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Being at the end tip of the African continent, with hot air coming from the inland Karoo mixing with the cold air coming from the ocean, the weather is unpredictable, and very wind.
The Capetonians like to say that "we have the four seasons in one day". Once you've understood this, you know that the jersey is never too far from the t-shirt and vice versa.
Cape Town is one of the safest cities in SA as its local government is providing decent law enforcement. One can visit and go out at night in the city bowl.
One must be aware, respect some basic security principles and mustn't be unnecessarily adventurous. But we are here to guide and provide you with our advice. Don't hesitate to ask us.
If this is your first visit, we recommend a minimum of 4 nights. Not only would this allow you to visit most emblematic sites, but that would also qualify you for our Long Stay Special offering you nothing less than 30% discount (T's & C's apply).
Since we're very conveniently positioned, stay with us, instead of hoping from place to place, needing to pack & unpack your luggage several time. Relax and enjoy, you're on holiday after all 😉.
From the most emblematic to off the beaten tracks, Cape Town has so much to offer.
The most emblematic are undeniably:
But there are also many others off the beaten track's options. Ask us! 😉
We only offer breakfast and light lunch. But there are a large variety of excellent restaurants in Cape Town that we can recommend you, out of the touristic ones.
Some of those dining options are even within very close distance to Carmichael House. Ask us for our list of recommended and selected ones.
Should you not want to go out, you can also order online from Uber Eats and we'll gladly provide you with crockery & cutlery where required.
A Boutique Hotel is a small, stylish hotel, that typically features a distinctive character, intentional design, and personalized service.
We're known for our intimate atmosphere, artistic design, and we focus on creating memorable guest experiences. Our rooms individually decorated with their own character and colour code.
Carmichael House is ideally located in a quiet and leafy residential area of the Cape Town southern suburbs.
We're 8' (*) driving distance from the city bowl, 15' (*) from the airport, 20' (*) from the ocean and close to most touristic attractions.
(*) outside peak traffic hours
We are definitely a family friendly establishment. Out of the 7 en-suite bedrooms, we have 2 family rooms, 2 family suites, and 1 loft. They can host families with up to 6 guests sharing.
We also have a lush garden and a swimming enjoyed by guests of all ages.
We provide baby cots, as well as highchairs on request. Children of all ages are welcome. Ask us for our infant & children's rates.
All our bedrooms have the following:
Check in is indeed at 14h, but you are most welcome to arrive as early as 06h30 AM, and drop off your luggage with us for safekeeping, allowing you to start your first day of visit in total piece of mind. You'll find them in your room when you get back. We'll show you how to access and exit the premises. And you can even get a complimentary breakfast😉
Check out is at 10AM, but you are welcome to use our premises and stay in the property, or leave your luggage for a later pick up, as long as we can access your room by 10AM latest.
Should you want to secure an early check in or a late check out, please consult us for our day-use rates (subject to availability).
We cater for any of the following specific diet requirements:
AS much as we're animal lovers, with 2 lively dachshunds, unfortunately, we don't accept any other pets.
Of course, you are most welcome to invite someone to join you for breakfast. The meal will be charged according to our a-la-carte menu prices. Please be kind enough to let us know the previous day. Thank you.
Yes, we are fully licensed, we can serve wine, aperitive or cocktails to your liking.
This is always appreciated by the staff, both the ones you see and the ones you don't.
Any amount is most welcome. It all depends on your level of appreciation and the length of your stay. You may drop it with us at check out, and it will go into the common jar and distributed on ad-hoc basis.
On behalf of the staff, we thank you.
Well, there are couple of options and depending on your preference, they both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Renting a car will offer you some independence, yet you'd have to accustom yourself to drive on the left-hand side and to the local traffic specificities. In peak season, you'll probably have more difficulty to find a parking.
Uber is another option. It's cheap, safe and available all over. Even though they would most certainly take you for a longer drive in case you intend to make use of their services for half day or even full day tour, I would recommend making use of a qualified tour operator or a tour guide. It's more expensive but worth every penny considering that you'd benefit from their knowledge. It's the safest way of visiting as they all know where to go and more importantly which area to avoid.
Yes, we have a 4-bay parking working on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In the unlikely event that there's no space left, you may park safely alongside the pavement in Christow Road. Just don't leave any belongings in sight.
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