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Banksia Boutique

4.0 star property
4-star boutique guest house in Mowbray

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Property amenity
Steam room, body treatments, body wraps, facials
Steam room, body treatments, body wraps, facials
Suite 2 | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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14 Banksia Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • University of Cape Town
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite 5 | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 2 | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 3 | Room service - dining

Suite 3

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 4 | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Suite 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 8 | Bathroom | Free toiletries, bathrobes, towels

Suite 8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 1 | Bathroom shower

Suite 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Suite 7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite 6 | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Mowbray stay.Your stay at this Mowbray guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Cape Town and Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Table Mountain National Park and Newlands Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Long Street - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 11 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪African Taste - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baxter Theatre Centre - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aiyara Thai - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Banksia Boutique

4-star boutique guest house in Mowbray
Banksia Boutique offers its guests a full-service spa and an indoor pool. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Banksia Boutique. A roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Banksia Boutique offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars (stocked with some free items). Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Banksia Boutique

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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 organization.

Property is also known as

Banksia Boutique
Banksia Boutique Cape Town
Banksia Boutique House
Banksia Boutique House Cape Town
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse Cape Town
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse
Banksia Boutique Cape Town/Rosebank
Banksia Boutique Cape Town
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse
Banksia Boutique Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Banksia Boutique to the airport?

Banksia Boutique is 8.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Banksia Boutique have an airport shuttle?

Banksia Boutique offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Banksia Boutique to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.7 mi (22-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 9 mi (23-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Banksia Boutique offer free breakfast?

Yes, Banksia Boutique offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Banksia Boutique?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Banksia Boutique?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Banksia Boutique?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Banksia Boutique have a pool?

Banksia Boutique features an indoor pool.

Does Banksia Boutique have a spa?

This guesthouse has a spa, which features massages, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

How close is Banksia Boutique to downtown Cape Town?

Banksia Boutique is 3.8 mi away from Cape Town.

Banksia Boutique Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely, quiet hotel with outstanding service. Our only issue was the lack of wifi for an evening, not a concern with so much to do in Cape Town!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beauty of it the staff with a warm welcome
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Wonderful stay

Lovely stay at Banksia. The team who work here are all fantastic, super friendly and relaxed. The guesthouse itself is a beautiful old house with heaps of beautiful original features. It’s in a residential, nice part of town but only about 15-20 min drive from camps bay/v&a area. The spa is very nice, we had a great facial and massage. Thanks team banksia!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wokie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very spacious and the breakfast selection excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

horrible does not deserve the star rating

Stay was extremly deceictful. hotel does not deserve the rating it has Upon check in I was escourted to my room only to discover the establishment does not have any elevators or lifts, walked up 2 flights of stairs to my room and the room has no airconditioner. I advised the assistant manager and he asked me to walk back down and wait for him to find me a room with an airconditioner he than made me walk back up the stairs to another room where the bathroom was horrific, the taps were loose and the shower door did not close, it was both a sunken shower and sunken bath which could easily pass for 2 star. the room door was a funny key and did not even lock properly the floors were wooden so you could hear when other ppl were moving around the pool was green not swimmable and jacuzzi empty If i were informed of this would have never booked this When I did mention the star rating to the asistant manager I was told it is a boutique hotel and not normal hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeljka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stating at Banksia boutique hotel was a dream! We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful old villa, well appointed amenities and friendly and welcoming staff. We felt very safe and still extremely close to everything in Cape Town - it is situated at the bottom of Table mountain, in a quiet little neighbourhood. Excellent and freshly made breakfast every day gave us a great start to a week full of fun and exploring this beautiful part of the world. Thank you so much😊
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, the staff were exceedingly friendly and we got another room, as the aircon in our first room was broken, the treatments at the spa are really nice, breakfast was prepared with attention to detail. Very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

If you want to feel at home...

I just adored staying at this hotel! The front desk staff was amazing and incredibly helpful at all times. I miss the hospitality there so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Gorgeous gem in the Southern Suburbs

It is always an exceptional experience at Banksia! The building is gorgeous and all the rooms are unique. The mountain view is a CAPE Town iconic postcard. The staff is kind and accommodating both managing the property and preparing and serving the stunning breakfast. Hope i can continue to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay

A beautiful building in a very attractive suburb of Cape Town. The property is very clean and the room is comfortable although the two large armchairs in the bedroom we used rather cramped the space and were unnecessary. The overall condition is good, but now a little tired in places. It would definitely benefit from a professional update which would really make this period property amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARRETT

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Gorgeous spa hotel

Gorgeous and luxurious old style boutique hotel. The staff was amazing, breakfast lovely and filling. I liked the quiet residential area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is stunning, be prepared to take pictures! Also the staff was incredible! So welcoming and friendly - total hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An eighteenth century colonial house beautifully renovated by the interior designer owner. Fabulous with lovely staff. Totally recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet, small property just off the beaten path in Cape Town. The staff is excellent, the rooms unique and well-appointed and the daily breakfast delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

catarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, very quiet. Out of the way but easy Uber ride to everywhere. Room was large, comfortable, well appointed. Great breakfast. Staff accommodated our in and out timing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah, london

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

Home from home

I stayed at the banksia for a little over two weeks. Staff are superb and I love the quiet atmosphere. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all great !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Newcastle

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

Exquisite hotel with excellent staff

I stayed in this hotel as it is very close to UCT campus, where I had meetings, but it would be equally suitable (and ideal perhaps) for a couple visiting Cape Town. Taxis/Ubers are cheap to get into downtown Cape Town. It is in a safe and friendly part of the city, and also close to the botanical gardens. It would be a terrific staging post for people wanting to travel in the surrounding area (it is also closer to the airport than downtown Cape Town).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017