Nestled in Cape Town City Centre, Parker Cottage offers a serene atmosphere with a garden and library. Relax on the sun-drenched terrace or warm up by the fireplace in the lobby, while staying connected with WiFi and enjoying helpful multilingual staff.
3 Carstens Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
What's nearby
Kloof Street - 5 min walk
Long Street - 9 min walk
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive
Table Mountain - 6 min drive
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
Cape Town Station - 26 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Kloof Street House - 7 min walk
Yours Truly - 6 min walk
The Power and the Glory - 3 min walk
Egghead Diner - 6 min walk
The Conscious Kitchen - 6 min walk
About this property
Parker Cottage
At Parker Cottage, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include a terrace and a garden.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking within 66 ft; booking required
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
Conference space (323 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1895
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Parker Cottage
Parker Cottage B&B
Parker Cottage B&B Cape Town
Parker Cottage Cape Town
Parker Cottage Cape Town, South Africa
Parker Cottage Hotel Cape Town Central
Parker Cottage Cape Town South Africa
Parker Cottage Cape Town
Parker Cottage Guesthouse
Parker Cottage Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Parker Cottage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Parker Cottage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Parker Cottage?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Parker Cottage?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Parker Cottage?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 350 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Parker Cottage?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Parker Cottage?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Parker Cottage and nearby?
Parker Cottage has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Parker Cottage like?
Parker Cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Long Street and 5 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.
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Parker Cottage Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2025
Impressive and a great cottage,happy with everything
Xiao y
Xiao y, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at Parker Cottage. Our room, Fitzroy was spacious, comfortable and had everything we could need for our 4 night stay. Marion, Tomas, Jameson, Bartwell and all the staff couldn’t have made us feel more welcome and gave us all the information we needed to make the most of our stay in Cape Town. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. We couldn’t recommend our stay enough - you won’t be disappointed if you book here!
Abigail
Abigail, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 April 2024
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2022
Excellent service and all the little touches were there. I appreciated the effort to conserve water by simply collecting a bucket of water while showering for use in the beautiful gardens.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 February 2022
Very nice place. Great location. Friendly staff.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2020
Loved staying in this beautiful peaceful house, looked after by friendly, helpful and warm host and staff. It was a lovely haven to come ‘home’ to each day. The breakfasts are delicious, bed comfortable, and the service excellent. It combines the warmth of a home with high quality service (but without the wastefulness or anonymity of a big hotel). Will definitely stay there again someday!
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2019
Lovely oasis in the middle of Cape Town City
Very lovely and comfortable stay in Cape Town City. Very convenient location. Friendly and welcoming staff- always willing to help. Tasty breakfast every morning which set us up well for the day! Very grateful to Pamela and her wonderful team for helping to make our stay in Cape Town so memorable. We will definitely return here and highly recommend to all!
Jasvinder Kaur
Jasvinder Kaur, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2019
Super Lage und extrem netter Service.
Das Frühstück war ein Highlight.
Wir würden sofort wieder kommen.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2019
Semplicemente eccezionale sotto ogni punto di vista
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2019
Shlomi
Shlomi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2019
Great Breakfast, very friendly staff that took care of all our needs.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2019
Danny
Danny, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2019
Amazing stay
Attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast and great location. I highly recommend Parker Cottage!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2019
Tamboerskloof jewel
Fantastic! Pamela,Tomas and staff were fabulous hosts. House beautifully furnished, greatest bed in the world! Breakfasts fabulous. Wished we had more days to chill out at the house. Highly recommend Parker house.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 February 2019
Excellent few days
We had never been to Cape Town before so really welcomed the help we had from the staff in planning our few days. The breakfasts were fantastic and they had lots of recommendations for good restaurants within walking distance. Would highly recommend as a base for exploring Cape Town
Naomi
Naomi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 February 2019
So comfortable, amazing breakfasts.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
13 December 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2018
Beautiful place to stay! I have already recommended it to friends and family visiting South Africa next year. Delicious breakfast, really friendly staff and great location. A oasis in a bustling city!
Kate
Kate, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2018
Stefan
Stefan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2018
Ein sehr angenehmes Haus zum Wohlfühlen mit freundlichem Personal und sehr gutem Frühstück. Das Cottage hat einen sehr schönen Garten und die Lage ist günstig.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2018
Boutique hotel in quiet, central locale was a hit!
Parker Cottage is in a peaceful street in the centre of town. There are some lovely older homes in the neighbourhood - of which this is one. After a warm welcome with a drink and informative chat, we were shown to our beautiful room overlooking a koi pond.
The house is furnished in cool greys and antiques, with lots of interesting art, objets and books. The bathrooms are stocked with Rain toiletries, a local brand which is delicious Breakfast is served by on a sun--filled patio, with a choice of cooked or various continental options - all top notch. The team create a happy, peaceful space from which to go out and explore this vibrant city. Can you tell we loved everything about it? We were only there for 3 nights but would definitely return and will be recommending to friends.
Manfred
Manfred, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2018
What a great place! What a great service!
The rooms are lovely.
The whole house is filled with a good atmosphere. It is all feel good.
Breakfasts are delicious with many choices.
Staff give good and pleasant service at any time.
The assistance we got from Tomas was above all our imaginations. Fantastic!
Helena attention to detail to guests is quite exceptional.
Oh yes, we will be back!