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Reviews of Cape Finest Guest House located in De Waterkant 4 stars

17 Loader Street, 8000 Cape Town, South Africa

#55 of 507 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 220 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great stay thanks

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Otherwise loved this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Water pressure in shower was poor and internet kept dropping

    Beautifully renovated room , lovely views and great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good city centre stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room downstairs
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had basement room. Gate at bottom of steps was a bit noisy every time someone entered or left. Twin beds were quite narrow.

    Excellent location - easy to walk to Waterfront, city centre etc. Good facilities including possibility of self catering. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean, tidy. Comfortable. Nice neighbourhood. Shops close by.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts, Will and Sam, were great and friendly. The neighborhood was fantastic, vivid, and charming. We enjoyed the roof terrace with fantastic views of Table Mountain.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Incredible value for money - location just the best for CT. De Waterkant is such a pretty area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guests need to know that the rooms are tiny but completely manageable there are drawers in the base of the bed.

    Breakfast was at the local cafe which you walk to in the most gorgeous quaint Neighborhood. The big bonus is they have parking behind a locked gate.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Great location and facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Despite confirming the departure times 4(!) times with 2 different staff members, our transfer to the airport arrived 30min early so we had to leave in a rush. There was also a misunderstanding with the arrival transfer despite confirming details beforehand. This area needs improving. A few more hooks or shelves to put clothes on would also be helpful.

    We loved the location and the breakfast at the nearby cafe. We also enjoyed the exceptional views from the roof top. A special thanks to the staff for accepting a mail order delivery before we arrived and placing it in our room. This was very much appreciated.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Convenient location, professional experience.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy guards in street

    Breakfast included and excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely the best host. Thank you Willy for welcoming us. Beautiful, decor, excellent location and best breakfast and service at The Charles. Highly recommended stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Everything we wished for and more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with four poster bed
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We absolutely loved our stay at Cape Finest GH and could not have wished for a better welcome in South Africa but here. The communication before we arrived was easy and friendly and we were welcomed with open arms and big smiles. I think usually breakfast is served in the property but maybe due to low season, we had our breakfast in the nearby The Charles which was a delight as well. The room we had was specious, modern and with a tasteful interior. The bathroom was big enough for two with a comfortable shower. The beds were like sleeping on clouds - so comfy! The entrance and common sitting room were beautifully decorated such as the roof terrace with beautiful view and even a small pool. Thank you team! Our next visit to Cape Town, we will definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Groubd Floor room misses views, but on the sky terrace the table Mountain is visible.

    Great beds, perfect location, walking distance from center and waterfront.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    An absolute find!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was lovely, the free breakfast was good and from a real restaurant nearby. Most of all, I appreciated the friendly, accommodating staff that went above and beyond.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room with terrace views
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best choice in Waterkant. Close to the shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Fantastic staff and comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    10
    "Cape's Finest" deserves its name!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one suggestion, softer/more intimate bedside light would be nice. But I'm being picky

    I really liked how the guesthouse felt homely, from the comfy communal area to the nice rooftop, and the room, albeit not super big, was very well designed. The guesthouse is in a beautiful and quiet street, but also walking distance from several good restaurants Last but not least, Sam our host was super friendly, authentic and helpful. Would go again without any hesitation

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Great stay and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with terrace views
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower pressure could have been better

    Excellent breakfast at the cafe around the corner.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room downstairs
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was amazing: very kind, helpful and with a smile all the time. The guest house is nice, clean and well located. I highly recommend!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Nice stay in the Waterkant neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with terrace views
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Confortable and clean room. Confortable bed, neither too soft nor too hard. We were staying in room 1, on the 1st floor, facing Loader street, which is very quiet. Excellent location in a good neighborhood. No problem to walk down by day to the Waterfront (approx 20 min). Only ZAR 58 to take a cab back at night. Lovely rooftop with small plunge pool. Willy was just great, giving us tips, addresses, recommendations, etc. Awesome staff. Breakfast is available at their restaurant down the street and is very good (à la carte with a limit of ZAR 210 per person). Secured parking available at the back of the property for free. Had a wonderful stay. Would recommend and come back.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Excellent all round with staff pleasant and helpful throughout.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Just have to be careful walking out in the district. It is safe, but the footpaths are very narrow and mostly cobbled or paved - and they can be very slippery when it rains. Some of the streets nearby are quite steep too. None of this was a problem for us - we just had to be very careful when out walking in the rain.

    Location was secure and district felt safe. The Village shopping/eating precinct is close by. Included breakfasts were excellent - range of options and quality of food. Very pleasant and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room downstairs
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly. They upgraded our room, gave us vouchers at local restaurant for breakfast, and paid for our Uber to the port. Great location close to Bo Kaap.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable accommodations in safe location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No privacy for toilet use . Couldn’t figure out how to use hairdryer , tried all receptacles and adapter

    Great location to harbor . Clean with all basic amenities. Bathroom newly remodeled. Room would be small for 2 people. Sam was accommodating . The breakfast was superb !!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    "A bright, comfortable stay with warm, helpful staff – I felt very welcome and would happily return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upstairs Comfort Double room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I would have been nice to have bottled water in the room.

    The location was within walking distance of all amenities, including shops, bars, and restaurants. Despite being centrally located, it was quiet and safe. Security patrolled the area regularly and were friendly. The staff were welcoming, polite, and always helpful. The top deck featured a pool surrounded by deckchairs and couches, offering panoramic views of the harbor and Table Mountain. It was a great place to relax and entertain.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with terrace views
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Fantastic place, supper friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Will definitely stay again

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    Will return a 3rd time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with seperate entrance
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was the second time our group of friends stayed at the Cape Finest Guesthouse. The rooms were comfortable, the staff very friendly and helpful and the breakfast delicious. The property is well situated to all major atrractions

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Central, friendly & helpfull staff in a well decorative Guesthouse.
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with four poster bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stat over with friendly staff, wish we had more time to explore.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Fantastic place wish we had booked for longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with four poster bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location lovely room and friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

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