Little Scotia, Cape Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5 Rustenburg Ave, Cape Town, South Africa

Little Scotia Urban Hotel is located in the picturesque suburb of Rondebosch, Cape Town. This guesthouse is within close proximity to the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, and the Cape Town Science Centre. Guests can enjoy a tranquil setting featuring landscaped gardens and swimming pools. Known for its warm hospitality, the hotel welcomes travelers of all orientations and identities.

Location

Located in Rondebosch, Little Scotia is a short drive from Cape Town's city center and the V&A Waterfront. The property is ideally situated for visits to local attractions such as Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and the Newlands Rugby Stadium. Public transportation and airport transfer options are easily accessible for guests.

Rooms

Little Scotia offers 9 air-conditioned rooms with garden views and modern amenities. Each room is equipped with a Smart TV featuring Netflix and complimentary tea and coffee facilities. The private bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and quality toiletries. Guests can enjoy complimentary welcome snacks and have access to free high-speed WiFi throughout the property.

Eat & Drink

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily, with options available for lunch and dinner at nearby restaurants. Reservations for local dining establishments can be arranged upon request. Cash allowance services are offered to guests whose companies cover meal expenses. A diverse selection of restaurants and takeout options is within walking distance.

Leisure & Business

Leisure amenities include two outdoor swimming pools with thatch-covered lounging areas. The hotel also provides business conveniences such as free WiFi in public areas and a secure off-street parking facility. Guests can request additional services, including airport transfers and general tourism information, at the front desk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Center

Cape Town 3.8 mi

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 9.2 mi

Train

Rosebank Railway Station2000 ft

Mowbray Railway Station5000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Outstanding Breakfast

“The breakfast spread was truly impressive, offering a wide selection of delicious and high-quality dishes, complemented by excellent coffee.” view full review

Private Parking Perk

“The private parking facility was extremely convenient and gave us peace of mind while we explored the area.” view full review

Spotless Rooms

“The room was immaculate, with thick, soft towels that added a touch of luxury and comfort to our stay.” view full review

Quick WiFi

“The WiFi service was impressive, providing a fast and reliable internet connection that made our planning seamless.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

5 Rustenburg Ave, Cape Town, South Africa

Map view

5 Rustenburg Ave, Cape Town, South Africa

City landmarks

Stadiums

Newlands Rugby Stadium

5000 ft

Museums

Irma Stern Museum

4200 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Rhodes Memorial

1.3 mi

Campground Rd

Rondebosch Common

4500 ft

University

University of Cape Town

4800 ft

Museums

Heart of Cape Town Museum

1.3 mi

Museums

Cape Town Science Centre

1.5 mi

Nature reserve

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

2.9 mi

Rhodes Ave

Mostert's Mill

2800 ft

Parks

Keurboom Park

1.3 mi

Forest

Newlands Forest

1.4 mi

Museums

Josephine Mill

4500 ft

31 Newlands Avenue

Montebello Design Centre

1.1 mi

Gym

Rush Trampoline Park

1.4 mi

3 Main Rd

Newlands Brewery

1.0 mi

Devil's Peak

King's Blockhouse

1.3 mi

Cape Town CentralSouth Africa

Devil's Peak

1.8 mi

Store

Melissa's the Food Shop

1.3 mi

Old Fraserburg Road

Southern Africa Large Telescope

1.6 mi

Waterfront

Non-Violence

1.2 mi

The Lawns Below Kirstenbosch at the Main Entrance on Rhodes Avenue

Liesbeek River Trail

1.3 mi

Garden

Arderne Gardens

2.0 mi

Gallery

Barnard Gallery

1.4 mi

Groote Schuur Hospital

Medical History Museum

1.4 mi

Shopping Area

Stadium on Main

1.4 mi

Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)

Woodstock cave

1.7 mi

Public Building

South African Astronomical Observatory

1.7 mi

Nearby

Mall

Riverside Mall

800 ft

Restaurants

Maharajah Express

600 ft

Main Road Shop 5

HeSheng Chinese Restaurant

800 ft

269 Main Road

Steers

800 ft

26 Main Road Rondebosch

Ninja @ Asami's Rondebosch

800 ft

24 Main Rd

Nando's Rondebosch

0 ft

Main Road Shop 20

maharajah vegetarian

900 ft

6 Rondebosch Court Fountain Square Rondebosch

Down South Food Bar

900 ft

Rondebosch on Main

Mamma Mia

1300 ft

28 Main Road Shop 3

vida e caffe

800 ft

55 Camp Ground Road

Empire Asian Restaurant

1000 ft

50 Main Road

The Baxter Restaurant

1600 ft

Main Road Baxter Theatre Centre

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

small room

limited dining hours

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

Tommy

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is a perfect spot in Rondebosch, suitable for a business trip and offering a small yet nice room for solo travelers. The friendliness of the staff, including the presence of the two dogs, added to the positive experience.

Rooms

8.0

I found the room to be small but nice, definitely sufficient for a solo person.

Service

9.0

The staff, including Brian, were very nice and competent. The presence of the two dogs added a nice touch to the service.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for my needs in Rondebosch, near UCT, restaurants, and malls.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great, although it would have been nice to have options available at 7 am on weekends.