Panorama Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Panorama Guest House offers several room types including twin bedrooms, king rooms, and self-catering studios. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with Netflix, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee stations, and safes. Some rooms include kitchenettes, private balconies with mountain views, and washing machines. The self-catering studios can interconnect for larger families, accommodating up to 4 single beds or king beds with twin configurations.
Dining and Breakfast
A continental or Full English breakfast is available from 07:00 to 10:00 upon request. Rooms include kettles and kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and ovens for self-catering. The property provides barbecue facilities for guest use. Newlands suburb offers numerous restaurants within minutes of the guest house.
Recreation and Facilities
The property features an outdoor rim-flow swimming pool with mountain views, direct access to Newlands Forest hiking trails, and Table Mountain National Park. Guests can use barbecue facilities and explore the African art collection. The area offers hiking opportunities with trails leading up Table Mountain.
Location and Access
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac off the M3 in Newlands, 2.2 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. 12 km from V&A Waterfront, 14 km from Table Mountain Cableway, and 19 km from Cape Town International Airport. Near Newlands Stadium (2.5 km), University of Cape Town, and multiple beaches. Paid airport shuttle service available.
Services and Security
24-hour CCTV surveillance, dedicated off-street parking with neighborhood security patrols. The staff provides maps and information from South African Biodiversity Institute. Concierge services include guided hikes and holistic wellness experiences. Free Wi-Fi throughout, with rooms accessible via stairs only on the second level.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor