Luxury 4 Star Accommodation, Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Our Boutique Hotel is a superb Victorian mansion built in 1901, situated in the Rosebank / Rondebosch, southern suburbs of Cape Town and offers luxurious four star accommodation, with 7 tastefully decorated en-suite rooms. This exquisite home has been fully renovated in 2020 and reflects the perfect balance between the charm of the "Heritage" and the comfort and luxury of the "Modern".

All the bedrooms are decorated to the finest detail after a Gemstone colour tone. Our spacious and comfortable Family Suites make Carmichael House the ideal place to stay for a family. Our Honeymoon Suite is also one of the highlights of the Boutique Hotel and will ensure a very romantic getaway. Our exquisite breakfast is served on a sunny veranda or in the peaceful garden. A light lunch is also available for the ones who want to enjoy the swimming pool or rest in the garden.

Yves and Valerie will be delighted to welcome you to their home.

Ideally situated on the backdrop of Table Mountain, our Boutique Hotel is 10min away from Cape Town city center and 15min from Cape Town International Airport. Literally within walking distance to the University of Cape Town (UCT) and 5 min drive to Groote Schuur Hospital. Hike lovers can start their walk from our home and discover the beauty of Table Mountain Natural Reserve.

The Boutique Hotel is very central - nearby lie Cape Town’s most famous tourist attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Robben Island, Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and many more... Last but not least, corporate & business visitors will appreciate being so close to Cape Town International Civic Centre (CTICC). Our dedicated VIP service ranges from arranging transfers and tours, booking and recommending restaurants to daily tourism suggestions according to your requests. 

Luxury Boutique Hotel in Cape Town

Meet your hosts

Meet your hosts

Yves and Valerie are the sole owners of Carmichael House Boutique Hotel since September 2010. They are both born in Geneva, Switzerland, and speak fluently French and English.

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Our Gemstone Bedrooms

Our Gemstone Bedrooms

We offer 7 en-suite bedrooms, all individually named and decorated after a gemstone colour tone.

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Bon appetit

Bon appetit

Carmichael House offers an exquisite breakfast "a la Carte" served in a sunny veranda or in the garden, a light lunch around the pool, or even an intimate French dinner served in your room for the ones who want to stay "home".
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A superb Victorian mansion, ideally situated on the backdrop of Table Mountain.

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Guest Reviews

  • The best service

    Carmichael House is centrally located, with easy access to many of the vibrant Cape Town neighborhoods. The choice of good places to eat, within a 5km radius, is staggering. As for the guesthouse itself, expect the best service from Yves, Valerie, Yvonne, and the rest of the staff - who cater to your every need while remaining unobtrusive. The breakfast is amazing, and the WiFi is lightning fast. I... Read this review

    Jayesh H

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Excellent Stay!

    Yves and his team went out of their way to accommodate our very excited and diverse family group :) Transport was seamlessly arranged, food intolerances taken care of, restaurants recommended and late-night check-ins made easy. We will be back

    Glynis & Malcolm