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3-star hotels in Woodstock
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Woodstock, Cape Town, for travellers who want warehouse galleries, the Saturday market and the city centre within a few kilometres. Every property below is a 3-star stay, with guest ratings and facilities drawn from our own data.
Staying in Woodstock
Woodstock is a working suburb turned design district, wrapped around Albert Road. Converted warehouses sit beside serious galleries: Stevenson and Goodman both run spaces on Sir Lowry Road, Blank Projects is close by, and admission is free from Tuesday to Friday and on Saturday mornings. The Old Biscuit Mill at 375 Albert Road hosts the Neighboursgoods-style Saturday market from 9am to 2pm. At night the warehouse restaurants glow, but the 200 metres between venues is dark and empty, so most people e-hail between them.
The 3-star hotels on this list sit in Woodstock itself and in the adjoining residential pockets of Vredehoek, Devils Peak, Walmer Estate, University Estate and Oranjezicht, all within a few kilometres of the city centre. Woodstock suits gallery-goers, couples and short-break visitors who want stylish rooms and a neighbourhood with visible seams. Families with small children and anyone expecting a beach are better served elsewhere; the nearest swimmable water is a 15-minute drive to Sea Point. Rooms on the Nelson Mandela Boulevard side pick up freeway noise.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Capricourt 5
5 Capricourt 35 Davenport Road Vredehoek, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWith a perfect 5.0 rating from 28 reviews, Capricourt 5 suits guests who want a reliable, highly rated base in Vredehoek. Free Wifi keeps you connected, and free car parking makes coming and going simple. The property is wheelchair accessible, so it works well for travellers with mobility needs. A solid choice for those who value proven guest satisfaction and easy logistics.
See Capricourt 5Kuusiku By Ctha
2 Frank Avenue Vredehoek, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRated 4.9 from 33 reviews, Kuusiku By Ctha earns its score through thoughtful touches. A garden and a picnic area give guests somewhere to unwind outdoors without leaving Vredehoek. Multilingual staff help international visitors settle in quickly, and free car parking removes the stress of finding a spot. Best for travellers who want a calm, well-run guesthouse with outdoor space.
See Kuusiku By CthaGarden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Corner Melbourne And Coronation Road Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe most reviewed option here, Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard holds a 4.1 rating from 2333 guests. An outdoor pool and a fitness center let you keep up routines without leaving the property, while the 24 hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour. With 24H. Security and a restaurant on site, it suits business travellers and families wanting full-service convenience in Woodstock.
See Garden Court Nelson Mandela BoulevardC503 Woodstock Quarter
187 Sir Lowry Rd Woodstock Cape Town Cape Town Za Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereC503 Woodstock Quarter is an apartment-style stay rated 4.3 from 4 reviews. A full kitchen and kitchenette mean you can cook for yourself rather than eat out every night, and the outdoor pool offers a place to relax. The fitness center adds another reason to stay in. Ideal for longer visits or guests who prefer self-catering in Woodstock.
See C503 Woodstock QuarterCape Town Eagles Nest
34B Clifford Avenue Cape Town Cape Town South Africa Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Why stay hereCape Town Eagles Nest is a 3-star property on Clifford Avenue with a garden, giving guests a quiet outdoor corner. Credit cards are accepted, which keeps payment straightforward for international travellers. There is no guest rating recorded here, so this one suits visitors who care more about a simple, garden-surrounded stay than about review scores.
See Cape Town Eagles NestCape View Guest House
1 Noordelik Avenue Devils Peak Devils Peakcape Town 8001, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBreakfast is available on site, and free car parking takes care of your vehicle. Free Wifi covers the essentials. A good fit for guests who want a guesthouse setting in Devils Peak with breakfast included and space to sit outside.
See Cape View Guest HouseDistrict Six Guesthouse
2 Chester Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Coach parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereDistrict Six Guesthouse offers breakfast, a garden and a terrace, giving guests both a morning meal and somewhere to sit outdoors. A concierge is on hand for local arrangements, and the pool bar adds a relaxed spot later in the day. With wheelchair access and parking available, it suits a range of travellers exploring the District Six area.
See District Six GuesthouseVilla Belladonna Guesthouse
18 Belladonna Avenue, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereVilla Belladonna Guesthouse stands out for its spa and fitness center, letting guests book treatments and work out in the same place. A bar and lounge provide a sociable evening setting, and conference and meeting rooms make it viable for work trips. Free car parking and a garden round it out for guests who want wellness and business facilities together.
See Villa Belladonna GuesthouseCape Red Door Cottage
63 Coventry Road Walmer Estate Walmer Estatecape Town 7925Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCape Red Door Cottage keeps things minimal with free Wifi as its listed facility. It is a 3-star property on Coventry Road in Walmer Estate, suited to travellers who need a straightforward base with internet access and little else. With no guest rating recorded, it is best for visitors who prioritise a simple, self-directed stay.
See Cape Red Door CottageUrban Oasis At Windburg Suites
12 Windburg Avenue, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Spa
Why stay hereUrban Oasis At Windburg Suites brings together a spa, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar in one 3-star property. That combination suits guests who want to swim, dine and unwind without leaving the building. There is no guest rating recorded, so it appeals to travellers drawn to the range of on-site leisure facilities rather than to reviewed stays.
See Urban Oasis At Windburg SuitesApartment Cape Town
4 Highlands Park Davenport Road Oranjezicht, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartment Cape Town is a 3-star option in Oranjezicht with free Wifi and free car parking. A laundry service is available, which helps on longer stays when you would rather not pack for every day. Parking is also listed. It suits guests who want an apartment-style base with practical services and no recorded guest rating to weigh.
See Apartment Cape TownSerenity Lodge
24 Deerpark Drive, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSerenity Lodge offers a babysitting service, making it a practical choice for families travelling with young children. A garden gives everyone room to spread out, and wheelchair access widens who can stay comfortably. Free Wifi and free car parking cover the basics. Best for parents who need childcare support alongside a quiet, accessible setting.
See Serenity LodgeBella Donna Apartments by CTHA
Cnr Noordelike Ave And Belladonna Ave, Cape Town, South Africa
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBella Donna Apartments by CTHA comes with a balcony, a garden and a dishwasher, so guests get outdoor space plus easier self-catering. Cribs are available for families with infants, and free bottled water is provided. Laundry service and free Wifi add convenience. Suited to guests wanting an apartment stay with family-friendly provisions.
See Bella Donna Apartments by CTHAHappy Home Woodstock
6 Roodebloem Road Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHappy Home Woodstock lives up to its name for self-caterers: a full kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator means you can prepare your own meals. A fireplace and lounge create a comfortable indoor gathering space, and the garden and patio extend it outside. Free Wifi and free car parking complete a practical setup for longer stays in Woodstock.
See Happy Home Woodstock2 Bedroom House With Garden
Beatty Road University Estate, Cape Town, South Africa
- Free Wifi
Why stay here2 Bedroom House With Garden offers exactly what its name suggests: a two-bedroom house with a garden, plus a terrace for outdoor sitting. Free Wifi is provided. It suits small groups or families who want the space of a whole house in University Estate rather than a single room, and who value outdoor areas over on-site services.
See 2 Bedroom House With Garden
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capricourt 5 | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Kuusiku By Ctha | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C503 Woodstock Quarter | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Cape Town Eagles Nest | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Cape View Guest House | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| District Six Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Villa Belladonna Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Cape Red Door Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Urban Oasis At Windburg Suites | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Apartment Cape Town | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Serenity Lodge | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Bella Donna Apartments by CTHA | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Happy Home Woodstock | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| 2 Bedroom House With Garden | ★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard has family rooms, a cot, an outdoor pool and a restaurant on site. C503 Woodstock Quarter is an apartment with a kitchen, washing machine and pool. Happy Home Woodstock adds a garden, kitchen and fireplace, and Serenity Lodge provides babysitting plus wheelchair access.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard · C503 Woodstock Quarter · Happy Home Woodstock · Serenity Lodge
Top-rated stays
Capricourt 5 holds a perfect 5.0 from 28 reviews, Kuusiku By Ctha follows at 4.9 from 33 reviews, and C503 Woodstock Quarter rates 4.3. All three are 3-star, and each review count is small, so treat the scores as a useful signal rather than a verdict.
Apartment living
Pick these if you want to cook and settle in. C503 Woodstock Quarter has a full kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine; Happy Home Woodstock includes a kitchen, oven, microwave and patio; Bella Donna Apartments by CTHA adds a dishwasher, cribs and a garden with balconies.
C503 Woodstock Quarter · Happy Home Woodstock · Bella Donna Apartments by CTHA
Free parking and wifi
Capricourt 5, Kuusiku By Ctha, Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Cape View Guest House and Happy Home Woodstock all list free wifi alongside free car parking. In Woodstock, secure gated parking matters, so confirm the arrangement with the property before you arrive.
Capricourt 5 · Kuusiku By Ctha · Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard · Cape View Guest House · Happy Home Woodstock
Where to stay in Woodstock
Vredehoek
A residential pocket just beyond Woodstock, with Capricourt 5 on Davenport Road and Kuusiku By Ctha on Frank Avenue. Both are small, highly rated 3-star stays with free wifi and free parking; a car makes this area far easier to use, since it sits off the main gallery strip.
Our picks here: Capricourt 5 · Kuusiku By Ctha
Devils Peak
Cape View Guest House on Noordelik Avenue sits here, with breakfast, free wifi, free parking, a garden and a terrace. It is a quiet residential setting rather than a nightlife one, so plan on driving or e-hailing to reach the Albert Road restaurants and galleries.
Our picks here: Cape View Guest House
Walmer Estate
Cape Red Door Cottage on Coventry Road is the one listing here, offering free wifi and little else in the data. Expect a simple, low-key base from which to reach Woodstock and the city centre by car or ride-hailing rather than on foot.
Our picks here: Cape Red Door Cottage
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Getting around this part of Cape Town works best with a car or e-hailing. Woodstock's galleries, restaurants and the Old Biscuit Mill sit close together on and around Albert Road and Sir Lowry Road, but at 9pm Albert Road empties out: the warehouse restaurants glow, car guards wave torches at parking bays, and the 200 metres between venues is dark enough that everyone e-hails it. That is normal here, not a reason to panic, but it is a reason not to wander. Insist on secure gated parking, because kerbside overnight parking is a bad idea on any Woodstock street. Parking marshals will find you a bay on Bromwell Street for a R20 tip when the Saturday market is on.
When to go
Time a visit around the galleries and the market. Stevenson, Goodman and Blank Projects are typically open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm plus Saturday mornings, admission free, and all shut over the Christmas holidays. The Old Biscuit Mill market runs Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, so arrive before 9.30 or queue for everything. Summer days are long and dry, winter brings the rain, and January is the busiest month for the converted-loft stays here.
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Questions, answered
Do these Woodstock hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Capricourt 5, Kuusiku By Ctha, Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Cape View Guest House, C503 Woodstock Quarter and Happy Home Woodstock. Apartment Cape Town also lists free parking. The site's own advice for Woodstock is to insist on secure gated parking, as kerbside overnight parking is a bad idea.
Which of these hotels is closest to the city centre?
Woodstock itself is described here as offering rooms within 3 kilometres of the CBD, and Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, C503 Woodstock Quarter and Happy Home Woodstock all have Woodstock addresses. Vredehoek and Devils Peak properties sit a little further out, so weigh those against the extra drive.
Are the hotels good for families?
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard lists family rooms, a cot, an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and has 2,333 reviews. C503 Woodstock Quarter is an apartment with kitchen, washing machine and pool, Happy Home Woodstock has a kitchen and garden, and Serenity Lodge offers babysitting. The site notes Woodstock is best skipped with small children.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
C503 Woodstock Quarter lists both an outdoor pool and a swimming pool, and Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard has an outdoor pool. Urban Oasis At Windburg Suites lists a swimming pool and spa, and Villa Belladonna Guesthouse lists a spa. Note that Urban Oasis and Villa Belladonna sit outside Woodstock proper.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Capricourt 5 scores 5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Kuusiku By Ctha is next at 4.9 from 33 reviews. Both are small properties, so read the scores alongside the review counts; Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard's 4.1 comes from 2,333 reviews.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Cape View Guest House and District Six Guesthouse all list breakfast. The site's advice for Woodstock is to ask whether breakfast is served on site, because many places assume you will walk to Albert Road for it, which is fine at 8am and less pleasant in the rain.
Can I stay here without a car?
Several hotels, including Villa Belladonna Guesthouse and Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, list a shuttle service. Woodstock's galleries and restaurants cluster on Albert and Sir Lowry Roads, but the site describes the 200 metres between venues after dark as dark and empty, so plan on e-hailing after dinner.
When is the best time to visit Woodstock?
Go Tuesday to Saturday if the galleries are the point: Stevenson, Goodman and Blank Projects are typically open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm plus Saturday mornings, and close over Christmas. The Saturday market runs 9am to 2pm at the Old Biscuit Mill, so arrive before 9.30.