About Four Rosmead
A small, privately owned guesthouse in a very central location, Four Rosmead lies on the lower slopes of ...
... Table Mountain, with 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, the city of Cape Town and Table Bay. It’s an easy walk, through the Company Gardens – where you will find the National Museum and Art Gallery – to the city centre, or a ten-minute drive to the V&A Waterfront and the beaches of Camps Bay. Kloof Street, with its local restaurants and cafés, is also a short walk away.
We found Four Rosmead very comfortable and welcoming, with amazing views of the City and the mountains. It is ideally located to explore the city of Cape Town and its immediate surroundings. Although the outdoor area is small and compact, this is not usually of consequence since most guests will be out and about during their stay and will not spend much time here during the day.
Our view
We found Four Rosmead very comfortable and welcoming, with amazing views of the City and the mountains. It is ideally located to explore the city of Cape Town and its immediate surroundings. Although the outdoor area is small and compact, this is not usually of consequence since most guests will be out and about during their stay and will not spend much time here during the day.
Accommodation
10 rooms
Children
Best for 12+
Open
All year
Activities
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Dune-boarding
Fishing
Helicopter
Horse-riding
Hot air ballooning
Kayaking
Microlight
Mountain biking
Private activities
Quad-biking
Scuba-diving
Self-guided walking
Snorkelling
Watersports
Traveller reviews of Four Rosmead
15 real, un-edited reviews from Expert Africa's travellers.
Arrived 17 Sep 2023, 4 nights
"Four Rosmead review"
Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 7 Nov 2022, 4 nights
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Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 9 Sep 2022, 4 nights
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Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 13 Oct 2019, 4 nights
"Lovely guest house in Ideal location"
Overall rating: Good
Arrived 9 Jul 2019, 2 nights
"Four Rosmead review"
Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 13 Mar 2018, 3 nights
"Four Rosmead review"
Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 25 Feb 2018, 1 nights
"An absolute gem in the centre of Cape Town"
Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 10 Feb 2018, 4 nights
"Four Rosmead review"
Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 6 Sep 2017, 5 nights
"Fantastic!"
Overall rating: Excellent
Arrived 13 Apr 2017, 3 nights
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A small, privately owned guesthouse in a very central location, Four Rosmead lies on the lower slopes of ...
... Table Mountain, with 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, the city of Cape Town and Table Bay. It’s an easy walk, through the Company Gardens – where you will find the National Museum and Art Gallery – to the city centre, or a ten-minute drive to the V&A Waterfront and the beaches of Camps Bay. Kloof Street, with its local restaurants and cafés, is also a short walk away.
Built in 1903, and originally a private house, Four Rosmead has been sympathetically converted into a comfortable guesthouse with eight rooms: three ‘luxury’ (standard) rooms; four ‘deluxe’ rooms and a suite. All have spacious en-suite bathrooms, each with a modern round basin, flush toilet, heated towel rail and underfloor heating, and most with a shower over the bath. Bathrobes, hairdryers and toiletries provided.
- Of the three ‘luxury’ rooms (which are Four Rosmead’s standard rooms) two are situated downstairs, leading into a small courtyard garden, with the third upstairs.
- The four deluxe rooms, each with a private balcony, are located upstairs with views of Table Mountain or the city. The en-suite bathrooms of two of these rooms have a separate glass-enclosed shower cubicle as well as a bath.
- The suite at Four Rosmead is in a separate building set in the small garden. Both the comfortable en-suite bedroom and separate lounge have doors leading onto a private patio with an outdoor shower. In the lounge you’ll find a large flat-screen TV and a fireplace, while in the bedroom, built-in cupboards flank a modern fireplace. The bathroom is modern and spacious with double basins and a shower over the bath, where one wall features modern green-and-brown glass tiles.
There’s also a large lounge with polished wooden floors and two separate seating areas, one arranged in front of a large fireplace.
Throughout Four Rosmead you’ll find a selection of artwork by local South African artists. From paintings to wire and beaded sculptures and animals, these pieces are for sale and make a rather personal memento.
Although Four Rosmead is set on a fairly compact site, the outdoor area has been cleverly designed and landscaped to make the most of the available space. This includes a rectangular solar-heated swimming pool, between the main house and the suite, where a few steps lead down to a gravelled area set with sunloungers and umbrellas. The property also has secure off-street parking.
On the lower ground floor, beside two of the ‘luxury’ rooms, is a small spa which offers massages and facials. Treatments need to be booked in advance.
Geographics
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Ideal length of stay
- Three to four nights – possibly more - is required in order to explore all that Cape Town has to offer
- Directions
- Four Rosmead is located in Oranjezicht, a suburb of Cape Town, which is about 20 – 30 minutes drive from the airport.
- Accessible by
- Self-drive or Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Bed & Breakfast
- Food quality
- Breakfast at Four Rosmead is served daily between 7.30am and 11.00am. During our last visit we were offered a buffet of fresh sliced fruit, fruit salad served in individual glass bowls, a selection of cereals, yoghurt and home-made breads with fresh fruit juice, tea and coffee. A cooked breakfast is also available.
Neither lunch nor dinner are included in the rate at Four Rosmead. However, lunch can be ordered in from a nearby deli, or the guesthouse can provide a ploughman’s platter of cold meats, cheeses, olives, nuts and crackers.
Similarly, a take-away dinner can be arranged from local restaurants and can be plated and served to you in the breakfast room, outside on the veranda or on your private patio or balcony. - Dining style
- Individual Tables
- Dining locations
- Indoor and Outdoor Dining
- Further dining info, including room service
- For those staying in the ‘deluxe’ rooms and the suite, room service is available on your private balcony or patio.
- Drinks included
- No
Children
- Attitude towards children
- Children of 12 years and over are welcome at Four Rosmead. However if the whole house is privately booked then children of all ages are welcome.
- Property’s age restrictions
- 12 years and over
- Special activities & services
- There are no special activities and services for children
- Equipment
- No equipment is provided for children
- Generally recommended for children
- We recommend Four Rosmead for children 12 years and older
- Notes
- Children need to be supervised around the swimming pool
Communications
- Communications
- There are telephones in each room. There is good mobile reception and complimentary WiFi throughout the guest house. There is also a computer and printer available for guests to use.
- TV & radio
- Satellite TV
- Water supply
- Mains
Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- No
- Medical care
- There is a hospital just down the road from the guest house.
Quadbike warning: quad-biking is sometimes available as an activity in this area. As with any potentially dangerous activity, it’s vital that you take responsibility for ensuring that you have adequate travel insurance prior to getting involved. Be aware that some insurances cover quad-bike activities only for bikes with lower engine ratings: check such clauses particularly carefully before you get on a bike. - Dangerous animals
- Low Risk
- Security measures
- The property is surrounded by a security fence and each guest is given a key for the main gate and the front door. There is a member of staff on duty throughout the night
- Fire safety
- There are fire extinguishers in each room and in the main areas
Activities
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Dune-boarding
Fishing
Helicopter
Horse-riding
Hot air ballooning
Kayaking
Microlight
Mountain biking
Private activities
Quad-biking
Scuba-diving
Self-guided walking
Snorkelling
Watersports
Extras
- Disabled access
- On Request
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry is provided at an extra cost.
- Money
- Each room has a digital safe. No currency exchange is available. There are banks and cash point machines in the area.
- Accepted payment on location
- Visa and MasterCard are accepted at no additional charge as well as South African rands in cash. Foreign currency is accepted only for tips.
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Excursions from Four Rosmead
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Four Rosmead. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.

Cape Point and Peninsula Tour
Full day - normally nine hours
Get your camera ready for one of South Africa’s most breathtaking coastal drives in the company of an informative guide. Take in magnificent beaches, stunning scenery, wildlife on land and at sea, and the meeting of two great oceans, then round off your day in the tranquillity of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
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City and Table Mountain Tour
Approximately four hours - AM or PM
From atop the iconic Table Mountain, the panoramic views of Cape Town can be breathtaking – and if the cable car isn’t operating, they’re just as good from nearby Signal Hill. Back at sea level, explore the highlights of this fascinating and pretty city, including the South African Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the Houses of Parliament.
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Winelands Private Tour
Full day
Spend a day exploring the beautiful vineyards, mountains and valleys of the Cape Winelands and sample some of the well-known wines they have to offer
More about Winelands Private TourOther lodges in Cape Town
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Twelve Apostles
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When to go to Cape Town
Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Four Rosmead in Cape Town
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South Africa in January
January is considered one of the best months to travel. In Cape Town the weather is hot and generally dry. The Garden Route is also excellent at this time of the year but has a more temperate climate, with slightly lower temperatures and rain can fall at any time of the year. In the Kgalagadi temperatures often top 40°C and short, sharp thunderstorms are also fairly frequent. Wildlife tends to disperse, although birding is excellent.
As this is the high season in the Cape there are numerous events, festivals and outdoor activities to attract visitors. Accommodation books up quickly and it may be necessary to book at least a year in advance. Reservations will often be needed for restaurants and visitor attractions too.
- Hot, largely dry days with clear skies – except on Garden Route
- Wildlife disperses in the Kalahari but birding excellent
- Events, festivals and outdoor activities staged for the high season
- The high season in the Cape, accommodation can cost up to 50% more
- Pre-booking of activities & attractions is essential
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in January
South Africa in February
In February conditions are largely the same as in January, although temperatures can be slightly higher, especially in the interior. The wind in Cape Town starts to ease off. Although the Garden Route can experience some rain, the days are pleasantly warm and largely dry.
The Kgalagadi remains very hot, but the birding is still excellent. Wildlife viewing can be tricky especially if there has been some rain, as the resulting long grass can obscure the animals.
For visitors it’s still the high season, but with the local school holidays over and residents back at work, it is less busy than December and January. Accommodation costs remain high and it’s still advisable to pre-book certain activities and restaurants.
- Hot, largely dry days with little cloud
- Wind starts easing in Cape Town
- Slightly less busy than December & January
- Accommodation costs remain high, activities still best pre-booked
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in February
South Africa in March
March is still a very good time to visit. Conditions remain dry and very warm in Cape Town, although temperatures start dropping off towards the end of the month. The wind has usually died right down.
The Kalahari remains very hot and in years of good rains vegetation is at its most lush – making wildlife viewing tricky.
Typically, the crowds dwindle, but it can get very busy if Easter falls in March. It is also worth bearing in mind that during major events in March, including the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Cape Epic Mountain Bike Tour, The Cape Town Carnival and the International Jazz Festival, accommodation can get very full.
Attractions remain busy but booking is less essential.
- Temperatures start falling towards the end of the month
- Cape Town hosts a number of world class sport and cultural events
- Wildlife in the Kgalagadi disperses, game viewing more challenging
- Crowds diminish as the high season comes to an end
- Accommodation can get busy during major events
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in March
South Africa in April
April is South Africa’s “shoulder” season and is often the most pleasant. Not too hot, not too cold, some rain but not masses. In Cape Town and along the Garden Route days are usually sunny, warm, windless and largely dry, although in Cape Town the chance of rain increases from the end of the month.
In the Kgalagadi the rainy season is typically over and migratory birds are starting to make their journey back up North. Vegetation remains lush but wildlife viewing starts picking up towards the end of the month.
The region is still relatively busy (especially of its still Easter) but it gets quieter towards the end of the month thus availability improves. Accommodation rates start to decrease, and it becomes less important to book restaurants and attractions in advance.
- Temperatures still warm and very pleasant, with little wind.
- Rain starts easing in the Kalahari and migratory birds start to depart
- Less busy, especially towards the end of the month - busy over Easter
- Accommodation frees up and prices start to come down
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in April
South Africa in May
May marks the start of the dry season in the Kgalagadi. Days are warm and dry with almost zero rainfall. Night-time/early-morning temperatures can drop towards 0°C. Wildlife viewing is at its peak as animals concentrate around the few remaining water sources.
Days can still be warm and sunny in Cape Town and on the Garden Route, but the weather becomes a lot more variable. May heralds the start of the rainy season in Cape Town and the winelands. Night-time temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees in the coastal areas.
With far fewer tourists, accommodation prices are at their lowest. There is rarely any need to pre-book activities, but reservations are still advisable at some of the top restaurants.
- Higher chance of rain in Cape Town & the Winelands
- Day time temperatures drop significantly
- Wildlife viewing peaks in the Kgalagadi
- Low season so rarely busy & very few crowds
- Low season rates at the hotels & lodges
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in May
South Africa in June
Winter is now in full swing. Maximum temperatures in Cape Town rarely reach 20°C and the rainy season is well under way. Outdoor activities therefore become limited, but a number of high-quality indoor events are organised.
The Garden Route has, in general milder weather and less rain than Cape Town.
June sees the arrival of the first whales which migrate to the South African coastline to give birth.
In the Kgalagadi, daytime temperatures are warm but nights and early mornings are bitterly cold. Wildlife viewing is excellent as animals are drawn to the few remaining permanent water points.
Overall tourist numbers are at their lowest, as are the costs of flights and accommodation.
- Cold & wet weather in Cape Town, Kgalagadi warm days but cold at night
- One of the best months for wildlife viewing in the Kgalagadi
- Whales start arriving to have their calves
- Low visitor numbers & no crowds
- Accommodation & flight prices remain low
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in June
South Africa in July
The winter weather continues with very cold nights and early mornings in the Kgalagadi and virtually no rainfall. Vegetation here is really thinning out now and water even more scarce – so wildlife is easy to spot.
Despite the winter and local school holidays, Cape Town remains a great place to visit. On a wet and cold day, the Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz Mocca (art museum) and the Cape Town Comedy Club all make for great days out, as does a trip to the wine country or the annual Oyster Festival at Knysna.
By mid-July most of the whales have arrived to give birth. Hermanus is the best place to see them.
At the height of the low season, so accommodation and flight prices remain low.
- Generally cold & wet in the Cape, but good quality indoor events
- Very good wildlife viewing in the Kgalagadi
- Oyster festival in Knysna
- Local school holidays can make places a little busier than usual
- Accommodation and flight prices remain low
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in July
South Africa in August
While August experiences mostly wintry weather it does mark the very beginning of spring with temperatures starting to rise. Visitors are drawn to the West Coast and Namaqualand to see the wildflowers, which start blooming in late August and can be seen until mid-September. Whales are still in abundance now too.
The Kgalagadi is now very dry and wildlife vieiwng is still good. Temperatures start climbing towards the end of the month.
Despite the weather , visitor numbers can be high as the northern hemisphere schools close for their summer holidays. It may be a good idea to book certain attractions and restaurants in advance.
Simlarly, although accommodation prices are still low, flight prices can be a little higher than in previous months.
- Temperatures start rising – but still potential for cold & wet weather
- Wildflowers on the West Coast & in Namaqualand
- Good wildlife viewing in the Kgalagadi
- Whales continue to attract visitors
- Can get busy due to northern hemisphere school summer holidays
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in August
South Africa in September
Good wildlife viewing in the Kgalagadi continues and daytime temperatures increase quite dramatically. Mornings and evenings are still on the chilly side, but not as cold as they are in June, July and August.
The 1st of September is officially the start of spring in Cape Town. Days become warmer but not quite warm enough to enjoy the city’s beautiful beaches. Venues all over Cape Town play host to various artists during the Cape Town Fringe Festival.
Rainy days are fewer, but night times can still get chilly. Many hotels are still charging low season rates making September great value for money.
Elsewhere, Hermanus hosts the popular annual Whale Festival, and in the West of the Cape, wildflowers continue to bloom until the middle of the month.
- The start of spring; temperatures start rising
- Whale festival in Hermanus
- Cape Town Fringe Ferstival attracts a wide range of artists
- Wildflowers blooming well until the middle of the month
- Good wildlife viewing continues in the Kgalagadi
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in September
South Africa in October
The weather starts warming up nicely, Cape Town experiences pleasant days, with much less rain, nights can still be quite cool, but not cold. Some days are now warm enough to enjoy the beach. This is one of the best months to visit the Cape Region.
October is one of the hottest months in the Kalahari. Water remains very scarce, so the wildlife viewing is still very good. Towards the end of the month the odd spectacular thunderstorm is possible with much lightning and thunder. Migratory birds start to arrive, and resident species gear up for the breeding season.
The whales are still present with Hermanus and False Bay the best places to see them.
- Days start warming up; fewer rainy days in Cape Town
- Very hot in the Kalahari – thunderstorms season starts
- Migratory birds start arriving & resident birds start breeding
- Whale watching still excellent in Hermanus and False Bay areas
- Start of the high season, getting busy and accommodation prices rise
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in October
South Africa in November
By November Cape Town is experiencing summer conditions with hot, clear days and warm, pleasant evenings. It’s a great month to enjoy the beaches before the peak holiday season in December. There are no real downsides to visiting in November and you may even get a few accommodation specials before prices go up for the festive season. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens begins their summer outdoor concerts with local and international artists performing.
The Kgalagadi remains hot but thunderstorms are a bit more regular. With the rains, water sources become more plentiful and wildlife disperses but this is when herbivores such as Springbok start lambing. Photography improves as conditions become less hazy.
This is the last month for regular whale sightings – they tend to migrate back down south by early December.
- Summer now in full swing, with temperatures often reaching 30°C
- Rainy days scarce; evenings warm & very pleasant
- Antelope start lambing in the Kgalagadi; wildlife generally dispersed
- Last month for regular whale sightings
- Good time to visit Cape Town before the peak holiday season
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in November
South Africa in December
December is usually Cape Town’s hottest month when temperatures frequently breach 30°C. You can expect hot and cloudless days, and almost no rain but December does see the occasional very windy day.
The Kalahari is still hot, but temperatures are not quite as high as previous months. With the rainfall the bush transforms into various shades of green. Wildlife disperses as water become more widely available.
The Garden Route enjoys warm to hot days with rain at any time but usually not over an extended period.
Mid to late December becomes incredibly busy with concerts, festivals and various outdoor activities in Cape Town. Hotel prices rise, tourist attractions and beaches are crowded and most popular sites and restaurants need to be booked in advance.
- Long, hot sunny days
- Kgalagadi bursts into life as rainy season kicks in
- Wildlife viewing a bit trickier as wildlife disperses
- Cape Town buzzing with concerts, events, festivals etc
- Peak season: attractions get very busy & accommodation costs rise
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in December

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