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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Devonport House - Constantia in Cape Town offers a recently renovated guest house with a sun terrace, garden, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include family rooms, bicycle parking, tour desk, and luggage storage. Delightful Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, buffet, and vegetarian. Breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality and selection. Prime Location: Located 14 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as World of Birds (5 mi), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (5.6 mi), and Table Mountain (15 mi). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a fabulous guest house, the owner Jaques meets you and is really welcoming and informative. All the staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is a nice continental buffet style, with plenty of options. There are two...
  • David
    Singapore Singapore
    Everything about the place was amazing! The hosts and staff were really friendly and made the stay very comfortable. The breakfast was prepared in their kitchen every morning and was one of the best we have had. The rooms had all the necessary...
  • Roberta
    United States United States
    EVERYTHING! Beautiful location, great accomodation, delicious breakfast, best of all wonderful staff and host and hostess. It was truly amazing!
  • Werner
    United States United States
    Devonport House is a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of Cape Town. Constantia is one of the loveliest areas in all South Africa. The guesthouse is simply superb. The hosts define gracious and welcoming, yet unobtrusive, hospitality. Treat...
  • Susanna
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful place to stay. Wonderful facilities. Enjoyed the use of the sitting room as well as the free sherry and delicious cake. Loved the personal touches. Lovely friendly owners! Attention to small details. Very efficient and kind staff. Would...
  • Eugene
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. Our host Jacques is a cool, amazing host. Personal touches- amazing.
  • Jimmy
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful Carrot 🎂 on arrival. Breakfast exceptional with Cozy fire 🔥 place in the Lounge. It was so handy because of the cold 🥶 rainy 🌧 weather we had. We also had a nice 📸 photo shoot on the premises.
  • Donatas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The location is absolute gem - right in the backyard of wineries! The owners went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant. The room and whole property is skillfully decorated. Breakfast was fantastic.
  • Arnold
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcome from staff with complimentary cake, coffee and tea in the bar to enjoy in the bar, lounge or on the outside terrace. Honesty bar that is well stocked with drinks and snacks is a nice touch. Great location and wonderful views from...
  • Shani
    Namibia Namibia
    Beautifull house with nice big rooms and a lovely view.

Managed by Jacques and Jenn

Company review score: 9.6Based on 154 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Jacques and Jenn, enjoy hosting and sharing their knowledge of Cape Town and South Africa with our guests. We strive to make your stay, comfortable, homely and luxurious.

Property info

Go to sleep with a night time view of the Cape Town suburbs and the calling of the night lark, and wake up to the sounds of our resident peacock "Louis".The individually appointed rooms are pure luxury with utmost attention to detail! Spend time in one of the two sparkling blue swimming pools, surrounded by patios, where breakfast is served. Relax in the tranquility of our meditation garden listening to the sound of running water. Enjoy the comfort of the Private Guest lounge with its own fireplace, or have a drink in the Bar. Separate TV Room with Satellite TV, Library, and Pool Table available for guests. The rooms are elegant yet supremely comfortable, with a spacious lounge area and large closets, each Suite features a highly individual signature look. Sophistication is reflected in the design throughout the rooms, with light streaming in through large windows and a natural colour scheme creating a soothing ambiance.

Neighborhood info

Constantia, is a friendly, community focused suburb of Cape Town. Jacques enjoys sharing his love of Cape Town and surrounds with visitors and is proud that Table Mountain is now one of the new seven natural wonders of the world! A deli which is 10 minutes walk away called the Chardonnay Deli, serves home cooked meals, pizzas, and breakfasts and is open till 18h00. You can also buy milk, cheese, fresh bread, cold meats with salads and cakes as well as the daily newspaper. In the same center is 2 excellent restaurants, as well the Groot Constantia complex with it's restaurants Jonkershuis and Simon's is a mere 350m stroll away though the vineyard. Constantia Village is a small shopping center, which has a selection of stores including a Pharmacy, Woolworths, Pick n Pay, numerous Coffee Shops and restaurants. The Iconic Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens, SA Museum, Planetarium, National Art Gallery and Holocaust Museum, are all important tourist sights which are within a short driving distance to the home. You could not wish to be more central on the Cape Peninsula. The area is well serviced with Uber vehicles. The Waterfront and CBD are easily accessible, and the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay or Clifton are a mere 25 minutes drive away. The Oranjezicht City Farm Market on Wednesday evening's and Saturdays and Sunday, The Woodstock Biscuit Mill on Saturdays and the Cape Point Vineyard Market on Thursday evenings are all within 30 minutes by car and are stocked with organic produce, and a large variety of local street food stalls. A visit to Greenmarket square to look at the curios and beadwork made by our local people is also very popular. Bo Kaap and its colourful heritage and culture are situated around the corner from each other.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Devonport House - Constantia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Devonport House - Constantia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.