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Little Scotia Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban Cape Town guesthouse in Rondebosch with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Flat-screen TV
2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 8 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Nestled in Rondebosch, Little Scotia Guest House offers a serene retreat with a full breakfast, cozy bar, and lush garden. Unwind by the swimming pool with sun loungers or take in the views from the terrace while staying connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P4,626
P5,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Rustenburg Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700

What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 17 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter Theatre Centre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Michaels Deli - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Social Bean Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Makimono Sushi Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Little Scotia Guest House

Guesthouse near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
Consider a stay at Little Scotia Guest House and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Little Scotia Guest House feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 350 (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Little Scotia Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Scotia Guest House?

As of Feb 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Scotia Guest House on Mar 1, 2025 start from P 4,625.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Little Scotia Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Little Scotia Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Scotia Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Little Scotia Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Little Scotia Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is Little Scotia Guest House located?

Located in Rondebosch, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park, Newlands Stadium, and University of Cape Town. Newlands Cricket Ground and Cavendish Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Rosebank Station is 8 minutes by foot and Rondebosch Station is 9 minutes.

Little Scotia Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rajnaara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a cute guest house. It is definitely 3* in terms of standard. They do offer a bathrobe and everyone is really lovely. Good for short stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! Comfy rooms. Was the perfect choice of accommodation for my business trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dimension Data

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Sherbrooke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très accueillant les déjeunés excellents
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mesrob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad maintenance my room had no power for 16 hours straight on my last night
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mercedes, El Centro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very accomodating. Breakfast was good and they helped us with laundry. The property is not good if you have physical limitations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Marion

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underwhelming
The room was freezing cold, the water did not drain from the shower, the bed was uncomfortable and the coffee terrible. Overall it was not a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scotia - Enjoyable Stay
We stayed at Little Scotia for 8 nights during Feb 2023. The welcome was very warm and we were assisted even though we arrived earlier than the check in time. We had Breakfast every morning and the choices were plentiful, although the cooked options could perhaps offer a little more. Our rooms were of a nice size and the beds very large. Pools were more for view than useful. not really somewhere to sit around, sadly. The bar area was a big disappointment, basically a fridge. And the hotel did try to charge us for a bottle of wine that we never had, this was sorted quickly enough. All in all a nice hotel if you want a handy location and not luxury.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to UCT campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bee, Botswana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is spot on and the man at the reception was so welcoming.Wifi was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really Lovely Hotel
Really lovely hotel with great staff for whom nothing is too much trouble; our room was very spacious and well equipped with everything that you need for a comfortable stay. The hotel has a lovely garden and some great areas to sit and relax and they serve a fabulous breakfast each morning with a wide selection of both hot and cold dishes. After our one week stay we would definitely visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel
It was perfect! Nice little hotel with spacious rooms, friendly staff and a really good breakfast. It is not in Cape Town downtown but has a perfect location. The restaurant at the corner is a great option for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

pt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little Scotia has excellent location-- on Main Road, easily accessible to the main downtown (Table Mtn cable car, V&A waterfront, etc.), as well as to the Southern Suburbs (Kirstenbosch Gardens, Boulders Beach, Muizenberg, Constantia, etc.) and even to the wine country out east (Stellenbosch, etc.). If you are going to be at UCT, it is superconvenient to any part of campus. The staff are great. Breakfast is filling. Great atmosphere overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, great staff, fantastic breakfast! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for the university and close to the mountains. The property has a well laid out and relaxing courtyard and pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Kelebogile

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
It was an amazing and awesome service, the rooms oh so good, very very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tomohiro