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Reading House

Reading House

Cape Town Western Cape
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Reading House, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. This guesthouse is 30 minutes drive to Cape Town Stadium and 30 minutes drive to Table Mountain.

Our spacious rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, cable & satellite channels, rainfall showerhead, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities and daily housekeeping, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a desk and bathrobes.

Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free breakfast
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1948
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 5
  • Number of floors - 1

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash

Other details

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Reading House. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Newlands Cricket Ground - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Newlands Stadium - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Cavendish Square - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kingsbury Hospital - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Table Mountain National Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Kenilworth Race Course - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
University of Cape Town - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Groote Schuur Hospital - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Athlone Stadium - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Royal Cape Golf Club - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Constantia Village - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
District 6 - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (District Six Campus) - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
The nearest major airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Children not allowed
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

5 Hellenburgh Road, Cape Town, Western Cape 7708, South Africa