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title: "Parker Cottage, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Parker Cottage in Cape Town: rated 9.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Parker Cottage

Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa

9.6 ·  Exceptional 13 reviews ·  #78 #78 of 344 in Cape Town ·  7.0 Location score
## About Parker Cottage

Parker Cottage is a guesthouse in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 19 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1898

- **Last renovated:** 2017

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 32

3 Carstens Street TAMBOERSKLOOF [parkertour.co.za](https://www.parkertour.co.za/)

## How Parker Cottage scores

Better rated than 81% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **9.6**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **2.1**
-   Public transport **1.3**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **86**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **95**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **14**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Broken Baths Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town Station Deck</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">42 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of Illusions Cape Town460 m
-   Bertram House580 m
-   Iziko South African Museum640 m
-   South African Museum and Planetarium650 m
-   Iziko Planetarium & Digital Dome670 m
-   Cape Town Museum700 m

## Parker Cottage: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hotel's ticket service. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Parker Cottage. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to bottled water. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Parker Cottage, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Parker Cottage. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit.

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## Questions about Parker Cottage

### How do guests rate Parker Cottage?

Parker Cottage has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 81% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Parker Cottage?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Parker Cottage include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Parker Cottage?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Parker Cottage from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 19 km away in a straight line.

### Is Parker Cottage close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Parker Cottage have?

Parker Cottage has 10 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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