Head South Lodge

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Semi Luxury  | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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215 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Green Point Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Head South Lodge

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 on-site.
Head South Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Fridges, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house 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 guest house is smoke free.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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. 106 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very friendly staff nice location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful location, exceptional breakfast along with management & staff who cannot do enough to make your stay a pleasure
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice lobby and eating area. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely hotel with very friendly staff, very large room with good facilities and excellent daily breakfast. Located in Green Point, which is a very quiet and safe area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a great location for the waterfront, the V&A and easily walkable to those areas. We also walked about an hour to Clifton Beach from here. It’s an independent hotel with delightful staff who make your stay feel like a home away from home, the honesty bar was a particularly nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darren lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location to explore CT. The room was excellent, breakfast was plentiful and the staff were amazing. Will definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, spacious building with character, friendly service, 24/7 security, great location, possibility of convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and hospitable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly old-fashioned among supposedly 'fancier' hotels in Cape Town's tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was perfect. The staff all were fantastic. Breakfast was beyond great and such variety. The room was very comfortable. It was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel in a wonderful location of Cape Town that provides good accommodations without needing to be in a big, stuffy hotel. The breakfasts are really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Very comfortable stay, staff friendly and helpful, room was spacious modern and clean, breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities are very nice. Liked the honor bar. Breakfast was decent. Room was a bit small though and I recommend paying for a better room that does not face the inner courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely & in a nice area. The hotel was clean & exactly as pictured. The staff were incredibly helpful and nice. The room was a little small, but for the price & location, you can't beat it. I would say the only thing to note is that the stairs are very steep if travelling with large bags. But, the front desk staff did help me carry my bags all the way up. I'd stay here again. All in all, a very easy, straightforward place to stay in Cape Town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely little inn in a great location. Everything was great and very clean and quiet. What distinguishes HSL is the staff. They are so helpful, smiling always and kinda. A very special shout out to Jasper. He made our stay 10 times better, and it was already lovely. Lovely fresh breakfast! Thank you Jeff too for being so accommodating. We hope to stay again. Cannot recommend it enough
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Head South Lodge is like coming home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel. Chill vibes, feels like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, class to waterfront. Great breakfast
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay here! The staff were so kind and helpful, the rooms are very comfortable and clean, and the morning breakfast is excellent. The main manager will help you with any need, from extra blankets to laundry-by-order.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing stay for 1 night in Cape Town. Massive room, massive comfy bed, big shower, very clean, simple but tasty breakfast, and in a great location a few minutes walk from SeaPoint
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and welcoming staff. Nice simple accommodation in a nice looking lodge. Location is convenient for walking to V&A / Green Point / Sea Point. Honesty Bar is a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, spacious room, high security standards, adequate breakfast, cleanliness, self-service bar with pool. All in all a very nice stay for a few nights in Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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