Situated on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and dating back to 1852 these two mansions have been restored to their former glory to host you in either The Guest House or Harrow House Executive Suites. A 4 star Guest House and Executive Apartment Suites. A tree-lined oasis and architectural gem in the heart of Cape Town -. away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet only a 10-minute walk through the scenic Company Gardens into the City Centre shopping center, are within easy walking distance. There are many restaurants within walking distance. A home from home atmosphere prevails with Cape Historical charm. Luxury white cotton percale linen, white absorbent towels, and antique fittings. An Honesty bar, swimming pool, and travel desk information as well as a business center with conference room, Computer, and printer, and Fibre line available throughout are all available for our guests.
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Location
17 Breda Street Gardens/Oranjezicht, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
191 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The location is situated perfectly to reach most of the important touristic spots (e.g. ~10 min until Tablemountain by car, 10 mins by foot Long Street...) Michelle is very friendly, always present and open to help. Staff members are very friendly, I had the opportunity to check in 2 hours before usual check-in time. My mother and me loved feeding the birds! :)
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Get the blue route sightseeing bus down the road near to Mount Nelson.
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This is a comfortable place to stay close to the heart of Cape Town. It is a pair of Victorian houses bonded together and retains much of the charm of that period. The rooms are large and comfortable. The TV system has multiple channels, but very few have reasonable content. I gave up when the smart TV crashed when paging through the channels.(effectively only some news stations of use). The breakfast was adequate, but some ingredients were dried out. Parking is tight (as are the local streets), but at least off the street.. Michelle was a gracious and helpful host. The best, however is the central, quiet location with easy access to most of what Cape Town has to offer.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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This was a worthwhile stay, beautiful, people are friendly, a nice pool and relaxing area, you dont feel cramped in the house, they have a great place to have a drink and make a good breakfast as well. Daily cleaning makes it a fresh and nice experience every day you come back from exploring.
It is a great location to get around from and there is a small shopping center walking distance to get the general essential if you need.
We slept dead and it was a great sleep.
We really enjoyed our stay here
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Michelle Whitehead, Owner at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
Responded 4 weeks ago
Cheryl, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so glad you and the family were happy and relaxed during your stay. We hope to see you again soon. kind regards Michelle
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My wife and I spent a night here in March 2023. The location is excellent, with the Gardens shopping centre just around the corner. The rooms are well furnished, and Peggy was very friendly and very helpful. The parking is a little tight, but this is central Cape Town, and having off-street parking available is a bonus.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Michelle Whitehead, Owner at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
Responded 09 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Mountain Manor and thank you for the compliments, especially for Peggy, who is absolutely amazing. We hope you had safe travels and that you will visit us next time you are in Cape Town. Kind regards Michelle
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desperately in need of some smartening up. falling back to being a Heritage building just wont cut it any more and its reminiscent of a 1970s B&B. despite being the only guests , we were put in a tiny room with a view of the car park and with no hot water so the next day moved to a better one. if the place is empty....... why put your only guests in the worst room ?. we did have our ancient cat with us which is why we chose the hotel but for the same price one could get a modern hotel. breakfast consisted of a tiny croissant toast and coffee. the final room we had was spacious with a good view but again just tired. forget trying to operate the tv ! it seems you have to log in but despite googling the make and model it didn't help.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Michelle Whitehead, Owner at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
Responded 24 Nov 2021
Thank you Fergus for your most negative review. You ask why I put you in the 'worst room" of the house - firstly you ASKED for the cheapest room in the house and secondly the fact that you were traveling with a cat - you got the room in the house which had wooden floors and not a carpet that a cat would soil. You were given a very carefully curated continental breakfast of: 4 different breads/2 x croissants /4 x mini muffins / 2 x grated cheese types / jams and butters - you were also offered a cooked breakfast at an additional cost of R 87-00 but you only wanted the free breakfast. And yes, the TV - I guess its for the more modern, technology driven clients who are used to streaming - there are written instructions for you older folks and all you had to do was ask, as I am always around. it was a very unpleasant time for you and I, but the rest of the guests in the house had an amazing stay (yes, you were NOT the only guests - 5 other rooms were inhabited at the same time) I hope your ancient cat has settled in her new home and that you feeling happier and more calm. kindest regards
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I loved being hosted at Mountain Manor while I was on business in Cape Town. Its a walking distance to the grocery store and a short drive from Kloof street which has lots of little coffee shops and restaurants. The host Michelle has gone out of her way to make the Manor cozy and comfortable. There are delicious aroma's coming out of her kitchen each night and she was happy to make me breakfasts according to my strange requests, including smoothies and vegetarian delights. The house was spotless even after months of lockdown! I felt safe and secure which was very important for me as a solo single traveller - it was very well appointed, I would highly recommend it over any hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Â Ask for one near the gorgeous pool and avery
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Response from Michelle Whitehead, Owner at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
Responded 03 Oct 2020
Thank you, Marielle, for your lovely review - it was awesome to meet you and I'm glad you enjoyed your long sleep and rest. Hope you have you stay again soon. KInd regards
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I stayed at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites at the end of February during my trip to Cape Town. The intimacy and hospitality of the property owner, Michelle Whitehad was outstanding. I have enjoyed a beautiful breakfast with Michelle. Thank you once again for everything. if you are planning to visit the mother city, I highly recommend everyone check the availability of the property to have a wonderful experience.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Michelle Whitehead, Owner at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
Responded 12 Apr 2024
Dear Onur, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review - it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and we look forward to hosting your clients in the future. It looked like you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in South Africa with @SKAL INTERNATIONAL. Hope to meet up with you again soon. Michelle
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Had an amazing stay at Mountain Manor! The location is perfect - just a short walk or Uber ride to the beach, many restaurants, shops. The room was spotlessly clean and spacious. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and went out of there way to make sure I had a comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this guesthouse for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Cape Town.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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I had an amazing time here at the mountain manor, the location, vibes, and the overall experience was top notch. The option of breakfast was enjoyable and the filter coffee really surprised me. All of the staff were extremely helpful and kind and I would definitely be coming back.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Michelle Whitehead, Owner at Mountain Manor Guesthouse & Executive Suites
Responded 24 Oct 2024
It is so awesome to have met you, re-connected with Shaun after all these years, and wishing you both great success in you yachting careers.
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There are more places to choose from in the Cape Town Central area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 2,198 - RÂ 3,436 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownCape Town CentralOranjezicht
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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