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title: "SweetStay, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "SweetStay in Cape Town: rated 9.7 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# SweetStay

Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

9.7 ·  Exceptional 18 reviews ·  #35 #35 of 344 in Cape Town ·  6.9 Location score
## About SweetStay

SweetStay is a hostel in Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.7 out of 10 across 18 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 19 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

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

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2024

- **Last renovated:** 2024

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 27

115 Kloof St, Gardens, First Floor

## How SweetStay scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **9.7**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **1.1**
-   Public transport **0.5**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace
-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **85**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **102**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<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="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 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="">1.9 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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bertram House500 m
-   Museum of Illusions Cape Town640 m
-   South African Museum and Planetarium670 m
-   Iziko South African Museum700 m
-   Iziko Planetarium & Digital Dome710 m
-   Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre750 m

## SweetStay: in detail

SweetStay provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hostel offers taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Cape Town. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat and laundry service provided by hostel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hostel come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at SweetStay have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of in-room video streaming and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with instant tea available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. To experience refined leisure, do not miss the opportunity to drop by the executive lounge. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at SweetStay. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hostel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Visitors with specific dietary preferences can savor a variety of culinary styles at SweetStay, featuring halal choices to accommodate their needs. Upon arrival, make sure to explore karaoke rooms and nightclub to experience enjoyable evening entertainment within the premises. Within the hostel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at SweetStay. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hostel. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage and salon, ensuring a soothing experience.

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## Questions about SweetStay

### How do guests rate SweetStay?

SweetStay has a guest rating of 9.7 out of 10 from 18 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

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

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at SweetStay?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is SweetStay from the airport?

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

### Is SweetStay close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does SweetStay have?

SweetStay has 9 rooms on 1 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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