Luxury 4-Star Accommodation, Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Our Boutique Hotel is a superb Victorian mansion built in 1896, 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. 

Spacious and comfortable, the Family Suites make Carmichael House the ideal place for families.

The Diamond Honeymoon Suite is 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 centre and 15min from Cape Town International Airport. Literally within walking distance to the University of Cape Town (UCT) and 5 min drive to the 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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Guest Reviews

  • Our experience at Carmichael House was exceptional.

    My family and I just completed a 7 day stay at the Carmichael House. The experience was exceptional. Beginning with the room which was airy, spacious and tastefully appointed. In the morning, a delightful breakfast was served in the sunroom/garden featuring flaky fresh croissants. Our schedule did not allow time to enjoy the refreshing swimming pool, but we were able to spend some quiet moments in the shaded garden.The... Read this review

    Dave & Janet, April 2026

    Ohio, USA

  • Einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Carmichael House

    Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Carmichael House. Das Boutique Hotel wird mit viel Liebe, Engagement und Professionalität geführt. Der Service ist hervorragend, das ganze Team sehr freundlich und darauf bedacht, alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Frühstück im Garten ist ein Traum, die vielen blühenden Pflanzen, Schmetterlinge und Vögel, wir haben uns unglaublich wohl und wie zuhause gefühlt. Ein riesiges Dankeschön an Yves and Valerie, unsere Gastgeber. Wir kommen gerne... Read this review

    Claudia & Andreas, March 2026

    Switzerland & Germany

  • Uneingeschränkte Empfehlung

    Waren für 3 Wochen dort zu Gast und es war hervorragend. Es gibt unterschiedlich große Zimmer, wir hatten das Ruby. Alles ist mit außerordentlicher Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet und wirklich tadellos. Zwei Dinge haben uns besonders beeindruckt: das Frühstück ist hervorragend, kann mich nicht erinnern wo ich mal ein besseres hatte. Man kann einfach was man möchte von der Karte bestellen und alles ist einfach perfekt zubereitet. Und zweitens... Read this review

    Dennis Beckedorf, February 2026

    Germany

  • Sejour de qualité dans votre magnifique maison au Cap

    Bonjour yves , Nous tenions mon père et moi à vous remercier pour la qualité de notre séjour dans votre magnifique maison au Cap . Je conseillerai vivement votre adresse si dans mon entourage des personnes sont intéressées pour découvrir Cap town . Merci encore. Cordialement

    LARUE Frank et Pierre , February 2026

    Nouvelle Calédonie