Guest house · Cape Town · Western Cape
Cape Hope Inn
A small, no-fuss guest house in Cape Town with seven rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an airport shuttle.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- On-site parking
- Airport shuttle available
About
Cape Hope Inn
Cape Hope Inn is a small guest house with seven rooms, set on Arum Street in Cape Town. The property offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and includes practical touches like parking and a trouser press. Guests can also make use of the shared TV lounge.
The guest house sits within a 25-minute walk of Ratanga Junction, making it a straightforward base for exploring the area. Laundry services and an airport shuttle are available, and the premises are strictly non-smoking.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Airport shuttle
- Laundry
In brief
What works, what to weigh
Strengths
4 reasons to book- Guest rating of 8.6 — Overall guest score of 8.6 from 21 reviews puts it above the area average of 8.1.
- Exceptionally high staff rating — Staff scored 9.0, the highest of any measured category, suggesting attentive service.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout — Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the property at no extra cost.
- On-site parking — Parking is available, a notable convenience in a city setting.
Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Small scale — With only 7 rooms, the property is limited in capacity, which may mean earlier booking is needed.
- Restricted check-in window — Check-in is limited to 14:30–21:00, so arriving outside these hours may require prior arrangement.
- No pets allowed — The property does not permit pets, so guests travelling with animals will need to look elsewhere.
- Modest value rating — Value scored 8.3, the lowest of the rating categories, suggesting the price-to-quality ratio may not be as strong as other aspects.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Airport shuttle
- Laundry
- Trouser press
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 21 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Cape Town
The property sits in Cape Town.
Getting around: Cape Town's centre is reachable by car or public transport; the guest house is a 25-minute walk from Ratanga Junction.
3 Arum Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441, South Africa
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:30-21:00
- Check-out
- By 07:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 7 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time is check-in?
Check-in is available from 14:30 to 21:00.
Does Cape Hope Inn have parking?
Yes, parking is available on-site.
Are pets allowed at Cape Hope Inn?
No, pets are not allowed at the property.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property.
The bottom line
A compact, well-run guest house that earns high marks for staff and a strong overall rating, with a couple of practical drawbacks like a limited check-in window and no pets.
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