Sweet Orange Guest House
Sweet Orange Guest House
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Built in the early 1900s, Sweet Orange is a restored Victorian house 1476 feet from the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Point suburb. It features a garden with small pool, indoor and outdoor seating areas and free parking. The individually-designed, spacious rooms have lovingly restored ceilings, doors and wooden floors. Each provides a flat-screen TV, safe and private bathroom with hairdryer. In summer the extensive continental breakfast is taken on the stone terrace by the pool. In winter it is served on the big kitchen table next to the fireplace. Packed lunches are available for trips, which the staff can book on guests’ behalf. Small shops, cafes and restaurants can be found within 10 minutes’ walk and the V&A Waterfront is 6 minutes by car. Sweet Orange Guest House can organize car rental and provide pick-up from Cape Town International Airport, 14 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Danielle
United States of America“A very convenient location! I enjoyed how safe and comfortable it was. The staff were lovely and the food was great! We had a great time and felt safe, comfortable, and that we were in a nice and clean environment!” - Michael
United Kingdom“From Zack the manager to Angelina the housekeeper to the facilities and the looking-after, this is the perfect lodge and so far as I’m concerned the best spot in Cape Town” - Fiona
Canada“The location is great everything is nearby. The staff is lovely!” 
Petrus
South Africa“We've stayed at Sweet Orange before. Love the location; the staff is super friendly and accommodating. Sweet Orange is the perfect spot to stay when you're in Sea Point.”- Angela United States of America“Tucked away from the main road but very close to many city attractions. Very beautiful stay. My only regret is that I didn’t stay longer!”
Jess United States of America“Close to great restaurants , I felt safe here as a single female traveler. Breakfast was delicious . Zack the manager and all of the ladies who work there are SO kind and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make me happy.”- Giordano
Brazil“Organized and house-like feel. Breakfast was delicious and all the staff is extremely friendly. We left the car out front and it was alright. Honestly, the only down side I see is that we only stayed there for a day and couldn’t visit the pool” 
Ariel Brazil“Staff was helpfull in everything we needed, amazing people. Also very good breakfast. Comfy beds”- Kirstin United States of America“Perfectly situated in sea point and walking distance to many great cafes as well as the walking promenade along the water. The daily breakfast was such a treat and the staff couldn’t have been more kind. The room was comfortable and cleaned...”
- Sarah United States of America“The staff was absolutely wonderful. So friendly, warm and welcoming. The room was much bigger than I'd anticipated and was incredibly comfortable.”
Managed by Sweet Orange (pty) ltd
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans,English,XhosaArea info
Amenities of Sweet Orange Guest HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Plunge pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
House rulesSweet Orange Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 8 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note construction work is ongoing nearby from 2023 to 2024 and some rooms might be affected by noise.
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 Sweet Orange Guest House 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
FAQs about Sweet Orange Guest House
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Guests staying at Sweet Orange Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Sweet Orange Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Sweet Orange Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Swimming pool
- Bicycle rental
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Room options at Sweet Orange Guest House include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Vacation Home
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The prices at Sweet Orange Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Sweet Orange Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Sweet Orange Guest House is 1.8 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
