburbs of cape town , and is often called the 10 minuet suburb as it is around a 10 minuet drive to the Cape Town city center CTICC, and the Cape Town International airport .A short walk from the guest house ,is a Mexican , a Thai, an Indian , a Chinese ,and a pizza restaurant, as well as a steak restaurant . Also close by is UCT, the University of Cape Town , renown as the best university in Africa ,which caters for local student and students from all over Africa and the world .

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brooklands House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Brooklands House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:30
    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 06:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    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.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Cape Town Airport to Brooklands House (approximately 10 to 15-minutes drive):

    -Leave the airport and take the N2 for Cape Town;

    -Turn left at junction 8 for M57 into Liesbeek parkway;

    -At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Klipfontein road;

    -Straight across the 2nd set of traffic lights, turn the 1st right into Campground Road;

    -As the road goes into a bend, Surbiton Road is straight across;

    -Brooklands House is the 1st on your left.

    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 Brooklands House 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.

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

    FAQs about Brooklands House

    • Room options at Brooklands House include:

      • Suite
      • Twin
      • Double
    • The prices at Brooklands House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Brooklands House is 3.7 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at Brooklands House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

      • Hiking
      • Swimming Pool