Name: Harpers House
Address: Varneys Road, 2, Cape Town, 8051, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Michelle

The rooms here are beautiful with large grand ceilings, and the beds are very comfortable. The location is also very good. But maybe the best thing we loved about Harper House was the wonderful breakfast!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

richard

The location and breakfast were amazing. One thing to be aware of is that there is a big construction site happening across the street and they begin working at 7am and finish around 5:30. We were gone most of the day and woke up relatively early so it didn’t bother me that much.

The beds is super comfortable and so are the pillows. The staff go above and beyond and made my wife several extra Lattes in the morning.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Disappointing

Not the greatest experience. The room we were given was basic and not at all like the photos. The staff literally just go through the motions. There is no effort in customer service. The breakfast was…ok.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful stay. The service was excellent, always very accommodating to our needs. We needed earlier breakfast and they made it happen. They were courteous and hospitable. They stored our luggage while we went around town after checking out. Breakfast was very good and very prompt.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

John

Beautiful, stylish guest house. Breakfast was lovely every morning. Great base to explore Cape Town

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Eve

Lovely hotel in a great location. The breakfasts were delicious and the pool area was a calming escape. Staff were friendly and we felt very welcome

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2024

Alissa

My sister and I stayed at Harpers House for 4 nights during our 2 weeks in South Africa. We had a top floor room and have no complaints about the room. it was spacious and had everything we needed. As others wrote, it can be a bit noisy (doors shut loudly and floors can be creaky), but there are only a handful of rooms, so it more or less is first thing in the morning and not super late at night.

Breakfast was lovely and you have a choice of being outside or inside. We took advantage of the nice weather and had a bottle of wine outside at night, one evening. The location was good for us and we took advantage of the grocery store next store.

We ubered everywhere, and didn't stick around the area we were in, since we had plans for our entire 4 days, but I definitely felt safe and the security of getting in and out of the property, was good.

We also asked HH to help is with a Driver to pick us up from the airport, as well as to recommend a half day tour guide for Boulders beach and they set us up with great drivers/tour guides. We also took advantage of their sister property, Gorgeous George, for dinner and drinks our first night. That was very fun.

We loved our stay here and highly recommend it. My only con, which I shared with the hotel, is they had a candle wax burning on the first floor that was SO STRONG that was bothersome.

You won't regret staying at this small boutique hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2024

Evette

The staff at the Harpers House were the best. The place is charming and the staff provided that extra personalized touch.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Benjamin

The place was great, the staff where super friendly and helpful, they explained everything that I needed to know.
There was even a guide with local eateries and activities that they recommend in the area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Charming and friendly

A charming friendly staff, wonderful service, a great bed, couldn't ask for more. Wonderful. Michael Robinson

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2024

Daniel

The property was excellent. The staff was extremely helpful at every turn. My wife and I would happily stay here again without hesitation.

It would be a great place to book with a few couples for a cozy spot near nightlife.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2023

Thomas

I like a comfortable, friendly place to stay in Cape Town before I rent an apartment for the rest of my stay. This was well located, not too close to the Waterfront busy area but not too far away.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2023

Kyle

Lovely Boutique Hotel!

What a lovely boutique hotel in Cape Town! We loved the style of the room, the delicious breakfast and the friendly service. We were on the first floor and were able to hear people moving around upstairs, so I would request an upstairs room if I were staying again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2022

David

Would definitely return

The guest house is beautiful, well located & the breakfasts were really good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2022

MAO

Very nice house room, specious and excellent utilities. The hosts are gracious.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2021

Andres

The house is gorgeous and the staff are extraordinary.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2018

Manno

Nice Building, Location & Staff

The staff are really nice with the decoration and the builiding itself makes us feel very comfortable even for just one night. The staff always has some cool tips for our stay in Cape Town.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2018

Michael

Enjoyable stay

We enjoyed our stay at Harper's House very much. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the room was very comfortable. Harper's House is in a quiet street, but very close to a variety of restaurants and the waterfront, so very convenient for sightseeing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2018

Thomas

Visit to Cape Town

This is an refurbished large old home. A very nice place with friendly guests and staff. The room was large and bright. You do have shared bath, but there are several on each floor. The local area is on the shady side with a number of homeless on the sidewalk and park benches. I was told safe, but don't be out walking late at night take a cab. There are a number of restaurants and bars close at hand.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2018

ryan

So cute and charming!

This is such a unique and charming place to stay! I would highly recommend it. No need to be concerned about not having a bathroom in your room, it’s literally right down the hall and available whenever you like with good branded soap and such. The service was amazing and offers a great place to meet fellow travelers.

We stayed at the Taj Cape Town beforehand and again, found this place to be way more charming and felt like you were at home.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2017

Sharon

Green Point tourism

Free WiFi, coffee and great location. Green point is so central; close to the V&A Waterfront and Sea Point. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. The complimentary bike hire was a bonus; and we used the bicycles to explore the area on our first day. Rooms are serviced daily and service is great. Friendly hosts and staff. The only negative was that we had to share a bathroom and toilet with other guests.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful place to stay in Cape Town.

My stay at Harper's House was fabulous. The rooms are large and decorated with the idea to make one feel at home. The staff at Harper's House is friendly and very accommodating. They were wonderful. My visit was during the winter and I was worried that the tiny heater delivered to my room would not be able to bring any level of comfort to the room due to the large area and high ceilings. Surprisingly it worked so well I had to turn it off in the middle of the night. I am no stranger to guesthouses where the bathrooms are down the hall and was surprised to find that a place of such quality would have this (they do mention this online). But in the end, my satisfaction with my room made the vey short walk down the hall inconsequential. About one block down to the main road you will find the MyCiti bus stop (but I walked to the center quite often). You will also find a variety of restaurants, a deli and the Woolworth grocery store and more all in walking distance of Harpers. I would recommend it to everyone. I wil be returning to Harpers on my next visit to Cape Town.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2017

Wiseman

It was so nice, the weather was awesome

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2017

Eugene

Close to Waterfront

The place to be! I am hesitant sharing this, because now the chance that we could book another room will become harder.
Although they do not provide breakfast, getting your own stuff at next door's Spar and enjoying it in the front yard works fantastic. (Spar has fresh buns, fruit salad, preped sandwiches, etc.)
The rooms are better than most of the hotels with a cosy unique style and very comfortable beds.
Don't bother about the shared bathrooms. They are cleaner than at home and we did not had any issues sharing it. Harper also provides comfy bathropes.
Staff is great and gave us wonderful tips about the wider area of Capetown.
My advice: stay in Cpt and Harpers for at least 3 days (we stayed 6), it's so worth it.

4/10

Poor

19 Dec 2016

Ryan

Not great having to share bathrooms. If you are a couple, I wouldnt recommend the standard room option at all.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

It was a great place to stay with the old traditional house with a modern twist of Africa.
Great location witin walking distance of food, entertainment and social events.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Very clean and shared shower was convenient and cl

Lovely boutique hotel with stunning outside area. Lovely hosts.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

Fairly near to the V&A waterfront, but South Africa is not set up to walk anywhere and Cape Town is no different. Hotel has secure parking though so most drive everywhere. This location was fine, staff very friendly, and a nice place. Our room was huge, really nice, just has an 'old' smell!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2016

Roy

Great place to stay

Fantastic staff.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

REGINA C

The staying was Very Nice... I just woul

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Nelson

Enjoyed the stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Laurent

Très bon choix. Maison centenaire magnifique avec toutes les commodités de la modernité. Un petit moins pour le bruit tôt le matin par les autres occupants qui oublient que d'autres dorment encore. À venir sans hésitation!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

Dirk

Very good place to be. Friendly staff and central location near waterfront, stadium and downtown capetown. Top breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Dirk

friendly service and hosts.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Florian

Sehr freundliches Personal, tolle Zimmer und moderne Bäder. Individuelles leckeres Frühstück.
Die Waterfront ist fußläufig erreichbar und bietet vielfältige Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Märkte zum shoppen (vor allem am Wochenende).
Diese Unterkunft kann ich jedem wärmstens empfehlen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Sofia

Die Unterkunft war sehr charmant. Wir haben uns von Anfang bis Ende sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Super Lage um die Gegend zu erkunden. Jederzeit wieder.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

Thomas

Best House in Green Point!!

It was a wonderful stay in Harpers House, nice small pool, very nice rooms, well prepared breakfast, and friendly staff. Thanks for hosting us, we will come back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2023

Samuel

Very friendly people, beautiful rooms with good beds, nice garden restaurant, individual and high quality breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Nice and friendly

Nice hotel. No breakfast and shared bathrooms. Clean and friendly and very nice rooms!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2018

Achim

Super Aufenthalt - sehr empfehlenswert !

Schoenes ruhiges Hotel, gute Anbindung, nettes Personal, sehr sauber, super Lage, Bus-Stop vor der Tuer

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2018

Karin

Fint och bra!

Fantastiskt boende i området Green Point. Det är delade toaletter men inget som stör. Fin trädgård och nära till delibutik.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Sehr nettes Personal und geschmackvoll eingerichtet

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2017

Fabio

Clean and friendly

All was nice, long street by foot is safe, near waterfront (but not by foot). By car is perfect.
Clean and very good staff. Many bathroom but shared.

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay in Cape Town

House of character, where you feel just like at home.
You are welcomed just as friends. Lucia is always taking care of you and offering good advices.
Great and nice experience there indeed.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Bellissima Guesthouse a Green point

Alloggio con ogni comfort e posizione perfetta. Ricordatevi che il bagno è in comune ma sono 4 e tenuti benissimo quindi non vedetelo assolutamente come uno svantaggio. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Cucina in comune e lavatrice ad uso dei clienti. Ci tornerei sicuramente.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2016

Gabriel Felix

Fantastisk til prisen

Vi blev modtaget af venligt personale og området green point er godt og sikkert område i Cape Town, det ligger tæt på gode shopping muligheder, cafeer og restauranter. Personalet var meget venligt og gjorde alt for at give os en begahelig oplevelse.
Det eneste minus ved stedet er at der ikke er eget toilet og badeværelse til værelserne. Det er var vi godt klar over da vi bestilte og det kan selvfølgelig også retfærdiggøres da prisen er væsentligt lavere end på almindeligt hotel.
Vi vil helt klart overveje Harpers House igen, næste gang vi tager til Cape Town! :)

Family