Cape Town Heritage Hotel & Spa

Hotels
7.5 (208 reviews)
Buitengracht Street 158 , Cape Town , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Good location
Beautiful building
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unprofessional staff
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.89
Not very clean; room had a leakage and cleaning was insufficient.
Service
8.36
Standard quality for this hotel tier; some complaints about professionalism.
Location
8.9
The location is good and central, but some issues with street-level privacy.
Room Quality
7.35
Room noise issues reported, especially with downstairs rooms; luxury in appearance but problem with air conditioning.
Amenities
7.38
Limited amenities mentioned; noise from the front desk compromised comfort.
Value for Money
7.84
Some disappointment relative to pricing due to service and cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
5.89
Shocking breakfast mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.36
Mixed experience with positives in decor and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-26 02:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Cape Town Heritage Hotel & Spa, located just 2.3 km from Robben Island Ferry. Relax in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and enjoy free parking and a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location
Situated less than 1 km from the city centre and 3.5 km from V&A Waterfront, our hotel offers easy access to Cape Town's popular attractions. Let our knowledgeable staff guide you to the best spots in the area.

Relaxing Spa and Garden
Unwind in our serene garden or pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment. Whether you're here for leisure or business at CTICC just 2 km away, Cape Town Heritage Hotel & Spa is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book now for a memorable experience!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 600 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for ZAR 800 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 208 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 5.89
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Giulia couple it
1
Pros:

Niente

Cons:

Esperienza assolutamente inaccettabile.

Al nostro arrivo ci è stata assegnata una prima camera che si presentava sporca, con numerose zanzare all’interno e lenzuola evidentemente non pulite. Abbiamo immediatamente segnalato la situazione alla reception, ritenendola non conforme a standard minimi di igiene.

Siamo stati quindi spostati in una seconda camera, che purtroppo si è rivelata in condizioni ancora peggiori. Il bagno era visibilmente sporco, con il WC che presentava evidenti residui e segni di mancata pulizia. Anche qui la presenza di zanzare era significativa.

Il letto non era stato rifatto con biancheria pulita: lenzuola e federe apparivano usate, con una macchia di sangue visibile sulle lenzuola. Le tende erano vecchie e sporche, l’ambiente emanava un cattivo odore e in generale la stanza risultava trascurata, datata e in condizioni igieniche terribili.

Inoltre, i giorni successivi abbiamo notato segni sulla nostra pelle di punture di insetti, probabilmente bed bugs.

Una situazione del genere è inaccettabile per qualsiasi struttura ricettiva. Esperienza estremamente negativa.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Vimbainashe solo_traveller zw
1
Cons:

Moldy walls with a clear moisture issue . Mosquitoes everywhere everytime , I could hear the noise from people walking upstairs, ugly ill-fitted curtains . The room looked like nothing on the website.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Nkosinathi couple za
5
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple ie
7
Great time, great staff. About 20 mins walk from V&A waterfront
Pros:

Hotel was excellent, staff amazing

Cons:

Needs some work. I was in room 6 ceiling needs work, big bowl on top of wardrobe for drips
Wardrobe damp throughout.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Anton solo_traveller za
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Someleze couple za
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Kyle couple za
4
Pros:

I liked thag that staff was friendly and very welcoming. The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The TV didn't work and had to utilize my phone to relax. Very disappointing

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Anton couple gb
5
Ok but over priced.
Pros:

It was convenient located to what we had planned for the evening, but did not realise we would be in the middle of the Cape Parade. Not the properties fault though.

Cons:

The shower-head was broken.
The towels were old and scruffy.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Lungelwa couple za
10
I stayed for the second time and I enjoyed my stay like the first. The staff is friendly
Pros:

The staff is welcoming

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Zolwazi couple za
3
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Natelie couple za
4
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Lucille solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

Very clean, spacious room

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Wynand couple za
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Florian couple nl
4
Would not recommend staying in the downstairs rooms
Pros:

The location is good, and the hotel is quite pretty.

Cons:

We were in one of the downstairs rooms. There was a "smell" in the room, and the hotel was super noisy. The person in the room above us woke us up every night. When they would walk in their room, our chandelier was making noise..

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Michael couple za
9
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Merna couple za
5
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Not very clean and getting access is difficulty as you get no key and there isn’t always someone at reception so you have to wait long to get in and it’s not safe, especially at night.

2025-12-24 via Nuitee
couple za
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

The only thing I liked was the decor. Vintage feel.

Cons:

The staff was so unprofessional. Receptionist was sleeping on the kitchen floor. The room had a leakage in the roof and a bucket to catch the water. Shocking breakfast too.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
4
Disappointing in many respects
Pros:

Location is central. Staff are friendly enough when you see you them. Hotel is actually quite nice looking. Much better upstairs.

Cons:

I didn’t realise I would be woken with the call to prayer every morning at 4am (repeated throughout the day). Also the lower floor rooms are street level and people can see in your window (they are very close to street).

The room was cleaned twice in over 10 days. Was eventually told this was because I didn’t leave them my key (this is a first for me in all my times stating in a hotel).

There were times I had to wait for 10-20 mins at the door for someone to buzz me in. This is a lot for a place with 24 hour staff coverage.

Being downstairs you can hear any conversations from the front desk extremely audibly. This was sometimes very very loud indeed. One night there were people being loud at 1am to about 4am downstairs by the front desk - no one that works there said anything at all.

Also I’m not sure any part of this hotel is actually a spa!

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Eléna couple fr
8
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Bridget solo_traveller za
10
2025-11-27 via Nuitee