Name: Parker Cottage
Address: 3 Carstens Street Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Michelle

The people who work here are absolutely lovely! The rooms are large with all the amenities one needs including a safe box, and the breakfast were very nice! It is a quiet and peaceful place to be after a long day of sightseeing in Cape Town. Plus, the area feels very safe and is close to a lot of restaurants and shops. I definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Steven

Great place in great location with an outstanding staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Bonnie

All of the above. Personal service, good breakfast and walkable location. Boutique hotel ten rooms nice, comfortable property will stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Shannon

Really enjoyed our stay and welcome!

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Samantha

Lovely stay

Only stayed here for one night but it was lovely.
Upon arrival we were welcomed with a drink and good conversation and then shown to our room. The house is beautiful and the on street parking was safe. We walked down the road for dinner and felt safe during the day doing so.
Would recommend and stay here again.
We did not eat there but the table set ups were beautiful for breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Xiao y

Impressive and a great cottage,happy with everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Abigail

We absolutely loved our stay at Parker Cottage. Our room, Fitzroy was spacious, comfortable and had everything we could need for our 4 night stay. Marion, Tomas, Jameson, Bartwell and all the staff couldn’t have made us feel more welcome and gave us all the information we needed to make the most of our stay in Cape Town. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. We couldn’t recommend our stay enough - you won’t be disappointed if you book here!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2022

James

Excellent service and all the little touches were there. I appreciated the effort to conserve water by simply collecting a bucket of water while showering for use in the beautiful gardens.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2022

Carol

Very nice place. Great location. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2020

Alan

Loved staying in this beautiful peaceful house, looked after by friendly, helpful and warm host and staff. It was a lovely haven to come ‘home’ to each day. The breakfasts are delicious, bed comfortable, and the service excellent. It combines the warmth of a home with high quality service (but without the wastefulness or anonymity of a big hotel). Will definitely stay there again someday!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Jasvinder Kaur

Lovely oasis in the middle of Cape Town City

Very lovely and comfortable stay in Cape Town City. Very convenient location. Friendly and welcoming staff- always willing to help. Tasty breakfast every morning which set us up well for the day! Very grateful to Pamela and her wonderful team for helping to make our stay in Cape Town so memorable. We will definitely return here and highly recommend to all!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Robert

Great Breakfast, very friendly staff that took care of all our needs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing stay

Attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast and great location. I highly recommend Parker Cottage!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

James

Tamboerskloof jewel

Fantastic! Pamela,Tomas and staff were fabulous hosts. House beautifully furnished, greatest bed in the world! Breakfasts fabulous. Wished we had more days to chill out at the house. Highly recommend Parker house.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2019

Naomi

Excellent few days

We had never been to Cape Town before so really welcomed the help we had from the staff in planning our few days. The breakfasts were fantastic and they had lots of recommendations for good restaurants within walking distance. Would highly recommend as a base for exploring Cape Town

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

So comfortable, amazing breakfasts.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2018

Kate

Beautiful place to stay! I have already recommended it to friends and family visiting South Africa next year. Delicious breakfast, really friendly staff and great location. A oasis in a bustling city!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Manfred

Boutique hotel in quiet, central locale was a hit!

Parker Cottage is in a peaceful street in the centre of town. There are some lovely older homes in the neighbourhood - of which this is one. After a warm welcome with a drink and informative chat, we were shown to our beautiful room overlooking a koi pond.
The house is furnished in cool greys and antiques, with lots of interesting art, objets and books. The bathrooms are stocked with Rain toiletries, a local brand which is delicious Breakfast is served by on a sun--filled patio, with a choice of cooked or various continental options - all top notch. The team create a happy, peaceful space from which to go out and explore this vibrant city. Can you tell we loved everything about it? We were only there for 3 nights but would definitely return and will be recommending to friends.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Stephen

Outstanding Friendly Service

What makes Parker Cottage an excellent B&B/Guest house is the staff, they were always very helpful and responded very quickly to our enquires before arrival.
The breakfasts are one of the best I have sampled.
In all this B&B is very good value for you money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

The Parker Cottage is a beautiful Guest House and the staff are wonderful. Their service and breakfast were amazing! Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

Marsha

Best place to stay in Cape Town!

It was amazing! This is the second time I have stayed here and there is no other place I would stay except at Parker Cottage! Pamela and her entire staff were above and beyond! Chris drove us on tours and was very exceptional!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2018

Keith

A great place to stay.

Excellent service all round from the pick up at the airport to checking in and out. Breakfast is amazing with wonderful friendly staff. Will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2017

Sll

Friendly staff in agood environment

The staff at Parker cottage could not be more accommodating. Anything you want to arrange they can do it! They have a pair of drivers, Ron and Chris, who are extremely good tour guides at your disposal. We had some plans cancelled due to the winds and Ron and Chris took us wherever we desired.
Also the food at Parker is very good. Breakfast is home cooking at its finest.
One thing I really like was that they offered all kinds of drinks all day and night. They used the honor system, so if you wanted a glass of wine at 10pm at night all you did was write it down.
Parker Cottage is in a good location within walking distance to many restaurants or take Uber to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2017

alan

Nice environment with very helpful staff

The people go out of their way to make your holiday their top priority

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2017

candace

Great safe and relaxing guesthouse

We really enjoyed this place. It was really close to Kloof steet where there were great retaurants, cafes and shops. The kind of place that gives you a idea of what it would be like to be a local and not just a tourist. Uber was inexpensive and quick and took us to the touristy spots. $2 cdn to table mountain for a 1.5 hour hike and less than $10 to the waterfront and to watch the sunset at camps bay. Coming \"home\" after our days of exploring was great as we good grab a few drinks from the \"honesty\" bar in the kitchen and have a sit on the veranda. The beds were very comfortable with nice bedding. However might be a bit hot in summer - no air con in our room. Tip: Must bring slippers as the floors were very slick. Staff is amazing and Thomas and Pamela go out of their way to make you feel welcome and give great touring advice which is great if you have limited time and want to maximize your vacay. Breakfast was also very delish and served outdoors. I usually lean towards hotels when I travel but I REALLY liked this place a lot and now can see why they get such good reviews.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Truly a gem!

Phil was a terrific host providing information about Cape Town and other local sites. The amenities at Parker Cottage are superb and the breakfast was outstanding!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing bed and breakfast

I don't even like bed and breakfasts, but they lived up to their reviews.

Amazing breakfast.
They go above and beyond with the little things to stand out - learn your names and everything, co-owner personally serves breakfast, wifi very fast, very clean, very friendly. Very personable service. They have earned their number one rating. No cons.

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2016

Lionel

An excellent B&B.

We stayed 4 nights this month and we could not have made a better choice. All the staff were really helpful, and the breakfasts just delicious, served in the attractive garden. Location was good quite near the Mount Nelson Hotel, and a R70 taxi ride from the Waterfront that was a great place to eat - lots of choice.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2016

Susan

Outstanding service

Loved our stay at Parker Cottage. Very comfortable, convenient location, great breakfasts, and service was outstanding in every way.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Great B&B

Excellent B&B with amazing staff, beautiful décor, large rooms and private bath. Phil, Tomas and Penny were amazing!! Chris, their driver, became our friend.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2015

Peter

Exceptional Oasis

Very friendly. Lovely ambiance. Exceptional breakfast and great tours available. Could not ask for more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2015

carol

everything about it was perfect,including delicious,full breakfasts. The staff,especially Penny and Thomas were extremely helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

It was a great stay. Convenient location. Beautiful and interesting décor. Staff were caring and made us feel special. Be prepared for street parking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2015

Itay

What an amazing place!

Parker Cottage is one of those places you visualize when you think of the perfect guest house. The staff are extremely friendly and offer whatever information you want as well as great recommendations and the occasional wine night at the cottage. The place itself is designed with an eclecticlly skilled hands and makes you feel you just want to stay longer. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2015

Katsuei

Had an excellent stay!

When we arrived, Phil, owner made 3-day stay plan for us, which gave us very efficient tour in Cape Town. Rather than just sightseeing, suggested to understand the place by meeting people there. All staffs are very friendly, provided a family- like atmosphere. Had excellent breakfast with daily special menu. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2015

Dave

Perfect skip the hotel

I never write a review. The staff, Thomas and Penny and the owner Phil took care of us like family and the room and breakfast were perfect. You cannot be disappointed with Parker Cottage. Mandatory wine is Wednesday evening.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Great location to shops and restaurants

Very comfortable guest house in great part of Cape Town.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2015

Ken

Perfect getaway spot in a delightful neighborhood

The unexpected pleasure of walking in after a 30-hour flight and finding your name and a welcome on a tiny slate-blue chalkboard set the stage for the loveliest 2-day stay. The premises are immaculate. Since I was traveling alone, I took their smallest \"cosy\" room and it could not have been more pleasant. The breakfasts -- a de rigeuer S. African tradition -- were delicious and offered numerous choices, all lovingly hand-prepared. Penny & Diana, who happened to be on duty for my weekend, were great company. You cannot beat the neighborhood for accessing all of Cape town and the quiet street and the greenery of the property (plus a blooming lemon tree) all made it a welcoming place to come home. I peeked in the larger rooms and they seem beautiful and spacious. Rest assured, I will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2015

Erica

Warm, welcoming and personalized.

This is a lovely house that has been restored and is in beautiful condition. There is no detail missing. They welcome you by name. and the man who owns the place is a wonderful warm person as is Penny, the hostess. I highly recommend this place. Might not be ideal for somebody seeking to \"hide out\" and not have to interact much in their hotel experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2015

Johan

plesant stay in Cape Town

Will definitely recommend this place to everyone that wants quiet stay with lots of personal attention.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2015

Shane

Fantastic stay!

My partner and I had a fantastic stay at Parker Cottage. The house itself is beautiful and features a great garden area where guests eat breakfast. All of the staff we dealt with were extremely friendly and helpful. We had an issue with our rental car while in Cape Town and the owner (Phil) went above and beyond in helping us get it sorted (Phil, if you see this, it all worked out, and thank you again!). The breakfast each day was excellent. Also, the guest house is conveniently located and the area is safe to walk in, even late at night. On top of all this, it was great value for money, especially given the quality of the breakfast. I travel a lot and tend to be a critical person, so it's unusual write a review that is so positive. I'd highly recommend staying here if you have the opportunity.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

Amazing Stay

My favorite stay in SA. The staff and accommodations were beyond extraordinary! We will come back sooner than later. Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2015

Annette

Great place to stay

Excellent. Very attentive service. Wonderful breakfast. Nothing is too much trouble and they have regular repeat bookings which is not surprising. I would stay there again if in Cape Town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2015

Reid

Days in Capetown at Parker Cottage

We had a great stay at Parker, the staff were fantastic, the breakfast was always great, the entire experience was top notch.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Perfect start to holiday!

Couldn't have made our arrival after 24 hours of travel easier! Such a great welcome and very helpful throughout our stay. Loved our time there. Smallest room is perfect for a short stay!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2014

Sarah

Incredible stay!

Parker Cottage really does meet your expectations! And trust me, I had high expectations after reading all of the fantastic reviews. The staff and warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. They are also incredibly helpful with everything! The breakfast is amazing and actually so good that it kind of ruins your stay anywhere else because your expectations are so high after eating at Parker Cottage. The location is fabulous and we felt very safe walking to local cafés and restaurants. They can organize everything for you and give you suggestions for anything from hiking to dining to spas. I would most definitely tell my friends to stay here and if we are able to come to Cape Town again, we will definitely book our stay at Parker Cottage!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2014

Paul

My wife and I were superbly looked after from the minute we arrived until the moment we left. Phil, Penny, Tomas and all the staff took great care of making what we would like to do actually happen - even spur of the moment last minute activities. The breakfasts were delicious. The overall atmosphere within the guest house was a mixture of great and genuine friendliness and high professionality. Thanks for providing the perfect kick-start to what was a great holiday.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2014

Leon

Great Service, Great Location

Can't say anything bad about this place. Service and hospitality top notch. Great for couples.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2014

Krista

Exceptional service!

Most Amazing service I've ever had at a bed and breakfast - everything from helping with activity ideas, to booking cars, itineraries for nearby attractions, etc. the breakfast is delicious and will leave you full until supper. Lexi, Paul and Diane are great!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

The best of the best

The owners of the B&B have the talent to give you the best in every way, comfort, style, food and knowledge. Each person is an individual and extras, such as wine night are thrown in. The most outstanding feature is their knowledge of all areas of the Cape and cater to your needs as an individual. They even have drivers, such as Chris, an outstanding young man that made the trip tailored to my interests. Thank you to a wonderful group of people!