You're eligible for a Genius discount at The Clarendon - Fresnaye! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

With free Wi-Fi and rooms offering Atlantic Ocean and mountain views, The Clarendon Fresnaye was previously owned by the Cape governor and the Earl of Clarendon. The restaurant terrace overlooks the sheltered pool and lush garden. Individually designed, the stylish, air-conditioned rooms at this boutique hotel have luxury linen and a modern bathroom, some with a double basin. All feature satellite TV, a mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast is served daily and complimentary tea, coffee and cakes are available in the afternoon. Barbecue facilities are also provided. The V&A Waterfront, with its many restaurants, is less than 10 minutes by car. Set in the exclusive Cape Town suburb of Fresnaye, The Clarendon is 8 minutes’ walk from Clifton Beach. Cape Town International Airport is under 30 minutes’ drive and within 1 hour are the rolling winelands and Table Mountain. There is free on-site parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Sign in, save money
Sign in, save money
You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Shaun
    Germany Germany
    The staff where fantastic, friendly and welcoming, willing to make a plan to ensure we had what we needed to be comfortable and ensure we enjoyed our stay.
  • Andy
    South Africa South Africa
    For the purpose of our visit to CT, it was perfect.
  • Tamara
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful boutique hotel in great location. Super friendly staff, great breakfast, great family room - two separate rooms with very big bathroom( no. 25 ) with direct exit to the garden, there are 2 pools. Beautiful modern paintings, nice...

Area info

Amenities of The Clarendon - Fresnaye
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Xhosa

House rules

The Clarendon - Fresnaye takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,500 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,500 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash The Clarendon - Fresnaye accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about The Clarendon - Fresnaye

  • The prices at The Clarendon - Fresnaye may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Clarendon - Fresnaye include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Villa
    • Double

  • The Clarendon - Fresnaye is 2.1 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Clarendon - Fresnaye offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Beauty services
    • Manicure
    • Body treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Back massage
    • Haircut
    • Foot massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Swimming pool
    • Pedicure
    • Couples' massage
    • Hair treatments
    • Neck massage
    • Hairstyling
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Check-in at The Clarendon - Fresnaye is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.