Name: Swiss Cottage Guest House
Address: 3 Crown Crescent, Camps Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa, 3 Crown Crescent, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Rating: 8.5

Swiss Cottage Guest House

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This Swiss-style Cottage is located below the Apostles Mountain Range, just 656 feet from Camps Bay Beach. It has a lush garden and a terrace overlooking Table Mountain. The rooms at the Swiss Cottage Guest House include a TV and an electric kettle. Some rooms have mountain views. The Swiss Cottage Guest House also offers fully furnished apartments with a private entrance, a kitchen and a dining area. Guests of the Swiss Cottage Guest House can enjoy panoramic views of Table Mountain while having a drink in the garden, which has traditional braai facilities. The Swiss Cottage Guest House is 10-minute drive from Table Mountain and Camps Bay city center, which is filled with trendy bars and restaurants. Free parking is available nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cape Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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Room Type	Number of guests
Three-Bedroom Chalet 1 king bed 1 full bed 1 twin bed
Standard King Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds
Small Double Room 1 full bed
King Suite with Balcony 1 king bed
Small Double Room 1 full bed
Standard Double Room with Fan 1 full bed and 1 futon bed

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Barrett

United States

“Great apartment in a killer location just 2 blocks from the beach and all the cafes & restaurants of Camps Bay. Our bathroom window looked out at Lions Head and Table mountain and made for some beautiful shower views. The staff (Chris and Darwin)...”

Kyle

United Kingdom

“The property is super well-located and close to my (now) favorite beach in the world. Chris and the staff are super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.”

Nellie

United States

“The location is perfect! I appreciated how nice and flexible the host is. The guest house has what you’ll need”

Nga

Germany

“cozy & charming place, host pays attention to details and self-check-in was very smooth. communication prior to arrival was superb. walking distance to good restaurants. parking in front of property possible and free.”

Nevine

United Kingdom

“Perfect location near the beach. Very friendly accommodating staff”

Cara

South Korea

“The location is amazing. Close to the beach, a shopping center with two supermarkets, great cafés and restaurants, the City Sightseeing bus stop and more. The surrounding nature. The room and bathroom were both very spacious.”

George

United Kingdom

“This place is unreal! Oodles of character, and Chris and Darwin are absolutely stand out blokes. Super well located, safe and lovely road, quiet yet right there in the mix.”

Claudia

United Kingdom

“Perfect location, clean facilities, large and fully equipped room, friendly staff”

Ron

United Kingdom

“Another fabulous stay, we stayed once again in the upstairs King suite with balcony. Extremely spacious with great mountain views from the balcony. The unit has everything you need and great value. Many thanks again to Chris and his team for...”

Jesse

Australia

“The place was in a good location The area was safe The room was a good size”

Managed by Dr Gavin Smith

Company review score: 9.4Based on 139 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Your hosts, Dr Smith and the staff are dedicated to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Whilst Dr Smith is a dentist with a part time practice, Chris, will be responsible for the management of the Guest House. Darwin is Swiss Cottage's housekeeper, and provides cleaning to the rooms and the washing and drying of clothes. Please feel free to discuss any needs, suggestions, or complaints with Dr Smith, Chris or Darwin.

Property info

Situated just 200m from the palm-fringed, snowy white beach in Camps Bay, you will find this historical house, Swiss Cottage, nestled below the Apostles Mountain Range (Part of Table Mountain). A feature and landmark in Camps Bay Village. The Self-Catering Swiss Cottage Guest House has a total of seven rooms, each with their own unique facilities, views, comfort and personality. The Guest House is surrounded by grass, trees and greenery, making you feel at ease surrounded by nature.

Neighborhood info

Camps Bay is the number one tourist destination in Cape Town, South Africa, with its beaches, shops and diverse resturants. There is only a ten minute drive to the lively city, the Waterfront and Table Mountain and thirty minutes to the airport, Wine Route and False Bay.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Swiss Cottage Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

House rules

Swiss Cottage Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about $61. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests arriving after 17:00, on the day of arrival, may be subject to a late check-in fee.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Swiss Cottage Guest 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Swiss Cottage Guest House