On the slopes of Devil’s Peak, this charming guest house offers a tranquil garden with a seasonal pool. Built in 1901, Carmichael is a well restored example of Victorian Cape architecture. Fitted with elegant wooden floors, all rooms are equipped with satellite TV and a mini-bar. Each comes with a work desk and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee makers are provided. Guests can enjoy a cup of tea in the Carmichael’s lounge with its original Victorian fireplace. A full English breakfast and continental buffet are served in the sunny bistro. Picnic baskets and light lunches are available on request. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is located below Rhodes Memorial in Rosebank. The commercial centers of Rondebosch and Claremont are a few km away. Cape Town International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

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

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Lorenz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful Boutique Hotel with lovely staff. Great location. Highly recommended!
Salma
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Every thing was amazing if I visit South Africa I’ll will book again with them
Anton
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Very cozy and lovely place, a beautiful house just like from a movie. The hosts are very friendly and nice; you can see their personal touch everywhere. One of the best places we’ve ever stayed—definitely coming back one day! Yves, Valerie and the...
Babacar
Netherlands Netherlands
It was a great stay. We had a delay with our flight and still the checkin went great. We stayed at this place with a baby of 6 months and we really loved it. The owners are great and the staff is really friendly.
Robert
United States United States
Everything I needed and more! Air conditioning in the room and excellent service daily!
Yael
Israel Israel
The bad is very cozy, the owners very kind and helpful - and they are great hosts. The breakfast is tasty.
Bryony
Canada Canada
What a gem of a place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carmichael. Yves and Valerie were so very helpful throughout our 4 night stay in March. Yves went well beyond my expectations when he helped sort out a safari booking that almost never...
Michelle
United States United States
The breakfast outside was delightful! It was gorgeous. The house was so classy, and the rooms were spacious, inviting, and felt like a true vacation.
Noora
Netherlands Netherlands
Beautiful and peaceful haven in Cape Town, very well located to explore the town and surroundings by car. The room, the pool and the garden are immaculately kept and offer a relaxing retreat for moments and days you want to take it easy. Breakfast...
Mark
Canada Canada
Wonderful property with beautifully decorated rooms and very comfortable beds and bedding. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Yves and Valerie were very friendly and hands on. The property is conveniently located.

Managed by Yves & Valerie

Company review score: 9.8Based on 160 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

Valérie & Yves are the sole owners of the Boutique Hotel since 2010. Ever since then, together with their team, they've worked hard, providing consistent high standard services which led to the awarding of a fourth star in 2012. Last September, after major upgrades, the establishment has been accredited as a four star Boutique Hotel. They enjoy sharing their beautiful home with guests and sharing their love for Cape Town nature and activities.

Property info

For the best rates, book direct and save! Our Boutique Hotel is a beautiful Victorian mansion, originally built in 1896 and fully renovated in 2020, a proper Gem!.. Each bedroom shows elegance and style and is decorated after a gemstone colour tone. The accommodation varies between luxury double bedrooms, family suites or even a loft (honeymoon suite) built on the second floor under the roof ceiling. The perfect getaway for a romantic stay!

Neighborhood info

The Boutique Hotel is ideally positioned in a quiet and leafy area and just 15 min away from the airport or 10 min from the city center. The Baxter Theater and the UCT ( university of Cape Town) are within walking distance. We are on the slopes of Devil's Peak ( Table Mountain national park ), and one can enjoy magnificent walks from the guest house. Before you know, you've even end up within Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden!... Winelands are a mere 30 min drive and beaches 10 min.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 600 per child, per night

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let Carmichael Guest house know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact Carmichael Guest house.

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Please inform Carmichael House Boutique Hotel 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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