The Villa Rosa Hotel & Self-catering Apartments

Hotels
8.9 (729 reviews)
277 High Level Road , Cape Town , ZA

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near promenade and restaurants
Helpful, friendly and welcoming staff
Charming historic building and decor
Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms
Good breakfast and all-day coffee/cookies
Secure parking available
Cons:
Luggage custody must be collected before 3 PM on checkout day
Occasional cold bathroom/shower reported
Breakfast coffee described as diluted by some guests
Lack of clear communication for self-catering service/towel provision
Breakfast service cut-off time perceived as early by at least one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Daily housekeeping praised; multiple guests described rooms as clean, comfortable and well maintained.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as extremely kind, helpful and welcoming; minor communication lapses reported for self-catering guests and luggage handling policy.
Location
9.5
Consistently noted as excellent — short walk to the promenade, restaurants and shops; praised across many reviews.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms described as spacious, charming and comfortable with good beds and pleasant decor; one report of a cold bathroom/shower.
Amenities
8.4
Compliments for free water/coffee/cookies, guarded parking and pleasant common areas, tempered by issues with self-catering service (towels) and occasional diluted coffee.
Value for Money
8.4
Many guests called it good value for money, though a few noted unclear service inclusions for self-catering apartments affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast frequently described as very good and variable; some guests noted diluted coffee and one complaint about early breakfast end-time.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall highly positive — charming historic house, attentive staff and convenient location led many guests to recommend and intend to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 20:14

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian Villa with Stunning Views

Individually Designed Rooms: Enjoy uniquely designed rooms with free WiFi and satellite TV, some featuring bay windows and elegant chandeliers.

Gourmet Breakfast: Start your day with a delicious breakfast including homemade muesli and organic yoghurts, prepared by our talented chef.

Concierge Services: Let our dedicated staff help you plan exciting excursions to top attractions like Cape Point, winelands, and shark-cage diving.

Experience the charm of Villa Rosa with its picturesque backdrop and exceptional service. Book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

Guests arriving after 18:00 will need to collect keys from security office and those guests arriving after 21:00 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that tea/coffee making facilities can be arranged upon request.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 729 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Lara • couple • es
7
Lugar práctico en Sea Point
Pros:

Que podías ir andando al centro de Sea Point, donde hay restaurantes y supermercado.

Cons:

Creo que debería hacerse una mejora, en especial las puertas ya que no emcajaban bien al cerrarse.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

The Villa Rosa is such a welcoming place with such welcoming people. Thank you for making my stay a memorable experience, I will think of the Villa as one of my favourite places in the world 😊.

Cons:

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2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria Veronica • solo_traveller • ar
10
Excelente lugar en Ciudad del Cabo
Pros:

El personal, la ubicación, la comodidad de tener cocina.
Todos fueron extremadamente agradables.
Si bien no limpian la habitación diariamente, te proveen de todo lo que precises: toallas, agua, papel para el baño...
Estuvimos muy felices en este lugar.
Además, tiene un pequeño y adorable patio.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Florence • solo_traveller • be
9
Séjour très agréable, chambre confortable et personnel aux petits soins
Pros:

Studio grand, très confortable, le personnel est très agréable. Je recommande !

Cons:

À part peut-être la localisation dans la ville, rien à redire !

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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alex • solo_traveller • ug
9
My go to place in Cape Town
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kali • solo_traveller • za
8
Like a home from home with a good breakfast and home baked cakes for tea.
Pros:

Well situated, lovely staff. Loved my room with its own balcony and nice big bathroom.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Hasan Can • couple • tr
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jermaine • solo_traveller • nl
1
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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RobertSimon • solo_traveller • us
7
Great Location For An Overnight Stay
Pros:

Excellent location on High Level Road, and easy walk to Regents/Main Road for meetings, shopping, and the beach. The room in the front which I took was large and the bathroom almost as large. It faced the front door and front veranda. The fire at the apartment house one street over gave everyone a fright. But the staff were calm, helpful to the first responders, and let several rest and use the toilets for what became an all night fire suppression exercise. You really can't ask for a better sense of Cape Town than what I saw at the Rose the evening I stayed. Charming old property in a great neighborhood, with an excellent manager and staff.

Cons:

The parking area in front of the garage doors worked for me and my pick up truck (bakkie) but no guard is present in the hut, and the space does leave your tailgate in the sidewalk. It was good enough but not so good that you could leave anything of value in the cab. The room location was a real challenge. Everyone coming and going slams the door and loiters outside your bedroom door. The breakfast room is literally across the hall so you are 'awake' at 7 whether you want to be or not. It is a wood building of historic character so the upstairs guests remind you of their presence with each footfall. This is not the room for the light sleeper. The people using the veranda basically can watch you sleep or hear you snore. This is not the room for any sort of private intimate relations (if you get my meaning). You might want to try for an upstairs room in the back.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Laure • couple • fr
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kaoru • couple • jp
10
Pros:

周辺の治安が良い。商業エリア迄歩ける

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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julio.cesarsoto • solo_traveller • cl
9
Recomendado!
Pros:

Preciosa casa, sector bueno, desayuno muy rico y variable cada día. Decoración de la habitación linda y baño cómodo. Limpieza diaria muy buena

Cons:

Si dejas tu equipaje en custodia el día de check out, tienes que recogerlo antes de las 3 PM, lo cual te limita mucho para realizar actividades ese día

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ramos • solo_traveller • br
10
Tudo execelente
Pros:

Ótima equipe
Excelente localização.
Cama confortável.
Deixaram eu guardar minha bagagem antes do checkin e após o check out.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Liebenberg • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The lovely staff! And the details in the room!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • za
8
Great location, value for money and super comfortable stay.
Pros:

Fantastic location, big spacious room with comfy bed and lovely sheets. Wonderful old house, full of charm.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Motlatsi • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Gogilina • solo_traveller • hr
8
Pros:

good location, near restaurants about 10 minutes walk, clean and spacious room and very nicely furnished, friendly staff, solid breakfast, free water, coffee and cookies available in the hallway all day

Cons:

coffe for breakfast- like a diluted americano coffee which may suit someone, but, it didn't suit us, cold in the bathroom, we froze while showering and caught a cold

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Ivson • solo_traveller • br
10
Extremamente Agradável
Pros:

Os funcionários são muito acolhedores e gentis, a localização é excelente.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Samuels • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Mathias • couple • dk
4
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee