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Upperbloem

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
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Apartment, Multiple View | Living room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Apartment, Multiple View
Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8 Upper Bloem Street, Bo-Kaap, City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Bree Street
    7 min walk
  • Bo Kaap Museum
    7 min walk
  • Long Street
    8 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

Double Room (Small)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Terrace ((Large))

Apartment, Terrace ((Large))

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Multiple View

Apartment, Multiple View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, City View

Apartment, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Mountain View

Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Terrace, Garden View (Small)

Apartment, Terrace, Garden View (Small)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony

Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Upperbloem places you steps from Table Mountain National Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Bree Street. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Cape Town City Centre guest house include Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Table Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Long Street - 8 min walk
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biesmiellah Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Shed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mulberry & Prince - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Between Us - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sea Breeze - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Upperbloem

Guesthouse with free parking, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
As a guest of Upperbloem, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Upperbloem. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Upperbloem offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Upperbloem

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 280 per room (one way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Upperbloem Cape Town
Upperbloem House
Upperbloem House Cape Town
Upperbloem Cape Town, South Africa
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Upperbloem Guesthouse Cape Town
Upperbloem Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Upperbloem?

Upperbloem offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Upperbloem?

Yep, Upperbloem has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Upperbloem?

The closest beach to Upperbloem is Camps Bay Beach (4.3 km).

Does Upperbloem have a pool?

Upperbloem has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Upperbloem?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Upperbloem?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Upperbloem?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Upperbloem Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can’t beat this location in terms of being close to the city but not on a high street. We had the mountain and city view room and would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone visiting Cape Town. The balcony was perfect for some relaxed mornings or evenings and it felt like you were really on holiday without having to leave the apartment. Staff were also fantastic and friendly 10 day stay. Would definitely staff here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
A rare find in a great location, just minutes from long street albeit (steep) uphill. Extremely clean studio style apartment,great comfy bed and nice bathroom, would have loved to have stayed longer. Great view of the city. Was extremely fortunate, and appreciative, of an upgrade from the booked double room. Katrin is a great hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room with stunning view and great location
The owner Katrin, was great and very welcoming. She organised my transfer from/to the airport and was very responsive to emails. She was very welcoming and super friendly and left some milk/coffee/muffins and fruit ready for breakfast the next day. The room itself was amazing. Being at the top of a hill, the view of the city and table mountain was spectacular. The room had all needed amenities including free wifi, TV, bathtub and shower, kitchenette, balcony etc. The bed was also very comfortable. The guest house is walking distance (around 10 mins) from Long street with all its shops and cafes. I would definitely go back there. Highly recommended.

6/10 Okay

katie, seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Guest house in town
Excellent in town location but on VERY steep hill. No wifi in room. Dogs barking constant

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite Heaven
Loved it. Katrin was very helpful and hands on, so are her staff, friendly too. Room was very clean, with daily housekeeping. Breakfast was efficient, I like the idea of upfront bfast -nice. Neighbourhood is festive yet quiet, but beautiful surroundings overall. Unfortunately I had poor wifi, which can be improved. Also, no provision of soap which was odd, but I always come prepared so I didn't die. And no satellite channels, maybe that will improve. And I would've liked more water. Also the bathroom light makes a terrible noise when switched on. Honestly, I'd visit again and again and again. It's gorgeous. I'd recommend this place for business and leisure purposes.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation during Cape Town visit.
Our experience at Upperbloem was outstanding. We contacted Katrin before our arrival to see about coming in a day earlier, and she was happy to oblige, coordinate airport transfer services, etc. She had excellent recommendations during our stay and the room was very comfortable well-stocked. Laundry service was very convenient, efficient, and reasonably priced. As other commenters noted, Upperbloem is at the top of a very steep hill, so we used a taxi service when returning home each evening. The excellent views made walking up and down hills and taking taxis worth it! It was a great location in a historic neighborhood and we found it easy to get around by walking, taking taxis, and the Hop On Hop off bus. When we return to Cape Town, we'll gladly return to Upperbloem for another terrific experience.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close in and economical
Great walkable location near the center of town. I will definitely return here!

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little place!
Absolutely incredible view, the manager lives on-site and has a very friendly large dog. It says no breakfast served, but she had some cereal, milk, juice, muffins, coffee and tea in the room so we wouldn't have to stress about breakfast the first morning. Very close to all the popular downtown spots. Good for any ages. Great little place. 10/10 would go back again.

8/10 Good

SavvyFairre, Zambia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view, big climb, comfy stay!
Very comfortable and friendly B & B with an incredible view, a delicious included breakfast and a very steep climb! Proprietor very helpful. Rooms all abut the main kitchen area, so can be a bit noisy. Beautiful balcony with views of mountain and water. WiFi in common areas. Pool and maid service.

2/10 Terrible

Praneeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a hotel its a guest house
The way it was advertised in the site is a hotel it is just a house with some rooms.There is no air conditioning surroundings are not healthy.Not a safe area.We got a room with a bed and a fan thats all.I better suggest this should be adverstised more like a guest house rather than a hotel

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, Oxford, UK

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good could have been great.
they have a large guard dog that messes in the garden area. i requested that the dog mess be removed but this did not happen. The smell when cooking on the bbq was not nice. also this is a quiet guest-house so if you want to stay up past 11 talking / having a drink this is not the place to go. room was clean, breakfast was good and short walk to main streets.

10/10 Excellent

Patrik, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel in Malay district
Beautifully located, small (5 rooms) hotel in the Malay quarters of Cape Town. Prices very reasonable. Rooms clean and tastefully furnished. Breakfast self serve of good western standard (no full English breakfast but more than enough to make you happy). Friendly staff. Hotel is close to city centre and Long street, but the walk to the hotel from long street is very steep. Consider taking a taxi home (cost about R30) if you are not so fit. Area seemed safe (by South African standards) but consider to take a taxi home after sunset. Beautiful surroundings in the Malay quarters and a nice view from the hotel balcony. We are overall very pleased and can recommend this hotel which is guaranteed value for money.

8/10 Good

Jemma, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and trendy
A little apprehensive of the location on arrival, as the residential area was a little run down. The guest house however, is not. We booked a small double, and arrived to find that our accommodation contained a double bed; private safe; wardrobes; tv (though only 5 channels); hifi; kitchenette including kettle, caffetiere (& tea and coffee); fridge, hob, and sink; table and chairs; sofa; patio; and bathroom with large bathtub and walk-in shower. The room, with silver high-spec finishings, was spotless. The shared kitchen was stocked with bread, croissants, pastries, cheeses, preserves, fruit and drinks, to be consumed any time, and again, was very clean. Only a 5 minute walk to Long street, however we felt the need to take a taxi back at night at a cost of approx R30, for safety reasons, and the fact that the property is atop a very steep hill. Hospitality was great. Overall, impressed with the accommodation. Tip; during our stay, no taxi driver knew of the accommodation, so ensure that you have the full address (and maybe even a map to guide them there if need be).

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yanik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spitzenklasse!!!
Super Appartement mit Stadtblick. Umgebung relativ sicher für Kapstadt und sehr Zentral. Super Restaurants zu fuss erreichbar. Dank Uber auch sehr schnell von A nach B gekommen. Würde immer wieder kommen!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ines Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekter Urlaub
Sehr gut

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Abhängig vom Zimmer: Traumaussicht auf die Stadt und den Tafelberg. Großzügiger, eigener Balkon und funktionale Küche. Sehr freundliche und unkomplizierte Leitung (Katrin) und tolles Serviceteam. Sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft!

10/10 Excellent

Kristina & Ante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Stadt-Guesthouse mit sehr netter Besitzerin
Wir waren für 3 Nächte bei Katrin. Wir wurden sehr herzlich und nett empfangen. Sie zeigte uns direkt unser Apartment / Stadtblick / Meerblick. Das Apartment ist sehr groß und sehr sauber. Wir fanden im Kühlschrank sogar alles nötige für das erste Frühstück. Zudem fragte Sie ob wir denn gerne ein Gläschen Wein trinken wollen, wir erhielten direkt eine ganze Flasche. Außerdem hat jedes Apartment sein eigenes Handy, welches wir mitnehmen konnten um vor Ort Restaurant Reservierungen vorzunehmen oder auch mal Katrin anzurufen wenn was unklar war. TOP Service, sehr nette und zuvorkommende Besitzerin. Vielen Dank für die tollen 3 Tage. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Super Lage, nette Gastgeberin, sporadischer Raum
Wir waren zwei Nächte bei Kathrin. Sie war sehr nett. Das Zimmer ist sehr sporadisch eingerichtet, aber sauber.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wundervolles Multiview Appartment
Es gibt verschiedene Appartments. wir hatten das Multiviewappartment mit einem phantastischen blick auf die Stadt und den Tafelberg. Die Veranda ist sehr groß. das zimmer ist sehr sauber und selbst das Bad, das klein aber sehr schön ist, hat einen hervorragenden blick auf den Tafelberg. Die Lage ist im bo Kaap viertel. Sehr zentrumsnah und doch etwas erhaben. Katrin, die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und erleichtert einem den Aufenthalt durch tolle Tipps und Unterstützung wie z.B. Boarding Pass Ausdrucken, local Handy, Restauranttipps. Alles zusammen eine sehr runde Sache.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech, Munich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with increadible views
Great location, 10 minutes walking distance to the city center (Long Street with all the night life). Nice, spacious room, nice terrace with a pool and incredible city view. Katrin, the owner, is an incredibly nice and cooperative person, can help you arrange the transportation, rent a car and has lots of tips on where to eat out etc.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Marcel, Kiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Freundschaftlicher Aufenthalt
Das Guesthouse liegt im Bo-Kaap-Viertel. Man muss quasi durch das Viertel fahren, um zum Guesthouse zu gelangen. Da das Guesthouse über dem Viertel liegt, hat man einen herrlichen Blick über die Stadt. Unser Zimmer war mit allem ausgestattet, was man sich für ein Selfcatering-Guesthouse wünscht. Die Besitzerin war sehr offen und hilfsbereit und sparte auch nicht mit Tipps und Anregungen. Wir selbst waren auf Empfehlung eines Freundes dort und können diese Unterkunft auch bedenkenlos weiterempfehlen. Trotz der relativ zentralen Lage ist es angenehm ruhig und man kann gut schlafen. Und sollte man Ausflüge machen wollen, dann fragt vorher per Email oder während des Aufenthalts nach... die uns "vermittelten" Ausflüge waren allesamt klasse! :-)