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Bluegum Hill Guesthouse
Bluegum Hill Guesthouse and Apartments “Come home to one of the most Breathtaking Views in Cape Town beneath the Bluegum trees on Signal Hill Nature Reserve” Panoramic views across Table Bay to Robben Island and Bloubergstrand, overlooks the 2010 World Cup Soccer Stadium. Tranquil pool deck & sparkling saltwater pool. Africa’s colourful history and warmth is reflected in the guesthouses’ artistic decor, relaxed atmosphere & friendly hospitality. Alfresco breakfasts on the balcony in summertime. Load-shedding ready, WIFI. Merriman Road is one of the topmost roads of Upper Greenpoint, directly on the border of the Signal Hill Nature Reserve. Upper Green Point, on the Atlantic Seaboard, is an upmarket residential suburb within easy reach of the City & Waterfront, yet is remarkably quiet and peaceful, situated high up away from the hustle and bustle. Apartments on Merriman Road - Make yourself at home in one of our two Merriman Road Self Catering Apartments. Apartments are a next door to the guesthouse. Each apartment is a unique offering, with its own special charm & style. Well equipped, thoughtfully detailed, lovingly cared for to make for a comfortable self-catering home from home stay in Cape Town. Load-shedding ready, WIFI. We are always available to assist and are just a moment away!
Area Info
Bluegum Hill Guesthouse is situated in a safe, quiet, residential suburb of Green Point - high up on the top-most road below the Signal Hill Nature Reserve. This high vantage point gives us our panoramic view as well as a peaceful setting. Guests enjoy planning their routes to the sights below from our balcony...
See the 2010 Soccer World Cup Stadium from our balcony!!
Bluegum Hill is ideally located for visitors to Cape Town?
2 minutes drive to South Africa's ?Mother City?, dating back to April 1652, markets, shops, restaurants, pubs, museums, the Castle and the famous Company Gardens.
5 minutes drive to the bustling V & A Waterfront.
10 minutes drive to majestic Table Mountain.
15 minutes drive to Cape Towns' famous Clifton and Camp?s Bay beaches.
Although we are not in short walking distance to the City and Waterfront - guests enjoy walking to the Waterfront, 30 minutes downhill by foot and City centre 20 minutes by foot.
Coming home by foot is rather tiring as it's uphill all the way back.
We do not advise walking at night and taxis are inexpensive and easily available.
There are many fine restaurants in the area - we can gladly book a variety of restaurants for our guests.
We will gladly help organize our guests' stay in our beautiful City and are able to recommend all the best options of what to see and where to go.
We have all the necessary info and maps here to plan with our guests, when they arrive.
Units and Rooms
Small Single Room
Guests: 1
Very small single bedroom with a single bed. En suite bathroom with shower, Aircon, TV with Netflix, ceiling fan, Heater, Electric blanket. Although very small this little room is light & bright with a lovely view through a full sliding door.
Single or Small Double Room
Guests: 2
Lovely but really small air-conditioned double bedroom, Double bed. Small en-suite bathroom with shower, basin, and toilet. TV with Netflix, ceiling fan, wall mounted heater, Bight, sunny and airy with a fantastic view through a full sliding door.
Medium Double Room with Pool access
Guests: 2
Medium size air-conditioned double bedroom, Double bed. En-suite shower bathroom, Tea and Coffee tray. Netflix TV. Electric blanket. Ceiling fan, wall mounted heater, Good view from a sliding door out to the pool area.
Large King / Twin Room with Pool access
Guests: 2
Lovely larger air conditioned double bedroom with King / Twin beds. Full en-suite bathroom, 2 person bath & shower. Tea and Coffee tray. Fan, TV with Netflix. Heater. Sliding door to pool area with lovely view.
Large King / Twin room with side Patio
Guests: 2
Lovely standard Air conditioned double bedroom, King or Twin Single beds. Full en-suite bathroom with 2 person bath and separate shower. Tea & Coffee tray. Netflix TV. Small side patio with steps down to the pool area.
Harbour View Villa (self-catering)
Guests: 2
Stylish 1 bedroom Self-catering Villa next door to Guesthouse. Spacious & secure, spectacular views from private deck & garden. Fully equipped, Aircon, Netflix, Wifi, Pool next door at Guesthouse. Garage. Many steps. Serviced once a week. Non smoking.
Penthouse Loft Apartment self catering
Guests: 2
Penthouse Loft Style One bedroom Apartment, next door to the guesthouse. Queen bed. Limited kitchenette. Spectacular views over the Harbour. Satellite TV and Wifi.
