The Hermitage, located at 5 Abingdon Rd in leafy Kenilworth, is a welcoming bed‑and‑breakfast that blends comfort, convenience, and character in a quiet suburban setting.
🛏 Accommodation
- Spacious, soundproofed en‑suite rooms with twin or double beds, a work desk, and in‑room kitchenettes featuring bar fridges, microwaves, kettles, and satellite Smart TVs.
- Suites open onto private terraces or courtyards—perfect for morning coffee or evening wind‑down.
🍃 Facilities & Services
- Guests enjoy free Wi‑Fi throughout and complimentary private parking onsite.
- Relaxing garden and terrace areas equipped for BBQs are available, adding homely charm.
- Hosts George & Sue Kleyn, experienced guides, offer airport transfers, local tour planning, and even home‑cooked dinners on request.
📍 Location Highlights
- Excellent walk‑in access to restaurants, cafés, Wynberg station, and Kenilworth Racecourse—all within 1 km.
- Under 6 km from Kirstenbosch Gardens and near hiking routes up Table Mountain and Newlands Forest.
- About a 20–25 minute drive to Cape Town International Airport and downtown attractions like the CTICC and Robben Island ferry.
🌟 Guest Reviews
- Generally rated “good” (~7.1/10 on Booking.com) with strong approval for location (8.1) and host service (staff 7.8).
- Noted for being quiet, clean, and meeting expectations of comfort and value.
📞 Contact & Booking Info
- 📞 +27 82 577 7739 (Kenilworth, B&B line)
- 📧 via booking platforms or host George & Sue
- Check‑in: 14:00–18:00 • Check‑out: by 11:00 – or early by arrangement