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De Waterkant Cottages

Suburban cottages in Cape Town with kitchens

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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40 Napier Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Exclusive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View (4 Bayview Terrace 2 nights min stay)

  • 224 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Private parking, City Views(11 Dixon Street, Apt405 2night min stay)

  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View (42 Napier Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 203 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View (70 Loader Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 178 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View (40 Napier Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 165 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View (9b Loader Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 173 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View (7 Bayview Terrace 2 night min stay)

  • 210 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Mountain View (110 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 255 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Cottage, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View (76 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 277 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View (24 Loader Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 328 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access (115 De Waterkant Piazza min 2 night)

  • 136 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, City View (139 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 211 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Private courtyard (98 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 83 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Luxury Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Hill View (77 Loader Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 143 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Bedroom en-suite, air-conditioned (8b Loader Street 2 night min stay)

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Bedroom en-suite, air-conditioned (8a Loader Street 2 night min stay)

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Apartment, 2Bedroom, Private parking, City Views(32 Napier Street, Apt403 2night min stay)

  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, City View (92 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 218 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Private Courtyard (19 Jarvis Street 2 night min stay)

  • 145 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Private Courtyard, Outdoor Shower (165 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 106 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View (2 Bayview Terrace 2 night min stay )

  • 201 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Private Courtyard, Outdoor Shower (163 Waterkant Street 2 night min stay)

  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View (10 Loader Street 2 night minimum stay)

  • 192 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, De Waterkant Cottages is in a shopping district. Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Greenmarket Square are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Table Mountain. Enjoy an event or a match at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium—a top attraction that's not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Origin Coffee Roasting - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Utopia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bootleggers Coffee Company - Cape Quarter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loading Bay - ‬3 min walk

About this property

De Waterkant Cottages

Suburban cottages in Cape Town with kitchens
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. All 24 individually decorated accommodations provide free WiFi, free wired Internet and espresso makers. Guests will find kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves. Weekly housekeeping is available.
De Waterkant Cottages offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town cottage provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive a form with house rules and special check-in instructions prior to their arrival, which must be signed and returned within 24 hours.
Check-in is 2-3 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. On these days, the listed late check-in fee applies from 3 PM to 10 AM the following day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 2000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is De Waterkant Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at De Waterkant Cottages?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at De Waterkant Cottages?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at De Waterkant Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does De Waterkant Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per vehicle applies.

Where is De Waterkant Cottages located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Greenmarket Square. Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cape Town Station is 14 minutes by foot.

De Waterkant Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great central stay

Wonderful self sufficient apartment in a central location with all the amenities you need in the apartment.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Book it!

A perfect location for 3 couples to enjoy Cape Town, walkable. Excellent staff!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stellar Stay in Cape Town

Accommodations in Greenpoint neighborhood were excellent. Cottage was exactly as pictured and well-equipt for our 4 day / 3 night stay. Staff was extremely communicative prior to arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Location

The Pool needs a modernisation, not useable. All other very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved loved loved our stay. A regular guest of DeWaterkant cottages and the only place we stay in Cape Town. Lorraine and James are absoloute superstars. Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

98 Waterkant...excellent stay!

The property was modern and comfortable. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom and the common areas were comfortable for 2-4 people. The neighborhood was excellent with many restaurants to walk to, a grocery store 1blk away and it felt very safe to walk both during the day and in the evenings. It was great for a longer stay or even just a few days. Finally, the office staff was very responsive and communicated quickly whenever we had any questions.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

AADIL A

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Cor

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leif M

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cute and well located property
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The Location is very good. Near to a shopping center, not far from city center and Waterfront. Rooms were spacious with own bathroom each.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lyxgarage

Vi bodde i ett garage utan fönster. Rummet var väldigt fint. Helkaklat och modernt. Kök, Toalett o dusch likaså. En bra upplevelse men utan dagsljus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great neighbourhood, simple accommodation

Standard room in a great part of town. We had a little studio which is fine if you are just palnning to use it as a base for sleeping. Room was rather dark with no outside space or view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Everything as you would expect from this property, clean well maintained lots of room, views of table top mountain and the V&A would go back again, staff very helpful, only minor issue we had was with a late check in we couldn't contact them on the phone number provided so we had to make sure we arrived before check in closed we're not tec minded with phones so I'm sure there are other ways to contact them via the phone A most enjoyable stay was had One thing to be aware of is the property is on a steep hill, this wasn't a issue for us but could be for others Its about a 20 minute walk to the V&A water front and a 10 minute walk to Long Street, the surrounding area was safe to walk around in the day time, carnt comment for the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was largely ok - however i found the broadband and TV to be substandard (you couldnt get a wireless signal on the roof terrace for example and the quality of the TV/Satellite signal was unwatchable. The spiral staircase is very very narrow and quite steep - the elderly and anyone with vertigo should be wary of booking this place. Finally the quality of the outdoor furniture on the roof terrace was substandard and needs replacing. On the positive side the kitchen was fairly well equipt, the bedrooms were comfortable and air-conned and generally well maintained/cleaned by the agents.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Really depends on The owners property

First, it really depends on which property you stay in and whether the owner has invested in providing a comfortable and good place to stay in. We have been in two of this management company’s properties and the one we booked with Hotels.com was not the best in terms of luxury quality. Plus side was it’s terrace and the three bedrooms. But one bedroom was street side with a shared bathroom to the second bedroom. Upstairs bedroom had it’s own bathroom and terrace. The bathroom fixtures upstairs needs improvement. Kitchen was basic with open shelves. Washing machine was functional but not working very well. Living area is under glass sky lights and is totally enclosed so you can’t get any air into the area. There is a small tv provided to the guests. Overall, we didn’t like this property and wouldn’t stay there again and changed to a newer apartment with a new kitchen and bathrooms. The second was more comfortable, better bathroom and kitchen fixtures, washer and dryer, interior design was more pleasant and actually matched. Small patio with barbecue, only problem was that we had hot water problems. There is daily light housekeeping and they provide new towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved and will stay again!

Checking in and departure were like clockwork, staff were amazing and informative...we felt secure entire time of day as area regularly patrolled ... amazing neighbourhood and would definitely would book again with De Waterkant Cottages 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019