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Historic Victorian mansion with wrap-around veranda, palm trees and manicured gardens at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel in Cape Town
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel
From $136 /person
4.3 Sustainability Rating
A boutique Cape Town hotel where modern finishes meet classic architecture
The stunning 4-star Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is just as luxurious as it is charming. This restored Victorian mansion, built in 1901, is situated in the beautiful southern suburbs of Cape Town, within driving distance of the magnificent Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and an array of lovely restaurants. Each room is decorated and named after individual gemstone colours, which adds a touch of personality to your stay. Kick back at the pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or enjoy a hearty breakfast on the veranda. Remaining conscious of their impact, Carmichael House has incorporated a number of sustainable approaches to the daily running of the hotel such as striving to reduce food wastage and applying water and energy-efficient solutions.
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Rooms
Sapphire - Twin Bedroom
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4The Sapphire - Twin Bedroom is on the ground floor and has 2 twin beds together with a double sleeper couch to accommodate up to 4 guests. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $149
Ruby - Double Bedroom
1•2The Ruby - Double Bedroom is on the first floor and has an extra-long queen-size bed along with a dresser, a wardrobe, and a desk. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $136
Jade - Double Bedroom
1•2The Jade - Double Bedroom is on the first floor and has an extra-long queen-size bed along with a dresser, a wardrobe, and a desk. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $136
Aquamarine - Double Bedroom
2•4The Aquamarine - Double Bedroom is on the ground floor and has an extra-long king-sized bed together with a double sleeper couch to accommodate up to 4 guests. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $149
Onyx - Family Suite
2•4The Onyx - Family Suite is on the first floor and features an en-suite bathroom with a Victorian-style bath and large windows overlooking the garden. The main bedroom has an extra-long queen-size bed and the secondary bedroom has its own separate entrance with twin beds. Both rooms have their own desks and wardrobes.
From $166
Quartz - Family Suite
5•6The Quartz - Family Suite is the largest option and comes with an extra-long king-size bed, 2 twin beds, and a sleeper couch to accommodate up to 6 guests. The main bedroom features a chest of drawers, a large wardrobe, and a desk, while the secondary bedroom has a coffee table and a small wardrobe.
From $166
Diamond - Honeymoon Suite
2•4The Diamond - Honeymoon Suite is an open-plan loft and the only bedroom on the second floor. The main bedroom has an extra-long king-size bed, a chest of drawers, a desk, and a built-in wardrobe. There is also a reading and relaxation area, a double sleeper couch, and a bathroom with a Venetian shower.
From $166
Sapphire - Twin Bedroom
2•4The Sapphire - Twin Bedroom is on the ground floor and has 2 twin beds together with a double sleeper couch to accommodate up to 4 guests. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $149
Ruby - Double Bedroom
1•2The Ruby - Double Bedroom is on the first floor and has an extra-long queen-size bed along with a dresser, a wardrobe, and a desk. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $136
Jade - Double Bedroom
1•2The Jade - Double Bedroom is on the first floor and has an extra-long queen-size bed along with a dresser, a wardrobe, and a desk. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $136
Aquamarine - Double Bedroom
2•4The Aquamarine - Double Bedroom is on the ground floor and has an extra-long king-sized bed together with a double sleeper couch to accommodate up to 4 guests. Other spoils include a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station with a Nespresso coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
From $149
Onyx - Family Suite
2•4The Onyx - Family Suite is on the first floor and features an en-suite bathroom with a Victorian-style bath and large windows overlooking the garden. The main bedroom has an extra-long queen-size bed and the secondary bedroom has its own separate entrance with twin beds. Both rooms have their own desks and wardrobes.
From $166
Quartz - Family Suite
5•6The Quartz - Family Suite is the largest option and comes with an extra-long king-size bed, 2 twin beds, and a sleeper couch to accommodate up to 6 guests. The main bedroom features a chest of drawers, a large wardrobe, and a desk, while the secondary bedroom has a coffee table and a small wardrobe.
From $166
Diamond - Honeymoon Suite
2•4The Diamond - Honeymoon Suite is an open-plan loft and the only bedroom on the second floor. The main bedroom has an extra-long king-size bed, a chest of drawers, a desk, and a built-in wardrobe. There is also a reading and relaxation area, a double sleeper couch, and a bathroom with a Venetian shower.
From $166
Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
- Wi-Fi
- Secured parking
- Laundry service
- Library
- Free parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Room service
- Tour / sightseeing desk
Sustainability Rating
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