Roodenburg House 1882

• Newlands Cape Town

Roodenburg House is a luxurious guest house in the leafy suburb of Rondebosch, with fabulous mountain views and a short distance away from local amenities, sights, attractions and facilities.

Luxury and convenience

This historic house offers international standards of comfort and service that the discerning guest has the right to expect. We are a guest house that you will remember for its luxury, privacy and excellent facilities. The perfect refuge during your stay in this beautiful city.

A guest house with all the facilities and attractions you desire

Our accommodation is ideally situated in Rondebosch near to the University of Cape Town, top local schools, major public and private hospitals, a host of superb golf courses, shopping and business districts, and tourist attractions. We are the pefect location for business and leasure travel, and offer an ideal base to combine the two!

The accommodation iteslf offers delicious breakfasts, conference facilities, a gym, swimming pool, secure parking, a guest lounge and bar, and business communication facilities. Whether you are staying with us for business or recreation, we will make sure that your time here is exactly what you expect for your accommodation away from home.

Accommodation with historic values

This lovely old house set in the heart of Rondebosch in the shadow of Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak, opposite the Rondebosch Market (where regular Craft Markets are held), was built in 1882. It was built according to the Arts and Crafts style of architecture which was just beginning to find favour in Victorian England and its Colonies.

Although the A&C philosophy focused on “revolution through art,” its principles were formed by a set a great overarching values, as relevant today as they were then:

• find joy in work
• live simply
• stay connected to nature
• maintain integrity of ‘place’

Roodenburg House, today, in its recent renovation of 2010 strives to abide by the same values, with much of the interior design and landscaping reflecting that period and its principles.

Roodenburg was its original name, and was named after the original allotment at this site to one of Jan van Riebeek’s “free Burghers”. It is in the Liesbeek area, and Roodenburg Estate, later Myrtle Grove, lay between College and Rouwkoop Roads. On some maps the old estate is shown extending across the river to the main road where Liesbeek House used to be, though this area is more naturally a part of Groote Schuur.