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Villa Viva is a Guest House, a fresh, innovative social business, meeting and networking platform to share and express creative work, social projects and celebrating life. Villa Viva Cape Town spreads over 4 Victorian houses with high ceilings, wooden floors and tin pressed ceilings in one of the houses. Villa Viva is located in the heart and hustle of the “Mother City” – Cape Town. The multifaceted compilation of courtyards, community spaces, our bar and the ceremony-tent convey the look and feel of a small village - table mountain view, our colorful garden and refreshing poolside make you feel connected with nature while you are just a stone’s throw away from the buzz of town. A big variety of spaces create a unique experience for guests, colleagues, partners, visitors and everybody else who drops in. We are all about people! Our team will welcome you and make you feel like part of the family. Feel free to make friends and share the vibe because we are all connected in our space.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
or
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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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
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marshilene
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious rooms and bed space and the curtains on the bed were a plus. Free breakfast in the morning was good too.
  • Molly
    Germany Germany
    I liked the location, the breakfast and the great staff. The property is very nice with a pool, communal kitchen, plenty of space and close to groceries, restaurants and shops.
  • Powen
    Canada Canada
    Friendly. I met some cool people even tho I didn’t want to meet. But life has a better plan for me. I love the Fruits and boiled eggs in the morning. But most of all the volunteers there are cuties. Hot babes young fresh flavor. I love my stays....

Managed by Villa Viva Cape Town

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,010 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are the new home and creative hub in Cape Town. We are part of Viva con Agua and committed to establishing and access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We follow the vision Water for ALL and ALL for Water! Villa Viva is an innovative social business, a platform and meeting place for networking, creative work and social business approaches. Majority of the profits will go to our water projects. We are inspired and want to inspire others through the universal languages of Music, Art and Sport. We believe in the power of togetherness, collaboration and synergies in order to make a difference in providing the basic human right of water.

Property info

Villa Viva Cape Town is a Guest House, a fresh, innovative social business, meeting and networking platform to share and express creative work, social projects and celebrating life. Villa Viva Cape Town spreads over 4 Victorian houses with high ceilings, wooden floors and tin pressed ceilings in one of the houses. Villa Viva Cape Town is located in the heart and hustle of the “Mother City” – Cape Town. The multifaceted compilation of courtyards, community spaces, our bar and the ceremony-tent convey the look and feel of a small village - Table Mountain view, our colorful garden and refreshing poolside make you feel connected with nature while you are just a stone’s throw away from the buzz of town. A big variety of spaces create a unique experience for guests, colleagues, partners, visitors and everybody else who drops in. We are all about people! Our team will welcome you and make you feel like part of the family. Feel free to make friends and share the vibe because we are all connected in our space. Viva Breakfast Buffet Included with every booking. Please note: we are a cashless property!

Neighborhood info

Villa Viva is located in the heart and hustle of The Mother City, just below the colorful historical community of BoKaap. Nothing in Cape Town is far if you start the journey from Villa Viva, because it is so central. The location is perfect on the Red Bus Route to Table Mountain a 15 minute walk to the Waterfront and 5 minutes to the City Centre. We are stones throw away from the Company Gardens, Planetarium, SA Museum, Lions Head and National Gallery. Trendy Kloof Street with a variety of restaurants and hip urban stores are around the corner. Long Street is a 3 minute walk from Villa Viva.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,French,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Villa Viva Cape Town
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Xhosa

House rules

Villa Viva Cape Town takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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 18 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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
6 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Villa Viva Cape Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

- Kindly note that children can only be accommodated in a private room or in the Family Room and must be accompanied by an adult.

- Please note that the dormitories cannot accommodate children.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa Viva Cape Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Villa Viva Cape Town

  • Villa Viva Cape Town is 2,950 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Villa Viva Cape Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Villa Viva Cape Town include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at Villa Viva Cape Town can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

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

  • Check-in at Villa Viva Cape Town is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Villa Viva Cape Town offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Swimming pool
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinners
    • Tour or class about local culture