Head South Lodge

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Deluxe Room | View from room
Staircase
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
215 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Sea Point Promenade
    6 min walk
  • Xiang Yuan
    4 min walk
  • Cape Town Station
    9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Semi Luxury

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Head South Lodge

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Cape Town Stadium
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a meeting room. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Head South Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Head South Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Sea Point Promenade. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 14 minutes by foot from Cape Town Stadium and a 3-minute drive from Cape Town International Convention Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Head South Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are not allowed at this property from October to April. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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

Head South Lodge Cape Town
Head South Lodge
Head South Cape Town
Head South Lodge Cape Town
Head South Lodge Cape Town, South Africa
Head South Lodge Cape Town Africa
Head South Lodge Guesthouse
Head South Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Head South Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - a short walk to the promenade by Green Point lighthouse. There is a hot breakfast which is delicious and made to order. The front terrace is a nice place to sit out in the evenings, and there is an honesty bar. Place feels secure with a member of staff always on duty by the front gate. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Big thanks to Lee :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were both professional and kind. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The breakfasts were well done and I loved that we were able to serve ourselves drinks and snacks on the honor system.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good for walking to the VA area and getting Ubers for other trips. The staff was outstandingly kind and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, amazing breakfast, very nicely renovated facilities and central location. Was here only for a short stay but had a great experience. Best sleep i’ve had since i got here. will definitely stay again next time i’m in capetown.

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
Comfortable stay in a great/central location. Pool was sunny and the vibe was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tayo, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the convenience and cleanliness of the lodge; staff was very helpful and set me up with a local tour guide to see the coastline. Breakfast was always delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay, a great breakfast, & all the staff were excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Charlie, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, friendly staff, spacious room. In room Tea and coffee making facilities only the TV was not working. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. A short Uber ride to V&A harbour front.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danie

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

8/10 Good

LUCAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best value for money
AMAZING. couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Excellent location. Breakfast was mindblowing... hot bufffet breakfast... and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Stay
Stayed here with my mum as part of our trip to Cape Town. The area of Green Point was quite central to the V&A which we loved. The hotel had such an open, friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and the rooms, reception, pool and bar area is so chilled out and lovely to relax in. I would certainly stay here again, and recommend Head South Lodge to anyone who comes to visit Cape Town, regardless of the duration of their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Staff & service
They'll take all your money if you cannot arrive.
Be careful paying in advance because if anything happens to you to cause you not to be able to go, you will not get any refund. Instead you'll get pointed to some obscure t's and c's and a blunt email. I did not like the experience. I'm not asking for favours, but a slightly sympathetic tone to the business like email would have been appreciated, even if you help yourself to 100% of the bill for a non-arrival. Very disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge
Great room and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, very friendly staff, lovely decor - everything you'd want in a boutique hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Liz, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well placed boutique hotel
A real find - well placed for sightseeing, the beachfront and no problems with walking back from local restaurants ( all excellent around the lighthouse area) at night. Staff very engaging and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome. Amazing service loved it. Best staff ever
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT STAY. CHOSE HERE.
GREAT. Great stay with a amazing location to do just about everything in Cape Town. Ubers were awesome and extremely affordable to locations we ventured to.(Clifton Beach, V&A Waterfront, and Table Mountain) Amazing staff with a great breakfast. ESPRESSO machine saved our lives. hahah were coffee addicts so that in itself was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great social feel in lobby , great breakfast , very helpful with all needs and questions