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This iconic building is located in the heart of Cape Town’s cultural quarter, redefining spacious and contemporary living with luxurious all-suite style apartments. In close proximity there is a host of leisure options where you can meet, shop, relax, dine and explore the myriad of both business and cultural landmarks. This 3 star property offers a rooftop swimming pool, wireless internet as well as undercover parking. T&C's apply
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HOTEL STYLE
City View
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
Wale Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
4.3 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Central location with the possibility of underground parking , excellent breakfast that you can eat in the bar of the structure , outside in the main street or in your luxury apartment that is equipped with everything, two air conditioners, a subTable Mountain view that alone is worth the price of the stay, and that forced us to dine almost every night in the hotel , a free outdoor pool ..... because of security there are electronic keys everywhere and the reception closes at 17 but contacting a few days before via wattsapp the keys are left in the key box inside the structure where there is 24 hours a controller and you can then arrive at any time . Price of the Hoel very affordable for Europeans practically not found in Italy .... Incomprehensible the low rating on Booking.com that almost misled me (I was going to cancel the reservation making a very serious mistake). Surely if I go back to Cape Town I won't look for any other Hotel
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Prenotate un appartamento con vista su Table Mountain
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Very central location with underground parking, excellent breakfast that you can eat in the bar of the structure, outside on the main street or in your luxury apartment that is equipped with everything, two air conditioners, a view of Table Mountain that alone is worth the price of the stay, and that forced us to have dinner almost every evening in the hotel, a free outdoor pool ..... due to security there are electronic keys everywhere and the reception closes at 5 pm but by contacting a few days before via wattsapp the keys are left in a key box inside the structure where there is a controller 24 hours and it is therefore possible to arrive at any time. The price of the hotel is very convenient for Europeans, practically impossible to find in Italy .... Incomprehensible the low rating on Booking.com that almost led me into a mistake (I was about to cancel the reservation making a very serious mistake). Surely if I return to Cape Town I will not look for any other hotel
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Revenue Management, Revenue Management at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 12 Jan 2025
Dear Paolo, thanks for highlighting our prime location! It's fantastic to know it made your stay more enjoyable. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Your kind words about our amenities truly made our day. This in turn will hopefully ensure that Mandela Rhodes Place becomes your “home” when next in Cape Town. We look forward to your next visit!
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Wow upmarket! stylish, contemporary urban apartment, in the heart of Cape Town surrounded by historical buildings, how epic and fitting for it to be called Mandela Rhodes place and acknowledge our own iconic father of our nation! I took a walk around this area and remembered 37yrs ago as a Uct drama student frequenting this popular area; If you need to experience the above and be near the waterfront, table mountain, st George's cathedral, the gardens etc, and feel close to our father of the nation, Madiba watching over you while you soak up the sun lounging on the roof top near the pool. then,I urge you to book in here! this month its freedom month, so do the right thing, Thank you Mandela rhodes place, Jaco, Janice and the staff for supporting Safta award winner Nazli George Aunty Ivy from 7de laan work soon to be seen as Ragel in Skemergrond on Kyknet. A gem in the heart ❤️ of the city.I can't wait to be back, lots of love to you all 🙏 ❤️
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:A must in the heart of Cape Town city
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Response from Revenue Management, Revenue Management at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 07 Apr 2024
Dear Nazli, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Your kind words about our staff and amenities truly made our day. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
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The only good thing about this property is the location. I stayed there one night and rented two apartments. I was told my R2000 deposit that I paid on arrival would be paid back between 7-14 days . It has been over 6 weeks now with being told it will be refunded. I have still not received it back and the communication has stopped.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Revenue Management, Revenue Management at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 04 Feb 2025
Good day, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay. We truly appreciate it. We can confirm that the refund was processed last month, and proof of payment was sent. If you require any further assistance or have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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On arrival when opening the unit there was a very bad odor from the carpets, as someone with sinuses the smell hit me instantly. There was zero room service, we stayed for 5 nights and only after complaining and begging we got towels changed for us on night 4! The unit was only cleaned once for the entire duration we were there. We didn't have an iron either and reception was unable to help and we went knocking on other peoples units asking for an iron as we were pretty desperate, on a daily basis we knocked on other peoples units to borrow their irons. That was very insulting to say the least. Personally I would never ever go back and it really made our holiday a little damp, we only found joy when we left the building.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Revenue Management, Revenue Management at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 05 Nov 2023
Dear Tebatso. We are extremely sorry to hear about the experience you had – as this vicinity is a mixture of residents, Airbnb and other short term outlets, this listing often gets mistaken with all the units in the building and hope your host will resolve. Kindest Regards
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I recently stayed at Mandela Rhodes for my Cape Town cycle tour . I is closer to the start point . I enjoyed my stay there. I also enjoyed seamless communication and extra services offered . The check in process was also seamless
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Revenue Management, Revenue Management at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 19 Mar 2024
Good day, thank you so much for your feedback - delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your next visit!
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My son and I stayed a week in a superior apartment overlooking Table Mountain. The apartment was absolutely fantastic: fully equipped kitchen with modern over, stovetop, microwave and as a bonus, a washing machine. A spacious living room with a dining table and couch as well as a desk. We had a separate bedroom with a double bed, nightstands and a spacious cupboard. The bathroom was spacious as well and everything was spotlessly clean. If I have to find something to complain about, I found the bed not up to the same standard as everything else, as I could feel the springs of the mattress and did not have full comfort on the bed. This might be a matter of taste though.
The pool in the property is one of the best hotel pools I've seen. It's about 1.5 metres deep and 20 metres long, so you can actually have a proper swim and not just a splash.
The staff were all very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Stober Tours has an office right next to the reception. You can get airport transfers and a variety of tours in the city and the surrounding area from them. Their service was immaculate, highly recommended.
The location of the property is very good. The only better location would be the V&A Waterfront, which is one of the best going out and shopping areas I've seen anywhere in the world. But it's a 10 min taxi drive away (prefer Uber btw, taxis try to rip tourists off and Uber works very well) from the hotel. The downtown area is safe to walk around in. The only nuisance are the beggars that are sometimes annoyingly persistent but we never felt any danger coming from them. Keep your normal street-smart wits about you and you'll be fine.
Cape Town is a fantastic holiday destination and staying at Mandela Rhodes is surely going to make you enjoy your stay in full!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from MandelaRhodesPlace, Manager at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 27 Jan 2020
Dear Valued Guest We want to thank you for taking the time in providing us with your realistic and honest feedback. It is always heart warming to receive such excellent feedback from our guests. We would like to invite you back soon and by offering you a special loyalty discount!
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We went to Cape Town in South Africa and stayed at this great hotel called Mandela Rhodes in the town centre. It was the first holiday that we have ever tried booking a two bed apartment. The flat was within this hotel and had a large sitting room/lounge kitchen, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dryer. The flat was cleaned daily, new linen supplied. We paid for breakfast and went to one of the three restaurants at the base of the hotel. Motherland was a coffee house, fresh coffee, choice of fresh pastries and anything you wanted, the staff great always greeted with a smile. We visited South Point, went on Safari, walked on Table Mountain, hopped on and off the blue and red buses and visited a the vineyards. To top it off at the end of the day there was a outdoor swimming pool on the roof. The receptionist were so helpful and kind, particularly Wendy. We give it 10 out of 10 please don’t miss going, wonderful weather, England v South Africa cricket and such cheap meals in Resturant’s all fresh food. Left beautiful weather 29 degrees and came back home to rain and 2 degrees. The memories will stay with us a long time.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MandelaRhodesPlace, Manager at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 13 Feb 2020
Dear Harvey Family Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are pleased that you had a memorable time in Cape Town. We look forward in welcoming you back soon.
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Check in process was tedious. Extra payment for parking, WiFi, towels, bedding, toilet rolls. No soap, shampoo, conditioner provided. Toilet roll holder was broken. Only 1 fork provided, housekeeping fixed after I complained. No bin, tissue / kleenex provided in bedroom. Checkout was easy. Location was excellent in the city centre and the view of Table Mountain was fantastic. Also had central air-conditioning which was a must.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Response from Revenue Management, Revenue Management at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Moeneebe, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location and the fantastic view of Table Mountain. It’s also great to know that you found the checkout process smooth and that the central air-conditioning met your expectations. Regarding the additional charges for parking, WiFi, and amenities, we do specify these details on all booking platforms, in the confirmation email, and in the automated message sent immediately after booking to ensure transparency. However, we understand that these charges may have come as an inconvenience, and we appreciate your feedback. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
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Check in was straight forward the apartment very spacious and clean. Free bottle of wine was a nice touch and we enjoyed it on the large balcony with stunning views of table mountain and the city. The apartment is quite well equipped but there were a couple of minor maintenance issues. That and the area outside the hotel being a little unsafe after dark mean that the hotel loses a star.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Get a high floor with mountain view.
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Response from MandelaRhodesPlace, Manager at Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Responded 12 Jan 2020
Dear Dazcon Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Together with the CCID (as any other hotel) we strive to do our best in keeping the streets safe. We even go as far as advising our guests on safety tips around Cape Town. There are lovely restaurants in our Mandela Rhodes Place building with 24hour security, to ensure all our guests are taken care of. We look forward in welcoming you back soon.
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Cape Town Central, South Africa77 contributions32 helpful votes
Yes there are safes in all rooms at no extra cost. The area around the hotel is all well lit, you are right in the centre. The beggars can be quite persistent at night, particularly if they see you coming in and out of the hotel (understandable!). Just be firm and polite. During the day there were a lot of visible policing around. Long Street is fairly notorious however, I never took a handbag out with me
Yes there are it's called Bukhara in CBD Cape Town, it's a Indian, Asian restaurant they are vegetarian friendly. When you in Cape Town call 021-4240000
I don’t recall but I rented a car using one of the car rental websites for pickup at the Cape Town airport, and that worked out great. And there’s parking in the hotel.
Uber is common in Cape Town too.
There are more places to choose from in the Cape Town Central area.
PRICE RANGE
R 1,438 - R 2,257 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
mandela rhodes place hotel cape town central, mandela rhodes place cape town
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownCape Town CentralCity Bowl
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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