11 Wolmunster Road, Rosebank, Rosebank, 7700 Cape Town, South Africa
#15 of 452 B&Bs and inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 98 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 11, 2024
Yael
IsraelSmall individual things that aren't relevant for everyone. So if it's affordable price for you, just take the place. Anyway when you go around that with Uber
The bad is very cozy, the owners very kind and helpful - and they are great hosts. The breakfast is tasty.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Adrien
United KingdomFriendly host and accommodating. The room is clean and decorated with style. Parking on site and secure. 20 min walking distance to UCT upper campus. Other amenities are not too far either.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Bryony
CanadaNothing
What a gem of a place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carmichael. Yves and Valerie were so very helpful throughout our 4 night stay in March. Yves went well beyond my expectations when he helped sort out a safari booking that almost never happened! The Carmichael is a beautiful guest house with spacious elegant rooms thoughtfully decorated. The breakfast is a real treat too with many options. A great start to our Cape Town holiday. We will definitely return soon.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Anna
United Arab EmiratesThat our holiday came to an end and that we had to leave.
The charm and character of the hotel, the spaciousness of the rooms, the staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Charlotte
South AfricaCarmichael House is a grand old property, full of character. Yves and Valerie were great hosts and looked after us so well. We stayed in the family room which was ideal for the 5 of us. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the rooms and bathrooms had everything we needed. The breakfasts were delicious and off street parking was a real bonus. Hope to return again soon!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Michelle
United States of AmericaThe breakfast outside was delightful! It was gorgeous. The house was so classy, and the rooms were spacious, inviting, and felt like a true vacation.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Katharine
South AfricaWe liked everything about this gorgeous boutique hotel. Well situated, beautiful property, luxurious and comfortable accommodation. Exactly as described and written about in all the reviews. Great staff and excellent, very professional hosts, Yves & Valerie
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe house was very beautiful with large, comfy and well appointed rooms. There is a gorgeous mature garden with a pool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Hanlie
South AfricaWe loved everything.
Our room was spacious & beautiful, the staff were friendly & efficient, the breakfast was delicious & varied - everything was absolutely marvellous.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Annabella
South AfricaBeautiful, recently renovated house with a stunning garden in Rosebank. Very professionally run but also with a personal touch. The owners and staff were always friendly and welcoming. The generous breakfasts; fresh crisp linen and large spacious rooms were just some of the highlights. Highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Rolf
GermanyEverything perfect.
Hosts are very friendly and organized birthday surprise. Very quiet location. Victorian building very well kept. Certainly we will come back.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Sima
GermanyDear Valerie, dear Yves thank you so much for everything. We really enjoyed the time at your lovely Hotel, to be honest it felt like home. The interieur is super cute but also timeless. Everything we needed with our 1,5 y toddler was in our loft. If anything was needed additionally you were helped out at the reception. You could choose to eat your breakfast in the wintergarden, on the balcony or in the garden. While your ordered breakfast is being prepared in the back, you can enjoy croissants with homemade jam. The pool was neat and there were always towels at the sunbeds. Our room was cleaned everyday and also vaccumed. We had a rental car so we could drive everywhere by ourselves. Last but not least sightseeing and interesting spots were 15-20 min by car. We would always recommend this lovely oasis. If we ever come back to Capetown one day we will stay here again. All the best for your whole family.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Noora
NetherlandsNo complaints!
Beautiful and peaceful haven in Cape Town, very well located to explore the town and surroundings by car. The room, the pool and the garden are immaculately kept and offer a relaxing retreat for moments and days you want to take it easy. Breakfast was also wonderful, and staff are extremely friendly and competent. Not forgetting the beds, which are delightfully comfortable!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Wayne
United States of AmericaI liked the location, being equidistant from sites we wanted to visit and in a semi-residential area. However, the B&B is near Cape Town University creating a rather transient atmosphere.
Breakfast was excellent. It was served outside because the weather was so nice. We would also have a lunch or light dinner at this location. The room was of good size and all accoutrements functioned well, although the bathroom sink didn't drain properly until we pointed it out. Communication with the owners was excellent; they provided good advice. Uber transportation was close at hand and economical.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Kevan
United KingdomLovely property with quality finishes. Well kept garden which great to have breakfast. Very quiet even though it was well located in Rosebank.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomNeeded an Uber to get to cafes and shops. Uber was easy and inexpensive so not a big issue, just required a little planning.
We loved the beautifully decorated house, the garden and the kind staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Anna
RussiaIt is everything you want a boutique hotel to be: cosy, stylish, intimate, delicious. The facilities are great but like everywhere else in the world people make the experience truly unique. Yves and Valerie are incredible, excellent, truly outstanding hosts. They made us very welcome, helped with every issue we had and we happened to have a few during our stay with them. With their knowledge of the area they give great guidance on where to go and what to do But most importantly they truly care about their guests and they really go out of their way to be accommodating. When we come back to Cape Town we know there is no need to look any further, we will be back to Carmichael house.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Mark
CanadaWonderful property with beautifully decorated rooms and very comfortable beds and bedding. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Yves and Valerie were very friendly and hands on. The property is conveniently located.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 1, 2023
David
United KingdomA lovely owner operated accommodation with comfortable rooms, a beautiful garden and a lovely breakfast. The hosts were attentive and helpful which made it a very pleasant and enjoyable stay
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Dupont
FranceFantastic stay at Yves and Valérie house ! Excellent breakfast, great rooms decorated with a lot of taste. Yves and Valérie were always of very good advice for activities, road trips, trekking places, restaurants ... Probably one of the best place I ever went !
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Sandy
South AfricaThe beauty of the house and garden. In immaculate condition. So lovingly restored.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Philipp
GermanyNeed to stay longer next time :)
Wonderful house with very pretty rooms. Everybody was extremely nice up to their sweet dachshunds. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Natalia
RussiaA review becomes more trustworthy when there is at least a little point for improvement :) We thought that adding some fruits for breakfast will make it as perfect as the quality of bed and beauty of the room and house!
Carmichael is a very stylish hotel with a very warm atmosphere. We loved everything about this place! Location, the elegant house, nice garden, large and beautifully decorated room, large bathroom with all the amenities one needs, perfect cleanliness. Bed was very comfortable and linen of the highest quality. Bathrobes were so soft! :) Breakfast was very fresh and tasty too. Yves and Valerie, and all staff members, were very friendly and caring, and always ready to help. We travel a lot, and by no doubt Carmichael is one of the best boutique hotels we ever stayed at. We do not hesitate to recommend this place to the most demanding travelers. And we will definitely come back!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Dieter
GermanyHeartly welcome by the hosts and many interesting chats. A beautifully decorated old villa in a safe area. Private parking. Excellent breakfast with original French croissants.
Stayed in September 2023
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