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Cape Diem Lodge

5.0 star property
Adults-only Cape Town hotel in Cape Town City Centre with a full-service spa
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lounge
Balcony
Exterior
3 bedrooms, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Vesperdene Road 11, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Greenpoint Market
    10 min walk
  • Cape Town Stadium
    12 min walk
  • Bree Street
    16 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Loft, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Loft, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in the heart of Cape Town awaits you at Cape Diem Lodge . Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering at Beauty Direct can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel include Cape Town Stadium and Long Street.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni's Deliworld - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ninety One - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cape Diem Lodge

Adults-only Cape Town hotel in Cape Town City Centre with a full-service spa
Cape Diem Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Cape Diem Lodge . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1832
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Cape Diem Lodge offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a safe. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Beauty Direct has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1832
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Cape Diem Lodge
Diem Lodge
Cape Diem Lodge Cape Town, South Africa
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Cape Diem Lodge Town South Africa
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Cape Diem Lodge Boutique Class
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Yep, Cape Diem Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Cape Diem Lodge ?

The closest beach to Cape Diem Lodge is Camps Bay Beach (5.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Yep, Beauty Direct is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does Cape Diem Lodge have a pool?

Cape Diem Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Cape Diem Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cape Diem Lodge .

Is Cape Diem Lodge family-friendly?

No, Cape Diem Lodge is an adults-only property.

Does Cape Diem Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer at Cape Diem Lodge .

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cape Diem Lodge ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cape Diem Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cape Diem Lodge ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Cape Diem Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found a diamond of a property when we booked Cape Diem. From moment of booking to time of departure everything g was perfect. Cannot recommend Cape Diem highly enough. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay at this cute property! The house is super old with amazing high ceilings and hard wood floors. Bianca was amazing and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The neighborhood felt safe and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Check out this gem in Green Point.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great staff. Breakfast delicious. Close to walk to tourist attractions. Felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vashna was the manager and she checked in with us to ensure we had all the information and suggestions for a great day…. Such as restaurants, things to do and even got us a driver to hire for the day to take us sight seeing and hiking up around Cape Hope. I felt very taken care of. The wifi was great in our room and the little fridge with wine and beer was great too! The room was clean and i took advantage of the big bathtub including the bath salts 2 of the 5 nights we were there. Thank you so much Vashna and team!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
So, so stay
Good location very secure friendly staff not as clean as should be such as bedding not changed Regularly in our room Worse thing was charged again when checked out even though I said I had paid in full which I Confirmed from hotels.com and then had to make numerous expensive calls to get it sorted (still waiting for refund 4 days after leaving)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Amazing breakfast and tea time was a nice touch. We were greeted daily by staff to help plan our day and make sure we had reservations needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden and pool area a real oasis after busy days site seeing. In safe and easy walking distance to V&A Waterfront Staff friendly and made our stay a happy one. Would highly recommend the Lodge to Cape Town visitors
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Hire Car Vandilised on unsafe Road outside
Parking not secure and car was vandilsed while under the supervision of the manager at the hotel. Then no responsibility taken by the owner. Do not stay here if you want secure parking, its roadside parking. Also not '5 star' international level, even though they try to portrait themselves as such
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful relaxing stay at Cape Diem Lodge. Perfectly located in a quiet street, but close to everything exciting Cape Town has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here
Lovely place to stay , very helpful staff great location !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arlenis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly magical experience
Amazing! I have to say it was above and beyond my expectations. I arrived late in the night (11pm) and the staff, specifically Vashna, was so helpful in helping me arrange an airport pickup. They were on time and it was the most comfortable ride and great way to begin my trip. Upon arrival I got a personalized welcome and tour and welcome drink. The lodge is better than the pictures. With only 6 rooms, it’s very intimate and you get the utmost service. The breakfast in the morning was so fresh and delicious. The staff knew you by name and it was such a great feeling. My room opened up to the terrace by the pool and it was a nice treat to see the sunrise and sunset each day. The room was super cute. I had the lofted bed one and it was a fun experience. A couple of things though, I’m 5’5” and I was able to stand up straight, but anyone over that may need to for sure hunch a little at the top so be mindful of that. Also, there’s no iron/ironing board in the room, so just ask for it and they will bring it to you. I found this to be the case in all hotels I stayed in in SA. Best experience. Would totally recommend. It was close to everything. And the staff was great. They also helped me arrange a full day Cape Town tour and I had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Great little property. Good location. Staff are v helpful and breakfast is good. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place in the centre of Cape Town. We couldn’t fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully personal and comfortable stay, wish it could have been longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
was a brillliant stay welcomed by very friendly n helpful reception staff, room was superb, brakefast egg related warm food was lovely, location was good. really enjoyed the stay, however if i would say, wifi in my room n shower pressure were weak, need improvement, especially wifi...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
A lovely guest lodge in a nice area of town. The staff are very welcoming and service is fantastic. There is a very nice outdoor pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Milton Keynes, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel, fantastic staff couldn't do enough. When I return to Cape Town I will absolutely stay at Cape Diem again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small boutique hotel in Green Point, superb location, quiet but still just a short walk to the waterfront. Nice modern rooms, very comfortable, friendly and attentive service. Only con is that parking is a hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Missy, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with lovely outdoor pool area
Lovely hotel with nice accommodating staff. The room was very unique, with a lofted bed up top and bathroom space below. Our room opened directly up to the back patio with access to the pool and outdoor space. The property is beautiful and the complimentary breakfast was delicious. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable small lodge
A pleasant little oasis in the Green Point area of Capetown. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable and the bathroom was fine. We were there in drought conditions but the staff made every effort to make our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a great location!
Beautiful hotel in a great location. The service was faultless. from the second we checked in, until we left the hosts made us feel so welcome and provided us with lots of tips/ suggestions and ideas for places to go/ see and eat. The Room and hotel is beautifully designed with lots of character and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, with a choice of a hot or cold menu. We were within walking distance of the lovely V&A waterfront and easy enough to get anywhere else in Cape Town. I couldn’t recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018